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Patricia Frances Barberis
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
South Bay University School of Law
Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation is a South Bay family law firm founded in 1977 by Attorney Patricia F. Barberis. Mrs. Barberis is a founding officer and member of the South Bay Women’s Association, and was one of the first female litigators to begin practicing in South Bay. She is known for strong advocacy and extensive court experience. Attorney Barberis was admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S. Federal Court. At Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, the team has over 50 years of combined legal experience, and is dedicated to providing those in need of a family law...
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Mark B. Baer
Pasadena, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
If you are going through divorce or another family law related matter in the Pasadena area, then you need a divorce attorney who can properly review your case and find solutions for you specific family law issues, such as visitation, property disputes, child support, asset divisions and much more. At Mark B. Baer, Inc., A Professional Law Corporation, one of our highly skilled lawyers can persistently work on your case and make this stressful time in your life a little easier. At the law office of Mark B. Baer, Inc., a Pasadena divorce lawyer has experience with a variety of...
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Roman Mosqueda
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Dr. Mosqueda, a valedictorian from grade school, graduated Magna Cum Laude in B.S. Economics the Ateneo de Manila University, and Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines Law. He was elected President of Student Council of Ateneo de Manila University, University Councilor of the University of the Philippines Student Council, President of the Institute of Student Affairs Leadership Training Conference, and President of National Student League, an association of student leaders all over the Philippines. Dr. Mosqueda, aside from his published 500-page doctoral dissertation on products liability from the University of Michigan, is the author...
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Saman Behnam
Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
The Law Offices of Saman Behnam, is a full services law firm; providing its clientele with high quality, cost effective, and responsive legal services throughout the State of California. Our office provides affordable, cost effective legal services with the care and attention you require. SAMAN BEHNAM, has a practice emphasis in Civil litigation Real Estate Litigation and related Transaction, Bankruptcy litigation, Family Law, CH/DV-TRO, Family Law, Probate and Trust Litigation, Corporations Shareholder Dispute Resolution and litigation, Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Commercial and Residential Evictions, transactions concerning Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Company, Corporations. He is a...
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Ardy Pirnia
Beverly Hills, CA Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
(844) 747-5294
8549 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1193
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Pepperdine University School of Law
Being a graduate of both the University of California Los Angeles and Pepperdine University School of Law, Ardy Pirnia comes with a solid educational background as an attorney. He began his practice in 2013 after graduating from Pepperdine, and he carried the distinguishment of being the Best Oral Advocate in his class. Mr. Pirnia cut his teeth in practice starting as a new attorney at both Keller, Fishback & Jackson LLP and the One Law Group, where he worked as a clerk before becoming a licensed lawyer. Since 2014, The Pirnia Law Group has been responsible for over $1,000.000.00...
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Nydia Loya
Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(818) 386-6500
15303 Ventura Boulevard
9th Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UCLA School of Law
Nydia Loya is an Associate in the Law Offices of Korol and Velen. Ms. Loya was admitted to the California State Bar in December, 2004. She is admitted to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Ms. Loya graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology in 2001, and earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2004. Prior to joining Korol and...
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Lance Raymond Claery
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(310) 362-2273
2121 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 2900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
Lance Claery has been successfully practicing family law for more than seven years. He has worked with a diverse client base ranging from multi-millionaires to low income, modest means clients. He started his career as an attorney working with one of Southern California's most experienced family law attorneys. Thereafter, Mr. Claery began working for one of Southern California's busiest and most prestigious law firms. He was made a partner of that firm very quickly and has since worked on hundreds of divorces and other family law matters. Mr. Claery has handled trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations,...
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Matt Cadwell
Sacramento, CA Divorce Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Western State University College of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
Matt Cadwell is an experienced and successful family and divorce law attorney based out of the Boyd Law office in Los Angeles, CA. Matt Cadwell is dedicated 100% to the successful legal representation of each and everyone of his clients that he represents. He sees it as a leap of faith by his clients when they choose him to represent them in a court of law, because of this Mr. Cadwell does not take the representation of his clients lightly. Matt Cadwell dedicates the necessary resources, attention, and time into each clients case to ensure that each...
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Nina Shayan Depatie
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney with 7 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Pepperdine University School of Law
Nina Shayan Depatie is an experienced family law attorney, based on the westside of Los Angeles and representing clients throughout Southern California. A strong advocate with experience trying high-stakes cases, Nina also recognizes that family law matters can be emotionally trying and is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients in and out of court. Because every client and every fact pattern is unique, Nina favors a highly-personalized approach, tailored to her clients’ specific needs, and pursues all avenues to achieve the desired outcomes at the desired timelines.
Nina has been recognized by Forbes as one of the ten...
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MavEryck Langford Stevenson
Beverly Hills, CA Divorce Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Evan Braunstein
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
The Law Offices of Evan Braunstein provides fixed fee services for all of your divorce and family law needs. Our practice areas include divorce, premarital agreements, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and modification of orders. Unlike most other family law attorneys, we do not bill by the hour but instead charge a fixed fee for our work on your case. This efficient billing approach offers you the predictability of knowing how much our services will cost and the assurance of knowing that everything necessary will be done. You will be able to talk to us and ask...
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Bradley Stephen Sandler
Beverly Hills, CA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
(310) 246-3900
9777 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Modern times deserve modern lawyers. I am Bradley S. Sandler, a modern Family law attorney located in Beverly Hills and serving the Los Angeles area. I consistently apply up-to-date practices and approaches to the pursuit of the best outcome attainable in every case. For our client's accused of a crime, we have a long track record for success with negotiated pleas and Not Guilty Verdicts after a Jury Trial.
An effective litigator must be tough and willing to stand up to legal opponents and decision-makers, including lawyers on the other side of a petition for divorce or any family law...
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Christine Harney
Burlingame, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Christine M. Harney has extensive family law experience, including litigating the division of multi-million dollar estates, representing business owners or their spouses with complex forensic accounting and business valuation issues, and navigating a multitude of child-related issues involving mental health experts and attorneys for children.
Christine formerly practiced family law as a partner in a Chicago, Illinois law firm before deciding to relocate with her family to California. Christine received numerous accolades during her practice in Illinois, including being selected as one of “40 under Forty” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in 2016; as Illinois Leading Lawyer “Emerging Lawyer”...
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Sandra Nassar
Irvine, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of California - Irvine
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Abel Fernandez
Irvine, CA Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Employment and Family
Loyola Law School
Diefer Law Group, PC provides legal representation to victims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and employer retaliation in the workplace. As former employment defense lawyers, our Orange County employment law attorneys provide clients with a unique perspective; a perspective that enables them to craft innovative case strategies for each case that they handle. Our firm offers employee-focused representation throughout Southern California, zealously fighting for the rights of our clients. While caring, our lawyers are also aggressive. We are not afraid to go to trial and take pride in our ability to find solutions to complicated employment law problems. When it...
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Roger E. Naghash
Irvine, CA Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Roger E. Naghash is dedicated to aggressively advocating for the rights and interests of his clients in a broad range of legal matters. He provides customized legal services and representation to fit the specific needs of each client. Always with honesty and integrity, Roger is a fierce advocate who fights for the justice his clients are entitled to under state and federal laws. He is committed to keeping clients informed and involved, and pursuing the best possible outcomes with quality, hands-on, and affordable service.
Roger earned his B.S. from Western State University and his J.D. from Western State University College of...
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Hollie A Lemkin
Costa Mesa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Western State Univ COL and Western State University College of Law
I come from a long line of family law attorneys. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist in Family Law dedicate to providing caring outstanding service to my clients.
My areas of specialty relate to custody, visitation, support, division of assets and domestic violence. I also handle pre and post nuptial agreements.
I have also obtained an MBA from Pepperdine University in 1981
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James Philip Cronn
santa ana, CA Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Military
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Over 15 years as a Judge Advocate with the U.S. Army. Graduate of Army's advanced trial skills which gives me a great advantage over many attorneys if a case goes to trial. Unique experience in protecting military pensions or finding ways for spouses of service members to get their rights to military pensions. Few attorneys know the tricks and secrets of protecting or receiving military pensions in family law cases. I have taken numerous cases to trial as well as 100's of hearings in family law matters. I only take cases to trial if we are going to...
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Kevin Brian Gibbs
Anaheim, CA Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Western State University College of Law
Attorney Kevin B. Gibbs is a proudly certified family law specialist by the California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization. This means that he successfully passed a written exam and proved his knowledge through various legal encounters; in which only a small percentage of the attorneys in California can say this. Attorney Gibbs graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting at California State University, Fullerton in 1984 and his Juris Doctor at Western State University College of Law in 1993. He is a proud member of the State Bar of California, the California State Bar Association, the Orange County and Los...
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Aaron Mark Hudson
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
(909) 581-4888
9353 Fairway View Place
Suite 120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Lincoln Law School and Lincoln University
If you are searching for the representation of a divorce lawyer in Ontario, it may benefit you to contact Attorney Aaron M. Hudson. As a board certified specialist of family law with more than a decade of experience, Attorney Hudson has the skills and resources to take on even the most complex cases. In addition, Mr. Hudson is proud to offer top-tier legal advice at competitive fees. To find out more about the services available to you, be sure to contact the firm today. Free consultations are given!
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B. Stuart Walker
Long Beach, CA Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State University College of Law
I have been practicing Family Law almost exclusively since 2003. I like the freedom of running my own practice and also working in Long Beach. I have been able to do both since 2005. I take pleasure in helping my clients obtain the best possible result in their family law case - negotiating and settling a case when appropriate or litigating to trial when not.
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James Rudolph Jones Jr
Huntington Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Probate
Seattle University School of Law
Born in Virginia. Traveled extensively and worked abroad. Attended Nurnberg American High School in Nurnberg, Germany and George C. Marshall Regional High School In Ankara, Turkey. B.A. in International Relations from University of Arizona, 1975. J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, 1979. Phi Alpha Delta legal Fraternity. Rule 9 Limited Admission to Practice in Washington State, 1979. Admitted to California Bar, 1980. Admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, 1981. Parliamentarian, NASBA. Past delegate ABA. Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court. Member Family Law section...
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Rebekah Ryan Main
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Insurance Defense
California Southern LS
"In addition to being an attorney, I am a mom, a grandmother, and was a professor of law. While I consider my three daughters to be my greatest accomplishments, I am very proud of my students, and I also now have grand children! Teaching law, and raising children, means that I am always learning and able to approach family law matters involving children with a special sensitivity. I came to the practice of law a little bit later in life, after having other jobs (including being a medic for 10 years) which is how I...
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Glen Leonard Rabenn
Seal Beach, CA Divorce Attorney with 52 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Glen L. Rabenn has practiced family law in the Superior Courts of Orange and Los Angeles counties since 1975. In 1981 he became one of the first attorneys in California to be certified as a Family Law Specialist. Mr. Rabenn is a past chairperson of the Long Beach Bar Association Family Law Section and is the founder of the Family Law Mediation program in the Long Beach Courthouse.
Mr. Rabenn handles all aspects of family law, with emphasis on the division of businesses and professional practices, child support and spousal support (alimony).
He can be...
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Torrence Lee Howell
Upland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL
If you are looking for an experienced attorney in the areas of Family or Business law, Torrence L. Howell at the Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell, has been serving clients in Southern California for more than 13 years. I understand that business assets are often placed at jeopardy when family issues such as divorce occur. In other words, business and family law are often intertwined. As a lawyer who holds an MBA degree and owns my own firm, I understand how a business must be structured in order to survive financially, and I know what it...
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Jason Martinez
Cerritos, CA Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Western State University College of Law
Jason Martinez is a co-founding partner of RM Law Group, LLP. His practice focuses exclusively on California Family Law and community property division, including litigation and settlement of complex and high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings. Jason understands that divorce and family law issues have long-term effects on all family members, especially the children.
To effectuate his clients’ goals, he uses a variety of advanced litigation techniques, both in and out of the courtroom to minimize the emotional toll of the Family Law process. At the outset of each case, he works closely with his clients to tailor the most...
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Eugene Cristiano
Covina, CA Divorce Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
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Neil Robert Hedtke
Arcadia, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
University of La Verne College of Law
Neil R. Hedtke is licensed to practice law in both California and Arizona. Mr. Hedtke received his Bachelor of Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1992. After graduating, he served five years in the United States Army and is a graduate of the Airborne and Ranger schools.
Mr. Hedtke attended the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hedtke practiced law with several local law firms as an Associate. Over the past several...
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Richard Joseph Rosiak
Downey, CA Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western State University College of Law
Mr. Rosiak will work with you to get the best result possible. The staff speaks Spanish and Polish. Night and weekend appointments are available. He is truly your "24 Hour-7 Days A Week" attorney. Our offices are centrally located in Downey near all major freeways 5, 710, 605, 105, 91. You are just minutes away, and we are very flexible with the dates and times to accommodate you.
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Mary E. Melech
Newport Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Mary Melech is an associate attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law, which she attended on scholarship. She focuses her practice primarily on family law, with an emphasis in child custody, domestic violence, and child support. Her commitment to clients gained her a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. She is a member of multiple, prestigious organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union of South California, the American Bar Association, and...
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Kathleen A. Brown
Irvine, CA Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Thomas D'Arcy Ferreira
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
California family lawyer and credentialed mediator . Practiced personal injury and workers' compensation litigation 1988-2007. Joined Kegel, Tobin & Truce in 1990, managing shareholder in 2002. January 2008, transitioned to family law and mediation after divorcing. Current practice emphasizes resolution of conflict for the sake of children, and cost-effective methods to get through divorce. AAA neutral in insurance litigation. 3 published Ct. of Appeal Cases and 1 before the Cal. Sup. Ct.
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Thomas William Tuttle
Irvine, CA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Notre Dame Law School
The highly respected negotiators and trial attorneys at Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy are regularly recognized for their ability to get results. The firm's Orange County divorce attorneys have successfully represented clients in complex and high profile cases. By limiting the number of clients each attorney represents at any given time it ensures that every client receives the highest level of service and attention. The firm is committed to working closely with clients to develop customized solutions and be a step ahead of the process to achieve exceptional results.
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Shannon B. Miles
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
California Western School of Law and University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Born into a military family in Quantico, Virginia, Ms. Miles attended California Western School of Law, graduating in 2006. While at Cal Western, Ms. Miles studied Family Law and Community Property. Ms. Miles clerked for a family law firm and civil litigation firm while in law school. Ms. Miles also served as a judicial extern for the military judges at Camp Pendleton.
Ms. Miles started with our firm in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Miles worked for the law firm of Moore, Schulman & Moore for four years, practicing exclusively in the area of family law. She is trained...
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Beatriz A. Pelayo-Garcia
Monterey Park, CA Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Are you considering the option of divorce? It is crucial for you to understand the various issues that will arise in this process, and it is vital that you have an experienced representative on your side who can help you fight for your rights. I am Beatriz Pelayo-Garcia from The Law Offices of Beatriz Pelayo-Garcia, and I am a Montebello divorce attorney. I have been serving the residents of California who face divorce and family law matters for a number of years, and you can look to me for the assistance that you need. Contact my firm today for a...
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Angela Zinn
El Centro, CA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense and Family
California Western School of Law
Angela has extensive experience as an attorney and mediator. She has worked with couples going through divorce and mediating for almost 30 years.
She was certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist for the first time in 2001, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by the first such program in the US. While her formal experience and knowledge are extensive, those aspects of her professional persona are surpassed in importance by her innate ability to help people through difficult times.
Angela is the founder of The Law Office of Angela Zinn and Heather Cutlip, where she...
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Leigh Anne Kretzschmar
Chula Vista, CA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
(619) 231-9323
374 H Street Suite 103B
Suite 103B
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of San Diego School of Law
I have been assisting clients in matters of divorce, support (child and spousal), custody and visitation and domestic violence since 1996. My reputation is that of a strong advocate who involves her clients in all aspects of their legal matters. My goal is to make my client's legal process as easy as possibly, keeping focused on protecting what matters most to that client. My clients find it easy to reach me and appreciate working directly with me.
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Gordon Dale Cruse
San Diego, CA Divorce Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Western State Univ
I am in my 33rd year as a practicing attorney. I have an outstanding paralegal, Ms. Terri Kragen, and my dedicated assistant, Ms. Mona Strobeck. My law practice is focused solely on family law matters including child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, business valuation and asset division. Additionally I am used by other lawyers as a privately compensated temporary judge to hear and decide matters for their clients. I also provide services as a mediator in family law matters in addition to serving as a consultant to clients in mediation. I am a Diplomat in the American College...
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James Richard Vercollone
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Suffolk Univ Law School
Mr. Vercollone is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and California. He has spent more than twelve years practicing exclusively family law in San Diego and southern California. Mr. Vercollone has been certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist since 2010. He is also a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, the San Diego Family Law Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. Vercollone has dealt with all aspects of family law litigation, including complex property issues, custody disputes, support matters, and has negotiated numerous prenuptial...
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Steven J. Prager
San Diego, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Attorney Steven J. Prager handles a variety of Divorce and Family Law cases in San Diego, CA. If you are facing the family court system you may be overwhelmed and in need of help from an experienced attorney. Whether your Family Law matter requires litigation or mediation Steven has the expertise to guide you through the process.
For the past 12-years, Steven has dedicated his life to the practice of law. He has handled well over 600 cases to date and reports a success rate that exceeds 90%. Originally, Steven began his career with the San Diego County Public Defender in...