Our lead attorney, John A. Guthrie, began practicing law in 1990 with the goal of helping ordinary people with ordinary legal problems answering their questions and solving their legal problems so that they can raise their families and pursue their dreams. Today, he and the three associate attorneys at our firm, the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie, have that same goal. We sum it up with our motto: When you have questions, we have answers. If you have a legal problem in our practice areas, we know how to help you find the solutions you need and bring about resolutions to the issues. We have a reputation for "fighting the good fight." If you need a family law attorney, you want someone who will be aggressive in pursuing your rights but civil and courteous to the opposing party and the other attorney. We will. Contact our office for an appointment with a Pleasanton, California, divorce attorney to discuss your case. We will help you weigh all the pros and cons; analyze them thoroughly; try to explain your options in non-technical language; and help you decide on the next steps for resolving all the problems. If you need a criminal defense lawyer because you have been charged with a misdemeanor, call us. We can provide a strong and effective defense . If you need to sort out your estate, including your small family-owned or closely held business, you need an estate planning attorney who can help you conserve your assets, minimize taxes, and pass your estate on to your loved ones. That's what we do.