Torrance, California Divorce Lawyers

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Colleen Anne Barberis
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Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(310) 543-1993 3480 Torrance Blvd
Suite 222
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce and Family
Univ of West Los Angeles
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Torrance divorce, family law, and child custody attorney Colleen Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner of the law firm her mother founded in 1997. She joined the firm immediately after her admission to the California state bar. Prior to her admission Colleen worked as an appellate clerk for the Los Angeles County Counsel. Colleen is respected as a strong advocate with extensive court experience. Colleen and Patricia have practiced family exclusively and they are a recognized mother/daughter law firm that zealously and honestly represent their clients interests. Colleen and Patricia maintain close communication with their clients...
Mr. Edwin Antigua Barnum
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Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(310) 213-9097 2161 W. 182nd Street
Suite 202
 Torrance, CA 90504
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
University of West Los Angeles
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A compassionate attorney with real life-experiences (I had successful careers before becoming an attorney) that prepared me to relate with most of my clients. We are not your typical lawyer who has great lawyering skills but unable to relate to average clients. We try to simplify the process so you won't feel left out. We vigorously fight for your right but excellent in negotiating a WIN-WIN result that won't escalate the case or the cost of prosecuting your case. We strive to be part of the solution to your problem:not become part of your problem. Call us and experience the...
Patricia Frances Barberis
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Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 40 years experience
(310) 543-1993 3480 Torrance Blvd.
Suite 222
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce and Family
South Bay University School of Law
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Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation is a South Bay family law firm founded in 1977 by Attorney Patricia F. Barberis. Mrs. Barberis is a founding officer and member of the South Bay Women’s Association, and was one of the first female litigators to begin practicing in South Bay. She is known for strong advocacy and extensive court experience. Attorney Barberis was admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S. Federal Court. At Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, the team has over 50 years of combined legal experience, and is dedicated to providing those in need of a family law...
Nicole Stednitz
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Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer.
(310) 516-8963 2367 Torrance Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90501
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Oregon School of Law
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Philip Michael Daigneault
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Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 28 years experience
(310) 540-2515 3828 Carson St
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce
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Alexander Edward Macksoud
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 46 years experience
(310) 543-1602 21515 Hawthorne Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Christopher Minor Moore
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 52 years experience
(310) 540-8855 21515 Hawthorne Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Harvard Univ Law School
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Sharon Ann Bryan
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(310) 540-8855 21515 Hawthorne Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
USC Law School
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Tara Patricia McGuinness
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 36 years experience
(310) 793-0800 3424 Carson St
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Marlene Daigneault Abel
Torrance, CA Divorce Attorney. 47 years experience
(310) 540-2515 3828 Carson St
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce and Family
LaSalle Univ
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Arcadia, CA Divorce Lawyer
23 years experience
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Alexander R. Ginzburg
(310) 914-3222
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney
24 years experience
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Carol Adkins-Hunnewell
Torrance, CA Divorce Attorney. 37 years experience
(310) 793-8404 3820 Del Amo Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Univ of West Los Angeles
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Frances Louise Martin
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(310) 543-0537 21515 Hawthorne Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Erin McGaughey
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(310) 787-8783 2377 Crenshaw Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90501
Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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Krista Myhre
Torrance, CA Divorce Attorney. 15 years experience
(310) 787-8783 2377 Crenshaw Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90501
Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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William Nelson Watkins Jr
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 16 years experience
(310) 792-8688 21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 500
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce
UCLA School of Law
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Joseph Peter Spirito Jr
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 35 years experience
(310) 787-8783 2377 Crenshaw Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90501
Divorce, Business and Family
Loyola Law School
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Wendy Stettenhei Jones
Torrance, CA Divorce Attorney. 19 years experience
(310) 540-2515 3828 Carson St
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce and Family
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Robert Bailey Schachter
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 41 years experience
(310) 540-2202 21515 Hawthorne Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90503
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Loyola Law School
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Michelle Ann Dean
Torrance, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(310) 787-8783 2377 Crenshaw Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90501
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Thomas Jefferson
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Stuart Edward Bruers
Torrance, CA Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(310) 516-8963 18411 Crenshaw Blvd
 Torrance, CA 90504
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Western State Univ COL
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Brian D Carroll
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Hermosa Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer.
(424) 247-7683 2447 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2nd Floor
 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Divorce, Appeals, Education and Family
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University and Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Mr. Carroll was born and raised in the South Bay. He attended law school at Arizona State University. Thereafter, Mr. Carroll obtained an advanced law degree in trial advocacy from Temple University. Temple University Beasley School of Law has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top three trial advocacy programs in the country for more than twenty years. Before starting his own law firm in Hermosa Beach, California, Mr. Carroll served as an extern for a superior court family law judge and he also worked as an attorney for one of the premier boutique family...
Britney L. Mark
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Carson, CA Divorce Lawyer.
(310) 329-5902 17420 S. Avalon Blvd.
Suite 207
 Carson, CA 90746
Divorce
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Jennifer Lyn Nagel
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El Segundo, CA Divorce Attorney. 19 years experience
(424) 227-0319 400 Continental Blvd 6th Floor
 El Segundo, CA 90245
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Family
UCLA School of Law
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At the Law Office of Jennifer L. Nagel, P.C., we represent people in California going through divorce, other family law cases, immigration, estate planning, and probate matters. Call (424) 227-0319 to reach Jennifer for a consultation. Attorney Jennifer Nagel graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1994 with degrees in Economics and English Literature. She was an Honor Society Member and an Alumni Scholar at U.C. Berkeley. She graduated from U.C.L.A. Law School in 1997. She was a Christian Legal Society Member while at U.C.L.A., and was on the Environmental Law Journal while at U.C.L.A. While at U.C.L.A. Law School, she...
David N Booth
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(844) 384-3332 4401 Atlantic
2nd Floor
 Long Beach, CA 90807
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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David Booth is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Chapman University School of Law and began practicing law in 2008. Immediately following law school, David took a position with the Orange County Department of Child Support Services as a staff attorney. David later went on to a position as an deputy district attorney, where he honed his trial skills. David is now the lead attorney at the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez where David practices divorce and family law in Irvine and throughout Orange County.
(844) 384-3332 4 Venture #255
 Irvine, CA 92618
(844) 384-3332 8600 Utica Ave. #200
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Saman Behnam
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(562) 436-1500 354 W. Ocean Blvd
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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The Law Offices of Saman Behnam, is a full services law firm; providing its clientele with high quality, cost effective, and responsive legal services throughout the State of California. Our office provides affordable, cost effective legal services with the care and attention you require. SAMAN BEHNAM, has a practice emphasis in Civil litigation Real Estate Litigation and related Transaction, Bankruptcy litigation, Family Law, CH/DV-TRO, Family Law, Probate and Trust Litigation, Corporations Shareholder Dispute Resolution and litigation, Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Commercial and Residential Evictions, transactions concerning Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Company, Corporations. He is a...
Kevin John Kensik
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Rolling Hills Estates, CA Divorce Lawyer. 22 years experience
(310) 704-0879 609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 200
 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
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I have been a practicing attorney for over 20 years, and my practice for the last 15 years has been focused on Family Law in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas of California.
(310) 891-2300 400 Continental Blvd.
S. 600
 El Segundo, CA 90245
Kyle Puro
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Attorney. 2 years experience
(562) 653-4583 333 W Broadway #214
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kyle R. Puro, Esq. is an attorney practicing family and juvenile dependency law in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Prior to starting The Law Offices of Kyle R. Puro, Mr. Puro worked as a court appointed attorney for the Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) representing parents involved in the Los Angeles County Foster Care System. As a court appointed attorney, he has litigated hundreds of cases involving the abuse and neglect of children. Mr. Puro has litigated negligent death of children cases, sexual abuse, serious physical abuse involving broken bones, substance abuse, and domestic violence cases. ...
Cherisse Gay Lanier
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(310) 941-1460 235 E. BROADWAY SUITE 1140
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Estate Planning
Western State Univ COL
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Thomas Glenn Martin
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(562) 219-3290 249 E. Ocean Boulevard
Suite 501
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
UCLA School of Law
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Denise Arlene Furubotten
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Manhattan Beach, CA Divorce Attorney. 21 years experience
(310) 536-9202 1500 Rosecrans Ave
#500
 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Samuel R. Walker
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Attorney. 5 years experience
(714) 943-2336 444 W Ocean Blvd Ste 800
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Divorce, Appeals, Criminal and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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B. Stuart Walker
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Attorney. 17 years experience
(562) 598-7486 115 Pine Ave
Suite 420
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State University College of Law
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Melinda Ann Manley
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Manhattan Beach, CA Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(310) 545-1900 3405 N Sepulveda Blvd
 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Svapna Alan Trivedi
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Long Beach, CA Divorce Attorney.
(562) 458-8458 4401 Atlantic Avenue #244
 Long Beach, CA 90807
Divorce
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Kelly Yi-Yi Chang
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 17 years experience
(323) 393-5669 5455 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 2100
 Los Angeles, CA 90036
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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I only practice family law because I love it. I am blessed because I have the distinct privilege of helping people where it matters most - at home. Loving my job gives me purpose, and God gifted me with abilities to achieve my purpose. There is no greater gift! When you hire us, know that we will try to obtain the best results for you and your family. This is our purpose as your lawyers. We are proud of our work, and we strive to never take your trust for granted.
(323) 393-5669 3104 Los Feliz Blvd.
 Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 393-5669 550 N Larchmont Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 90004
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(510) 910-3198 555 West Fifth Street
31st Floor
 Los Angeles, CA 90013
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.

Experienced in high...
(510) 910-3198 One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
 San Francisco, CA 94111
(646) 578-9800 300 Cadman Plaza West, One Pierrepont Plaza
12th Floor
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
(646) 578-9800 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704
 New York, NY 10001
(617) 955-1709 100 Cambridge Street
14th Floor
 Boston, MA 02114
(617) 955-1709 One Mifflin Place
Suite 400
 Cambridge, MA 02138
(202) 641-2700 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 500
 Washington, DC 20036
(510) 910-3198 505 14th Street
Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 910-3198 177 Park Avenue
Suite 200
 San Jose, CA 95113
(510) 910-3198 501 West Broadway
Suite 800
 San Diego, CA 92101
(510) 910-3198 730 Arizona Avenue
 Santa Monica, CA 90401
(510) 910-3198 9465 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 300
 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(510) 910-3198 655 North Central Avenue
17th Floor
 Glendale, CA 91203
(510) 910-3198 701 Palomar Airport Road
Suite 300
 Carlsbad, CA 92011
(510) 910-3198 228 Hamilton Avenue
3rd Floor
 Palo Alto, CA 94301
(510) 910-3198 1215 K Street
17th Floor
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(510) 910-3198 7 West Figueroa Street
Suite 200
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(510) 910-3198 303 Twin Dolphin Drive
6th Floor
 Redwood City, CA 94065
(646) 578-9800 50 Main Street
Suite 1000
 White Plains, NY 10606
(646) 578-9800 31-00 47th Avenue
Suite 3100
 Long Island City, NY 11101
(646) 578-9800 175 Huguenot Street
Suite 200
 New Rochelle, NY 10801
(510) 910-3198 2121 North California Blvd.
Suite 290
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(617) 955-1709 945 Concord Street
 Framingham, MA 01701
(617) 955-1709 275 Grove Street
Suite 2-400
 Newton, MA 02466
(510) 910-3198 3558 Round Barn Blvd.
Suite 200
 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(510) 910-3198 4040 Civic Center Drive
Suite 200
 San Rafael, CA 94903
Cathleen Elisabeth Norton
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Beverly Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 12 years experience
(310) 300-4021 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UCLA School of Law
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We understand that navigating the family court system can be quite overwhelming. The Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton is experienced in handling any family law matter: Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Modification of Child Support, Modification of Spousal Support,Child Custody Evaluations, Move-Away and Relocation Requests, Paternity Actions, Domestic Partnerships, Uncontested Divorce, Legal Separation, Pre-Divorce Planning, Limited Scope Representation/Consultation. The Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton is committed to providing you with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about your life. Our goal is to empower...
(310) 300-4021 20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 280
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(310) 300-4021 31225 La Baya Drive, Suite 113
 Westlake Village, CA 91362
Diana Pamela Zitser
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(310) 948-6461 1901 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1100
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Divorce and Family
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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The Law Firm of Diana P. Zitser is a highly respected and well-known firm in the family law arena. Diana, the founder, is a Certified Family Law Specialist with close to 20 years of experience. She has successfully represented clients with matters ranging from high-net-worth divorces to later-in-life divorces, legal separations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, determination of spousal support, paternity actions, and domestic partnerships. Prior to practicing law, Diana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance and was a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, handling complex multimillion-dollar realty valuation projects. Diana credits her unique...
(818) 763-5274 5200 Lankershim Boulevard
Suite 850, (Academy Tower)
 Los Angeles, CA 91601
Marina Korol
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(323) 653-1600 6300 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1430
 Los Angeles, CA 90048
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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Marina Korol is a co-founder of The Law Offices of Korol and Velen. She is an attorney licensed to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge in 1988 and her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1992. Ms. Korol regularly sits as a Judge Pro Tem the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles County Superior...
(818) 386-6500 15303 Ventura Boulevard
9th Floor
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Hossein Farzam Berenji
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(213) 985-3007 550 S. Hill Street STE 1467
 Los Angeles, CA 90013
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Probate
Loyola Law School
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Hossein Berenji, owner and found of Berenji & Associates, provides exceptional representation to anyone in need of family law attorney. Mr. Berenji's practice handles all family law matters including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, and can assist in preparation of your pre or post nuptials.
(310) 271-6290 8383 Wilshire Blvd #443
 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
24742 Kings Road
 Laguna Niguel , CA 92677

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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.

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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.

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