Healdsburg, CA

Richard J. Passalacqua

Richard was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA. He graduated from Healdsburg High School and attended Santa Rosa Junior College where he played football and completed his general education. He continued playing football at Santa Clara University where he majored in Political Science and then continued his education at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1986). Richard was admitted to the California State Bar in 1986 and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for Northern California. Richard’s areas of practice include: Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration (including Litigation), Business Law, Wine Law, and Personal Injury.

Joseph R. Passalacqua

Joseph has been practicing law since 1988. A graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, his emphasis is criminal defense. As a longstanding Sonoma County attorney who has handled numerous complex and highly publicized cases (including homicide), Joseph is able to assess your case expertly and provide you with your legal options, beginning with a free consultation. With over 27 years of experience, he is well prepared to handle all serious felony matters, including those arising from drug charges, domestic violence, and gang-related crimes. In addition, Joseph also handles DUI cases, including administrative hearings with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Although his main focus of practice is criminal defense, Joseph also handles personal injury matters relating to motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and product defects. He is also able to assist with divorce and family law matters.

Herbert L. Terreri is an experienced attorney specializing in real estate, business law, and personal injury. He has over 32 years of experience, having been admitted to practice in California in 1993. He also served as a Professor at Empire College School of Law from 1999-2013 and was a Member of the Sonoma County Human Rights Commission from 1998-2000. He is also a Mediator for Personal Injury and Real Property Disputes.

Ryan Wilber

R. Ryan Wilber has over a decade of experience practicing criminal law in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and neighboring counties. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2005 and Empire College School of Law in 2010. He is well-known and respected by local judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys, having handled all varieties of criminal cases, including over 2,000 DUI cases. He is licensed in California State courts, Federal Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Washington State and Federal courts. Ryan has received numerous awards, including being named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers for 5 years in a row, Best DUI Lawyer in Santa Rosa by Expertise, and Best Criminal Attorney by the Bohemian. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and California DUI Lawyers Association.

Frank S. Moore

Frank S. Moore established his firm to help clients facing a variety of legal issues. He has litigated cases in California Superior Courts, California Courts of Appeal, California Federal District Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Moore also partners with attorneys recognized in their industry for their experience in specific areas of practice. With these resources, the Law Offices of Frank S. Moore, APC, is able to meet the challenge often posed to small law firms by large law firms that attempt to out-paper the solo practitioner. Mr. Moore has often bettered his wealthier opponents through efficient legal work and calling on other attorneys when manpower is needed.

Ryan Wilber

R. Ryan Wilber has over a decade of experience practicing criminal law in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and neighboring counties. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Ryan considers himself a Sonoma County native; he is well-known and respected by local judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. He has handled all varieties of criminal cases, from the smallest misdemeanor to the highest felony, and is well-versed in the value of a case and how to achieve justice for every individual client. His track record speaks for itself. Being a criminal defense attorney is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Ryan, and he takes pride in making sure each client’s rights are protected as they navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. His pursuit of this area of the law comes from his own experiences growing up. Ryan graduated from San Francisco State University in 2005 with a double major in Political Science and Criminal Justice. During his studies there, he was passionate about civil rights and criminal justice. He externed for the Honorable Adrienne Miller in San Francisco Juvenile Court, and he also interned at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, taking complaints of police abuse. This experience furthered his interest in standing up for those facing prosecution or other forms of governmental interference. Studying at Empire College School of Law allowed Ryan to work his way through law school. He was a law clerk for several well-known criminal defense and civil litigation attorneys, as well as for the Mendocino County Public Defender’s Office. When he graduated in 2010, he had established a network for himself and gained valuable experience in the field, having worked on cases in juvenile court, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, assaults, gang crimes and DUI cases. After graduation and briefly working for a family law attorney, Ryan quickly pivoted back to criminal defense. His passion for the courtroom and for representing the underserved in our community drove him to open his own practice. Ryan’s passion and work-ethic over the past several years has resulted in him becoming one of the most aggressive and well-respected DUI defense attorneys in Northern California. To date, he has handled upwards of 2,000 DUI cases. He has received numerous awards, including being named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers.com 5 years in a row. He is a member in good standing of the National College of DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the California DUI Lawyers Association. Ryan is frequently consulted by colleagues from all over California and Washington on tactical DUI defense issues and has been sought after for commentary on various cases and legislative issues by local and national news outlets. Currently, Ryan splits his time between California and Washington State, where he has opened a boutique law practice focusing specifically on aviation pilots facing DUI charges with resulting FAA administrative complications. He is currently licensed in California State courts, Federal Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Washington State and Federal courts. When not in the courtroom or his offices, Ryan can be found running trails, on an open-water swim in the Puget Sound or San Francisco Bay, training as a pilot, spending time with his wife and law partner, Rachel, their two children, and two Great Danes, or occasionally revisiting his years as a house music dj of the nineties San Francisco rave scene.

Ryan Wilber

Ryan Wilber has over a decade of experience practicing criminal law in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and neighboring counties. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2005 with a double major in Political Science and Criminal Justice and from Empire College School of Law in 2010. He has handled upwards of 2,000 DUI cases and has been named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers.com 5 years in a row. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the California DUI Lawyers Association. He is licensed in California and Washington State courts, as well as Federal Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.