Escondido Family Lawyers

Providing affordable and convenient legal services. After 20 years of experience in business administration, including dealing with contracts, employment law, real estate law and regulatory compliance, I became a lawyer and put my decades of experience to good use. I realize that many people who need legal advice also need to work during the week. I offer consultations on the weekends to be available to clients when it is convenient for them. Call me to set up a consultation, sometimes legal services are less expensive than you think. In addition to my office practice, I provide self help advice...

Mr. Guzman is a Southern California native with roots in the San Gabriel Valley. After graduating Mountain View High School in 1975, he attended U.C. Irvine followed by Western State University, Fullerton campus and obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. Since passing the bar in 1989, Mr. Guzman has primarily focused on Family Law matters and has assisted the court as a family law mediator since 1994. Mr. Guzman regularly appears in courts throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside as well as in the neighboring counties. A highly skilled litigator with vast trial experience, Mr. Guzman...

Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney specializing in California Family Law. He grew up in the La Canada Flintridge area, attending St. Francis High School. Patrick then attended Loyola Marymount University and earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Patrick had the distinct honor of working for renowned Federal Judge, the Honorable Robert M. Takasugi, as a full time legal extern. While serving the federal court, he was privileged to be involved in and witness dozens of federal trials and hearings.

Since 2007, Patrick has been a California licensed attorney, working exclusively...

Alexandra (Allie) Sevy has been dedicated to family law since earning her law degree from Berkeley Law in 2015. With a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brown University, she developed a deep interest in family law during law school, inspired by her passion for compassionate conflict resolution and mediation. Allie finds it incredibly fulfilling to support families through the challenges of divorce, providing legal guidance with empathy and understanding. She is committed to offering cost-effective, settlement-oriented, and family-focused representation to clients throughout the Los Angeles area. Before joining Envision Family Law, Allie practiced at Kleeman Kremen Family Lawyers in Beverly Hills...

I started college at age 17 and graduated from CSU, Los Angeles with honors and Dean's List recognition in 2000. I graduated from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in May of 2004 and passed the Bar exam in July of 2004. During the last 18 years, I have gained experience with family law and probate cases such as domestic violence, divorce, legal separation, paternity, government child support, step-parent adoption, legal guardianship, conservatorship, spousal property petitions, name change petitions, and grandparent visitation. I assist the families of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties. ...

I was admitted to practice law in 1988 and since then, I have focused my career on several key areas of law. My practice encompasses Bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as Immigration, Employment, and Family-based legal issues. Additionally, I handle matters related to Business Law, such as incorporation, and Estate Planning. In Estate Planning, I am experienced in preparing Revocable Family Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney. We also handle probate, Conservatorship and Guardianship. This diverse range of practice areas allows me to provide comprehensive legal services to my clients, addressing various aspects of their legal needs.

Attorney/mediator, Leslie Howell, offers evening and weekend appointments in person or via Zoom.

Leslie comes from a bi-racial, musical family. She was a jazz singer for several years before (and after) attending law school. She has also worked for years in a corporate setting. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, but has lived in New York City, Japan and Hawaii. Her background makes her approachable and she has insight that most other mediators and lawyers may not have. This insight allows Leslie to understand, as well as creatively think, about the concerns and issues at hand.

Leslie is a collaborative...

Edwin J. Castellanos is the managing partner at Castellanos & Associates, APLC. He has significant experience in matters pertaining to family law, divorce, custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, and adoption. Mr. Castellanos was raised in Brooklyn, New York and received his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University's prominent Stern School of Business. In 1995, Edwin earned his J.D. Degree from Boston University School of Law where he graduated with distinction. After admission to the California Bar, Mr. Castellanos began his career as a solo...

Attorney Drucker has been practicing law for over 35 years! He has developed a unique and revolutionary Flat Fee model for Divorce and Family Law. Clients can purchase services on his website www.LegalActionWorkshopLAW.com or can speak with him by phone or in our Glendale office. Attorney Drucker also handles Probate and Estate Planning documents such as Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney.

Marina Korol is a co-founder of The Law Offices of Korol and Velen. She is an attorney licensed 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. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge in 1988 and her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1992. Ms. Korol regularly sits as a Judge Pro Tem the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles County Superior...

Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., is a top rated, Nationally Recognized.Attorney at Law, and founder of The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates, a California personal injury law firm.

Mr. Fernandez has been made a member of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He was also named one of the 10 Best by the American Insitute of Personal Injury Attorneys for the year 2016-2017.

Mr. Fernandez is an aggressive trial lawyer who has extensive experience handling Personal Injury, Family Law, and other types of legal matters, throughout the State of California.

He handles cases which...

Since 2007, Diana L. Martinez has dedicated 100% of her legal practice to out-of-court, informed, and family focused solutions. The destruction Ms. Martinez saw while battling divorce cases in court, led her to this re-structure. The reality is that few people enter a divorce ready to make legal and financial agreements on support, parenting, and asset and debit allocation. Even fewer enter divorce with the trust and confidence that their soon-to-be ex will be open, honest, and "fair". Ms. Martinez provides her clients with the tools to prepare themselves emotionally, financially, and legally, so that all...

Divorce is never easy, but having a trustworthy, experienced attorney on your side can make it easier. Attorney Stephanie J. Squires is committed to giving you the honest answers you deserve and helping you find a resolution to the important issues that arise in a divorce. Whatever the particular challenges of your divorce, Stephanie Squires has the experience and dedication it takes to successfully fight for your best interests. With strong litigation skills and more than 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Squires understands how important it is to put your needs first. Whether your divorce...

Dedicated Legal Counsel in Southern California Family law issues must be given careful thought and professional attention because the absence of these two elements could result in negative consequences for your family's future. Terms of a divorce and other issues that arise within this area of law are determinations that can affect your life in the long term. If you are facing divorce in Orange County, California, your case requires the unmatched legal representation of Hendrickson & Associates. At our firm, we have the ability to handle the legal situation you are facing and approach your case in a...

Carrie E. Foglesong is Certified Family Law Specialist. She is an Orange County native. She graduated with high honors from California State University, Fullerton (B.A.) and from Loyola Law School Los Angeles (J.D.) where she was awarded the Dean’s Service Award for her work with at risk youth in Los Angeles. Carrie has a mediation back from time spent at The Center for Conflict Resolution at Loyola Law School and a criminal background from interning with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. While with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Carrie prepared the...

Attorney Madaen has been active in litigation whether in Bankruptcy, real estate, or contract litigation since becoming attorney in February of 2004. He attended California State University Los Angeles for his undergrad school in international business and economy. He have been constantly in trade and business and he was the owner of several businesses. He speaks Spanish and Farsi. He strive to give the best services to clients.

Thomas Georgianna is an associate attorney at the Boyd Law firm office located in Orange County, CA. Mr. Georgianna focuses his legal practice on a variety of different types of legal issues and cases, including family law. Some of the family law practice areas that Thomas Georgianna handles regularly, include but are not limited to: Child support, child custody, spousal support, alimony, annulments, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, military divorce, high profile divorce, complex property division, property settlement, step parent adoption, same sex marriage, domestic partnership, legal separation, child visitation, relocation, paternity, asset protection strategy, modification of support, high...

Family Law office focusing on cases, both litigated and mediated, including custody, child and spousal support, dividing assets or modification of current orders in divorce and parentage actions. We can accomplish this through settlement, if possible, and litigation, if necessary. Professional office with experienced attorney and associates, always putting the client's interest as first priority.

Cameron Fernandez graduated with high honors from Santa Barbara College of Law in 2005, having attended law school while working full-time at the family law office of the Law Offices of Shannon L. Fernandez, and raising his family of four young children. During law school, Cameron completed internships with Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rogelio Flores, as well as the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. Cameron began practicing law in 2006 and became a full partner of FERNANDEZ and FERNANDEZ in 2007. In 2014 Cameron founded the Law Office of Cameron Fernandez which is the preeminent family...

Mrs. Jafari is a graduate of Southwestern University School of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and minor in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University. In 2003, Mrs. Jafari began her private practice in Sherman Oaks, California representing clients in all family law matters such as divorce, mediation and collaborative law. By using her background in psychology and law, Mrs. Jafari helps her clients navigate the dissolution process from in-take through settlement in the most competent and compassionate way. Academic Positions: -NYU Schack (Assistant Adjunct Professor: Real Estate Law) -Southern California Institute of Law (Adjunct Professor: Family Law; Community Property)

I am a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and California Western School of Law. After law school, I served as a law clerk to a veteran San Diego attorney whose family law practice deals with primarily heavily contested custody matters before family law and juvenile courts, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianships, complex dissolution of marriage cases involving division of assets and debts, and criminal defense. After passing the Bar Exam, I joined another law group in San Diego for several years. At that firm, I handled straightforward and complex divorce matters from inception to judgment, including motions...

Ryan Patrick Murphy is a certified family law specialist at Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy.

I have extensive experience with litigation and mediation in all areas of Family Law. I am dedicated to providing outstanding advocacy for clients in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.

I assist clients with both the emotional and legal matters that arise in family situations. With a practical approach, I am committed to a close and interactive client relationship, focused on attaining the best outcomes.

Visit my website for more information. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss how I can assist you with your family law needs.

Need a divorce lawyer in Orange County? At The Law Offices of Marc E. Mitzner, you can rest assured of getting the help you need, because Attorney Mitzner is experienced, dedicated, and ready to stand by your side. The firm handles cases ranging from divorce and child custody to legal separations, child support, prenuptial agreements, modifications and much more. Contact the firm today to learn more!

Yury Galperin is a litigator with over 14 years of experience representing clients. Yury is a partner at Galperin & Hensley LLP and draws on his extensive trial experience to advocate for his clients with the goal of achieving the best result in each case. Yury accepts free consultations and can be reached at (424) 325-6388.

Quality & Experienced Defense You Can Trust Donald S. Dench, a well-known attorney in Rancho Cucamonga, serves all southern California court jurisdictions. Mr. Dench provides quality and experienced legal defense as a family lawyer, family law attorney, criminal lawyer, criminal law attorney, and a mediation attorney. • High Quality, Experienced, Legal Representation • Your Trusted Counsel, Every Step of the Way • Local, Home Court Advantage • On Your Side, Always Here For You “I value and respect the relationships...

It is my goal is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation. To accomplish that, I seek to: (1) take the time necessary to understand your personal circumstances, needs, goals, and concerns; (2) be well-informed of new developments in the law and how those developments affect you; (3) utilize the most suitable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies to accomplish your objectives; and (4) provide you the peace of mind that you have hired an attentive, responsive and compassionate attorney to help you through difficult times.

A lawyer who understands the concerns you have and the situations you are going through, may be hard to find. As someone who has been through a divorce and heavily involved in the criminal justice system, attorney Heath L. Baker may understand your concerns regarding your family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases, more than you would expect. Mr. Baker understands what it is like to face emotionally difficult situations, which go beyond “winning” a case. Mr. Baker retired from the Riverside Police Department after obtaining years of experience with the courts, investigations, and the judicial process, seeing both sides of...

Mr. Price is a family law attorney and divorce mediator in California who provides experienced, intelligent and responsive representation for mediation clients in communities throughout Orange County from his firm, the Law & Mediation Offices of David L. Price.

For more than 45 years, Mr. Price has been counseling individuals as they pursue divorce or other family law litigation matters. For the past 30 years, however, more of his practice has been devoted to family law mediation, through which he provides couples with a cost-effective alternative to expensive litigation for resolving disputes over often complex matters such as parenting...

Mr. Razai is the founding and managing partner of Razai Law Firm. Mr. Razai's experience and knowledge of family law allows him to zealously advocate on behalf of his clients, while understanding the importance of providing personal attention to each client and an empathetic, yet practical, approach to litigating cases. Education: Mr. Razai graduated Cum Laude with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Razai then earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Chapman University School of Law. Licensure: Mr. Razai is currently an active member of the State Bar...

Joseph P. Downs was born and raised in Michigan. Mr. Downs graduated from Eastern Michigan University with an Economics degree and received his Juris Doctrate degree at Western State University School of Law in Fullerton, California. For the past two decades, Mr. Downs has successfully assisted thousands of clients in the resolution and settlement of their family law matters. Mr. Downs is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section and has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court as Orange County Alternate public defender in the defense of family law contempt cases before the Orange...

An eye for detail. Ms. Ho is a Partner at Core Law Group. She is that rare breed of individual that has the analytical skills and patience to find the most intricate details about her cases. Whether it’s an opposing party’s retirement plan or a motion the opposing attorney filed with the court, Ms. Ho is known for being able to spot the weakness in the other side’s case and taking the tactical steps necessary to take advantage of that weakness. Ms. Ho has extensive experience clients in both Federal and State courts. Her...

Kate is a California bar-certified attorney with more than seven years experience currently operating an eponymous law practice: The Law Offices of K. Kelso. Since graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., Kate, an ocean-minded South Florida native, consciously endeavors to hone her talents as a communicator, connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds. Through targeted community outreach and dedication to volunteerism, Kate developed the philosophy on which K. Kelso Law is based: to provide comprehensive custom estate plans that are individualized and compassionate, to empower every client through wills, trusts, and estate planning as they contemplate and arrange their...

Family Law is an area of law that requires more than just an understanding of the law, it requires an understanding of people. When dealing with something as personal as family, emotions can run high and often impact a person's decision making process. At Swanson and Ruegg, we address your needs by helping you to determine what your best options are so that you can decide on which course of action is right for your family. Our Riverside law firm brings over 30 years of combined experience to every family law case we handle. That experience allows us to...

Matthew J. Knez graduated from the University of Redlands in California where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing. He went on to pursue his Law Degree at the University of LaVerne, College of Law in Ontario, California. While pursuing his law degree he earned various awards, including CALI Award in Torts and he was on the Dean’s List. Mr. Knez was also a member of the Justice and Immigration Clinic where he worked with people seeking asylum into the United States from countries where they had experienced persecution or threat of persecution....

For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has been a trusted advocate, guiding individuals through the legal system with skill and compassion. Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for her professionalism, dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation abilities. Committed to changing the narrative surrounding attorneys, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches each case with the same level of dedication and care she would expect for her own legal matters. Charrisse is passionate about family law, finding great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate one of the most challenging periods...

As a founding partner of Chiao & Wu, LLP, Sandy T. Wu is an experienced litigator, representing clients ranging from individuals to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Wu also has experience in representing public entities, including the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, Manhattan Beach Unified School District and Montebello Unified School District. Ms. Wu has litigated construction delay cases as well as wrongful termination, labor and wage issues for public entities. Finally, Ms. Wu has experience in representing insurance companies, litigating extra-contractual and bad faith cases and...