$ 400-400 per hour
As the child of divorced parents, empathy has always been at the heart of NaKesha’s legal practice. Making the process as easy and painless as possible for clients and their children is always the primary goal. NaKesha’s firsthand knowledge of how this process can effect parties and their children makes her an invaluable resource for her clients and a respected and effective advocate in Court. A 2018 article profiling NaKesha and her husband called them “one of the dynamic duos of family law”.
Growing up in Riverside as the daughter of prominent family law attorney Mary Swanson and a Riverside County Judicial officer, NaKesha has always been immersed in family law. NaKesha received her BA from Marquette University then earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman Law School in 2008, with highest honors in the areas of Family Law and Trial Practice. NaKesha immediately passed the bar exam and began practicing in February, 2009. Throughout law school and after, NaKesha worked for family law firms in Orange and Riverside counties before starting her own practice in January, 2011. NaKesha has also published articles, most recently on Marital Settlement Agreements and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
NaKesha has been trained as both a minor’s counsel, allowing her to advocate for children in the most contentious of cases; as well as a Judge Pro Tem. NaKesha has volunteered as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused and neglected children and worked with PSLC (Public Service Law Corporation) assisting underserved parties in preparing family law documents. As a member of COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates) Nakesha has litigated dozens of cases involving both children and adults with special needs, as well as guardianships and adoptions. For the past 5 years NaKesha has also served as a Judge for mock trial competitions. She participated with select judicial officers and attorneys on the committee designed to implement findings of the Elkins Task Force; as statewide legislative mandate to improve the efficiency and goals of the family court system. NaKesha also spearheaded the effort to form the Inland Empire legislative committee so that the Inland Empire would have a voice in the drafting of the actual laws that make up the California Family Code.
Currently, NaKesha serves as the co-chair of the family law section of the Riverside County Bar Association as well as the nominating committee for the RCBA’s board of directors.
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$ 400-400 per hour
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21 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Family Law Client | April 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
She Knows What She is Doing
I just wrapped up my divorce a couple weeks ago and NaKesha really knows what she is doing. My ex-husband runs a construction business and I was very concerned that he was hiding money through it. NaKesha really helped me get through the process and it ended up that my ex made a lot more money than...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
BEST ATTORNEY I HAVE EVER HAD WORTH EVERY PENNY!
I had a highly stressful case involving children and lots of property to be dealt with. The other side was completely unreasonable and did everything he could to make things overly hard to deal with. Custody and Visitation issues were nightmares to deal with until I found and hired this attorney. She...
Posted by J. P. | October 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR--YOU WANT GOOD YOU GOTTA PAY!
I was referred to Nekesha by a friend and it was expenssive (3,500 and you DO have to pay the full amount up front so that sucks but i saw another attorney in santa ana and they were $450 an hour!!! and still all up front!!!) anyway, my x wanted like $400 a month in alimony for like 3 1/2 years (N...
Posted by Lawrence C. | August 01, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
great job!
My wife and split up and she left out of state with my daughter. I didnt want a divorce but had to fight to at least get my daughter back and in the end, I got my daughter and my wife back and we are a happy family again. Miss Ruegg was always helpful--when I was to sad to deal with things or wante...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Very happy with Attorney Ruegg
I thought Nakesha did a great job. She was very caring and I really felt like she understood what I was going through. She made things a lot easier for me. I tried to start my divorce myself but then I just couldn't--she fixed it and it was finally over...I could move on with my life!!! I was so ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ruegg is knowledgeable, well respected, honest and a great advocate. She is an asset to our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ruegg is an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney. Attorney Ruegg has a strong character and is an aggressive yet compassionate advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ruegg is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who represents her client's best interests. A pleasure to work with and a strong advocate for her clients."
"Nakesha is a bright legal mind with a sterling reputation. Her dedication to her client's is unmatched. I endorse this attorney."
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2011 - Present
Owner, Swanson and Ruegg
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Swanson and Myers
2005 - 2008
Paralegal, Kayajanian Law Firm
2015 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationChair
2015 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2009 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2018
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