Leah R. Zabel, J.D.

Ms. Zabel is a knowledgeable and strategic administrative law attorney and hearing officer.  In her years of legal practice, she has developed and demonstrated a commitment to protection of core rights and processes that ensure the equitable administration of justice.  Ms. Zabel has experience in the federal regulatory context of environmental, land use and administrative law, has juvenile court experience, and  experience working closely with government agencies to reach resolutions.  Ms. Zabel  is Grievance Review Officer (“GRO”) for administrative hearings under the California Child Abuse Central Index Act, and is responsible for considering evidence and writing recommended decisions for various County Department of Health and Human Services, including relevant legal research and analysis.