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Adam Nathan Gurley
San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
UC Hastings COL
I am a San Francisco Divorce Attorney who has done Family Law/divorce cases for more than seventeen years. I have done hundreds of Family Law hearings, rather than just a few. I have had cases in every county in the Bay Area. An experienced attorney, like myself, can make a huge difference in the outcome of your family law situation. Call me at 415.240.9953 and I will give you an immediate free telephone consultation. You can text me at 415.240.9953.
I do traditional representation and "Limited Scope." With Limited Scope, there is no large up front retainer. You just pay as...
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Robert Richard Walmsley
Los Olivos, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Probate
Whittier Coll School of Law
Mr. Walmsley is a partner with law firm of Jarrette & Walmsley, LLP. He has practiced law in the area of family law, and related matters, for over 30 years. He also practices in the fields of adoptions, dependency, surrogacy/reproductive rights, and guardianship of children. He handles appeals and has over 15 published appellate and supreme court decisions. He has written, and actively promoted, numerous statutes concerning family matters. Has been a presenter, nationally and internationally, almost annually for approximately 30 years.
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Melinda Ann Manley
Manhattan Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(310) 545-1900
3405 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Suite 200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Whittier Coll School of Law
Ms. Manley takes a holistic approach to resolving the problems arising from divorce. She not only helps her clients obtain divorce decrees, but also listens to each individual client to help determine the appropriate and most desirable post-divorce legal and financial relationships. Gathering insight from her work as Director of Human Resources at a New York national publishing company as well as her career in family law, Ms. Manley understands that divorcing spouses are likely to have some form of continuing relationship post-divorce, especially where issues of custody and support are involved, and that listening to...
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Christine Diane Gille
Pasadena, CA Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(626) 340-0955
131 North El Molino Avenue
Suite 310A
Pasadena, CA 91101
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Southwestern Univ School of Law
After talking with you about your case, our firm develops a custom solution to fit your needs. We celebrate diversity and emphasize practical answers for tough issues in property, support and custody. With our financial and business backgrounds, we look for hidden assets and income, determine tracing for separate property vs. community property, and guide our clients to their best business and intellectual property resolutions. In tough custody cases, we are experienced in handling mental health issues, abuse, relocation, substance dependencies and children in high-conflict families or with special needs. Our firm uses stays organized and uses the...
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Bichhanh Thi Bui
Pasadena, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family
Whittier Coll School of Law
Attorney Hannah graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2004 earning a B.S in biology and B.A in political science. Immediately thereafter she attended Whittier College School of Law earning a J.D. in May 2004. She passed the California State Bar after her first attempt and began practicing as an attorney in December 2004. Attorney Bui is currently an active member of the Pasadena Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the family section of each association. In addition, Attorney Bui volunteers for the Domestic Violence Project located at...
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Anne Whatley
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
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.
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David Baum
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
My name is David Baum, and I am the managing attorney with the Law Offices of David H. Baum, APLC. I have managed my Law Firm for more than thirty one years. We offer the finest quality adoption legal services for birth mothers, birth fathers and adoptive parents.
Currently in the United States, adoption laws are experiencing substantial revisions. In California especially, legislature and state courts continue to change and ratify child adoption laws. Every decision made by the legislative and judicial party affects everyone involved in the adoption process, including birth parents, adoptive families, adoption agencies, and adoption law firms....
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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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Fritzie Galliani
Pasadena, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego
My name is Fritzie Galliani from Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC, and I am a Pasadena divorce attorney with years of experience in fighting for the rights of local residents. If you are considering divorce, or if you have been served with divorce papers, then it is imperative for you to have skilled representation on your side. Further, if you are faced with another family law matter, I can provide you with the defense that you need. Contact my office today to discuss the situation that you face and to begin pursuing the results that you need for your...
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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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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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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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Mr Terence Daniel Doyle
Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
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.
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Stephen Lloyd Cawelti
Burbank, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Loyola Law School
Stephen is a seasoned, board certified divorce attorney who has specialized in complex family law matters since 2006 in California. He has acted as the lead attorney on hundreds of divorce cases and argued before the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura County Superior Courts. He was voted by Pasadena Magazine as one of the “Top Attorneys” in the area for the past 6 years and named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers.
Stephen is active in the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). He sits on the...
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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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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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Tamar Poladian
Toluca Lake, CA Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Opening the LAW OFFICES OF TAMAR POLADIAN in Glendale, California as solo practitioner in 1999, Tamar Poladian Perron Esq. quickly became well renowned for her wisdom plus her passionate and intelligent representation of both plaintiff and defense cases. With a primary emphasis in Family Law/Domestic Violence, and a group of associated attorneys conducting Business and Personal Injury tort litigation plus Real Estate, Immigration and Bankruptcy this is your legal team! LAW OFFICES OF TAMAR POLADIAN accomplishes your goals through an effective team approach with the highest level of integrity and ethics! Presiding as Judge Pro Tempore for...
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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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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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Deborah Lynne Dubroff
Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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.
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Yelda Mesbah Bartlett
Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(510) 318-6313
1939 Harrison Street
9th Floor, Suite 921
Oakland, CA 94612
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Patricia Van Haren
Burlingame, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. I have been a practicing attorney since May of 2011. Prior to attending law school, I was a family law and estate planning paralegal for approximately 20 years. In that time I acted as a Paralegal for several attorneys. After establishing my own practice, I used all of my skills and knowledge to develop my family law practice. I raised my three children as a single mother while working and attending...
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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
Professional Biography
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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Ted Khalaf
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
6300 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
Ted Khalaf is highly skilled in all legal matters pertaining to Divorce and Family Law within the state of California. Our team of skilled lawyers will represent you throughout the process of understanding your rights around a divorce, custody battle or marital and child support situation. Besides being emotionally devastating, a divorce can be financially crippling, and it is essential that you align yourself with a Divorce and Family Law attorney who will represent you to the fullest extent. A Proven Track Record of Success Whether you are dealing with the difficult task of marital property...
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Thomas Alan Widger
Los Angeles, CA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(888) 806-5445
13101 West Washington Blvd.
Suite 405
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Family and Divorce
Loyola Marymount University
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Attorney John Joseph Buckey Jr.
Corona, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Have MBA and Law Degree, specialize in bankruptcy, family law, Divorce
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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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Paramprit Bindra
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer
(916) 512-8413
9245 Laguna Springs Drive
Suite 200
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Free ConsultationFamily
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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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Daniel Alan Near
Folsom, CA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Bruce Carlton Bridgman
Irvine, CA Family Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
UCLA Law School
As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over two decades. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Bridgman was a partner at another firm and a deputy district attorney in Orange County. He is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where he was a Wilson Scholar. Receive a zero-charge case evaluation by contacting his firm.
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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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Alan Silverman
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Whittier Law School and Pepperdine University School of Law
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Wazhma Aziza Mojaddidi
Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Ellie Ghasemi-Fazeli
Irvine, CA Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I’m a seasoned family law attorney with over seven years of litigation experience, supported by two additional years of internships in criminal and complex civil litigation. While I find the courtroom intellectually engaging, my experience has shown that families are often better served by resolving disputes amicably outside of court. This belief guides my practice and fuels my commitment to helping simplify the process for clients, and navigate their divorce with clarity, respect, and efficiency.
My work focuses primarily on uncontested divorce resolutions and collaborative divorce. In collaborative cases, I work alongside a team of professionals—including financial experts and mental...
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Matthew S. Buttacavoli
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of San Diego School of Law
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Layla Cordero
Placerville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Layla is a Family Law attorney who practices law with compassion, integrity, and pragmatism. Family Law matters are inherently emotionally difficult, and this area of law called to Layla because she knew that her deep sense of empathy would best serve her clients.
Layla has extensive experience in Family Law matters that involve domestic violence issues. While in law school, Layla was also employed at a domestic violence agency, initially performing Family Law related paralegal tasks. When she became a Certified Law Student, practiced law under the supervision of an attorney. After Layla became an attorney, the agency promoted her...
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Robert Joseph Cleek
Petaluma, CA Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Robert J. Cleek, a San Francisco native, attended St. Joseph's College Seminary and the University of San Francisco, graduating in 1970. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked for nearly a decade in law enforcement as a correctional officer and counselor at San Quentin State Prison. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Golden Gate University School of Law 1978 and was admitted to practice immediately thereafter. He is admitted to practice before all the courts of California, the local federal District Courts, the Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court of...
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Alexander C. Payne
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law