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.
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Myers Law Office
77530 Enfield Ln Ste H1
Palm Desert, CA, 92211-0406
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2008 | 06/07/2022 |
MN | Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees | 1993 | 05/21/2022 |
WA | Resigned | 1987 | 06/28/2022 |
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Legal answers | 2194 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2015 Coachella Valley's Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2015 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
"10 Best" Attorneys for California for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Myers Law Office | 2008 - Present |
Executive Director | California Health Collaborative - Fresno Healthy Kids Program | 2005 - 2007 |
Program Officer | California Endowment | 2003 - 2005 |
Executive Director | Kings County Children and Families Commission | 2000 - 2003 |
Director of Planning and Resource Development | Kings Community Action Organization | 1998 - 2000 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Boos & Ohnstad | 1995 - 1998 |
Executive Director | City of Ortonville Economic Development Authority | 1994 - 1995 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Ronald R. Frauenshuh, Jr. | 1992 - 1994 |
Attorney | Internal Revenue Office | 1987 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Warren-Slaughter Chapter of Inns of Courts | Member | 2014 - Present |
Desert Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA | 1987 |
University of California - Davis | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court | Introducing Electronic Evidence | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gunnar Ohnstad vs. City of Hanford, et al. | Settlement in favor of client |
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Carlos Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Dorinda is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Carlos Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Dorinda is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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Based on her thoughtful and accurate answers here, I endorse Ms. Myers
Shashi Jairam, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2015
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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.
Aryeh Leichter, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
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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.
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.
Beau Citron, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Kim, Civil rights Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gayle Gutekunst, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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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.
Benjamin Pardun, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Fisher, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.
Jay Finnecy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
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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.
Ross Russell, Unknown Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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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.
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Hennessy, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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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.
Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the AVVO community.
Benjamin Schaefer, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Agavni Tulekyan, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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