Our Team
An attorney and staff dedicated to California post-conviction work.
Kristen J. Mason
Founding AttorneyCalifornia criminal appeals attorney with a practice devoted exclusively to direct appeals, habeas corpus, and post-conviction relief under California's new laws. Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2024–2026.
Danie McCreary
Firm ManagerDanie has over ten years of experience as a trial assistant and office manager in criminal defense practice. She keeps the firm organized and committed to its goals of client service and maximizing positive outcomes.
Nathaly Pacas
ParalegalAs a paralegal at the firm, Nathaly supports the attorney in preparing appeals, habeas petitions, and post-conviction filings, and keeps each case's records and court deadlines on track.
Wendy Stephens
ParalegalWendy is an experienced legal and business operations professional with a background in paralegal support, contract review, legal billing, and accounts receivable across corporate, civil, family, and judicial settings. She holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, and brings a detail-oriented, service-focused approach to the firm's work.
Sarah Potter
Intake ManagerSarah brings over a decade of clinical and administrative experience in healthcare. She works closely with clients and their loved ones to gather case information and explain the post-conviction process with honesty and a focus on realistic outcomes.
Gabby Garcia
Intake ManagerGabby guides potential clients and their families through the first steps of the case-review process, making sure every inquiry is heard, understood, and answered clearly.
Michael Alfi
Mailroom ManagerMichael manages the enormous volume of case records a post-conviction practice receives — including tens of thousands of pages of court transcripts — digitizing them for the firm's attorney and helping families begin the review process.
Melanie Diaz
ReceptionistMelanie has over seven years of experience in the legal field in client support, organization, and administrative coordination, and holds a bachelor's degree in social work. She is often the first person clients and their families speak with, and she is committed to making every caller feel welcome and heard.
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