Family Law Attorneys That Are Both Talented And Considerate

We understand that divorce and child custody matters are very stressful. We strive to assist clients to resolve conflicts in a professional and compassionate manner. Divorce can be an expensive and painful ordeal. Our goal as a family lawyer is to assist clients though this difficult time covering simple dissolution, child custody and support resolution, or if needed, litigation to protect your rights. John Spurgeon & Associates are family attorneys in Pasadena, California servicing clients in the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area. We offer a complimentary initial consultation. Please call 626-440-9518.

John Spurgeon, LLM CPA
Family Law Attorney, Pasadena, CA

John SpurgeonI am a native and resident of the San Gabriel Valley and have worked in Pasadena for over ten years. I am a father of eight and a grandfather of seven. I have over 25 years as a CPA and ten as a family law attorney. Being both an attorney and CPA provides clients with the best of both worlds.

Experience

  • Arthur Anderson & Co. CPAs, Los Angeles, CA 1977-1981
  • Brock and Pistol CPAs 1981 to 1983
  • Formed John H. Spurgeon & Associates, Inc. Pasadena, CA, 1983 to present, tax and family law

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • California Bar Association
  • Taxation Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Accountants
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • California Society of CPAs
  • California Society of CPAs Business Valuation Section
  • California Society of CPAs Business Fraud Section
  • California Society of CPAs Business Family Law

Education

  • Military Service – U.S. Army 1971 – 1973
  • University – University of Southern California 1977, BS Accounting
  • Graduate School – Western States University School of Law, JD 1998
  • LLM Taxation – Chapman School of Law LLM, Taxation 2008

Patricia Rayos, Family Law Attorney, Pasadena, CA

Email: patricia.rayos@jhspurgeon.com

Patricia RayosEducation

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA. Juris Doctor, May 2006. Class Rank: Top 25% Annual Class Rank 2004-2005. Honors: Dean’s List (2004-2005); Mexican American Bar Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2005)
  • University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2002. Honors: Dean’s List (Fall 1999, Spring 2001, Spring 2002); Jesse M. Unruth Scholar, (Spring 2002), Mabel Wilson Scholarship Recipient, (2000-2002)
  • BAR: California; U.S. District Court (CDCA), December 2006

Experience

  • John H. Spurgeon & Associates, Inc., Associate, (Family Law)
  • Law Office of Richard S. Trugman – Los Angeles, CA. Associate, (Family Law) December 2006 – February 2007
  • Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law – Los Angeles, CA. Volunteer, September 2005 – March 2007
  • Los Angeles Superior Court – Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA
  • Judicial Extern – (Family Law) Honorable Richard E. Denner, May 2005 – September 2005

Languages And Organizations

  • Fluent in Spanish and basic French; Member of the ABA, WLA, and LACBA, Pasadena Bar Family Law Sections.
  • Admitted before the United States Tax Court

Brian J. Ruiz, Family Law Attorney, Pasadena, CA

Email: brian.ruiz@jhspurgeon.com

Brian J RuizEducation

  • Brian Ruiz graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Political Science in 2005. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2008 and was admitted to practice law in California in the same year. Mr. Ruiz focuses his practice on family law.
  • College: San Diego State University, B.A., Political Science, minor Sociology, 2005

Experience

  • John H. Spurgeon & Associates, Inc., Associate, (Family Law)
  • During law school Mr. Ruiz was a Summer Associate at the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP working primarily with their Employment Law group. He was also an extern at the Disability Rights Legal Center, Los Angeles. Mr. Ruiz began his family law legal career when he joined John H. Spurgeon & Associates, Inc. as a law clerk in 2007.

Languages And Organizations

  • Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Jill McKinsey

Jill McKinseyJill is a legal secretary and legal assistant since 1996, assists attorneys John H. Spurgeon, Patricia Rayos and Brian Ruiz. She is responsible for the preparation of legal documents, legal research, corresponding with clients and attorneys, managing the calendar and processing billing.

Jill is a graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz. Jill enjoys the arts, cooking, reading and is the proud mother of a son.

Roubina Gourdikian

Roubina GourdikianRoubina has more than 10 years experience in preparing income tax returns. She previously was a financial planner in the Pasadena area. She currently lives in Sierra Madre with her husband and two sons.

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters in Business Administration.

Jill Betters

Jill BettersJill assists Mr. Spurgeon in Tax Controversy cases, including Tax Audits, Appeals and Offer In Compromise.

Jill is a CTEC licensed tax preparer with over 250 hours of tax education. Jill is the mother of a 10-year-old son who is very active in sports and music.

Lee Sawaya

Lee SawayaLee is our Staff Accountant with 16 years experience handling bookkeeping and payroll, as well as income tax returns. Lee is a graduate of East Los Angeles College and has one daughter who is currently studying architecture at the University of California at Berkeley.

Danielle Powers

Danielle PowersDanielle is the office receptionist and provides valuable clerical support. In addition to her duties at John Spurgeon & Associates, Danielle attends the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology and will graduate this year.