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Kathryn Irene Phillips
North Hollywood, CA Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family
University of San Fernando Valley College of Law
My practice is limited exclusively to family law. Family Law is a fascinating and demanding discipline requiring some knowledge of several areas of law, such as probate, guardianship, real estate, tax, business, bankruptcy, etc., in addition to family law. It is my goal to help my clients complete their matters with as little trauma, delay, and expense as possible. My clients benefit from my years of experience handling family law cases.
We provide excellent professional legal services to our clients in the full range of Family Law matters from the filing of the initial petition through the entry of Judgment, the...
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Norma Samra
Suite 3-208, CA Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
8698 Elk Grove Blvd.
Suite 3-208, CA 95624
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Norma Samra has been providing clients with professional, dedicated, personalized, and aggressive legal representation for thirty years. She specializes in Family, Probate, Guardianship, Personal Injury, and Workers' Compensation Law. Each client is given specialized representation and advice based on the intricacies of their case. Clients can expect thorough explaination and communication of each applicable law and status change during their case's progression. The Law Offices of Norma Samra resolves problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Norma is a compassionate and steadfast legal advocate that strives to secure outcomes in line with her client's best...
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Robert Jason Gantman
Sherman Oaks, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Karen Shore Fenchel
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
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...
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Jeanann F. Khalife
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(424) 220-8412
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, 8th Floor, Suite 886
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Whittier Law School
Jeanann Khalife, attorney-mediator is the Managing Partner at Alternative Divorce Solutions, Inc. (“ADS”). Ms. Khalife commenced her legal career in 2012 as a litigation attorney, with a primary focus in Business and Employment Law. She enjoyed the challenging nature of the litigation realm and excelled in case management and legal argumentative construction.
As time passed, Jeanann noticed that she had an inclination to do more with her legal career. She desired to utilize her legal training to positively impact her community. The question was how?
Divorce Mediation, was an unexpected path in Ms. Khalife's career. However, it proved to be the path...
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Daniel Portillo
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
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.
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Alfred Freitas
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Adam Noel Schanz
Beverly Hills, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(310) 706-4140
9701 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1000
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Honorable Robert P. Applegate in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division.
Since admission to the California bar in 2006, Mr. Schanz has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law where he has built an exemplary reputation for integrity, professionalism, and dedication to his work. He has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, celebrities, and high...
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Michael L. Whitmarsh
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(310) 552-3505
1900 Avenue of the Stars Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Southwestern University School of Law
Michael L. Whitmarsh completed his undergraduate studies at U.C.L.A. in 2002. He then taught children with autism and trained and competed in triathlons for two years before attending Southwestern University School of Law’s evening program. Michael worked full time at a business litigation law firm while earning his J.D. He graduated in December 2007, passed the February 2008 bar exam and since then he has dedicated his practice to exclusively to family law matters. Michael is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Southern California Family...
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Alexandra Rachel Lavinsky
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Whittier Coll School of Law
Prior to forming Lavinsky Law, Alexandra Lavinsky was a litigator at the Law Offices of Ronald A. Litz (2007- 2012, 2003-2005) a general civil litigation firm with an emphasis on Family Law. As an associate, she was involved in all aspects of the practice and had the advantage of working directly with Mr. Litz, a pillar in the Southern California family law community. Prior to that, she practiced law as a defense attorney at the law firm of Ford, Walker, Haggerty and Behar (2005-2007) where she handled cases from the pre-litigation stages through trial, arbitration, and mediation and learned how...
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Oscar Ernesto Toscano
Glendale, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I have been practicing law in the Los Angeles area and surrounding Southern California counties for over 33 years. I am highly awarded and have the highest rating in legal abilities and ethical standards. I am fluent in English and Spanish. My rates are extremely reasonable. My business hours are extremely flexible. My practice areas are criminal defense, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, real estate, and trials. I am a people's lawyer. I have represented national celebrities, actors, directors, singers, musicians, moms, dads, and individuals in trouble. I have also represented a number of businesses with their litigation issues....
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Vincent Erik Nelson
Napa, CA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
New Coll of CA School of Law
Vincent E. Nelson has been advising and representing the people of Napa and other Northern California Counties since 1989. He is committed to the representation of his client’s interests as they face the complex challenges related to divorce, personal injury or other family legal proceedings.
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Kara S. Holtz
San Rafael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Pamela Edwards-Swift
Chino Hills, CA Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
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...
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Tamara S Grosvenor
Truckee, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
The Law Office of Tamara Grosvenor is a child-focused Family Law Practice. Ms. Grosvenor was compelled to become an attorney while volunteering for Sierra Community House (former Tahoe Safe Alliance) as well as the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Truckee North Lake Tahoe (CAPC) in both Placer and Nevada Counties. Because of her vast experience, Grosvenor understands the issues faced by abused and neglected children, as well as victims of domestic violence. She has completed the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) Red Book training and has extensively trained as a mandated reporter.
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Binoye Jos
Orange, CA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Binoye Jos is an experienced and compassionate Orange County family law attorney handling divorce and family law matters. With 55 years of combined experience, his law firm has successfully represented scores of clients in Santa Ana, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Westminster and throughout Orange County.
He believes every client is unique and each case is different. Binoye takes pride in understanding his clients and delivering personalized solutions using his deep knowledge of California laws. Binoye and the staff at Jos Family Law have earned their reputation as zealous attorneys who fight for their client’s rights. Prioritizing amicable solutions...
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Tracy Jackson Willis
Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Tracy Jackson Willis received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Lockhaven University of Pennsylvania and her Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law. Tracy graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the Marcia Blanchard Wilbur Memorial Award for outstanding woman student in recognition of outstanding leadership and superior academic achievement from Western State University College of Law. Tracy's bar membership includes the United States District Court, Central District of California.
Tracy served as a legal research extern to Justice William F. Rylaarsdam of the 4th Appellate District Court. Tracy also fine tuned her writing skills on law review and...
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Samuel S. Hu
Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(714) 878-9312
17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 900
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Family and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Samuel Hu is a former Deputy District Counsel for Orange County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS). In 2009, Samuel Hu opened his own practice, focusing on small business and family law. His mission is to provide high quality, yet affordable legal services to small business owners and families that are facing the most difficult time in their lives. He is focused on educating the legal consumer through his blog, as a legal consultant for Korea Daily, and as a legal consultant for Kimchi Brothers.
Before starting his own practice, Samuel handled over 500 cases with Orange County...
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Tisha Lene Harman
Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Western State Univ COL
Tisha Lene Harman, a senior partner at A Center for Children & Family Law, is a licensed attorney in California and before the United States Supreme Court. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Long Beach and her Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University, graduating with honors. Tisha dedicates her practice to minor representation, adoption litigation, step-parent adoption, foster child adoption, adoption, guardianship, dependency (child abuse), Infertility/Reproductive law, and child custody.
Tisha's professional child and family law experience predates her becoming an attorney. While attending law school, Tisha began an active career as a law...
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David Gonzalez
Santa Ana, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Nursing Home
Simon Greenleaf School of Law
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Thomas Rodger Chapin
Corona, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Chapman Univ School of Law
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.
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Laurel A. Buchanan
Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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...
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Ronald Alan Lange
Grass Valley, CA Family Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University
I entered the Marine Corps after Law School and worked as a Judge Advocate as a defense attorney. I worked as a Deputy District Attorney for four years before I brought my family to Nevada County California and opened up my practice with my wife Debbie as my paralegal and legal assistance. I have been practicing in Nevada County since 1982. I feel that everyone needs a strong defense and should not face the system alone.
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Randall Bruce Hicks
Sherman Oaks, CA Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Family
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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).
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Evelina Anna Miller
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Kimberly Cole
Loomis, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
A Placer County Attorney since 1986. Stay out of Court and resolve your family law case by agreement (yes, it works!) Services Provided: Divorce Mediation, Family Law Consulting, Dissolution assistance, Custody, Child Support and Spousal Support modification, retirement resolution (QDROs), and related issues. Serving Placer County, Sacramento County, Nevada County, El Dorado County, and all other California counties. Please email me and I will send you an Explanation of Services and a fee schedule. We then schedule a free phone appointment so we can review your situation.
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Mark A. Irwin
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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...
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Katie Richey
Buena Park, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Business and Criminal Defense
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Jamison Knight Shedwill
Brea, CA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family and Divorce
California Western School of Law
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....
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Nicole Stednitz
Torrance, CA Family Law Lawyer
(424) 558-8588
3620 Pacific Coast Highway
Suite #100
Torrance, CA 90505
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Oregon School of Law
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.
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Taylor Bristol Warner
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(909) 466-5575
10535 Foothill Blvd., Suite 235
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of La Verne College of Law
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...
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Stephen Isaac Gassner
Upland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Maida Virginia Farrar
Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
The Law Office of Maida V. Farrar tailors a plan specific to your needs and goals. We work with you to secure and protect your interests; guide you through the often complex, intimidating, and emotionally taxing arena of family law matters. Our representation is strong and effective, yet compassionate and understanding. Our goal is your goal: to find a solution which achieves the best possible result for your case and enables you and your family to move forward and to the future.
The Law Office of Maida V. Farrar is located in Roseville, CA. However we serve clients throughout...
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Aylin Acikalin
San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Tulane University School of Law
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Scott Douglas Goering
San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Juvenile and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Tina Phan
San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily and Bankruptcy
University of the Pacific
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Charles Joseph Morris Jr
Glendora, CA Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family and Divorce
USC Law School
The Law Office of Charles J. Morris, Jr. offers legal assistance in an assortment of family law concerns including divorce. With over 20 years of legal experience, their professionals have an in-depth and complex understanding of the legal system in California. Both attorneys at the firm have been Board Certified as Specialists in Family Law. Additionally, Attorney Morris has been selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers® from 2012 to 2014. Receive a no-charge consultation by calling the firm today at (626) 914-2791.
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Trevor Caldwell Thorpe
Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Kathleen G. Alvarado
Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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...