Edginton Law Firm - Fresno, CA

Tough, Experienced Family Law and Criminal Defense in Fresno

Whether you are confronting a contested divorce, fighting to protect your children, or facing severe criminal charges that threaten your personal freedom, you need a lawyer who will not back down when the stakes are highest. Edginton Law Firm has been a steadfast champion for clients throughout Fresno, Clovis, and the Central Valley for decades. Principal attorney Ruthanne Edginton combines the tactical insight of a former prosecutor with dedicated personal attention to guide clients through complex court battles. Based on West Shaw Avenue in Fresno, the firm provides both the compassionate counsel and tough litigation required to achieve favorable outcomes in family court and criminal proceedings.

Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas

At Edginton Law Firm, every case is approached with exhaustive preparation and a customized legal strategy. If you need to hire an attorney who knows how to negotiate from a position of strength while maintaining full trial readiness, the firm provides comprehensive legal representation across two primary practice areas:

• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings involving complex asset division, marital debt distribution, and retirement account allocations.
• Child custody, visitation schedules, and parental rights litigation centered on protecting the best interests of children.
• Child support orders, alimony calculations, and post-judgment modifications under California family statutory rules.
• Domestic violence restraining orders and emergency protective relief to ensure household security.
• DUI and drunk driving defense, including representation at critical DMV administrative per se license suspension hearings.
• Drug crime defense for possession, transportation, and narcotics distribution charges in state courts.
• Defense against theft, burglary, embezzlement, violent crime charges, and California three-strikes allegations.
• Criminal record expungements and post-conviction relief to restore employment and personal opportunities.

The Former Prosecutor Advantage in California Courts

Ruthanne Edginton earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology with a focus in victimology from California State University, Fresno, in 1982 and received her Juris Doctor from San Joaquin College of Law in 1987. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1988, she served as a Deputy District Attorney for Fresno County from 1988 until 1991 before entering private practice. This prosecutorial background gives Ms. Edginton a distinct advantage: she understands how law enforcement officers build cases, how prosecutors evaluate evidence, and where police procedural errors can be leveraged to challenge probable cause or suppress illegally obtained evidence. When you find a lawyer who has mastered both sides of the courtroom, you gain an invaluable strategic edge in all negotiations and trials.

Dedicated Client Support and Free Initial Consultations

Legal challenges can quickly create anxiety and uncertainty for you and your family. At Edginton Law Firm, clients work directly with a responsive legal team committed to keeping them fully informed, prepared for hearings, and confident in their legal strategies. The firm believes that top-quality legal counsel should be transparent and accessible, offering free initial consultations so you can explore your legal defenses and rights without financial pressure. Whether you are dealing with a stressful marital dissolution or need urgent criminal defense representation, Edginton Law Firm is ready to stand by your side. Contact the office in Fresno today to schedule your confidential consultation.