900 Lane Ave Suite 126, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Broaden Law LLP
BROADEN. The way you think about a law firm.
Meet the Partners
Marisa E. Nahale, Esq.
Ms. Nahale began her legal career working as an in-house attorney at a Fortune 500 company in the Bay Area. After relocating to San Diego, Ms. Nahale co-founded Broaden Law LLP and is dedicated to helping people through difficult matters and minimizing legal fees. Ms. Nahale gives back to the community through a nonprofit she established in 2015 called The Kokua Foundation. The purpose of the Kokua Foundation is two fold: fulfilling underprivileged children’s holiday wishes during the holidays, and instilling in our children the importance of giving back.
Naima B. Solomon, Esq.
Ms. Solomon began her legal career working at a mid-size law firm in downtown San Diego, where she had the opportunity to work as part of a sophisticated team of business lawyers. Passionate about efficiency in all things, Ms. Solomon co-founded Broaden Law LLP so she could combine her entrepreneurial spirit with the law business. Ms. Solomon's passion is to identify a variety of strategies and then to let her clients be involved in the decision-making process.
Sara L. Imsdahl Johnson, Esq.
Ms. Johnson has represented clients in the Eastlake area for over a decade. She has extensive experience in litigation going back to before law school when she worked as a paralegal. Ms. Johnson joined Broaden Law LLP's team of family lawyers in 2018 and became the partner in charge of the litigation department in 2020. Ms. Johnson represents clients in all types of family law matters such as divorce, child custody and child support as well as personal bankruptcy.
Meet the Team
Vanessa Jimenez-Browne, Esq.
Vanessa Jimenez-Browne, Esq.
Vanessa Jimenez-Browne, Esq.
Ms. Jimenez-Browne represents clients in family law matters, including divorces, legal separations and support actions. Ms. Jimenez-Browne joined Broaden Law LLP in 2017.
Michael L.S. Hawkins, Esq.
Vanessa Jimenez-Browne, Esq.
Vanessa Jimenez-Browne, Esq.
Mr. Hawkins focuses on domestic violence restraining orders and criminal defense. Broaden Law LLP is pleased to welcome Mr. Hawkins to our team of client advocates.
Desteny Johnson
Desteny Johnson leads Broaden Law LLP's client services team. Ms. Johnson has been with the firm since 2016.
Alejandra Alonso
Alejandra Alonso manages the reception desk at Broaden Law LLP. Ms. Alonso has been with the firm since 2019.