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Riley Viola Pennington is a dedicated family law attorney at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in San Jose, California, specializing in family law, alimony, adoption, and child custody. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Sonoma State University, where she demonstrated her leadership abilities as President of the Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and a member of the executive board of the Panhellenic Council. Riley later received her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she was actively involved in the Public Interest Law Foundation and the Family Law Society. Riley's academic excellence earned her a place on the Dean's List multiple times and recognition through the prestigious Jefferson Medal for outstanding legal writing. Her commitment to family law was further solidified during her two years of volunteer work with a San Diego-based non-profit law firm, providing legal support to indigent families facing high-conflict custody disputes. This experience not only honed her skills in managing complex child custody cases but also fueled her passion for helping clients navigate challenging emotional circumstances. After passing the California Bar Exam in 2015, Riley gained valuable experience as a law clerk and later as a family law associate in a San Diego firm. Her previous work in hotel branding, where she transformed underperforming properties, equipped her with unique business acumen applicable to family law. As a Northern California native, Riley enjoys exploring the Bay Area’s vibrant restaurant scene and cheering for the Warriors in her free time.

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