​Tanya Harmony Ridino, Esq.

Executive Director, Bilingual in English & Spanish

Attorney Tanya Harmony Ridino has served as Executive Director of Senior Citizens Legal Services since September 2020 and was a staff attorney prior since 2015. She brings almost 20 years of legal experience to the organization having had a diverse practice since graduating from UCLA School of Law in 2000, including large firm, government and non-profit work. She is the Founder and Principal of Community Law and Mediation Services of Northern California and was Independent General Counsel for the non-profit organization Monarch Services for five years. A trained mediator and specializing in Family Law, Ms. Ridino is skilled at facilitating communication regarding disputes. She considers herself a community activist and is dedicated to improving access to justice by providing information and education about the legal system.

​Ms. Ridino was raised in Corralitos and graduated from Harbor High School, then left for 15 years returning in 2014 to raise her son near her large family in the area. She strives for a consistent yoga and meditation practice, enjoys volleyball, dancing and being in the great outdoors.