James David Allen
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Education and Family
Empire Coll School of Law
Michael Jeffrey Fish
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Joseph Richard Passalacqua
Healdsburg, CA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
Thomas Duane Wright
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Juvenile
Jona Lynn Saxby
Ukiah, CA Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
Laurence K. Sawyer
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Karen Jean Cline
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Kristen Lee FrizzellKerns
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Family and Insurance Defense
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Madaliene Kana Sowers
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Empire Coll School of Law
James Jay Barnes
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Attorney with 42 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Carla Boyd Terre
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce
University of San Francisco School of Law and U of San Francisco School of Law
Terry Allen Bremner
Santa Rosa, CA Divorce Attorney with 47 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
G. Scott Gaustad
Ukiah, CA Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Ali Shahrestani,
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(800) 510-3916
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Divorce, Business, Education and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism.
1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools
2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights
3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...
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Ethan M. Weisinger
10.0 
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWalnut Creek, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ethan M. Weisinger is a California State Certified Family Law Specialist working in all of the Bay Area Counties. He represents clients in all aspects of conventional family law matters, (divorce/separation, child custody, spousal/child support, etc.) as well as dissolution of same-sex marriages, including Registered Domestic Partnerships.
Ethan graduated with honors from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo with a degree in English and Political Science. Ethan then went on to study law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and graduated with honors, with an emphasis in Trial Litigation in 2010.
From 2010...
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Debra Schoenberg
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 36 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of New Hampshire School of Law
DEBRA R. SCHOENBERG, ESQ., HAS A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
More than thirty years ago, she established her own firm, which has vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of family law. Ms. Schoenberg has established a professional reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, keen attention to detail, loyalty, and dedication to client service.
Today Ms. Schoenberg handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates, to high-conflict custody matters. Adept at negotiating resolutions as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre- and post-marital agreements, and marital settlements. Ms....
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Angeles Susi Carrion
Colusa, CA Divorce Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
CAL Northern School of Law
Angeles âSusiâ Carrion grew up in the local area before serving in the U.S. Army. After completing her military service, Ms. Carrion became a Court Clerk in the North Las Vegas Municipal Court. Later, she became a State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter in Nevada, where she interpreted both criminal and civil cases. Ms. Carrion has also interpreted for various law enforcement agencies. Ms. Carrion is the only private attorney in Colusa County that is able to communicate directly with her Spanish speaking clients without the use of an interpreter.
Ms. Carrion attended Cal-Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she...
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Linda Calderon Garrett
Fairfield, CA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
2401 Waterman Blvd
Suite 4-PMB#182
Fairfield, CA 94534
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
New College of California School of Law
I provide consultations and legal coaching (limited-scope services) to individuals throughout all counties of California in the areas of consumer law, family law, distressed mortgages and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. My legal fees are fixed so there are no surprises. My fees are simply based on the time needed by my clients--no more, no less.
I also assist California-based clients with document-preparation primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. The difference between my document preparation services and the services provided on the internet--is that the documents are personally reviewed and approved by me, a California licensed attorney. ...
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Robert Chang
San Leandro, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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...
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Mahal Rufina Montoya Billingsley
San Leandro, CA Divorce Lawyer with 9 years of experience
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University of Iowa
Mahal is a family law attorney based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She began her practice in 2014, having spent the previous fourteen years as a law clerk, educator, and paralegal specialist for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Her law practice integrates her passion for civil rights and her love for community.
Mahal was born in Vallejo, and after a series of family tragedies enrolled herself in the tenth grade at Oakland Technical High School. She was legally emancipated as a minor the following spring. These childhood experiences inspired her to become an attorney and...
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H. Yvonne Seeley
San Mateo, CA Divorce Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
San Francisco Law Sch
Ms. Seeley is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Seeleyâs practice focuses on dissolution cases involving high asset and complex financial issues such as the division of interests in closely-held businesses, real estate, and equity compensation, including stock options and RSUâs. Ms. Seeley also has extensive experience with high-conflict custody matters and relocation/ move-away cases. Ms. Seeley brings over 30 years of civil litigation experience to the firm and represents clients through all phases of family law litigation before private judges and in public...
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Stacey Poole
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
I am an accomplished Divorce, Family, and Arbitration & Mediation attorney. I compassionately represent clients throughout the Bay Area with a broad range of family law matters.
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, I provide the experience, knowledge and skill needed to advocate for the best possible outcomes. I am dedicated to exceptional counsel to meet your family's legal needs and goals.
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Maya K. Grey
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Martinez, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of San Francisco School of Law
I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law. I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives. I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Additionally, I serve as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion.
I am also a divorce mediator who specializes in educating parties about the law while...
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Michael Edwin Marquez
Burlingame, CA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
I was born and raised in San Francisco and have been a San Mateo County resident for the past 34 years. I have been practicing law for over 20 years and understand the difficult time one goes through in a break up. No one can do better than I in achieving your goals and wishes.
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Gillian Brady
Davis, CA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
Gillian is the Attorney Mediator and owner of Finding Common Ground Mediation & Law Services. Gillian is an experienced attorney and mediator specializing in family law matters. She has 23 years of experience and has helped hundreds of people resolve their legal disputes without going to court. Getting a divorce or creating a parenting plan for 2 households is difficult. At Finding Common Ground, Gillian helps educate her clients about the law, while empowering them to reach their own agreements with a structured mediation process that promotes productive communication. Clients who mediate maintain control, create tailored agreements that suit...
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Elizabeth L. Voorhees
10.0 (5 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Elizabeth is a Family Law Attorney with experience in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and surrounding Bay Area Counties. In 1995, Elizabeth was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children in Santa Cruz County, and a State Certified Domestic Violence Advocate. She advocated for victims of domestic violence for seven years in Santa Cruz county prior to becoming a licensed attorney.
In 2005, Elizabeth completed two specialized courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Strauss Institute at Pepperdine School of Law. Elizabeth also completed the training to practice Collaborative Divorce with the Collaborative Divorce Group of Silicon Valley.
Elizabeth...
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Emily M De Falla
Walnut Creek, CA Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(925) 444-7378
1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Divorce doesnât have to be a costly and painful battle. Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney Emily M. De Falla guides couples toward a cooperative, respectful divorce. By honoring both partiesâ priorities, she can help you get around roadblocks and craft sensible solutions. The results are lower costs, equitable results, and healthier, happier kids.
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Wayne Kenneth David McIntosh
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San Rafael, CA Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Foreign Law School
Business and International Experience
Wayne started in Auckland New Zealand, graduating after completing a challenging combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws in just 4 years, achieving top marks at his law school at Auckland University made up of 11,000 students where he was elected Student President in a landslide victory in his last year. Then recruited by a leading Merchant Bank, MARAC Corporation, Wayne moved to Citibank before becoming the founding Company Secretary for New Zealand's first publicly listed Investment Bank, founding Company Secretary for NZâs first publicly listed Venture Capital company and a Director of a...
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Cristin Michelle Lowe
San Ramon, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Our practice covers all aspects of family and matrimonial law in all of the Bay Area counties, primarily focusing on Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and San Francisco counties. We will expertly navigate you through your family law matter, whether it involves termination of a domestic partnership, paternity, custody, visitation, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, support, an annulment, legal separation, or post-judgment issues. Regardless which of these processes you are dealing with, we understand the strain and pressure that these matters inevitably put on clients and the necessity of providing strong representation. Therefore, we strive to make the entire process as easy...
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Paul W. Thorndal
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals and Family
UC Hastings COL
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.
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Sarah Arnott
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Sarah Arnott is an Attorney at Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP. Ms. Arnott was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2015, and served as the chairperson of the family law section of the San Francisco Bar Association's Barristers Club in 2013.
A native of New York and North Carolina, Ms. Arnott moved to California to attend Santa Clara University School of Law, from which she received her J.D. Ms. Arnott has exclusively practiced family law since 2008. She is well-versed in all areas of family law, including dissolutions, custody,...
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Ashley Talbot Dean
San Francsico, CA Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of San Francisco School of Law
Ashley is founder of Talbot Law Firm. As an attorney in the firmâs emerging business practice, Ashley counsels startups with incorporation, early stage financing, employment issues, intellectual property protection, technology licensing, commercial partnerships and various other corporate transactions. Ashley believes that understanding a companyâs vision and priorities is important to devising strategies to solve legal problems so companies can focus on their goals. Ashley has nearly 3 years in-house experience representing entrepreneurs in a wide range of corporate, commercial and intellectual property matters. Ashley received a J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law and a B.A. in...
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Valerie Fenchel
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
Valerie Fenchel is the CEO and founder of Fenchel Family Law. Her legal services empower men and women to navigate marriage and divorce toward more vibrant futures. She advises clients, devises strategies, and works with therapists, actuaries, and forensic accountants to settle or litigate cases. As a witness to the damage caused by divorce over the course of her career as a family law attorney and educator, Valerie has gained extensive experience in helping families in crisis.
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Valerie is actively involved in the legal community. She is the lead attorney of Shalom Bayitâs Pro Bono Legal Panel, Secretary of...
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Rachel P Holmes
Danville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
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Griffith University
Rachel is an Attorney at Doyle Quane. She practices exclusively family law and specializes in high asset cases. Being admitted as an attorney in both Australia and California, Rachel can assist with both Australian and California family law matters.
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M. Colby Freeman
Danville, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
Colby combines aggressive advocacy and compassion to assist clients through difficult times. Dedicated to helping clients navigate through complex legal matters with integrity, Colby has a tough yet sensitive approach to divorce and family law. Common sense and tenacity are hallmarks of his advocacy. Colby is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Rhetoric, with a minor in Celtic Studies, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, where he was the Student Commencement Speaker at his law school graduation, the Co-Chair of the USF Public...
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Dominic Hutchinson Porrino
Pleasant Hill, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.
Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...
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Ariel Sosna
San Francisco, CA Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Ariel Sosna is a founding partner of Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP. She is certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Sosna has been exclusively practicing family law in California (San Francisco Bay Area) since 2007.
Ms. Sosna received her J.D., with a concentration in Family Law, from U.C. Hastings School of the Law and her B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley.
Before starting her own practice, Ms. Sosna was an associate at a well-known San Francisco law firm. She was co-chairperson of the Family Law Section of the San Francisco...
