National City Family Lawyers

Bethanie L. Fanti has nearly two decades of experience helping families through divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence issues. Renowned for her integrity and heartfelt advocacy, she supports clients with both legal expertise and genuine empathy. Bethanie’s personal journey as a stepparent and someone who has experienced divorce firsthand gives her special insight into the challenges families face. She is especially appreciated for her steady, reassuring presence in emotionally charged custody cases, always keeping children’s well-being at the forefront. Clients rely on Bethanie for clear communication and a commitment to reducing conflict. She is an active member of the Orange County and...

Maggie Simoneaux earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with minors in Economics and Spanish from the University of New Orleans in 2003. She was awarded her Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Western State College of Law in 2008. During law school, she served as the Year in Review Editor for the Western State College of Law Law Review and graduated in the top five percent of her class. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2008 and the Louisiana State Bar in 2009. Maggie is admitted to practice in all state courts of California and...

Sara Yunus is a Partner at Antonyan Miranda, a litigation trial attorney, a Certified Family Law Specialist, and the Managing Attorney of Antonyan Miranda’s Orange County office. Ms. Yunus has successfully litigated a broad range of family law matters, from child custody and domestic violence restraining orders to complex asset division and business valuation. Ms. Yunus garnered international media recognition for her role in successfully obtaining a $150,000 judgment of past-due child support for her 73 year old client, following 50 years of non-payment. Ms. Yunus has been a presenter on the topic of trial and litigation skills for the San...

Chalsie Keller is a skilled Family Law attorney licensed in California. She brings a strong background in civil litigation, having handled diverse matters from personal injury to complex contract disputes. Her legal career launched early—she was recruited to a civil litigation team in just her second semester of law school, quickly rising due to her creative strategy and sharp negotiation skills. Chalsie’s passion for advocacy began at California State University, Chico, where she earned her B.A. in 2010. While managing full-time work and studies, she supported Social Security clients through the Community Legal Information Center, gaining valuable experience in public speaking...

I have more than ten years of experience handling employment and labor law matters. Prior to opening my law firm, I worked several years at The Castañón Law Group. There, I represented employers and employees in discrimination, including retaliation and harassment, and wrongful termination cases before the Superior Court and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). My experience representing employers and employees affords me valuable insights into seeking justice for aggrieved employees. I also worked several years at Millard Administrative Representation, where I assisted employees in discrimination, including retaliation and harassment, cases before the EEOC. Furthermore, I worked multiple years at...

I am a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights. As a lifelong resident of Southern California, I was born in Newport Beach and moved to the Inland Empire at a young age. I have dedicated my entire adult life to the legal field, starting as a paralegal and process server while attending law school. Experience: I attended California Southern Law School, where I earned my Juris Doctorate and passed the California Bar in 2002. Since then, I have focused my career on representing individuals in family law matters, including high-conflict and complex litigation. My extensive experience has allowed me to help...

I am an Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, based out of our Orange County office. Since 2017, I have dedicated myself to the practice of law, bringing a wealth of skills and experience to the firm. Experience I handle all aspects of family law and asset protection, with extensive experience representing clients in high-conflict cases. My expertise spans divorce, intricate business valuation and income determination, complex custody matters, child support, spousal support, asset and debt division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, family law mediation, and trust and estate planning. I am also an active member of the Orange County legal community, serving on the...

I am Nicky Kvitsinski, an Associate Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, working out of the Orange County office. I graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts and earned my Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. During law school, I was honored for my academic excellence with three CALI Awards and a Witkin Award. In my final year, I served as a Marketing Editor for the Law Review Journal and published a compelling article on psilocybin reform. **Experience** After law school, I joined Reel Fathers Rights...

I am a dual-licensed attorney, licensed to practice law in both India and California. I bring a strong international legal background to Reel Fathers Rights, where I am a dedicated advocate for fathers in family law matters. **Role at Reel Fathers Rights** Since joining Reel Fathers Rights as an Associate Attorney at the Corona office, I have built a reputation as a rising star and a fierce advocate for fathers in child custody and child support cases. I have represented men and fathers in hundreds of hearings across California, including Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Vista, and Los Angeles....

Tamara Shari Benefield is a top-notch family law litigator for over 20 years handling high asset divorces, contested custody proceedings, as well as providing aggressive and compassionate representation for all things family law from child support and spousal support hearings as well as international and interstate child abduction cases. Ms. Benefield is a highly skilled cross examiner and exceptionally gifted trial attorney. She knows the rules and laws regarding evidence and knows how to successfully raise objections and keep out certain evidence. She is a former professor at West Los Angeles College of Law and taught Civil Procedure to prepare students...

Attorney James L. Arrasmith takes great pride in addressing the diverse legal needs of the California community, regardless of each case’s complexity. Practicing in every county across the state, his unwavering commitment to excellence defines his professional ethos. He handles every case with meticulous care and precision, ensuring timely and professional service. For those seeking a reputable attorney in California, Mr. Arrasmith’s law firm stands out as the best choice. Known for his deep personal and professional commitment to clients, he has earned a prominent standing in the legal community. His extensive authorship of legal articles further reinforces his esteemed reputation. Diligence,...