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Our Firm
Skilled Advocates, Steadfast Commitment
The attorneys at Sterling & Vance LLP combine deep legal knowledge with genuine, client-focused advocacy.
State Bar Licensed
20+ Years Combined Experience
20+
Years of Experience
5,000+
Cases Handled
12
Focused Legal Specialties
98%
Client Satisfaction
Our History
A Firm Built on Integrity
Founded on the belief that every client deserves honest, strategic, and tireless representation, Sterling & Vance LLP has grown into a respected full-service firm known for its dedication to results.
What began as a two-attorney practice has become a trusted legal partner for individuals, families, and businesses across California. From a single fearlessly defended criminal trial to thousands of matters resolved since, our principles remain unchanged: listen first, prepare thoroughly, and advocate fiercely.
Today the firm is led by a partnership that combines courtroom readiness with business and family-law insight. We invest in continuing education, technology, and legal research so that every client receives counsel informed by the current law.
State Bar Licensed · Client-Focused · Courtroom-Tested
At a Glance
- Founded on a pledge of honest, strategic counsel
- Grown from two attorneys into a full-service firm
- Serving individuals, families, and businesses across California
- Investing in continuing education and modern legal research
What We Stand For
Core Values
Four principles guide every consultation, every strategy, and every courtroom appearance.
Integrity First
We tell you the truth about your case: the strengths, the risks, and the realistic paths forward. Honest counsel builds durable client relationships.
Relentless Preparation
Winning cases are built in the details: the documents read, the witnesses interviewed, the strategies pressure-tested before we step into a courtroom.
True Empathy
Legal problems arrive with stress, fear, and real human stakes. We meet clients where they are and communicate with clarity, patience, and respect.
Accessible Counsel
Law should be understandable and reachable. We answer calls, return messages, and explain the process in plain language at every stage of your matter.
Our Mission
To provide every client with clear guidance, strategic representation, and unwavering advocacy, treating each matter with the care and urgency it deserves.
Our Vision
To be the region's most trusted legal partner, recognized for results, integrity, and accessible counsel that empowers clients through life's most challenging moments.
Our Team
Meet the Attorneys
Experienced counselors dedicated to protecting your interests.
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A. Sterling
Managing Partner · Criminal Defense
With more than a decade in criminal law, A. leads the firm's defense practice, known for aggressive advocacy, meticulous motion practice, and a record of protecting clients from the moment of arrest through trial and appeal.
JV
J. Vance
Partner · Family Law
J. brings empathy and structure to complex family matters, guiding clients through divorce, high-conflict custody, and support disputes with steadiness, practical solutions, and a strong hand when litigation is unavoidable.
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L. Washington
Senior Associate · Personal Injury
L. has recovered substantial compensation for injured clients, pairing skilled negotiation with expert witnesses and a genuine commitment to each client's physical and financial recovery.
DK
D. Kim
Associate · Business & Civil
D. counsels startups and established enterprises alike, from formation and contracts to commercial disputes and advocacy in civil court, delivering practical, results-driven advice that keeps business moving forward.
Qualifications
Bar Admissions & Education
The firm's attorneys are admitted to practice in California state courts and the United States District Court, and hold degrees from accredited institutions.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California: all active members in good standing; admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Legal Education
Juris Doctor degrees from accredited law schools, with concentrations in criminal procedure, family law, and business law, supplemented by ongoing continuing legal education.
Professional Memberships
Active participation in state and local bar associations and practice-area organizations, keeping our attorneys current on evolving law and courtroom practice.
Credentials
Licensed & Recognized
Our credentials reflect a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and continuing education.
State Bar Licensed
Every attorney is admitted to the California State Bar and maintains active good standing, with mandatory continuing legal education.
Professional Associations
Active members of respected bar associations and legal professional organizations, staying current on evolving case law and practice.
Client Recognition
Consistently rated highly by clients for communication, preparation, and outcomes across criminal, family, and civil matters.
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