$ 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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Posted by Jeanette | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Attorney in Riverside!
Attorney NaKesha Ruegg is the best family law attorney in Riverside County. Ms. Ruegg is a true professional that truly puts her clients needs as her highest priority. Ms. Ruegg's Knowledge in Law, her Personal Experience & genuine care of concern for clients & their families shows in her work ethic....
Posted by Tyler | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Did right by me
Knowledgeble, smart, freindly, helpful and fought for the best interest of my kids and myself. I had been struggling with my divorce and custody battle for several year with a diffrent attourney and nothing being acomplished except my money being spent. I had not even been infront of a judge. Some ma...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Nakesha is as STRONG as they come
Let me just say this ... The first time I conacted Nakesha was in November of 2010. I had a huge mess which took 7 months of paper work and going to court to finally accomplish our goal. But she handled it all effortlessly, and made it so easy for me. She is very STRONG at what she does! I contacte...
Posted by Bill L. | August 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
THE BEST!
My ex and I were trying to save money and resolve our issues through a legal services paralegal service. Our case was dragging on FOREVER and it seemed like nothing was getting done. After I consulted with NaKesha, I decided to hire her. Three months later we came to a full agreement on everything!...
Posted by Happy Ex-Husband | March 27, 2014 | Alimony
Happy Ex Husband
After having a terrible experience with another attorney-I consulted with Attorney Ruegg. She was very honest about my situation (I was trying to terminate spousal support) and didn't promise me I'd get everything I wanted like my last attorney-who ended up wasting my time and money. I didn't get t...
"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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