Oakland, California Divorce Lawyers

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Robert Chang
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 6 years experience
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I started my practice with the premise I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Before going to law school, I worked for several years at a family law firm, and saw firsthand the potential of increasing acrimony between spouses when the court system is used haphazardly. Growing up with separated parents, I think I understand the stress and frustration of a long drawn out family divorce. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions for you? That being...
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
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Yelda Mesbah Bartlett
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(510) 318-6313 1939 Harrison Street
9th Floor, Suite 921
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Deborah Lynne Dubroff
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(510) 452-5050 1939 Harrison Street Suite 750
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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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.
Amanda J. List
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(510) 302-6600 2101 Webster Street
Suite 1835
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Amanda J. List is an associate at the Wald Law Group. She specializes in divorces of all kinds with an emphasis on gay divorce. The Wald Law Group practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
Ms. Lucy Zheng
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney. 5 years experience
(408) 638-7006 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...
(408) 638-7006 800 N. 1st St., Suite 201
 San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 638-7006 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Evelyn Herrera
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(510) 893-3711 1970 Broadway
Suite 625
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Immigration
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Daniel Leahy
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(510) 658-2500 166 Santa Clara Ave.
 Oakland, CA 94610
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of California - Berkeley
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The Law Offices of Daniel Leahy provides personalized service for all of your Estate Planning, Business Law, and Family Law needs. My clients are individuals, couples, and professionals who want to protect their families, their businesses, and their beneficiaries. I treat all of my clients with courtesy and integrity and strive to provide realistic advice that achieves results. Please feel free to contact me with your questions or concerns, your information is always kept confidential and I encourage you to feel as comfortable as possible with your legal matter.
Robert Alan Goodman
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(510) 987-7800 555 12th Street
Suite 1900
 Oakland, CA 94607
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Francisco, School of Law
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Erin A. Levine
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Emeryville, CA Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(510) 595-4112 5801 Christie Ave.
Suite 387
 Emeryville, CA 94608
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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Ian M.A. Van Leer
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Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney.
475 14th Street, Suite 260
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
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Judith Dilley Gough
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 42 years experience
(510) 832-3411 11 Embarcadero W
 Oakland, CA 94607
Divorce and Family
San Francisco Law Sch
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Suzanne E. Ahlport
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer.
(510) 541-4344 1730 Franklin St., Suite 212
 Oakland, CA 94612
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Eileen Preville
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 41 years experience
(510) 893-4000 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Ronald Wagner
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 57 years experience
(510) 763-3395 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Stanford Univ Law School
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Shelley Ann Gordon
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(510) 213-6672 1946 Embarcardero
Suite 200
 Oakland, CA 94606
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Garrett Clark Dailey
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney. 40 years experience
(510) 465-3920 2915 McClure St
 Oakland, CA 94609
Divorce and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Dennis Rothhaar
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 45 years experience
(510) 763-5611 1300 Clay St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Harvard Univ Law School
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Lorin Bruce Blum
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 54 years experience
(510) 465-3927 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
UC Hastings COL
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Donna Tsifrin Gibbs
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience
(510) 465-3927 1939 Harrison St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Deborah Jeanne Marx
Oakland, CA Divorce Attorney. 36 years experience
(510) 763-5611 1300 Clay St
 Oakland, CA 94612
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Ariel Winger
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Berkeley, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(510) 333-3489 2832 College Ave.
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
New College of California
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I began practicing family law in 1999 and worked for a non-profit for 5 years where I successfully represented survivors of domestic violence and their children in court. In 2007 started my own family law practice to offer services for those who want to divorce using a non-adversarial model. I offer Mediation, Collaborative Practice, and other forms of settlement oriented methods of divorce that seek to find a mutually agreeable resolution for both parties.
Gerard Alan Falzone
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Alameda, CA Divorce Attorney. 35 years experience
(415) 482-7800 2233 Santa Clara Ave.
Suite 7
 Alameda, CA 94501
Divorce and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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I will do my best to resolve your case as quickly, easily, inexpensively, and amicably as possible. Through competent, caring and empathetic representation, as aggressive as necessary, I will keep you fully informed and in control of every step of the process. I invite you to read the many excellent reviews contained on the Client Testimonials page of my website. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if I needed a family law attorney. My service to you includes providing the most cost effective alternatives to resolving your case or situation. I provide full legal representation,...
(415) 482-7800 747 B Street
Suite 7
 San Rafael, CA 94901
Valerie Kraml
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Berkeley, CA Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
2625 Alcatraz Ave
319
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Elizabeth Principato-Phipps
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Alameda, CA Divorce Lawyer. 34 years experience
(510) 814-0575 536 Kings Rd
 Alameda, CA 94501
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Quinnipiac Univ School of Law
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.
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Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(510) 910-3198 505 14th Street
Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal and Family
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Flexible Fees. Open Daily 8 am to 7 pm. Serving individuals & business clients throughout CA, NY, MA & DC.

Rated a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, SuperLawyers, Top 1%, Ten Best, and more!

A recipient of multiple distinguished honors, Attorney Ali Ebrahimzadeh offers intense, customized, and principled legal representation. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh has been interviewed for his legal expertise by ABC TV News and FOX TV News among other media platforms and published in the San Francisco Chronicle and elsewhere. Having authored dozens of legal articles, he is a prolific scholar with a dynamic courtroom presence and a passion for justice.

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(510) 910-3198 One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
 San Francisco, CA 94111
(510) 910-3198 555 West Fifth Street
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 Los Angeles, CA 90013
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 Brooklyn, NY 11201
(510) 910-3198 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704
 New York, NY 10001
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 Cambridge, MA 02138
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 Washington, DC 20036
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 San Jose, CA 95113
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 San Diego, CA 92101
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 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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 Carlsbad, CA 92011
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 White Plains, NY 10606
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 Long Island City, NY 11101
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 New Rochelle, NY 10801
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 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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 Framingham, MA 01701
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 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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 San Rafael, CA 94903
Stacey Poole
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Maxwell Charles Livingston Esq.
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Albany, CA Divorce Lawyer. 6 years experience
(510) 860-5919 1050 Kains Ave. #A1
 Albany, CA 94706
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Elder and Entertainment & Sports
Marquette University Law School and Marquette University Law School
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Lucy Stearns McAllister
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 29 years experience
(877) 280-9944 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Santa Clara University
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The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister is a California-based criminal, family and administrative law (licensing law) practice providing legal services for clients in California. McAllister has successfully won over 250 Superior Court trials as a Defense Attorney.With over 25+ years experience as a civil and criminal attorney I specialize in the following areas of Law: Licensing Law • Pre-hearing resolution of licensing issues • Administrative Hearings • Administrative Appeals • License Application Legal Advice • Handling License Disclosures (Applications, Renewals, Reinstatements) Family Law • Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements • Negotiation/Mediation/Litigation • Divorce/Separation • Custody • Domestic Violence • Restraining Orders • Paternity • Visitation Rights Criminal Law: • DUI • Domestic...
(877) 280-9944 255 N Market St
 San Jose, CA 95110
Esther R. Lerner
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Angela N Bryant
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Berkeley, CA Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(510) 922-0904 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Davis
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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...
Liat Sadler
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney.
(415) 362-0220 44 Montgomery St
#3780
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Ariel Sosna
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Benjamin Lee
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(415) 735-0311 100 Pine Street
Ste. 1250
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Divorce and Family
American University
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Benjamin Lee is an experienced family law and divorce lawyer licensed in California. Ben is passionate about family law and is committed to collaboration with clients on family law matters. Ben supports his clients throughout divorce and the difficult transitions that come with it.
Stacey Schliffer
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 9 years experience
(415) 857-0776 100 Pine Street, Suite 1250
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
City University of New York - City College
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Stacey Schliffer has practiced exclusively family law since graduating from the City University of New York School of Law (CUNY) with a J.D. in 2007. While in law school Stacey was an associate editor of the New York City Law Review, received the Paul O'Dwyer Fellowship for work dedicated to children's rights, and participated in a family law clinic where she received training regarding domestic violence at CUNY from 2006 to 2007 providing free legal services to indigent clients on a variety of family law issues. From 2007 to 2008 Stacey served as a law clerk in the Family...
Sarah Van Voorhis
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 16 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Stanford Law School
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Lorna M. Jaynes
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer. 17 years experience
(510) 795-6304 101 California St.
#2450
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Paul Henry Nathan
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney. 8 years experience
(866) 414-4091 540 Pacific Avenue
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Paul Nathan has built a practice based on giving women the representation they deserve in matters of divorce and custody cases and representing the injured. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco then attended and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law. Paul honed his skills a a trial lawyer at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. A fifth generation San Franciscan, Paul was named "Top Attorneys in California by San Francisco magazine and also named "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers in 2013-2017.
1000 Fourth Street
Suite 800
 San Rafael, CA 94901
Paul W. Thorndal
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience
(415) 648-3097 88 Kearny Suite 1475
 San Francisco, CA 94108
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Hastings COL
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Paul W. Thorndal is a partner at Wald & Thorndal. He specializes in divorces of all kinds with an emphasis on gay divorce. Mr. Thorndal is a Certified Family Law Specialist (The State Bar of California Legal Specialization). Wald & Thorndal's practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
Kiana Moradi
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney. 15 years experience
(415) 593-3988 Two Transamerica Center
505 Sansome Street, Suite 1200
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Cornell University
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Ms. Moradi's practice focuses on complex dissolution matters and contested custody issues. She has represented clients in issues involving valuation of businesses, stock options, and division of limited partnerships. She has also represented parents in contested custody cases, including move-aways. She has effectively helped clients at all stages of the process, from mediation to settlement conferences to trial. Ms. Moradi's combination of business acumen, litigation experience, and negotiation skills enable her to generate tailored, effective solutions unique to each client. After graduating from Cornell Law School, Ms. Moradi was a litigator at one of the nation's top law firms, Reed Smith....
(415) 593-3988 177 Bovet Road
Suite 600
 San Mateo, CA 94402
Drexel Andrew Bradshaw
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San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(415) 433-4800 1 Sansome Street
Thirth-fourth Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, IP and Real Estate
St. Thomas University
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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

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