Fremont, California Family Lawyers

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Steven Edward Springer
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Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(888) 490-9852 39275 State Street
 Fremont, CA 94538
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Santa Clara University
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Help small to medium size companies navigate through a wide variety of legal challenges: formation, funding, governmental impediments, operational legal planning, merger and acquisition, employee relations, and labor compliance. All with the goal of litigation avoidance. Litigation in all California state courts and the Northern and Eastern U.S. District Courts of California.
(888) 490-9852 16360 Monterey St. Ste. 180
 Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(888) 490-9852 95 South Market Street, Ste. 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Lorna M. Jaynes
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Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(510) 795-6304 110 J St
 Fremont, CA 94536
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Derek Deake Lim
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Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(510) 818-0898 3100 Mowry Ave
Ste. 204
 Fremont, CA 94538
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New Coll of CA School of Law
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Experienced, dedicated and affordable immigration attorney servings the Immigration community for near 20 years. Record of winning case on asylum, VAWA claim, naturalization with criminal background, waivers, and complex family based immigrant visa petitions.
David Sheen ESQ.
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Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(510) 438-6868 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy
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 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
California Western School of Law and University of North Carolina School of Law
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Swapna Anthoor
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Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney.
(510) 244-2760 39111 Paseo Padre Parkway
Suite 115a
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law
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As founder of the Anthoor Law Group, APC, Swampa Anthoor guides Fremont residents through the estate planning process. She has law licenses in both India and California, and can assist with legal concerns involving both jurisdictions. Her firm also provides legal representation in matters of family law and business law. Attorney Anthoor is a member of the California State Bar and Bar Council of India. In addition to English, she can aid clients in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. To learn more, please contact her firm today and receive a free consultation
Michael Connich
Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 51 years experience
(510) 796-9055 39300 Civic Center Dr
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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Cheryl Lynn Sommers
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(510) 659-9800 44862 Osgood Road
 Fremont, CA 94539
Family
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Jack Benoun
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(510) 797-3018 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Harald Westendorf
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(510) 792-3750 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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John Noah Kitta
Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(510) 797-7990 39560 Stevenson Pl
 Fremont, CA 94539
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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David Sheen ESQ.
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Lorna M. Jaynes
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Robert Lowell Johnson Jr
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(510) 794-5297 38750 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94536
Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Steven Jed Alpers
Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(510) 792-5110 39159 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Jonathan David LaRose
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(510) 791-2244 39465 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family and Divorce
New Coll of CA School of Law
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Kirk Lloyd Collins
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(510) 440-0101 41051 Mission Blvd
 Fremont, CA 94539
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Daniel Preddy
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(510) 770-3900 1133 Auburn St
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Chamandeep Kaur Grewal
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(510) 796-9055 39300 Civic Center Dr
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Larry Arguello
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(510) 794-3600 39300 Civic Center Dr
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Earl Long Jiang
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(510) 792-8668 39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Clyde Lee Hewitt
Fremont, CA Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(510) 792-8811 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
San Francisco Law Sch
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Alan Walter Mildwurm
Fremont, CA Family Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(510) 651-4343 39650 Liberty St
 Fremont, CA 94538
Family and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
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David Weinberg
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Palo Alto, CA Family Law Lawyer. 52 years experience
(650) 320-1660 2225 E. Bayshore Road
Suite 200
 Palo Alto, CA 94303
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Minnesota Law School
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I have been certified as a Specialist in Family by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. My practice is devoted to assisting separated and divorcing couples to respectfully resolve their differences and settle their case without resorting to litigation or other court intervention. I have been practicing Family Law for more than 40 years and work exclusively in the mediation and collaborative law models of dispute resolution.
Gina Nicole Policastri
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
Suite 400
 San Jose, CA 95126
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Santa Clara University School of Law
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Gina Policastri is a Certified Family Law Specialist and limits her practice exclusively to family law. Ms. Policastri obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2000 and her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University in 2003, where she earned a place as an editor of the Santa Clara Law Review by writing a legal comment on the Barry Bonds divorce case and the prenuptial agreement legislation it subsequently sparked. During law school, Gina earned both the Emery and Law Faculty Scholarships. She was also awarded a Public Interest Scholarship for her summer clerkship at...
David Alan Patton
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
 San Jose, CA 95126
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Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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David Patton is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, limiting his practice to family law exclusively. He heads the firm's family law practice.

Mr. Patton has 22 years experience as a trial lawyer, spending his early years focusing on insurance defense and plaintiff's personal injury cases. After co-founding Lonich & Patton in 1994, Mr. Patton developed the firm's family law practice. Since then, he has become one of Silicon Valley's top family law attorneys. Mr. Patton is a certified family law specialist. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California...
Gretchen Z. Boger
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San Jose, CA Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
Suite 400
 San Jose, CA 95126
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Gretchen Z. Boger began her law career as a Deputy District Attorney in San Joaquin County from 2007 – 2010. During her tenure with the D.A.’s office, she prosecuted 17 jury trials. Ms. Boger has been practicing family law exclusively since January 2010. Ms. Boger joined Lonich & Patton in 2013. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. During her time at McGeorge, she received a concentration in trial advocacy. Ms. Boger demonstrates great care and compassion in handling the complex emotional and legal issues which are unique to...
H. Yvonne Seeley
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(650) 347-9111 411 Borel Avenue
Suite 603
 San Mateo, CA 94002
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
San Francisco Law Sch
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Ms. Seeley is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Seeley’s 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 RSU’s. 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...
Mitchell Todd Ehrlich
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San Jose, CA Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Mitchell T. Ehrlich is a partner with Lonich and Patton and along with David Patton, he leads the Family Law practice. His practice focuses on all areas of Family Law including Dissolutions, Child Custody, Support Matters, Property and Business Division, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Paternity, Registered Domestic Partnerships, Guardianship and Adoptions. In 2009, he became a California Certified Family law Specialist. Mitchell has over 10 years of experience as a civil litigator and trial attorney. Mitchell began focusing his practice exclusively on Family Law matters shortly after Lonich & Patton's Family Law practice was developed. Prior to that, he amassed significant...
Elaine Ryzak Fraser
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(650) 401-8080 1220 Howard Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
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With more than 25 years experience in family and personal injury law, I bring a seasoned expertise to both the conference room and the courtroom. As an experienced trial lawyer in all phases of litigation, I can successfully navigate diverse disputes across a range of legal areas. My expertise as a collaborative practitioner means that I am equally effective in mediating or negotiating a resolution that, when appropriate, does not involve litigation. I also assist clients as a mediator or a mediation-consulting attorney. I understand that every individual circumstance – every dispute – is unique...
Michael Edward Lonich
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
Suite 400
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning and Probate
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Michael E. Lonich is the managing partner of Lonich & Patton and has nearly 30 years of experience representing a wide range of businesses and individuals. His practice concentrates on Estate Planning, Business Law and divorce mediation. Mike draws upon his expertise and the firm's resources to partner with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans and successfully represent clients in trust administration and probate litigation. From the creation of a simple will to a complex trust, family limited liability partnership or business succession plan, maximizing financial benefits as well as ensuring the peace of mind that an estate...
Jennifer Louise Mispagel
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San Jose, CA Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(408) 286-9800 70 South First Street
 San Jose, CA 95113
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Jennifer Mispagel focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate. Jennifer received her Juris Doctorate and her Masters in Business Administration from Santa Clara University in 2008. After completing her first year at Santa Clara University School of Law, Jennifer spent a summer in Tokyo studying the Japanese legal system and interning for a local law firm. When she returned to school, she enrolled in Santa Clara’s MBA program to complement her legal education. Jennifer received both the Witkin and CALI Awards in Community Property as well as the American Bankruptcy...
Jeffrey Moore
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Campbell, CA Family Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(408) 915-8043 155 E. Campbell Avenue
Suite 121
 Campbell, CA 95008
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Attorney Jeffrey M. Moore has 20 years experience assisting consumers and small business in Silicon Valley. He was raised in Santa Clara County, graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law (Juris Doctor) and Santa Clara Leavey School of Business (MBA). Mr. Moore is a recognized authority in family, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant law. Visit our website for information on how we can assist you with your legal issue.
John S. Yohanan
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(408) 297-0700 333 West Santa Clara Street
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 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
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The decision to file for divorce is difficult and highly personal. You may have many questions and concerns but find it hard to talk about these issues with friends and family. They may have the best of intentions, but divorce and family law situations often involve private issues that are uncomfortable to share. Sometimes your family and friends may simply not understand your situation. I invite you to my website where I have attempted to provide you with general information relating to various issues or problems that may arise in a divorce proceeding. These are listed as "practice areas."...
Kevin C Boileau
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Campbell, CA Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(408) 442-2983 1999 S Bascom
 Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Harvard Law School, University of San Diego School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Scientist, lawyer, and psychoanalyst specializing in complex negotiation, mediation, and law that utilizes game theory and psychoanalysis. Substantively, we operate in divorce law, animal rights mediation, water & land conflicts, deal mediation, and human rights. We have offices in Silicon Valley/San Jose, Irvine, and Boulder, Colorado. I am an actively licensed lawyer in California, a non-actively licensed lawyer in Colorado, but I do NOT represent clients in court. Instead, I focus my work exclusively in mediation, negotiation, and non-violent/cooperative solutions to conflict.

We do NOT handle dog bite cases, whether or not it was your...
(949) 444-6964 17901 Von Karman Ave Suite 600
 Irvine, CA 92614
(415) 830-0065 2401 Broadway
 Boulder, CO 80301
Robert Chang
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San Leandro, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce 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 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
Ste. F
 San Leandro, CA 94577
Andrew George Marcellino
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(408) 266-5291 255 W Julian St, Suite 501
 San Jose, CA 95110
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
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Andrew Marcellino is a seasoned lawyer who has represented many clients throughout Santa Clara County in the trial and mediation process. He fights for his clients in the courtroom, but emphasizes negotiation and mediation as alternatives whenever possible. He does this to save his clients time, money and emotional stress, and to help them retain control over their legal results.

We assist family law clients in matters of domestic violence, divorce, custody and visitation, child support, restraining orders, property division, modifications of court orders, paternity matters, and other issues related to family law. We also provide experienced representation in criminal...
Lisa M Dugoni
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(650) 356-1180 951 Mariners Island Blvd. Ste. 260
 San Mateo, CA 94404
Family
New England Law | Boston
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Lisa M. Dugoni is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over thirty years of legal experience in all areas of family law. Lisa was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1980 and worked at several prestigious law firms in the Bay Area before beginning her own practice in 1990. The Law Offices of Lisa M. Dugoni, APC specialize in family law, but Lisa also has a strong background and extensive experience in business law, including Business Litigation, Contract Negotiation, and Drafting Purchase and Sales of Business Exchanges. Lisa is an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubble and is...
Mr Terence Daniel Doyle
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Danville, CA Family Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
 Danville, CA 94526
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University
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Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; LLM Taxation; Member California State Bar; Hawaii State Bar; Arizona State Bar; Contra Costa County Bar Association; Family Law Section Hawaii State Bar; Family Law Section Arizona State Bar, Trust and Estates Section Arizona State Bar. The law offices of Doyle Golde Grossman Family Law Group provides family law, divorce, estate planning and trust administration services in the Contra Costa County providing the community with deep legal talent and a professional result based representation.
Stuart I. MacKenzie
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Hayward, CA Family Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(510) 298-3555 22320 Foothill Boulevard
Suite 460
 Hayward, CA 94541
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Julia Lemon
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San Jose, CA Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
Suite 400
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Julia Lemon became an associate at Lonich and Patton, LLP in November 2007. Julia is well versed in Estate Planning and Business Law, however she has a a special interest in Family Law matters. Julia began her relationship with the firm as a second year law clerk in 2005. Julia was raised in San Jose and attended Presentation High School. Thereafter, she attended the University of California at Davis where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 2004, Julia graduated with honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning a Bachelor's Degree with a major in...
David Magnuson
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(650) 714-9439 345 Lorton Ave.
Suite 201
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
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My family law practice is entirely limited to mediation and coaching. After witnessing the financial destruction and emotional distress that accompanies a litigated divorce, I decided to devote my career to helping couples separate constructively, peacefully and with dignity. Not only does a mediated divorce typically cost tens of thousands less than a drawn-out courtroom battle, but it also maximizes the likelihood that the parties will enjoy a civil relationship after the legal work is done. This is critically important when children are involved. I handle the entire divorce process for my clients, from our initial meeting to drafting...
Suzanne Mulkern
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Campbell, CA Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(408) 866-8704 51 E. Campbell Ave, Suite 400-U
 Campbell, CA 95008
Family and Arbitration & Mediation
UC Hastings COL
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Family law generally concerns domestic relations and family-related matters such as marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, guardianships, domestic abuse, surrogacy, child custody, child abduction, the dissolution of marriage and associated issues. Each state has its own set of family laws, and traveling across state borders can sometimes affect your rights and those of your family.

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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