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David J. Farling david@farlinghechtanddavis.com
David J. Farling was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. He graduated magna cum laude from York College in 1982 and the University of Santa Clara Law School in 1986. He has been the recipient of scholastic honors including Outstanding Young Man of America Award (1979, 1980, 1981), Outstanding College Graduate Award (1982), Who's Who Among College Senior Award (1982), and the Student Senate Service Award (1982). He was admitted to the California Bar in 1986, and is licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He is a member of the American, California, and Santa Clara County Bar Associations. His professional memberships include the American Trial Lawyers Association and the California Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Farling's practice focuses on civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury.
Roger D. Hecht roger@farlinghechtanddavis.com
Roger D. Hecht was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1953. He graduated cum laude from Brooklyn College in 1976 and attended the University of Santa Clara School of Law as a recipient of the Ann Hannon Smith Scholarship for academic excellence. He graduated in 1984 and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1985. He is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. His professional memberships include the California State Bar, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and the California Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Hecht has a general trial practice emphasizing personal injury, criminal defense, and general business and civil litigation.
Todd Davis todd@farlinghechtanddavis.com

Todd Davis was born in Santa Clara, California in 1968. He grew up in San Jose and graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1986. He graduated from Pitzer College in Claremont, California in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Mr. Davis graduated from Willamette University’s Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1993. Mr. Davis’ practice includes civil litigation and criminal defense.

Ms. Tanya Nguyen thanhnguyen9998@yahoo.com

Ms. Tanya Nguyen is a legal assistant to David Farling, Esq. She began her legal secretarial work in 2005, and intends on attending law school in the future and engaging in trial practice. Ms. Nguyen is fluent in both Vietnamese and English, and has effectively used these skills in representing many Vietnamese-speaking clients, and enjoys all aspects of her current experience in the legal profession and her position with the firm.

Maryben Stover maryben@farlinghechtanddavis.com

Maryben Stover was born and raised in San Jose. She attended San Jose State College and graduated from Heald Business College. She has over 40 years of experience as a legal secretary for trial attorneys, specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. She currently serves as Mr. Davis’ legal assistant and is a skilled and experienced professional.

Vanessa Schuetz vanessa@farlinghechtanddavis.com

An avid student, Ms. Schuetz achieved her Certificate in Paralegal Studies with meritorious accomplishment. She is now preparing for Law School. Ms. Schuetz has enjoyed being Mr. Hecht’s Assistant for the past 5 years and plans to pursue a career in Criminal Defense.

Al Gutierrez al@farlinghechtanddavis.com

Mr. Gutierrez’s legal work began in 1986 with a small firm in San Francisco. His experience involves litigation work, with prominent firms including The Boccardo Law Firm, and Intellectual Property with Carr & Ferrell. Currently, he is a Civil Litigation Paralegal and has been Mr. Farling’s Assistant for the past 8 years. Mr. Gutierrez finds his work meaningful as he champions the prosecution of personal injury claims on behalf of the firm’s clients. He is fluent in both the English and Spanish languages, and is an essential member of the firm.

Sylvia Maldonado sylvia@farlinghechtanddavis.com

Ms. Maldonado has been with the firm since its inception. Throughout the years she has developed significant expertise in establishing relationships with the firm’s clients and the community, and currently serves as the firm’s receptionist and office manager. She is fluent in both the English and Spanish languages and is a most important and integral member of the firm.