Blair Rhodes Smith
Redwood City, CA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Stephanie Renee Bolden
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy and Family
Western State University College of Law and Western State University College of Law
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Debra Schoenberg
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of New Hampshire School of Law
DEBRA R. SCHOENBERG, ESQ., HAS A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
More than thirty years ago, she established her own firm, which has vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of family law. Ms. Schoenberg has established a professional reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, keen attention to detail, loyalty, and dedication to client service.
Today Ms. Schoenberg handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates, to high-conflict custody matters. Adept at negotiating resolutions as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre- and post-marital agreements, and marital settlements. Ms....
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David Marc Lederman
Moraga, CA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Family and International
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Mr. Lederman is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Family Law Section and served as Section President in 2008. He is also a past State Bar Family Law Section Legislation Chair and is the 2017 Family Law Section Chair. He frequently speaks and writes on family law issues.
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Ali Shahrestani,
San Jose, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Education and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism.
1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools
2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights
3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...
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Linda Calderon Garrett
Suisun City, CA Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
New College of California School of Law
I provide consultations and legal coaching (limited-scope services) to individuals throughout all counties of California in the areas of consumer law, family law, distressed mortgages and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. My legal fees are fixed so there are no surprises. My fees are simply based on the time needed by my clients--no more, no less.
I also assist California-based clients with document-preparation primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. The difference between my document preparation services and the services provided on the internet--is that the documents are personally reviewed and approved by me, a California licensed attorney. ...
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Ariel Sosna
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Ariel Sosna is a founding partner of Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP. She is certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Sosna has been exclusively practicing family law in California (San Francisco Bay Area) since 2007.
Ms. Sosna received her J.D., with a concentration in Family Law, from U.C. Hastings School of the Law and her B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley.
Before starting her own practice, Ms. Sosna was an associate at a well-known San Francisco law firm. She was co-chairperson of the Family Law Section of the San Francisco...
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Valerie Fenchel
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
Valerie Fenchel is the CEO and founder of Fenchel Family Law. Her legal services empower men and women to navigate marriage and divorce toward more vibrant futures. She advises clients, devises strategies, and works with therapists, actuaries, and forensic accountants to settle or litigate cases. As a witness to the damage caused by divorce over the course of her career as a family law attorney and educator, Valerie has gained extensive experience in helping families in crisis.
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Valerie is actively involved in the legal community. She is the lead attorney of Shalom Bayit’s Pro Bono Legal Panel, Secretary of...
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Lindsay R. Torgerson
Petaluma, CA Divorce Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
William Howard Taft University
Divorce, child custody, visitation, family law, alimony, and child support lawyer in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Our family law offices are in Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and Petaluma. Check out client testimonials on our website www.winecountryfamilylaw.com
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Emily M De Falla
Danville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Divorce doesn’t have to be a costly and painful battle. Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney Emily M. De Falla guides couples toward a cooperative, respectful divorce. By honoring both parties’ priorities, she can help you get around roadblocks and craft sensible solutions. The results are lower costs, equitable results, and healthier, happier kids.
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Stacey Poole
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
I am an accomplished Divorce, Family, and Arbitration & Mediation attorney. I compassionately represent clients throughout the Bay Area with a broad range of family law matters.
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, I provide the experience, knowledge and skill needed to advocate for the best possible outcomes. I am dedicated to exceptional counsel to meet your family's legal needs and goals.
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Maxwell Charles Livingston
Albany, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Elder and Entertainment & Sports
Marquette University Law School and Marquette University Law School
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Erica Bansmer
Tracy, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of the Pacific
For over 8 years Mrs. Bansmer has been practicing law and providing legal services in the areas of Divorce and Family Law. She has a degree in economics and psychology from the University of California-Davis. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She founded Bansmer Law with the strong conviction that clients deserve practical advice with sound legal counsel. At Bansmer Law, compassionate and aggressive legal representation is implemented to produce winning results.
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Maya K. Grey
Martinez, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of San Francisco School of Law
I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law. I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives. I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Additionally, I serve as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion.
I am also a divorce mediator who specializes in educating parties about the law while...
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Roz Bateman Smith
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Empire College School of Law
Ms. Bateman Smith is a strong and compassionate family law attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients' rights in divorce cases involving Custody and Visitation, Child and Spousal Support, and division of community property. She also makes the survivor of domestic violence cases heard by the court. Partition actions are another area of law on which she advocates.
Twenty-six years with the Sonoma County Superior Court gives her a unique perspective in helping clients through each step of their case.
Ms. Bateman Smith is an active member of both the California Lawyers Association (CLA), Sonoma County Bar...
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Wayne Kenneth David McIntosh
San Rafael, CA Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Foreign Law School
Business and International Experience
Wayne started in Auckland New Zealand, graduating after completing a challenging combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws in just 4 years, achieving top marks at his law school at Auckland University made up of 11,000 students where he was elected Student President in a landslide victory in his last year. Then recruited by a leading Merchant Bank, MARAC Corporation, Wayne moved to Citibank before becoming the founding Company Secretary for New Zealand's first publicly listed Investment Bank, founding Company Secretary for NZ’s first publicly listed Venture Capital company and a Director of a...
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Christopher Dietrich
Elk Grove, CA Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
(916) 504-2610
9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 200
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Davis
Christopher W. Dietrich is the principal attorney of Dietrich Family Law practicing in the areas of Family Law (including Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulments, Child Custody and Domestic Violence Proceedings), Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Administration. Prior to establishing Dietrich Family Law Mr. Dietrich directed the Sacramento operations of the Modesto based firm the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan practicing in the same areas of law. He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he has served on several committees. He also volunteers his time for Empower Yolo in Woodland to assist low...
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Gary D. Sparks
Fairfield, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Attorney Gary D. Sparks is an accomplished lawyer who has successfully provided legal services and representation to families, husbands, wives, parents, military service members, and same sex partners for nearly two decades. Gary was a regular guest for several years on the former Ronn Owens Program on KGO-AM 810 in San Francisco, and has been interviewed by local and national publications in addition to publishing several of his own legal guides.
Gary graduated first in his class from John F. Kennedy University School of Law, where he was awarded magna cum laude honors for excellence in academic achievement and received...
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Sarah Van Voorhis
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Stanford Law School
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Amy L. Alvis
Brentwood, CA Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
CAL Northern School of Law and California State University - Chico
Amy's approach to estate planning is to focus on each client's unique needs and objectives. She strives to design a comprehensive plan for her clients that provides the maximum protection without compromise. Her broad experience enables her to provide keen insight for her clients. She is deeply commitment to her clients and the ethical standards of her profession. Amy has lived in Brentwood since 2001 with her husband and two daughters. She is a Director for the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and in her free time, enjoys yoga, reading and golf.
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Angela N Bryant
Berkeley, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Davis
My approach to each family law case is specifically tailored to the needs of each client. Some cases require aggressive litigation, while other times, settlement is the best (and cheapest) choice for all involved. As your attorney, you can expect me to give you guidance based on the law, and to be transparent with you about your options. My role is to advise you, but not to make decisions for you. I enjoy partnering with my clients to get them their desired outcome. I am also very responsive to client communication. I pride myself on keeping you...
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Sarah Arnott
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Sarah Arnott is an Attorney at Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP. Ms. Arnott was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2015, and served as the chairperson of the family law section of the San Francisco Bar Association's Barristers Club in 2013.
A native of New York and North Carolina, Ms. Arnott moved to California to attend Santa Clara University School of Law, from which she received her J.D. Ms. Arnott has exclusively practiced family law since 2008. She is well-versed in all areas of family law, including dissolutions, custody,...
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Esther R. Lerner
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Donald E Glass
Corte Madera, CA Divorce Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
So Calif College of Law
$695 to $995 Flat Lawyer Fee for a complete divorce.
The Revolutionary Simplicity Of Lawyer Flat-Fees In Family Law -You Get The Total Cost Of Your Divorce Up Front, Rather Than Waiting To The End To Find Out Just How Much You Owe.
When you know what you owe from the start, you can turn your attention to the matter at hand and save yourself the extra fear and worry. Otherwise, you end up spending the entire process terrified of any potential impasse or bump in the road, a common preoccupation that I have found is itself detrimental to the quick and...
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Erin Patricia Farley
Petaluma, CA Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
(707) 776-4772
775 Baywood Drive, Suite 117
PO Box 7331
Petaluma, CA 94954
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
"Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you."
Erin Farley brings over 24 years of legal experience to the firm. She is well-respected in the community for her work and was voted in 2013 and 2015 as the Best Attorney in Petaluma by the Argus-Courier's People's Choice Awards.
Ms. Farley's work focuses on dissolutions, child support, child custody, spousal support, post-judgment support, comprehensive property division, and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Farley brings experience, insight, and compassion to what is likely the most emotionally difficult of court proceedings.
Ms. Farley is a member of the...
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
Fairfield, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Tabayoyon is an experienced trial attorney that focuses on personal injury and family law matters, including federal and state trial litigation.
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Patrick Curry
Stockton, CA Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Humphreys College of Law
Member of California and Federal Bar. Managing partner, current practice involves civil litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, defense, Probate, Consumer law, Family Law. As an Attorney, I am quite proficient in pleading and practice procedure, legal research in the library, web and computer, judicial procedure and rules of evidence. I have tried over a 200 court and jury trials. I have arbitrated and mediated over 500 cases. I have had experience with Superior, Appeals and Federal courts. I am a hearing officer for the City of Stockton and County of San Joaquin and a Pro...
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Brian Davalos
Stockton, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
The Davalos Law Firm is committed to providing the legal help you need by first examining and reviewing the case, understanding your needs and wishes surrounding the outcome and with honesty and integrity delivering the best possible results for you. We specialize in the following law areas Family, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant, Real Estate and Foreclosure Defense.
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Bobby Perez Luna
Stockton, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Mr. Luna grew up in Porterville, California which is located in rural Tulare County. He joined the United States Air Force, immediately out of high school, where he worked hydraulic systems on the F-111 Aardvark.
After leaving the United States Air Force, he moved back to his hometown and enrolled in community college. Suffice it to say, it took Mr. Luna a few years of stumbling through various courses, before he found his passion in the law. While in community college, he enrolled (at the prompting of a local attorney) in an ABA approved Paralegal Program and the rest is...
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Scott Dale Mitchell
Modesto, CA Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Scott Mitchell is highly experienced in a wide range of legal matters, including bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce. He has handled thousands of cases, developing an in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of many areas of the law. Nothing substitutes real-world experience and proven knowledge, and with Attorney Mitchell, you have access to a seasoned attorney who knows the ins and outs of many state and federal courts. He works hard for his clients in order to get the right results. If you would like to see how Attorney Mitchell can help you, call for a FREE consultation.
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R. Ryan Wilber
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer
509 7th St.
Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Empire College School of Law
Wilber Law began with a love of criminal defense. We’ve expanded to include other areas of law, but the ability to advocate for the rights we all share under the Constitution of the United States is an honor and a privelege. Without lawyers willing to take on this difficult task, police would have free reign to invade our privacies and courts would have free reign to convict people charged of crimes without a fair process. This crucial work speaks to our hearts. It is said that you can measure the moral fiber of a society by...
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Vanessa Candelaria
Walnut Creek, CA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Throughout her legal career, Vanessa has practiced exclusively in family law. With her legal training and knowledge, she provides compassion and advocacy for her clients. Vanessa’s experience working on a broad spectrum of family law matters include divorce, pre-divorce counseling and planning, premarital agreements, complex marital property issues, high conflict child custody disputes, child and spousal support issues and domestic violence prevention and defense. Vanessa protects her clients’ assets and the best interests of her clients and their children. She represents clients in public court and before private judicial officers. In addition, she serves as a consulting attorney for clients...
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Kimberly Elizabeth Lewellen
SF, CA Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am a founding partner at Lewellen Family Law Group P.C., where our practice is devoted entirely to family law. As a trial attorney and mediator, I handle cases that involve high conflict situations and complex legal challenges in family law litigation. I am recognized by the State Bar of California as a certified family law attorney.
Throughout my career, I have advised clients ranging from straightforward divorces to those entangled in intricate financial and custody disputes. My deep-seated experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements equips me to guide my clients through difficult times to secure favorable results....
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Yena Kim
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Kristine Stewart
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Kristine is an experienced litigator with extensive training in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Kristine returned to school in 2005 as a single parent following her own divorce, and her commitment to her clients is grounded in having personally experienced the stress and uncertainty that often goes hand in hand with even the most amicable of divorces.
Kristine strongly believes in the importance of reducing the level of conflict whenever possible, regardless of which process option is utilized. This is particularly true when there are children
Kristine can assist with premarital agreements, parentage actions, post-marital agreements, dissolution and legal separation, and with...
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Paul W. Thorndal
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Hastings COL
Paul W. Thorndal is a partner at Wald & Thorndal. He specializes in divorces of all kinds with an emphasis on gay divorce. Mr. Thorndal is a Certified Family Law Specialist (The State Bar of California Legal Specialization).
Wald & Thorndal's practice areas include:
Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level.
Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
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M. Colby Freeman
Danville, CA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
Colby combines aggressive advocacy and compassion to assist clients through difficult times. Dedicated to helping clients navigate through complex legal matters with integrity, Colby has a tough yet sensitive approach to divorce and family law. Common sense and tenacity are hallmarks of his advocacy. Colby is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Rhetoric, with a minor in Celtic Studies, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, where he was the Student Commencement Speaker at his law school graduation, the Co-Chair of the USF Public...
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Rachel P Holmes
Danville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Griffith University
Rachel is an Attorney at Doyle Quane. She practices exclusively family law and specializes in high asset cases. Being admitted as an attorney in both Australia and California, Rachel can assist with both Australian and California family law matters.
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Maria Elena Crabtree
Walnut Creek, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law and University of California - Davis
Crabtree Law PC is a full service, bi-lingual (SPANISH), family law firm dedicated to delivering personal, practical, and effective representation at an affordable cost. We are conveniently located in Walnut Creek, California. Attorney Maria Crabtree received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communications from the University of California at Davis. She later returned to the University of California, Davis and earned her J.D. degree. As a sole practitioner, Ms. Crabtree is dedicated to helping families navigate through the complexities of the laws and policies that rule family law issues. Dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody...