Martinez, California Family Lawyers

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Ethan M. Weisinger
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Anne Whatley
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Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(925) 228-0800 821 Main St
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
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Anne M. Whatley has been practicing family law for over 20 years, and has experience in all aspects, including divorce, custody, support, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, and any other family law issue.
James Joseph Fishel
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(925) 935-2021 110 Blue Ridge Dr
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
The University of Florida of College of Law
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Jacob Firestone
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer. 44 years experience
(925) 229-4571 204 Augustine Dr
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
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William Philip Davis
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(925) 313-0337 827 Arnold Dr
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Golden Gate University of Law
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Peter Dalrymple Langley
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(925) 228-1400 611 Las Juntas St
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Real Estate
George Washington Univ LS
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Judith Elizabeth Lawrence
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(925) 229-1230 615 Green St
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Paul Nelson Dane II
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(925) 370-6359 535 Main St
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Mary Pamela Lauser
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(925) 372-5449 546 Dorothy Ln
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Cheryl Ann Lebow
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(925) 957-2375 50 Douglas Dr
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Stuart West Willis
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(925) 229-1230 615 Green St
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Lorna M. Jaynes
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Ethan M. Weisinger
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(925) 258-2020 1600 S Main St
#185
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Ethan M. Weisinger is a California State Certified Family Law Specialist.

From 2010 through 2016, Ethan was a partner at Walnut Creek Family Law Center, Inc., working as a family law specialist. Ethan attended California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo where he graduated with a degree of co-majors in English and Political Science. He then attended law school at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, with an emphasis in Trial Litigation and graduated with honors. He represents clients in all aspects of conventional family law matters, as well as dissolution of same sex marriages and...
Patricia Ann Rowe
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Concord, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(925) 256-1000 1401 Franquette Ave.
Suite A-3
 Concord, CA 94520
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
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I am also a Certified Public Accountant and have been doing tax work in the Bay Area for 30 years. I specialize in helping people and businesses pay as few taxes as possible without getting audited. In the estate planning area I help people preserve their property for their families and pay as few estate taxes as possible. I also am the Probate Doctor who can help fix impossible situations when estates are stuck in the quagmire of California Probate.
Angela N Bryant
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(510) 922-0904 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis
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My approach to each family law case is specifically tailored to the needs of each client. Some cases require aggressive litigation, while other times, settlement is the best (and cheapest) choice for all involved. As your attorney, you can expect me to give you guidance based on the law, and to be transparent with you about your options. My role is to advise you, but not to make decisions for you. I enjoy partnering with my clients to get them their desired outcome. I am also very responsive to client communication. I pride myself on keeping you...
Gary D. Sparks
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(925) 465-2500 2890 North Main Street
Suite 205
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Indy G. Colbath
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(925) 289-8574 1801 Oakland Blvd.
Suite 225
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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California Western School of Law and University of California - Davis
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Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Indy has a breadth of courtroom experience she relies upon when assessing her clients’ family law matters, as well as strong relationships with the local legal community and bench. Indy has effectively represented her clients in an array of complex family law litigation, many of which involving high net worth individuals. Even though Indy has a passion for courtroom advocacy, she understands that every...
Maria Elena Crabtree
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer.
(925) 262-4271 1801 Oakland Blvd.
Suite 225
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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The Law Offices of Maria E. Crabtree is a full service, bi-lingual (SPANISH), family law firm dedicated to delivering personal, practical, and effective representation at an affordable cost. We are conveniently located in Walnut Creek, California, across the street from the BART station. Attorney Maria Crabtree received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communications from the University of California at Davis. She later returned to the University of California, Davis and earned her J.D. degree. As a sole practitioner, Ms. Crabtree is dedicated to helping families navigate through the complexities of the laws and policies...
Ariel Winger
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(510) 333-3489 2832 College Ave.
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
New College of California
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I began practicing family law in 1999 and worked for a non-profit for 5 years where I successfully represented survivors of domestic violence and their children in court. In 2007 started my own family law practice to offer services for those who want to divorce using a non-adversarial model. I offer Mediation, Collaborative Practice, and other forms of settlement oriented methods of divorce that seek to find a mutually agreeable resolution for both parties.
Daniel Portillo
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(925) 876-0641 1630 N Main Street, #188
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Attorney with over 25 years of experience representing clients in Divorce and Family Law matters. Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice includes representation in all areas of divorce and family law, including child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support ; division of community property (including high value assets); annulment; paternity; and drafting marital settlement agreements. I am also available to provide limited scope representation or consultation for self-represent parties. Representing clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer.
(925) 609-4769 1990 North California Blvd
8th Floor
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
John F. Kennedy University
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Mr. Tabayoyon is a United States Army veteran that holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in Managerial Economics and a Juris Doctor degree from John F. Kennedy University School of Law. He decided to practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury because of his own personal experiences in those areas of law. He is a zealous and aggressive advocate for his clients. He strongly believes in limited government, freedom, civil liberty, parental rights, and gender neutral application of the law. Mr. Tabayoyon is a highly experienced trial attorney....
(707) 416-4839 1000 North Texas Street
Suite A
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Martin James Elmer
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(510) 644-2411 1919 Addison St, #105
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Sylvia Eva Ronnau
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(925) 322-0516 712 Bancroft Road
Suite 261
 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Family and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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I am a compassionate and caring family law attorney who specializes in domestic violence for women. As your attorney, I will not only provide you with legal services, including your restraining order paperwork and hearing, but I will also aid you in finding the resources you need to recover from such traumatic experiences. For example, if you wish to file a criminal protective order, I can walk you through the process of doing so through the District Attorney’s office, including modifying the order. I also will attend to your other family law needs as a result of the...
John Edward Harding
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(925) 417-2202 1255 Treat Boulevard
Suite 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Ms. Alice P Cheng
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(800) 491-1483 101 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 201
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Martha Grebenik McQuarrie
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(925) 262-4271 1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 225
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Suzyn Card
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(925) 472-6631 1255 Treat Blvd #300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Family and Divorce
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Attorney Suzyn Card is a respected member of the Contra Costa County legal community. During more than a decade in practice, she has served notably as a court-appointed representative of parents and children in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect, a juvenile defense attorney for young adults accused of crimes, and a family law advocate for individuals mired in the conflict of separation or divorce. Her practice serves clients throughout California. She stands prepared to take on cases involving family law, divorce, custody and support modifications.
Uma Subramanian
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(925) 935-1976 1855 Olympic Blvd., Suite 210
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Univ of Miami School of Law
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Sarah Ward
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Moraga, CA Family Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(925) 257-2581 346 Rheem Blvd.
Suite 105
 Moraga, CA 94556
Family and Estate Planning
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Richard Lewis Howard
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 48 years experience
(925) 939-8722 1806 Bonanza St
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
San Francisco Law Sch
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Veronica Natalya Panella
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El Cerrito, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(510) 233-0572 11100 San Pablo Ave
 El Cerrito, CA 94530
Family, Divorce and Elder
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(510) 910-3198 2121 North California Blvd.
Suite 290
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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
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 San Francisco, CA 94111
(510) 910-3198 555 West Fifth Street
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 Los Angeles, CA 90013
(510) 910-3198 300 Cadman Plaza West, One Pierrepont Plaza
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 New York, NY 10001
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(510) 910-3198 3558 Round Barn Blvd.
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 San Rafael, CA 94903
Robert Chang
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Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
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 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
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 San Leandro, CA 94577
Linda Calderon Garrett
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Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(800) 273-6350 1652 W Texas St
#254
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Free ConsultationFamily, Consumer, Divorce and Domestic Violence
New College of California School of Law
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I provide consultations and legal coaching (limited-scope services) to individuals throughout all counties of California in the areas of consumer law, family law, distressed mortgages and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. My legal fees are fixed so there are no surprises. My fees are simply based on the time needed by my clients--no more, no less. I also assist California-based clients with document-preparation primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. The difference between my document preparation services and the services provided on the internet--is that the documents are personally reviewed and approved by me, a California licensed attorney. ...
2401 Waterman Blvd
Suite 4-PMB#182
 Fairfield, CA 94534
Sarah Van Voorhis
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Stanford Law School
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Esther R. Lerner
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Paul Henry Nathan
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(866) 414-4091 540 Pacific Avenue
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Paul Nathan has built a practice based on giving women the representation they deserve in matters of divorce and custody cases and representing the injured. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco then attended and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law. Paul honed his skills a a trial lawyer at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. A fifth generation San Franciscan, Paul was named "Top Attorneys in California by San Francisco magazine and also named "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers in 2013-2017.
1000 Fourth Street
Suite 800
 San Rafael, CA 94901
Jacob Harker
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(415) 624-7602 582 Market, Suite 1007
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Jacob Harker is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney. Mr. Harker has set up and run his law practice in a cost-effective and practical manner. He has done so in an effort to pass on the savings to his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Harker sees his practice as taking the lead in a new era of legal services.
Sarah Arnott
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Lucy Stearns McAllister
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(877) 280-9944 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University
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The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister is a California-based criminal, family and administrative law (licensing law) practice providing legal services for clients in California. McAllister has successfully won over 250 Superior Court trials as a Defense Attorney.With over 25+ years experience as a civil and criminal attorney I specialize in the following areas of Law: Licensing Law • Pre-hearing resolution of licensing issues • Administrative Hearings • Administrative Appeals • License Application Legal Advice • Handling License Disclosures (Applications, Renewals, Reinstatements) Family Law • Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements • Negotiation/Mediation/Litigation • Divorce/Separation • Custody • Domestic Violence • Restraining Orders • Paternity • Visitation Rights Criminal Law: • DUI • Domestic...
(877) 280-9944 255 N Market St
 San Jose, CA 95110
Mary Whipple
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San Ramon, CA Family Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(925) 344-5050 2430 Camino Ramon
Suite 325
 San Ramon, CA 94583
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Loyola Univ School of Law
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Before merging her law office with Tammy J. Mercado’s, Mary Whipple opened her own law practice in the summer of 2008. Prior to that Mary was an associate attorney at the Law Office of Cummins & Holmes, a full-service civil litigation law firm in San Ramon. The majority of her experience is in family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements, and domestic-violence restraining orders. Mary has also represented clients in a variety of non-family-law cases, including juvenile dependency, probate, breach of contract, and employment disputes, to name a few. Previously, Mary worked as a contract attorney for O’Melveny...
Ariel Sosna
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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