Lee Vining Family Lawyers

John C. Bigler is the founding attorney at the Palmdale law firm, the Law Offices of John C. Bigler. Throughout his 20 years of practicing law, Attorney Bigler has handled thousands of family law and divorce cases, hearings, and trials. He also served as a judge pro tem for over 100 days, in order to develop an understanding of what a case looks like through a judge’s perspective. Mr. Bigler has represented clients in almost every courthouse throughout the Los Angeles County, as well as many courts throughout various California counties. Attorney Bigler is a member of the State Bar...

The founder of Shulman Family Law Group, Maya Shulman offers legal representation to those in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties who are dealing with issues of family law, including divorce and custody. Her years of working with complex, difficult family law matters prepared her to handle complicated matters of move away cases, interstate and international family law. With a deep commitment to confidentiality and discretion, Ms. Shulman often handles complex matters of custody, surrogacy and entangled divorce for residents of California.

Maya moved to the United States from her native Latvia 28 years ago, after attending University of...

Anne has dedicated her career as an attorney to serving families with compassion and a strong emphasis on public service. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley and Hastings College of Law, Anne has specialized in public interest law through her work in immigration, domestic violence and family law. Anne began her career as a Presidential Management Intern working on the area of international adoption and immigration-related family violence issues. She went on to launch two successful legal services programs focused on the family. She has continued to serve families through her practice in family law,...

Divorce Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce Family Law Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Deborah H. Wald is the founder and managing partner at The Wald Law Group. A Certified Family Law Specialist*, her work has evolved over the past 27 years from a part-time home-based family formation law practice to a multi-disciplinary full service family law firm. Ms. Wald's goal is to ensure that all individuals, families and children coming to The Wald Law Group receive the highest quality legal protections available. (*Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.) In addition to a strong general knowledge of family law, Ms. Wald has three specific areas of...

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.

I am a Family Law Specialist, certified with the California State Board of Legal Specialization. I enjoy assisting clients with all their family law needs including custody, support, division of property and paternity. I have acted as minor's counsel for several years, both private and appointed by the court, and have provided mediation services for 15 years.

William Kaufman has been a litigator throughout his career and has extensive experience in multiple practice areas of civil litigation. Mr. Kaufman’s legal career began representing individuals in bankruptcy and family law matters. Over the last several years, his focus has been exclusively on construction litigation. Prior to joining Lockhart Park. LLP, Mr. Kaufman was an associate attorney at Leonidou & Rosin representing large general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction litigation matters involving mechanic’s liens, stop payment notice, payment bonds and delay claims. Thereafter, Mr. Kaufman was a senior associate at LaMore, Brazier, Riddle &...

Attorney Keith F. Carr has over 30 years experience in Bankruptcy and Divorce. The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has served the Northern California community since 1988. Since the business was established, we have helped clients save their homes and businesses and get their finances back on track through bankruptcy. The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has helped spouses get through the emotional pain of divorce and has advised and represented them in all family law and divorce proceedings. Attorney Keith F. Carr will take the time to listen to your concerns and work diligently to champion your...

George has practiced family law exclusively since 1989. Since 1996, he has been certified by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. He promotes the peaceful resolution of the conflicts inherent in divorce, guided by the principle: “Protect your Children; Preserve your Assets”. His practice is limited to consensual dispute resolution. George is rated “A/V (Preeminent)” by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent organization that rates lawyers’ ethical standards and professional ability, based on peer review, for nearly 120 years and rated “Superb” at Avvo.com, an independent service with ratings by both clients and other professionals. Since...

For 26 years, I have chosen to focus on family law and only family law. This means I have depth--there is nothing in family law I have not seen, done, researched, figured out and accomplished.

I am now at the fortunate time in my career where I choose to maintain a relatively small caseload. What does this mean for you? It means your calls, texts and e-mails are answered within minutes or hours--not days. When you call, you will talk to me, not a staff member who will take a message, and no--you will not be charged...

We practice family law exclusively because we like helping people with legal issues that affect them personally. We handle our cases collaboratively, so you always benefit from the best of our expertise, skills, and experience. We're settlement oriented but trial ready.

Aaron J. Lodge received his BA degree and first graduate work in math. He taught math at both the high school and college level for nearly 10 years, before changing careers and going to law school. Mr. Lodge now has a general practice law firm, where he focuses on family law, mediation, civil rights, and is now affiliated with other larger firms for personal injury and other areas of law. Mr. Lodge is highly dedicated to his clients, is very personable, and excellent in both litigation (in court), and in mediation.

Experienced family law attorney with focus on mediation. Go to familylawmatters.com for more information.

A Partner and Litigator in the firm SWANSON O'DELL, Jeremy D. Swanson practices Family Law. He is a certified specialist in family law, and has been practicing for over 20 years.

Raised on the Monterey Peninsula, Geoffrey A. Norris started his practice in 1990. Mr. Norris has been helping people through the court system for years. The firm prides itself on personal service and client satisfaction. If you have a legal need do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation.

Taylor Warner is a founding partner of the Law Office of Taylor B. Warner. She graduated from the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California in 2011 and was admitted to the Bar in California shortly thereafter and then formed Bristol & Haynes, APLC in 2012. While at La Verne Law, she was the Chief Managing Editor of the University of La Verne's Law Review and founded the Public Interest Law Foundation. Mrs. Warner was an extern for the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office (Appellate Services) for a term and was an intern for a local family...

The Law Office of Jamison K. Shedwill is a Brea law firm led by Attorney Shedwill, a sole practitioner of family law. Mr. Shedwill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1990. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where he graduated with honors in 1993. While in law school, Attorney Shedwill was the Editor of the International Law Journal. Mr. Shedwill was admitted to practice before all of the courts in the State of California in December of 1993....

EDWARDS-SWIFT & ASSOCIATES Pamela Edwards-Swift is dedicated to changing the way divorce is viewed and handled. Ms. Swift is actively involved in a revolution designed to give couples more options in the divorce process. Through her firm Edwards-Swift & Associates, Ms. Swift is proud to offer many alternatives to individuals divorcing. Those options include, her innovative Divorce In a Day, Mediation, Collaboration, and aggressive litigation. Ms. Swift has many professional distinctions, including designation by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Family Law Specialist and named a Southern California Super Lawyer for two consecutive years...

Mark A. Irwin is a Family Law Attorney and founding partner of IRWIN & IRWIN, LLP, with offices in Fullerton and Newport Beach, California. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. Mr. Irwin earned his Juris Doctor in Law from Western State University College of Law. He graduated from law school second in his class. Mr. Irwin worked as a Family Law Attorney for another prominent firm before starting his own practice in 2011 with his wife, Kelly McGrane-Irwin.

Mr. Irwin is a member of the California State...

I began my legal career in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and have accumulated 12 years of courtroom experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This extensive background has provided me with a deep understanding of the legal landscape in these areas. My colleagues, Attorneys Laura Chaidez and Wendy Harris also started their careers in Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties and are well-versed in managing cases in these regions as well as in Orange County. We are all trial attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan, focusing on litigation for the firm. Our...

After going through my own divorce in my early-20s at the Torrance courthouse, I went to law school, became an attorney, and established a family law office in Torrance in 2013 to assist other families in transition. After 10 years of grueling court battles, and after I became a parent to young children, I made a conscientious decision to step away from the courtroom and work with families using mediation and collaborative divorce principles of conflict resolution.

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

Randall Hicks is an attorney who limits his practice to adoptions, specifically only adult and stepparent adoptions. In addition to his office in Riverside, he has satellite offices in Los Angeles County (Sherman Oaks), San Diego and Orange County (Irvine).

In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as being one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California. Mr. Villegas also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Criminal Justice Section. After dedicating over seven years of his career to serving as a government lawyer handling complex criminal law cases, Mr. Villegas now operates The AVjustice Law Firm. Mr. Villegas has handled approximately 10,000 criminal law cases in his career, involving all types of charges including but not limited to, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, drug...

Our office is well-versed in many areas of practice. We will not advocate for you in an area we are not experienced in. Our team brings a diverse background to the table, allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law. This gives the Law Offices of Thomas R. Chapin an edge when dealing with complex legal matters. Often, more than one area of expertise is required. No need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support in many areas.