Fullerton, California Family Lawyers

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Gerald A. Maggio
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California Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience

Orange County divorce attorney Gerald A. Maggio is an experienced family law and divorce attorney dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each client's legal representation based on their needs.... Read More »
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Bettina Yanez
Bettina Yanez
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Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law Attorneys Orange County

Yanez & Associates Divorce & Family Law Attorneys Orange County law firm helps families with cases dealing with domestic violence, restraining orders, child custody, divorce; more. With Child's best interest in mind.
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David P. Schwarz
David P. Schwarz
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California Family Law Attorney with 20 years experience

I have been practicing lawyer in family law and criminal for about 20 years. Primarily my practice concentrates on family law. My major focus is divorce and child custody. Over the years I have... Read More »
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Patricia Ann Hendrickson
Patricia Ann Hendrickson
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California Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

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... Read More »
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Jewels Juhee Jin
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 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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Named top 10% of Lawyers in California - Lawyers of Distinction 2017
Client's Choice Award - Avvo.com 2014
(714) 264-5413 Gardena, CA 90247
Hugh Douglas Whittemore
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 33 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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Evelina Anna Miller
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 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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Mark A. Irwin Esq.
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney
(714) 222-3992 1370 Brea Blvd
Suite 232
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Judith A. Kaluzny
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Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney
(714) 441-2355 149 West Whiting Avenue
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family and Divorce
Pepperdine University Law School and Western State University College of Law
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William Merritt Bush
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 51 years experience
(714) 992-0800 1235 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Evelyne Hart
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(714) 449-8409 1440 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ COL
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Cara Hagan
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(714) 526-3377 110 E Wilshire Ave
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
Western State Univ
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Heidi Faulkner-Hunt
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(714) 449-3309 1440 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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William Alfred Hinz
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(714) 871-4700 215 N Pomona Ave
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Winiviere G. Sy
Winiviere G. Sy
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California Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience

Whittier Law SchoolCalifornia
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Albert A. Friske
Albert A. Friske
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California Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience

Albert Friske has practiced law since earning his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law in 1995. Read More »
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Jesse Alphonso James
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(714) 296-0082 1519 E Chapman Ave
 Fullerton, CA 92831
Family and Divorce
Glendale Univ COL
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Rashida Amin Jaffer
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(714) 449-3395 1440 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Southern Methodist Univ School of Law
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Linda Ann Chapin
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(714) 292-4203 220 N Lawrence Ave
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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Mark Scott Roberts
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(714) 449-3353 1440 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and IP
Western State Univ
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Ralph Thomas Evans
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(714) 447-3471 1370 Brea Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Donald Edward Roach
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(714) 446-1400 1336 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Collections and Divorce
Western State Univ COL
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Stephen Frank Mitchell
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(714) 290-0889 1440 N. Harbor Blvd. Suite 900
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
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Barry Thomas Ward
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(714) 526-3716 1440 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Loyola Law School
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Linda Kay Ross
Fullerton, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(714) 680-6456 1370 Brea Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92835
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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William Gardner Watson
Fullerton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 46 years experience
(714) 871-1138 1235 N Harbor Blvd
 Fullerton, CA 92832
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
USC Law School
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Stephanie B. Saunders
Stephanie B. Saunders
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California Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience

Santa Barbara College of LawCalifornia
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Comm. David S. Weinberg (Ret.)
Comm. David S. Weinberg (Ret.)
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California Family Law Lawyer with 32 years experience

Western State College of Law at Argosy UniversityCalifornia
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Annaluisa Padilla
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La Habra, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 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...
Katie Richey
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Buena Park, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 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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David Carroll Stone
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Anaheim, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 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
Benjamin Wishart
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Brea, CA Family Law Attorney
(714) 584-3444 324 South Brea Boulevard
 Brea, CA 92821
Family
Chapman University
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Barry Joseph Wishart
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Brea, CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(714) 584-3444 324 South Brea Boulevard
 Brea, CA 92821
Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Diana Kaye Zilko
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Brea, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(714) 256-1200 110 W. Fir Street
 Brea, CA 92821
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Jamison Knight Shedwill
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Brea, CA Family Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(714) 529-6300 242 S Orange Ave
Suite 107
 Brea, CA 92821
Family and Divorce
California Western School of Law
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The Law Office of Jamison K. Shedwill is a Brea law firm led by Attorney Shedwill, a sole practitioner of family law. Mr. Shedwill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1990. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where he graduated with honors in 1993. While in law school, Attorney Shedwill was the Editor of the International Law Journal. Mr. Shedwill was admitted to practice before all of the courts in the State of California in December of 1993....
John Albert Balent
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Brea, CA Family Law Lawyer with 41 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.
Bettina Yanez
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(714) 971-8000 625 The City Dr S
#490
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
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Bettina Yanez is a CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST, Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The Orange County Divorce attorney firm 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. 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...
Joseph Torri
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Laguna Niguel, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(866) 630-5757 28202 Cabot Road
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
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Joseph Torri is on the Riverside Superior Court's - Family Law Minor's Counsel List of Approved Attorneys. Judges sitting in California family law courtrooms may appoint private counsel to represent children in high-conflict child custody cases. Also, Mr. Torri is a volunteer mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court Southeast Judicial District in Norwalk, California. Joseph Torri received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Speech Communication. While at undergraduate college, Mr. Torri was on the speech and debate team, as well as, President...
(866) 630-5757 4255 Main Street
 Riverside, CA 92501
(866) 630-5757 13215 E. Penn Street
 Whittier, CA 90602
(866) 630-5757 6 Centerpointe Drive
 La Palma, CA 90623
(866) 630-5757 74710 Highway 111
Suite 102
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
(866) 630-5757 625 N. Main Street
 Orange, CA 92868
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Stefanie M. Hilliard
Stefanie M. Hilliard
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California Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

Ms. Hilliard is a highly respected and accomplished lawyer, having been awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law and White Collar Crime. Read More »
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Sharman L. Brooks
Sharman L. Brooks
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California Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

Thomas Jefferson School of Law and University of California - Santa BarbaraCalifornia
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Wail Sarieh
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Santa Ana, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(714) 542-6200 2107 N Broadway #308
 Santa Ana, CA 92706
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
California board of Legal Specialization and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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I started my legal career in 2001 by providing consultation to lawyers handling medical malpractice cases. In an attempt to enhance the quality of the consulting business, I attended Quinnipiac law school in 2002. After my first class in tort law, I knew that this what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I transferred to Loyola Law L.A. as a full-time student. In 2005 I began practicing family law and I became Certified Family Law Sepcialist dedicating my entire practice to family law.
Christopher Ingold
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Walnut, CA Family Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(720) 226-6026 Mail Scanning:
340 S. Lemon Ave #7213
 Walnut, CA 91789
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Regent University
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I'm a Colorado attorney. My law practice is focused on trial-oriented conflict resolution. I regularly practice law in both federal and Colorado state courts, and before the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts and the Social Security Administration's Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. With broad legal experience and a background in human services and education, I enjoy problem-solving and function well in high-pressure environments and situations requiring skilled interpersonal communication.
(720) 226-6026 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 1100
 Denver, CO 80111
Julie Ho
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(949) 505-2479 1 City Blvd West
Suite 1130
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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...
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...
Joseph Patrick Downs
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Orange, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(714) 538-3730 170 S Main St
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Joseph P. Downs was born and raised in Michigan. Mr. Downs graduated from Eastern Michigan University with an Economics degree and received his Juris Doctrate degree at Western State University School of Law in Fullerton, California. For the past two decades, Mr. Downs has successfully assisted thousands of clients in the resolution and settlement of their family law matters. Mr. Downs is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section and has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court as Orange County Alternate public defender in the defense of family law contempt cases before the Orange...
Douglas Borthwick
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Santa Ana, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(714) 654-6742 1800 N. Broadway, Suite 200
 Santa Ana, CA 92706
Family, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
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Douglas Borthwick Esq. was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He graduated with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Muskingum University in 1988 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics, and Religion. At Muskingum University he was the recipient of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, and the Financial Executive Institute Award. Attorney Douglas Borthwick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991 from Capital University Law School where he was the recipient of an academic scholarship and was on the Dean's List. Throughout his time in Law School, he worked as an Intern at the...
Melissa Roudabush
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 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...
Navid Moshtael
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(714) 937-3911 1100 W. Town and Country Road
Suite 1000
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Your divorce attorney: optimal results through strategic, efficient & aggressive representation.
David Leonard Price
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Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(714) 703-8840 625 The City Drive South, Suite 260
 Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Mr. Price is a family law attorney and divorce mediator in California who provides experienced, intelligent and responsive representation for mediation clients in communities throughout Orange County from his firm, the Law & Mediation Offices of David L. Price.

For more than 45 years, Mr. Price has been counseling individuals as they pursue divorce or other family law litigation matters. For the past 30 years, however, more of his practice has been devoted to family law mediation, through which he provides couples with a cost-effective alternative to expensive litigation for resolving disputes over often complex matters such as parenting...
Marc Aaron Goldbach
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Whittier, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(562) 696-0582 6528 Greenleaf Ave Ste 210
 Whittier, CA 90601
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Employment and Personal Injury
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) 216-8296 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Ste 400
 Long Beach, CA 90802

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