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Our lawyers

The three of us, and what we each handle

Pick the lawyer whose work matches yours, or call the front desk and we'll pick for you.

  • Karen Ostby, a smiling woman with long brown hair in a dark blazer, seated in an office

    Karen Ostby

    Partner · Farm and ranch, Real estate, Small business

    Karen handles farm and ranch work, real estate and small-business law for owners across the valley.

  • Dale Vance, a bearded man in glasses and a green sweater, in a bright office

    Dale Vance

    Partner · Criminal defense, DUI and traffic, Family law

    Dale defends criminal and DUI cases and takes on contested divorces and custody cases.

  • Teresa Lucero, a woman with curly hair and red glasses in a burgundy top, standing in an office

    Teresa Lucero

    Associate · Wills and estates, Probate, Family law

    Teresa writes wills and trusts, settles estates and helps families through divorce and parenting plans.

How we work

One office, one lawyer per matter

A family that needs a will this year often needs a deed or a lease the next. Keeping all of it under one roof means the lawyer drafting your will already knows about the ranch, and the one closing on the land knows who it's meant for.

You'll still have one lawyer who answers for your matter. When it crosses into someone else's work, they talk it over down the hall, and you don't pay twice to explain it.

What you can count on

  • A written fee quote or agreement before work starts

  • A call back from your lawyer, not a message service

  • Saturday mornings and house calls by appointment

A bearded lawyer in a blazer going over papers with an older couple at a wooden table with coffee mugs

Not sure which of us you need?

Call the front desk. We'll ask a couple of questions and put you with the right lawyer.