“Whatever the revelation-light exposes, it will also correct, and everything that reveals truth is light to the soul.”
— Ephesians 5:13
Truth is not a privilege granted to those officials (“We, the People”) place in power — it is a right belonging to the people, and we will not surrender it. From the lowest office of municipal authority to the highest chamber of State power, no title shields the unaccountable, and no promise made to the public goes unrecorded. We measure those who govern/protect by their conduct and the weight of their word. What they counted on being forgotten, we commit to record, expose to the light, and pursue to correction.
Senior Investigative Correspondent
Senior Accountability Reporter
Broken campaign promises, failure to pass or fund local legislation, conflicts of interest, lobbying ties
Budget mismanagement, backroom deals, ignoring constituent input, rezoning favoring developers
Selective prosecution, failure to pursue corrupt officials, plea deal abuse, case dismissals
Rubber-stamping approvals, lack of transparency, developer favoritism, unqualified appointments
Use of force, deputy misconduct, jail conditions, failure to investigate complaints internally
Closed-door decisions, contract favoritism, ignoring public comment, fiscal mismanagement
Policy flip-flops, cronyism in appointments, lack of emergency responsiveness, ethics violations
Excessive force, failure to discipline officers, slow response times, evidence mishandling
Every legal dispute requires careful preparation, disciplined analysis, and a clear strategy. Our litigation process is designed to ensure that each case receives the attention, thoughtful evaluation, and strategic planning necessary to protect our clients’ interests and pursue the strongest possible outcome.
The process begins with a meticulous review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the dispute. During this stage, we work to understand the events that led to the legal issue, review relevant documents, and identify the key factual elements that will shape the case moving forward.
Once the factual foundation is established, we conduct detailed legal research and analysis under the applicable laws. This stage focuses on evaluating the legal issues involved, assessing potential liability or exposure, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the case. This careful analysis allows us to provide clients with an informed understanding of their legal position.
After evaluating both the facts and the governing law, we work closely with the client to develop a litigation strategy aligned with the client’s objectives. This includes evaluating potential risks, considering litigation costs, and determining the most effective path forward. Every strategic decision is made with the client’s goals and long-term interests in mind.
Clear and consistent communication is an essential part of effective representation. Clients are kept informed of significant developments in their case and are provided with updates as important decisions and events arise throughout the litigation process.
Our ultimate goal is to achieve the most effective resolution possible for the client. Whether through negotiation, motion practice, settlement, or trial, we pursue outcomes that protect our clients’ interests while remaining focused on the strategic objectives established at the outset of the case.
Your Sister and Brother, rooted in the good soil of Contra Costa County, California, as American Patriots to the core. Susan Sommers and Rodney Malcolm faithfully follow their calling without corporate backing, political influence, or outside interference, answering to no one but God and the people of Contra Costa County. It has been said that evil prevails only when good men and women do nothing. You are not donating — you are contributing to a better, safer Contra Costa County — for your family and the next generation to come. Blessings upon you.
Stay updated with Susan Sommers’ latest public statements, investigative updates, and press releases on landlord rights and accountability issues in Contra Costa County.
Susan Sommers is an investigative journalist and landlord rights advocate based in Contra Costa County. She doesn’t report to make money. She reports because the truth matters and someone has to tell it.
When government agencies overstep, when housing policies are applied unfairly, and when property owners are left without a voice — Susan shows up. She documents what actually happens, not what officials want you to believe. She stands with the people in office who fight for what’s right, and she calls out the ones who don’t.
This is watchdog journalism. Raw, independent, and entirely for the people of Contra Costa County.
With Susan’s Seal of Approval, each Referral offers a free expert assessment based on your specific circumstance. Landlords and property owners often receive incomplete information and waste precious time and money pursuing the wrong solutions. Being properly educated is critical. Susan has vetted and approved referral who genuinely want to help the good people of Contra Costa County—professionals of real integrity invested in serving you. Understand your roadmap by receiving professional direction.
With over 40 years of local expertise, Martin T. Gonsalves is Contra Costa County’s premier authority on complex squatter evictions and unlawful detainer actions. As both a seasoned housing attorney and licensed California Real Estate Broker, he delivers strategic advantage by streamlining the entire legal process—from precise initial notices through final sheriff lockout. His established credibility within local courts ensures flawless execution.
Pristine Evictions LLC is a document preparation service for Contra Costa County landlords who want to handle their own eviction without the high cost of a lawyer. They do not give legal advice and do not represent you in court.
Flash Shelton is a national advocate and star of the A&E docuseries Squatters who provides high-impact alternatives to slow legal evictions. By exploiting the exact housing loopholes used by trespassers, his firm helps property owners safely and legally pressure squatters into leaving. He bypasses traditional court delays through hands-on strategy and active property reclamation.
A California-based non-profit clinic, NACA Law has been fighting for California homeowners since 2012, focusing on home preservation and stepping in as a legal shield for everyday Americans being outgunned by big banks and corporate lenders.
When squatters occupy a property, landlords remain fully responsible for the mortgage, utilities, and upkeep — all while collecting zero rent. That pressure builds fast. NACA Law is the safety net that stops you, the homeowner, from falling into foreclosure.
Protect your rental property with our streamlined, dual-action portal. This system serves two critical purposes:
Report a Squatter
Use this form to expose squatter information and protect other hard-working American landlords. Submitted details go through a validation process before being permanently added to all 3 national databases. Use this form also to submit and expose squatter information and protect other hard-working American landlords.
This local resource helps Contra Costa County landlords get paid. When a tenant is struggling, this program steps in — connecting them with funding, support, and housing specialists who make sure rent keeps coming in.
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