Lafayette Family Lawyers

Arlene Kostant
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Arlene Kostant
Lafayette, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
(415) 433-2863 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Suite 200
Lafayette, CA 94549
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
David Marc Lederman
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David Marc Lederman
Moraga, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(925) 522-8889 533 Moraga Road
Suite 220
Moraga, CA 94556
Family, Divorce 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.
Ethan M. Weisinger
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Ethan M. Weisinger
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(925) 258-2020 1600 S Main St
Ste. #185
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ethan M. Weisinger is a California State Certified Family Law Specialist working in all of the Bay Area Counties. He represents clients in all aspects of conventional family law matters, (divorce/separation, child custody, spousal/child support, etc.) as well as dissolution of same-sex marriages, including Registered Domestic Partnerships. Ethan graduated with honors from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo with a degree in English and Political Science. Ethan then went on to study law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and graduated with honors, with an emphasis in Trial Litigation in 2010. From 2010...
Indy  Colbath
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Indy Colbath
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(925) 258-2020 1600 S Main St
#185
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law and University of California - Davis
Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Indy has a breadth of courtroom experience she relies upon when assessing her clients’ family law matters, as well as strong relationships with the local legal community and bench. Indy has effectively represented her clients in an array of complex family law litigation, many of which involving high net worth individuals. Even though Indy has a passion for courtroom advocacy, she understands that every...
Emily M De Falla
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Emily M De Falla
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(925) 444-7378 1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family and Divorce
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.
Dominic Hutchinson Porrino
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Dominic Hutchinson Porrino
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(925) 448-2439 2065 N Broadway Ste 203
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...
Maria Elena Crabtree
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Maria Elena Crabtree
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(925) 262-4271 1801 Oakland Blvd.
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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...
Vanessa Candelaria
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Vanessa Candelaria
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(925) 233-6222 1981 N. Broadway
Suite 440
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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...
Daniel Portillo
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Daniel Portillo
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(925) 876-0641 1630 N Main Street, #188
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in Divorce and Family Law matters. Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice includes representation in all areas of divorce and family law, including child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support ; division of community property (including high value assets); annulment; paternity; and drafting marital settlement agreements. I am also available to provide limited scope representation or consultation for self-represent parties. Representing clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Karen Shore Fenchel
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Karen Shore Fenchel
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(925) 280-1108 1440 Maria Lane #100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
Karen S. Fenchel

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Karen Fenchel is a sole practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has focused on all areas of family law. Her practice is settlement oriented and includes both family law mediation and collaborative law. Karen has a strong commitment to helping clients resolve issues without going to court. She utilizes her training in both mediation and collaborative practice to assist families in crisis and help them gain control of their lives. Through mediation, collaborative process and negotiated settlements, she works toward equitable solutions that consider the...
James Joseph Fishel
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James Joseph Fishel
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(925) 935-2021 110 Blue Ridge Dr
Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
The University of Florida of College of Law
Michael Geller
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Michael Geller
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney
(844) 700-3600 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Family, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Southern California and Santa Clara University School of Law
Michael Geller grew up in San Francisco, CA. He attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, the City University of New York for his medical training, and Santa Clara University School of Law for his legal education. Michael started his legal career as an intern at the Solano County District Attorney's Office. He was later trained by a Certified Family Law Specialist. He then opened The Geller Firm to help with Family Law.
David John Holcomb
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David John Holcomb
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(510) 735-4375 1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 20
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Pamela Lynn Marraccini
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Pamela Lynn Marraccini
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(925) 926-0400 1225 Alpine Rd Ste 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
Catholic U of Amer Columbus School of Law
Pamela Marraccini devotes her practice to assisting clients with their family law matters. She has over 17 years of experience being a forceful advocate addressing the issues surrounding her client’s divorce and associated issues including, child support, spousal support, complex property division, domestic violence, premarital and post-nuptial agreements. She has successfully helped clients navigate complex dissolution issues, including stock options, deferred compensation packages, valuations and division of business interests and high conflict custody. She also works with clients pursuing mediation and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.

Every client’s needs are unique to their family’s situation...
Ms. Alice P Cheng
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Ms. Alice P Cheng
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(800) 491-1483 101 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 201
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Sylvia Eva Ronnau
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Sylvia Eva Ronnau
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(925) 322-0516 712 Bancroft Road
Suite 261
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Family and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
I am a compassionate and caring family law attorney who specializes in domestic violence for women. As your attorney, I will not only provide you with legal services, including your restraining order paperwork and hearing, but I will also aid you in finding the resources you need to recover from such traumatic experiences. For example, if you wish to file a criminal protective order, I can walk you through the process of doing so through the District Attorney’s office, including modifying the order. I also will attend to your other family law needs as a result of the...
Lisa Mendes
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Lisa Mendes
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(925) 979-5568 1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 1020
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Uma Subramanian
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Uma Subramanian
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(925) 935-1976 1855 Olympic Blvd., Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Univ of Miami School of Law
Richard Lewis Howard
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Richard Lewis Howard
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(925) 939-8722 1806 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
San Francisco Law Sch
Richard Rose
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Richard Rose
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer
1250 Newell Ave
Suite I-331
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Tax
Suzyn Card
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Suzyn Card
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(925) 472-6631 1255 Treat Blvd #300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Family and Divorce
Attorney Suzyn Card is a respected member of the Contra Costa County legal community. During more than a decade in practice, she has served notably as a court-appointed representative of parents and children in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect, a juvenile defense attorney for young adults accused of crimes, and a family law advocate for individuals mired in the conflict of separation or divorce. Her practice serves clients throughout California. She stands prepared to take on cases involving family law, divorce, custody and support modifications.
Cammila Valerio
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Cammila Valerio
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney
1470 Maria Lane
Suite 205
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family and Divorce
Paula S Grohs
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Paula S Grohs
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(925) 526-6331 3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 140
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Free ConsultationFamily and Collections
Saratoga Univ School of Law and Saratoga School of Law
My work history has been focused in the area of family law and judgment enforcement for family law cases.

Prior to becoming an attorney in 2004, I obtained my paralegal certificate in 1979, established American Process & Courier Service in 1991. I have a broad range of experience including family law, civil litigation, probate, bankruptcy and estate planning.

I now focus on assisting self-represented litigants with document preparation services in family law and uncontested probate matters as well as enforcement of judgments.
Maya K. Grey
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Maya K. Grey
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 293-2144 4100 Alhambra Ave., #3122
Martinez, CA 94553
Family and Divorce
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...
Patricia Ann Rowe
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Patricia Ann Rowe
Concord, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(925) 256-1000 1401 Franquette Ave.
Suite A-3
Concord, CA 94520
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
I am also a Certified Public Accountant and have been doing tax work in the Bay Area for 30 years. I specialize in helping people and businesses pay as few taxes as possible without getting audited. In the estate planning area I help people preserve their property for their families and pay as few estate taxes as possible. I also am the Probate Doctor who can help fix impossible situations when estates are stuck in the quagmire of California Probate.
Angela N Bryant
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Angela N Bryant
Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(510) 922-0904 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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...
M. Colby Freeman
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M. Colby Freeman
Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
Family and Divorce
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...
Rachel P Holmes
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Rachel P Holmes
Danville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA 94526
Family and Divorce
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.
Joseph Odysseus Mastro
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Joseph Odysseus Mastro
Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(855) 529-4020 2625 Alcatraz Avenue
Suite 444
Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Mastro was born in Oakland, grew up around the East Bay, and has spent his life living throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose. Mr. Mastro graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law in May 2006. He then passed the California State Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaquin County, representing clients in all manner of criminal cases, in a high-volume capacity. In 2009, Joe decided to return home to open his own law firm. Since then...
Valerie Kraml
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Valerie Kraml
Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
2625 Alcatraz Ave
319
Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Ariel Winger
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Ariel Winger
Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(510) 564-0585 490 43rd St., Unit 127
Oakland, CA 94609
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
New College of California
Before starting my family law practice, I worked for 5 years at a non-profit, where I successfully litigated in court on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and their children. I obtained Temporary and Permanent Restraining Orders, Child Visitation and Custody Orders, as well as Child Support. Since 2007, I have offered amicable, uncontested divorce and separation options for those who want to stay out of court, including high conflict and complex cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. I provide services as a Mediator (neutral third party), Collaborative Divorce attorney (using a team approach),...
Mr Terence Daniel Doyle
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Mr Terence Daniel Doyle
Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University
Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; LLM Taxation; Member California State Bar; Hawaii State Bar; Arizona State Bar; Contra Costa County Bar Association; Family Law Section Hawaii State Bar; Family Law Section Arizona State Bar, Trust and Estates Section Arizona State Bar. The law offices of Doyle Golde Grossman Family Law Group provides family law, divorce, estate planning and trust administration services in the Contra Costa County providing the community with deep legal talent and a professional result based representation.
Anne Whatley
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Anne Whatley
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(925) 228-0800 821 Main St
Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
Anne M. Whatley has been practicing family law for over 20 years, and has experience in all aspects, including divorce, custody, support, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, and any other family law issue.
Trevor Caldwell Thorpe
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Trevor Caldwell Thorpe
Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(415) 981-3111 2030 Addison Street, Suite 300,
Berkeley, CA 94704
Family and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
Jesse S. Gill
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Jesse S. Gill
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(925) 952-8900 2125 Oak Grove Rd., Ste. 315
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
I am licensed to practice law in California and have received federal admissions to practice law in the Northern and Central Districts of California. I have developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law from the inception of a case through the appellate process. I have extensive state and federal litigation experience in drafting and arguing law and motion, engaging in and defending depositions, and have engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials. I have drafted writs and appeals in most appellate districts within the state and and have successfully received multiple...
Rosanne Elizabeth Calbo-Jackson
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Rosanne Elizabeth Calbo-Jackson
Oakland, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(510) 451-4408 4100 Redwood Rd
Suite 20A, #432
Oakland, CA 94619
Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Patricia Isabel Ruiz Calzada
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Patricia Isabel Ruiz Calzada
Concord, CA Family Law Attorney
(925) 237-1403 2151 Salvio St
Ste 201
Concord, CA 94520
Family
Alex Verbeck
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Alex Verbeck
Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer
(415) 212-8253 2120 University Ave.,
Berkeley, CA 94704
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Lewis & Clark Law School
Brittany Hendrix-Smith
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Brittany Hendrix-Smith
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer
(925) 293-2013 535 Main Street
Suite 201
Martinez, CA 94553
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Jennifer C. Phillips
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Jennifer C. Phillips
Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(510) 495-5898 4096 Piedmont Avenue #416 (Mailing address only)
Oakland, CA 94611
Family and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
Jennifer Phillips is a Family Law Attorney with over 15 years of experience in family law, including the areas of divorce, property division, custody, child support and alimony. She knows the players in a family law action and the expectations of the court, which reduces stress throughout the legal process. When she first meets with clients, she takes the time to answer all of their questions, listen to their concerns and provide essential information about the process of divorce and family law proceedings.

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