Boutique firm


Law Office of Peter Russo



FAMILY LAW * CIVIL LITIGATION * EVICTIONS * CRIMINAL



COVID-19:


To all clients and potential clients, our office will remain open and operating. In the event you have a pending court hearing on calendar, our office will keep you updated as to rescheduling of said hearings.




FRESNO COUNTY NOTICE:
"COVID-19 EmERGENCY EVICTION PROTECTION:

State Executive Order N-28-20:
• Suspends state preemption of local government’s ability to limit residential and commercial evictions, only when:

1) The basis for the eviction arises out of a substantial decrease in household or business income

2) Caused by COVID-19 or a government response to COVID-19, and is documented. Fresno Emergency Ordinance of 3/19/20:

• Residential tenants shall not be evicted due to loss of income related to a business closure, loss of hours or wages, layoffs, or out-of pocket medical costs caused by COVID-19.

• Commercial landlords may not evict tenants for nonpayment of rent for tenants whose businesses are closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19.

*A tenant must notify their landlord they cannot pay rent due to a COVID-19 related impact, and then provide the landlord documentation within one week of their giving notice to the landlord.

• Tenants will have up to six months after the termination of the emergency declaration to repay back-due rent.

• The local moratorium is effect for 30 days (from 3/19/20) and is subject to extension by the Council.




CONTACT US

AREAS OF PRACTICE





FAMILY LAW:

*Divorce

*Child custody & visitation

*Child Support

*Spousal Support

*Domestic Partnerships

*Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

*Paternity issues

*Department of Child Support cases (DCSS)

*Probate

*Wills

*Trusts



CIVIL:


*Complaints

*Civil Harassment Restraining Orders

*Quite Title actions

*Deeds

*Name Change



EVICTIONS (LANDLORD & TENANT):

*3-day Notice

*Rent increase Notice

*30-60 Day Notice

*Unlawful Detainer Complaints (Residential & Commercial)

*Arrange Sheriff Lockout

*Answer to UD Complaints *Representation for tenants and landlords in Court if matter results in Trial

*Reply on behalf of tenants to landlord letters/notices



CRIMINAL:​

(LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING)


*DUI

*Domestic Violence

*Misdemeanors



COUNTIES SERVED:



Fresno County- Madera County - Kings County - Tulare County



While no one wants to go through a legal proceeding, when circumstances make it unavoidable you need a compassionate and experienced attorney on your side. Contact the Law office of Peter Russo to schedule your consultation to discuss your current legal needs. Regardless of the type of legal matter you are facing, you will need experienced and attentive legal counsel to provide legal advice and help you during this time when you need it most.


The Law Office of Peter Russo will handle your legal matters on an individualized basis and you will be provided with an attorney dedicated to your case from start to finish. Our legal counsel and support staff will provide experience and a caring approach to achieving the right results.


Why Choose The Law Office of Peter Russo? At the law office of Peter Russo, we understand obtaining legal counsel for representation in the state of California can be an unusually stressful situation and finding the right lawyer who specializes in your area of need is a crucial decision. We provide affordable and reasonable rates and believe in providing clients with compassionate, knowledgeable and results driven legal representation.





Contact:





4021 N. FRESNO STREET, SUITE 102
FRESNO, CA 93726
Open: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am- 12 pm *by appointment only


Call us: 559-271-8048



4021 N. Fresno Street, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93726
(Sussex North Business Complex)





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