Meet Our Orange County Family Law Attorneys

Bruce C. Bridgman, founder of the firm, has more than 30 years of legal experience. He received his law degree from UCLA Law School after receiving his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. He served as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles and Orange County for five years before entering civil litigation. Several of his publications are used in classrooms as well as other training situations. He was President of his local Bar Association and he also served on the Orange County Bar Association.

Mr. Solis commits his practice exclusively to criminal defense and family law. He received his B.S. from The University of California at Irvine and his J.D. from Whitter Law School. Before joining our firm, Mr. Solis worked as an intern for a public defender’s office. He takes the time to get to know every client and then adapts his strategy to fit each situation.

Ms. Oliver has been practicing law since 1993; she received her J.D. from University of the Pacific. She has focused her practice almost exclusively on California family law for more than two decades. Ms. Oliver has undoubtedly earned her reputation as a tough, strong litigator in the courtroom, and she gives every client her full, personal attention.

Ms. Griffith received her B.S. from The University of California and received her law degree from the University of Santa Clara Law School. Since 2003, she has devoted her practice to family law clients. As a mother of two, Ms. Griffith is both a fierce litigator and a compassionate listener for her clients. She has resolved complex cases involving child custody, child support, and motions to modify, as well as other family law matters.

Ms. Draheim has more than 25 years of experience resolving family law disputes through preparation and creative problem solving. She received her J.D. from the University of Akron, Ohio. She commits herself 100 percent to each client, fighting for the best results through professionalism and preparedness.

Ms. Nguyen is a skilled, enthusiastic attorney who received her B.S. from University of California at Irvine and her J.D. from Trinity Law School. She focuses her practice on family law, sexual harassment and immigration. She dedicates herself fully to every case, determined to reach the most satisfactory outcome for every client. Ms. Nguyen is an experienced litigator and is known for her thorough and compelling research and writing.

Ms. Miller received her B.S. from the University of California and her J.D. from the University of Santa Clara Law School. Since becoming a member of the California bar in 1993, Ms. Miller has established a reputation as a “no nonsense lawyer”. She has two children and understands how difficult this process can be. She is an experienced legal scholar who finds solutions to complex and emotional family law problems.

There is no substitute for experience, and Ms. Tokarz has over three decades handling family law matters. She is a fearsome litigator who is known throughout the court system for her knowledge and expertise. She has successfully solved hundreds of California family law cases as both an advocate and mediator.

A University of California graduate, Mr. Taberski believes in thorough preparation and careful legal analysis. He is devoted to his clients and provides them with the hard work and personal attention they deserve. He is a great advocate and is also a certified family law mediator.