Cypress, California Family Lawyers

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Santa Ana, CA Family Law Attorney
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Winiviere G. Sy
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Santa Ana, CA Family Law Attorney
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Albert A. Friske
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Santa Ana, CA Family Law Lawyer
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Sondra Ellyn BenNaEim
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Cypress, CA Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
10073 Valley View
St # 139
 Cypress, CA 90630
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Pacific Coast Univ
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I was a family law paralegal for many years prior to my attending law school. During that time I received my 25-Hour Basic Mediation Certificate (1995) and in 2009 I received my 40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation certificate. In 2009 I also received training in Foreclosure mediation as well as a 10 hour "brush up" course in community mediation and 3 hours of Advanced Mediation training in "Mediating Civil Harassment Cases." I presently limit my practice to Divorce Mediation, Premarital and Postmarital agreements, Prenuptials and Postnuptials, All types of mediation, and Stepparent Adoptions Guardianships.
Julie L. Resner
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Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(562) 449-4665 4132 Katella Ave. Suite 101
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Divorce and Elder
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My passion is to provide affordable attorney assistance for those who are dealing with difficult and personal legal issues. Our firm offers limited scope services at flat fee rates enabling self-represented clients to manage their legal matters more effectively.
Joy Statler
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Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(562) 449-4665 4132 Katella Ave
Suite 101E
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Free ConsultationFamily and Landlord Tenant
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Carl Peter Kulyk
Cypress, CA Family Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(714) 761-3362 5550 Cerritos Ave
 Cypress, CA 90630
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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James Alan Rainboldt
Cypress, CA Family Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(714) 236-8930 6101 Ball Rd
 Cypress, CA 90630
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Fatemeh Faith Nouri
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(562) 594-5678 3502 Katella Ave
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Univ of Victoria
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William Vincent Ferraro
Cypress, CA Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(714) 995-0500 5252 Orange Ave
 Cypress, CA 90630
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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Joyce Bloom
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(562) 596-0595 3152 Inverness Dr
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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Rachel Ellis
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(562) 594-9662 3532 Katella Ave
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ COL
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James Douglas Lia
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Attorney. 51 years experience
(562) 598-8849 3502 Katella Ave
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family and Divorce
Stanford Univ Law School
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B. Robert Farzad
(877) 857-6500
Santa Ana, CA Family Law Lawyer
21 years experience
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Michele Marie Charbonneau
(714) 505-3000
Irvine, CA Family Law Lawyer
26 years experience
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Andrew Carl Lachina
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 52 years experience
(562) 594-4788 5212 Katella Ave
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Business and Divorce
USC Law School
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Lisa Marie Stribling
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(562) 493-2500 3401 Katella Ave
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Trinity Law School
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Shirin Mala Egodage
Los Alamitos, CA Family Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(562) 596-5449 2991 Mainway Dr
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Katie Richey
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Buena Park, CA Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(714) 741-1148 7931 Whitaker Street
 Buena Park, CA 90621
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Business and Criminal
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Georgia Kezios
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Cerritos, CA Family Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(562) 865-7700 18000 Studebaker Road
Suite 700
 Cerritos, CA 90703
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Western State Univ COL
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Bettina Yanez
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(714) 971-8000 625 The City Dr S
#490
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western State Univ COL
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Orange County Divorce attorney Bettina Yanez represents and handles family law cases in both Orange County and Los Angeles. The Orange County family lawyer is located near the Orange County Family Law Court. She is a highly respected and knowledgeable OC attorney and Orange County domestic violence attorney. Further she is a California Certified Family Law Specialist. Attorney Yanez is a member of the California State Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association; Orange County Women Lawyers Association. Yanez is also "un abogado de divorcio y abogada de derecho de familia" for the Spanish (bilingual) speaking. Yanez makes...
Jewels Juhee Jin
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(714) 264-5413 440 E. Commonwealth Avenue
Suite 200
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Annaluisa Padilla
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La Habra, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(562) 691-6000 481 E. Whittier Blvd. Suite E
 La Habra, CA 90631
Family and Immigration
Whittier Coll School of Law
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We are a "Boutique Law Firm" dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, affordable quality legal representation to meet their expectations and legal needs. Our Principal attorney brings valuable experience representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, formerly (INS), the Executive Office of Immigration Review, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds who need to understand the immigration system and their options. We assess our clients' situation and provide legal representation focused in obtaining...
David N Booth
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Long Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(844) 384-3332 4401 Atlantic
2nd Floor
 Long Beach, CA 90807
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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
David Carroll Stone
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Anaheim, CA Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(866) 774-3237 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900
 Anaheim, CA 92805
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western State Univ. COL
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Southern California Family Law Attorney focused on Father's Rights! David C. Stone, Esq. a Vietnam veteran and former owner of an aerospace manufacturing business, David completed his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and then attended Western State University College of Law, graduating with honors in 1998. After being admitted to the California State Bar in 1999, David has been a Family Law practitioner ever since. Today, David remains focused on the practice of Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence. David has made over 1,000 appearances on behalf of his clients throughout...
(866) 774-3237 2424 S.E. Bristol, Suite 300
 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Patricia Ann Hendrickson
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Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer
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Newport Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer
18 years experience
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Mike Singh Sethi
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Norwalk, CA Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(562) 864-1909 16204 Pioneer Blvd
 Norwalk, CA 90650
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American COL
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The U.S. Law Center is a nationwide, full-service immigration law firm that provides large corporations, small businesses and individuals with a full range of immigration processing and placement services. Attorney Mike Sethi earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills in 1995. He received his law degree from the American College of Law, where he graduated in the top three percent of his class and was awarded seven AM-JUR Bancroft-Whitney Awards. These awards are presented to those students attaining the highest grades in particular subjects. He is a member of the Bar for the state of...
(714) 921-5226 625 N Main Street
 Orange, CA 92868
Marc Aaron Goldbach
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Long Beach, CA Family Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(562) 216-8296 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Ste 400
 Long Beach, CA 90802
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Southwestern University School of Law
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For more then 2 decades, Mr. Marc Aaron Goldbach has worked tirelessly to develop a successful bankruptcy and civil law practice for clients located throughout Los Angeles County. Whether his clients are facing insurmountable debt, foreclosure, serious felony charges, immigration or other legal issues such as personal injuries, workplace harassment, family and medical leave act violations, whistle blowing and retaliation, consumer law, criminal defense they can be rest assured that Marc Aaron Goldbach will take all steps necessary to fight for their legal rights to protect their interests. Marc Goldbach has represented many legal cases with 100% success...
(562) 696-0582 6528 Greenleaf Ave Ste 210
 Whittier, CA 90601
Melissa Roudabush
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(949) 825-5245 265 S. Anita Drive
Suite 260
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
UCLA School of Law
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Mrs. Roudabush is a Senior Partner at R & S Law Group, LLP. Mrs. Roudabush is passionate about helping her clients find long-term solutions as peacefully as possible. Throughout her legal career, Mrs. Roudabush has worked in private practice, devoting her time to helping families. Mrs. Roudabush has spent time as a Managing Attorney in a busy family law practice and has also served clients in the areas of probate law, civil litigation, intellectual property, tax, and international criminal law. Melissa Roudabush earned her J.D. from UCLA in 2004 and her B.A. in Sociology and Women's...
Jeffrey Stearman
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Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(714) 871-7778 7755 Center Ave #1100
 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
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Graduated Cal State University Fullerton with degree in Criminal Justice in 1978. Attended and graduated Western State University School of Law in Fullerton in 1981 and passed and admitted to the CA. State Bar in 1982 (on the first try). Have been in practice since 1982 and private practice since 1992. I am also licensed in Calif. as a Private Investigator and owner of Stearman Investigative Services.
Shakeb A. Razai
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Orange, CA Family Law Lawyer.
(714) 919-4388 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1100
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and University of California - Irvine
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Mr. Razai is the founding and managing partner of Razai Law Firm. Mr. Razai's experience and knowledge of family law allows him to zealously advocate on behalf of his clients, while understanding the importance of providing personal attention to each client and an empathetic, yet practical, approach to litigating cases. Education: Mr. Razai graduated Cum Laude with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Razai then earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Chapman University School of Law. Licensure: Mr. Razai is currently an active member of the State Bar...
Bahram Madaen
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Anaheim, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(888) 266-1138 Suite 800
 Anaheim, CA 92806
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Southwestern University School of Law
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Attorney Madaen has been active in litigation whether in Bankruptcy, real estate, or contract litigation since becoming attorney in February of 2004. He attended California State University Los Angeles for his undergrad school in international business and economy. He have been constantly in trade and business and he was the owner of several businesses. He speaks Spanish and Farsi. He strive to give the best services to clients.
(888) 266-1138 6230 Canoga Ave
15th Floor
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Julie Ho
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(949) 505-2479 1 City Blvd West
Suite 1130
 Orange, CA 92868
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Southwestern University School of Law
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An eye for detail. Ms. Ho is a Partner at Core Law Group. She is that rare breed of individual that has the analytical skills and patience to find the most intricate details about her cases. Whether it’s an opposing party’s retirement plan or a motion the opposing attorney filed with the court, Ms. Ho is known for being able to spot the weakness in the other side’s case and taking the tactical steps necessary to take advantage of that weakness. Ms. Ho has extensive experience clients in both Federal and State courts. Her...
Kyle Puro
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Long Beach, CA Family Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(562) 653-4583 333 W Broadway #214
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence 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. ...
Tony Guillory
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Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Attorney.
(714) 660-3339 17011 Beach Blvd.
Suite 900
 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Whittier Law School
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Tony Guillory J.D., M.B.A. Prior to practicing law, Tony worked as a retail manager, 911 operator, and as a substitute high school teacher. He maintained full-time employment throughout most of his time in school and developed a "do whatever it takes" approach toward reaching his goals. He carries this approach into his law practice and in his impassioned approach to client advocacy. Tony is a graduate of Whittier Law School where he was a Fellow in the Center for Children's Rights and earned honors in Juvenile Justice, Torts, and Legal Analysis. He holds an M.B.A. in management from...
(562) 691-1700 317 W. La Habra Blvd. Suite 200
 La Habra, CA 90631
Evelina Anna Miller
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(714) 388-3656 801 E. Commonwealth Ave.
 Fullerton, CA 92831
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Stephanie B. Saunders
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Newport Beach, CA Family Law Attorney
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Irvine, CA Family Law Lawyer
31 years experience
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Deloise Elizabeth Tritt
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Garden Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(714) 939-6999 12361 Lewis Street
Suite 101
 Garden Grove, CA 92840
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
San Joaquin College of Law
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Patricia Ann Hendrickson
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Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(714) 969-9910 18377 Beach Blvd
Suite 100
 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Family and Divorce
Western State College School of Law
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Dedicated Legal Counsel in Southern California Family law issues must be given careful thought and professional attention because the absence of these two elements could result in negative consequences for your family's future. Terms of a divorce and other issues that arise within this area of law are determinations that can affect your life in the long term. If you are facing divorce in Orange County, California, your case requires the unmatched legal representation of Hendrickson & Associates. At our firm, we have the ability to handle the legal situation you are facing and approach your case in...
Jonathan Kaiho
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Fountain Valley, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(949) 891-0581 10507 Slater Ave.
 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Family, Business, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
Arizona State University
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Mr. Kaiho is the primary attorney at Dragan & Kaiho. Born in Yokohama, Japan, Mr. Kaiho is fluent in Japanese and intimately familiar with the Japanese culture. With respect to his undergraduate education, Mr. Kaiho attended Boston University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. After graduation, Mr. Kaiho moved to Tokyo, Japan, where he worked for a multi-national chemical manufacturing company and was a law clerk in a Japanese law firm. For his legal education, Mr. Kaiho graduated from Arizona State University with his JD/MBA, specializing in business law. During law school, Mr. Kaiho was a judicial law...
John Albert Balent
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Brea, CA Family Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(714) 990-3255 110 W. Fir Street Ste. 4
 Brea, CA 92821
Family and Divorce
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Experienced Attorney John A. Balent specializes in Family Law, including divorce, divorce mediation, child custody, child support , child visitation, domestic violence, spousal support and more. His offices are located in Brea, California.
Samuel R. Walker
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Long Beach, CA Family Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(714) 943-2336 444 W Ocean Blvd Ste 800
 Long Beach, CA 90802
Family, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Hugh Douglas Whittemore
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(714) 870-9167 246 W Commonwealth Ave
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ: Fullerton CA and Western State University College of Law
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Samuel S. Hu
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Huntington Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(714) 878-9312 17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 900
 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Family and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Samuel Hu is a former Deputy District Counsel for Orange County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS). In 2009, Samuel Hu opened his own practice, focusing on small business and family law. His mission is to provide high quality, yet affordable legal services to small business owners and families that are facing the most difficult time in their lives. He is focused on educating the legal consumer through his blog, as a legal consultant for Korea Daily, and as a legal consultant for Kimchi Brothers. Before starting his own practice, Samuel handled over 500 cases with Orange County...
Barry I Besser
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Orange, CA Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(714) 978-1788 333 City Blvd. West, Ste. 1700
 Orange, CA 92868
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Mark A. Irwin Esq.
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney.
(714) 222-3992 1400 North Harbor Boulevard
Suite 570
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family and Divorce
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Pete Nguyenton Nguyen
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Garden Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(714) 638-4675 12411 Euclid Street
 Garden Grove, CA 92840
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Western State Univ COL
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Contrary to popular belief, seeking the advice of a family law attorney does not necessarily mean that something is amiss in your family. A family law attorney can help negotiate prenuptial/premarital agreements for clients in anticipation of marriage or advise same-sex couples on relevant legal issues affecting their relationship. They also can help with adoption proceedings and other procedures involving children.

Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.

Some jurisdictions certify lawyers as family law specialists, which means these attorneys have met the certifying body's minimum requirements for education, experience, and examination.

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