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Dorinda Jo Myers

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Avvo Rating6.2
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Dorinda

From the beginning Dorinda has had a passion for defending others. Since graduating in the top 15% of her class from the prestigious University of Washington in 1987, she has become admitted to the bar in 4 different states: Washington, South Dakota, Minnesota, and California. In almost 30 years of practicing law she has served in different capacities, with criminal law and defending civil rights becoming her forte,  as well as taking on contracts as a public defender. She has also inspired others with her passion as a law teacher for more than 8 years at the Brandman University and Columbia College.

In 2015, Dorinda was named by Palm Springs Life magazine as one of the Coachella Valley Top Lawyers in the criminal defense category. She loves what she does and will work tirelessly to make sure that you have the best representation in and out of the courtroom.

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Myers Law Office

77530 Enfield Ln Ste H1
Palm Desert, CA, 92211-0406

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive200806/07/2022
      MNNot Authorized - Non-payment of fees199305/21/2022
      WAResigned 198706/28/2022

      Professional misconduct

      This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

      1. Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension
        issued in CA, 2019

        updated

        This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2194
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      2015 Coachella Valley's Top LawyersPalm Springs Life Magazine2015
      Top ContributorAvvo2015
      "10 Best" Attorneys for California for Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyMyers Law Office2008 - Present
      Executive DirectorCalifornia Health Collaborative - Fresno Healthy Kids Program2005 - 2007
      Program OfficerCalifornia Endowment2003 - 2005
      Executive DirectorKings County Children and Families Commission2000 - 2003
      Director of Planning and Resource DevelopmentKings Community Action Organization1998 - 2000
      AttorneyLaw Offices of Boos & Ohnstad1995 - 1998
      Executive DirectorCity of Ortonville Economic Development Authority1994 - 1995
      AttorneyLaw Offices of Ronald R. Frauenshuh, Jr.1992 - 1994
      AttorneyInternal Revenue Office1987 - 1990
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
      Warren-Slaughter Chapter of Inns of CourtsMember2014 - Present
      Desert Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaMember2008 - Present
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Washington School of LawJD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA1987
      University of California - DavisBA - Bachelor of Arts1982
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of CourtIntroducing Electronic Evidence2015
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Gunnar Ohnstad vs. City of Hanford, et al.Settlement in favor of client

      Reviews

      5.0 stars4.9 (11)
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      Previous lawyer dropped the ball, Dorinda picked it up and ran with it...

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      A quick Success!

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Chris: Thanks for trusting me with your legal needs. Always nice to see justice prevail.

      Great Experience!

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Kevin: Thanks for trusting me to help you to recoup your investment.

      The Best in The Coachella Valeey

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Gina: Thanks for the glowing remarks. Glad I could be of assistance.

      one of the best

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Keith: I always like to see a case through. Glad that I was able to resolve things so you can get on with your life. I wish you luck, and thank you for the kind words.

      Personal Injury

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Kathy: It was my pleasure helping you get you the compensation you deserved. Thanks for trusting me to help you.

      The "People's" Lawyer...

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Robert: I'm glad that we were able to prevail. It was a very long jury deliberation, but it ended well. I appreciate the accolades. Thanks again for trusting me to handle your case.

      Living Trust, Business Law, Power of Attorney

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Sylvia: Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for trusting me to handle your legal matters.

      Professional and easy to work with

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Carol: I'm glad that I could be there to help you through what was a very frustrating and emotional situation.

      Amazing, Caring and Trustworthy

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      Dorinda Jo Myers's response: Chad: I'm glad I was able to help you. I do truly care about the outcome of every case I handle. It's always nice when they end as well as your's did.
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      Lawyer Carlos Javier Navarrete

      Carlos Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

      Walter Hnot,, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorinda is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

      Lawyer Carlos Javier Navarrete

      Carlos Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

      Walter Hnot,, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorinda is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

      Lawyer David Carl Beyersdorf

      David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Based on her thoughtful and accurate answers here, I endorse Ms. Myers

      Lawyer Shashi S Jairam

      Shashi Jairam, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse attorney Dorinda Jo Myers. She is an intelligent and skilled attorney, which is evident by her thoughtful and experienced answers. A dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community. Her clients can hire her with confidence.

      Lawyer Aryeh Leichter

      Aryeh Leichter, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Mark V. Clay

      Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly endorse this attorney. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help.

      Lawyer Sasha Bojat

      Sasha Bojat, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney who makes sure her clients get the best representation available. I endorse this attorney.

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      Beau Citron, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Kevin Kim

      Kevin Kim, Civil rights Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Travis Ashley Newton

      Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst

      Gayle Gutekunst, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ms. Myers is one of those attorneys on AVVO who I wished practiced in the office next to mine. Simply put: she really knows this stuff. I recommend her without hesitation.

      Lawyer Benjamin Harold Pardun

      Benjamin Pardun, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer John Fisher

      John Fisher, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.

      Lawyer Jay Scott Finnecy

      Jay Finnecy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Attorney Dorinda Myers is the consummate professional. I've reviewed her answers here on AVVO and always find them to be excellent. Recently, I had the pleasure of consulting with her regarding a matter in her community and she could not have been more helpful. Next time I need a lawyer in Palm Desert, I'll be calling her first.

      Lawyer Ross Brenton Russell

      Ross Russell, Unknown Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Myers is well-known and well respected in the legal community. She works hard to deliver results to her clients.

      Lawyer Jonathan Pierre Lacour

      Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Sarah Lynn Hennessy

      Sarah Hennessy, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorinda is an experienced professional who focuses on many complex law practice areas. She has an impressive track record of success and is clearly committed to clients. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Raquel A. Fernandez-Flaherty

      Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the AVVO community.

      Lawyer Benjamin Jacob Schaefer

      Benjamin Schaefer, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Agavni Tulekyan

      Agavni Tulekyan, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

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