West View Legal
Our Confidence Speaks – Results, or We Share the Cost
Our Confidence Speaks – Results, or We Share the Cost
Roger Diefendorf (Bar #52325) brings over five decades of California practice to West View Legal. As a California Administrative Law Judge from 1980–2003, he resolved complex healthcare and licensing cases—experience that now powers his calm, settlement-first advocacy. Roger focuses on family-law mediation and litigation—divorce, custody, guardianships—plus conflict-management coaching for executives and representation in administrative hearings. Clients value his judge's insight, plain-English guidance and durable results. He earned his J.D. at UC Davis School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of the Pacific, maintaining active State Bar membership since 1972.
We Win or We Refund 50% Fees*
Attorney Daniel Arkof brings over 9 years of experience in providing exceptional legal representation across multiple practice areas. He specializes in tenant-landlord disputes, protecting clients' rights in eviction proceedings; vehicle issues, including purchase, service, and accident-related concerns; loan disputes involving money owed; and defamation/privacy matters, particularly in social media and confidentiality issues. Daniel's client-centered approach and proven track record make him a trusted choice for resolving complex legal challenges. With his extensive expertise, Daniel is committed to achieving favorable outcomes and safeguarding your interests every step of the way.
We Win or We Refund 50% Fees*
With over twenty years of legal experience, Hali combines expertise in both law and social work to provide comprehensive client advocacy. Licensed in California since 2000, Hali earned her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Social Work from California State University at Long Beach. Her unique background blends legal knowledge with a deep understanding of social services, allowing her to address complex client needs with practical solutions and compassionate advocacy. Hali specializes in housing matters, family law, disability advocacy, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution.
Our Guarantee: If we don't win your case, you'll receive a 50% refund on legal fees.*
Specialized legal expertise across multiple disciplines
Guiding clients through divorce and separation with a settlement-first approach.
Advocacy for children and families in custody and support matters.
Experienced in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
Representation in administrative hearings and government agency matters.
Extensive experience with residential housing matters, particularly navigating federally subsidized housing regulations and tenant rights.
Dedicated advocacy for families and children with a focus on supportive, child-centered approaches to legal challenges.
Strategic approach to disability advocacy and administrative proceedings, including reasonable accommodations and specialized hearings.
Common questions about legal representation and our services
Initial consultation is free of charge. Our rate is $350 per hour. If we don't achieve results in your case, you receive 50% of the legal fees back.
Please bring all documents related to your case: correspondence, legal notices, court papers, and any other relevant materials. A written timeline of events helps us understand your case better.
We specialize in landlord-tenant disputes, with particular expertise in federally subsidized housing. For disability matters, we handle benefits applications and appeals, reasonable accommodations requests, and educational advocacy including IEP (Individualized Education Program) services for special needs students.
We represent clients in various administrative hearings, including vicious and dangerous dog hearings, housing authority proceedings, benefits appeals, and special education meetings. Our approach combines thorough preparation with strong advocacy in these specialized settings.
We provide video consultations for all clients. This allows for convenient, secure meetings from any location. Schedule your consultation through our online booking system or call our office.
Phone: (800) 969-6348
Email: hali@westviewlegal.com
Addresses:
San Diego Office:
Emerald PlazaSan Francisco Office:
580 California Street