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Michele Elizabeth Hales
Hollister, CA Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Michele Elizabeth Hales has been assisting clients with Family Law matters since her admittance to the California Bar in 1992. In addition to a successful litigation practice, she also offers Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Mediation, Collaboration and Unbundled Family Law Assistance. She is dedicated to providing experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for your family law needs.
Michele received her B.A. from the University of California Davis in 1989. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Michele is a member of the State Bar of California, Santa Clara...
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James Brian Preston
Visalia, CA Divorce Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce and Family
UC Hastings COL
James B. Preston has been in practice since January 1973, after graduating from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1972, earning the designation of Order of the Coif honor society. Initially practicing in the field of criminal law as the chief felony trial attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. In 1977 he opened his private practice, ultimately specializing in Family Law, becoming a State of California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist in 1985. He served as the Chairman of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the largest group of Family...
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Joshua R. Jachimowicz
Morgan Hill, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
Joshua Robinett Jachimowicz was admitted to the State Bar in 2011. Mr. Jachimowicz began working with his father's firm as a law clerk while attending law school. He graduated the University of California at Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Like his father, he received his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. While at Santa Clara, he received honors for his academic efforts in Wills and Trusts, Employment Discrimination and Trial Techniques classes. As a young attorney, he has handled numerous criminal matters, including petty thefts, drug offenses, and DUIs. Mr. Jachimowicz recently married...
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Tracy Y. Toledo
Modesto, CA Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Lincoln University
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Lindsey Anne Bannerman
Modesto, CA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of Wyoming COL
I am one of a handful of Certified Family Law Specialists, as certified by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin area. Family law is my favorite area of the law as I greatly enjoy the ability to help people navigate through the court process. I know that I go to court every day but that my clients don't. I understand that this process can be overwhelming and often, emotionally driven. My job is to be certain that my clients understand best case scenarios and worst case scenarios so...
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Bernie Kempen
Modesto, CA Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
I have been exclusively practicing Family Law in California since 1993. I launched my own practice in 1996 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist since 2002. I an certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. I practice in the Bay Area and Central Valley in California
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Jeremy Coburn Cook Jr
Turlock, CA Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Kenneth Marion Mello
Turlock, CA Divorce Attorney with 47 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Charles Matthew Gaebe
Visalia, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
California Western School of Law
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Kathleen Phillips
Tulare, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
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Ryan Patrick Sullivan
Visalia, CA Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Chapman Univ School of Law
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Robert Barrie Mitchell
Morgan Hill, CA Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Julie O. Wolff
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the...
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William Stanley Fitch
Corona , CA Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State Univ COL
William Fitch, otherwise known as "Bill" is a senior attorney at Family Law Matters. Having a civil trial background for nearly two decades before joining the firm, Bill brings a unique knowledge of the law with him. He has tried hundreds, if not thousands, of cases over the years; and has conducted many jury trials. He also has extensive experience in discovery and law and motion issues. Bill's easy-going nature makes him easy to talk to, but do not underestimate his trial skills. Bill would always rather settle a case than try one one, because he recognizes the benefits to...
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Matthew S. Blado
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
Born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mr. Blado is a graduate of California Western School of Law. While at California Western, Mr. Blado studied Family Law and Community Property. During his third year of law school, Matthew was selected to serve as the judicial extern for the Honorable Nancy C. Oesterle.
While attending California Western, Mr. Blado was a founding member of the California Western School of Law Community Law Project which provided free legal assistance to poor and indigent members of the community. It was during this period that Mr. Blado was first exposed to the...
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Brinda Gandhi
Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
K.C. Law College, affiliated with the University of Mumbai
Brinda Gandhi is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). She has been an attorney for over 15 years and is licensed in both California and India. Brinda has dealt primarily in Dissolutions, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, and Custody cases. She also has experience with Cross-Border Divorce and Custody issues. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati and can speak, read and write beginner level French.
In 2005 Brinda graduated from law school at the K.C. Law College, permanently affiliated with the University of Mumbai, in the top 10% of her class. After law school, Brinda worked...
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Gina Marie Famularo
Corona, CA Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State Univ COL
“Integrity Matters”
As a young woman, Gina experienced the pain and uncertainty of a protracted custody battle over her first child. It was this experience that caused her to become a lawyer. Her daughter is now happily married and attending medical school. Gina married her second husband in 1992. They have a teenaged son together, who still lives at home.
Gina was licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1997. Since then, she has amassed vast legal knowledge and courtroom experience. Her practice has always been limited exclusively to family law. Over the years, she has learned to listen....
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Sandra I. Salinas
Westlake Village, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State University College of Law
Sandra Salinas is certified as a Family Law Specialist through the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
She is of-counsel in the law firm of Feinberg & Waller. Ms. Salinas is admitted to practice before all the courts in the State of California and the United States Federal Court.
Ms. Salinas' practice at Feinberg & Waller is devoted exclusively to family law where she is a highly regarded member of the firm's senior attorney team. You can be secure in the knowledge that she...
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David Marc Lederman
Antioch, CA Divorce Lawyer with 27 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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Ashley Negrette
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney
(619) 356-1448
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Divorce and Immigration
California Western School of Law
Attorney Negrette represents clients in complex immigration and family law cases. She employs a sharp legal strategy and patiently guides her clients through tough situations with a calm yet tenacious verve.
She is trial-ready, having done the rigorous 7-day Family Law Trial Advocacy Program at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Colorado. She has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for 2019, 2020, and 2021, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in California. She has been quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune and is rated as one of the 10 Best Immigration Lawyers by the...
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Scott Frederick Levin
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of Virginia School of Law
Scott Levin is a California family law attorney mediator in San Diego. As the only family law attorney in the greater San Diego area with the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ who is entirely committed to resolving disputes in mediation, Mr. Levin is a skilled experienced California divorce mediator. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious University of Virginia School of Law and previously graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, Mr. Levin helps clients negotiate equitable settlements with his finance, legal and dispute resolution expertise. Many know him as the...
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Heather Mellyn Cullen
Riverside, CA Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of California - Riverside and University of California, Davis, School of Law
Attorney Heather Cullen is a Certified Family Law Specialist and practices exclusively Family Law.
Attorney Cullen is a native Southern Californian who graduated Cum Laude with a dual bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Law and Society from the University of California, Riverside. Attorney Cullen then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from The University of California at Davis School of Law.
Attorney Cullen is currently an active member of the State Bar of California. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California and the U.S. District Court Central District of California. Attorney Cullen is also an active member of the...
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James R. Dickinson
San Bernardino, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney James R. Dickinson fights for justice. He provides personalized service to each of his clients and works tirelessly to achieve desired results.
Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.
Personal Injury: Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Etc.
Civil Litigation: Breach of Contract, Business Disputes, Fraud, Real Property Disputes, Negligence, Interference with Economic Interests, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Defamation, Etc.
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Ali Shahrestani,
San Jose, CA Divorce Lawyer with 16 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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James Jeffrey Hoover
San Jose, CA Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara Univ School of Law
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Jim Hoover represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation, including but not limited to, domestic violence, child custody and visitation, property identification, characterization, valuation and division, spousal support, child support, breaches of fiduciary duties, reimbursement claims, dates of separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and related matters. After many years of experience, Mr. Hoover skillfully settles and if necessary, litigates all of these issues.
Mr. Hoover educates, advocates and acts in our clients' best interests on these issues. He pays particular attention to our clients' emotional and financial difficulties.
Mr. Hoover attended Santa Clara University,...
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Anie N. Akbarian
Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Glendale Univ COL
Akbarian Law Group, APLC was established in December of 1997 in Glendale, California. A few years ago our office moved to Encino, California. We represent clients in Family Law and personal injury related matters. We understand the dynamics of the emotional hardship in family law and personal injury related cases and how they can affect our client's quality of life. It is our job to help our clients to bring balance back to their lives and protect their legal rights and interests. Anie N. Akbarian is an experienced, capable and dedicated litigation attorney who is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to...
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Marshall W. Waller
Westlake Village, CA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and University of San Diego School of Law
Fully Operational during covid-19 crisis: We are open. Telephone and video conferences available.
Marshall W. Waller is certified as a Family Law Specialist through the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. A Certified Family Law Specialist must pass an extensive written examination in the subject area, be approved by a peer review process and show proficiency in this area by demonstrating experience handling a sufficient number of family law cases with varying degrees of complexity. Continuing education...
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Stephen Smith
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Stephen V. Smith is a dedicated and skilled Divorce and Family Law attorney. He exclusively represents men and women going through difficult divorces and complex family issues. When possible, Stephen uses a non-adversarial approach, involving mediation and settlement. Because emotions run high in this area of the law, Stephen is also prepared to proceed to court to resolve cases.
In addition to over 18 years advocating for clients, Stephen has personal experience with divorce. More than 20 years ago, before becoming an attorney, he represented himself in his own divorce and contentious custody battle. During this difficult time Stephen realized what...
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Judith A Williams
Irvine, CA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Whittier Law School
As the managing attorney at the Center for Mediated Divorce, Irvine lawyer Judy Williams compassionately helps people resolve their issues in a divorce without having to go to court. Since 1996, she has been practicing as an attorney. Ms. Williams previously served as president and board member of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. For a number of years, she was a Panel Attorney for the Orange County Juvenile Dependency Court. Attorney Williams presently maintains a 9.4 Superb Avvo Rating. Contact her firm today to arrange for a consultation.
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Mr. David Thomas Pisarra
Santa Monica, CA Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and International
Univ of West Los Angeles
Our firm is devoted to the fathers and husbands, which is why our website is www.MensFamilyLaw.com.
We do handle mothers and wives, particularly in Parental Alienation cases, and Hague Convention Child Custody cases.
We practice in the courts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties, regularly.
I have authored 3 books for men, A Man's Guide to Child Custody, A Man's Guide to Divorce Strategy and A Man's Guide to Domestic Violence. They are available both as e-book downloads from my website, www.MensFamilyLaw.com, or on Amazon in hard copy.
I have represented fathers in Child Custody Cases where they have been...
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Paul A. Swiller
San Diego, CA Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Hal David Bartholomew
Sacaramento, CA Divorce Attorney with 51 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Tax
Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, and his Juris Doctor from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax...
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James Chau
San Jose, CA Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Welcome to the Law Office of James Chau. You deserve the highest quality legal representation at affordable prices for your San Jose / Santa Clara County Divorce and Family Law needs. Please call the office today to speak with an attorney.
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Maxwell A. Hills
Irvine, CA Divorce Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola University New Orleans
Hills Law Group assists clients in identifying and maximizing assets in a divorce. If you are engaged in a divorce and wish to: * Create an accurate picture of your assets and debts * Understand what you are entitled to * Ensure that you pursue all possible assets and other claims * Achieve a beneficial division of your assets * Receive counseling as to what is in your best interest each step of the way * Work with an attorney who focuses on family law in your area I can help you. My practice is focused...
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Stefan Pancer
Redlands, CA Divorce Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
U.W.L.A.
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Andrew Patrick Johnson
Vista, CA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Our tagline, "When you want your case done right the first time," evolved as a result of continued client feedback expressing frustrations with past dealings with the process. Divorce is a difficult process. We are mindful of the emotional aspect as well as the costs involved with each case. Andrew P. Johnson, APC makes every effort to apply the right resources to each task so that we can keep costs at a minimum while still accomplishing your goals.
I am a licensed California Attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with an office located in Vista directly across from...
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Ariel Sosna
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 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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Roy M. Doppelt
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
For nearly 30 years, San Diego family law attorney Roy M. Doppelt, Esq. has been providing clients in Southern California with comprehensive legal services. He is currently an active member of the California and San Diego Bar Associations, and he is admitted to practice law in both California and Illinois state courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the Southern District of California.
Roy was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He relocated to California to attend the California Western School of Law, where he obtained his J.D. in 1988, graduating with honors....