Martinez, California Family Lawyers

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Ethan M. Weisinger
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Lorna M. Jaynes
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Experienced & Compassionate California Family Attorney! Call for a Consultation!

I am a dedicated and skilled family law attorney. I limit my practice to settlement, specializing in collaborative law and mediation. Visit my website to see client testimonials and reviews, or call for a consultation.
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Stuart I. MacKenzie
Stuart I. MacKenzie
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Dedicated & Compassionate Family Law Attorney! Protecting Your Interests!

For over 20 years I have provided exceptional legal representation focused on the unique needs of those with family law issues. Visit my website for reviews and information about your rights. Call for a consultation.
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Dedicated Family Lawyer! Exceptional Service & Results! Call for a Consultation!

I have been exclusively practicing family law in California since 2007. I am committed to protecting the rights and interests of those with family law issues! Visit my website for client reviews, call for a consultation!
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Anne Whatley
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Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 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.
Brittany Hendrix-Smith
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Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer
(925) 293-2013 535 Main Street
Suite 201
 Martinez, CA 94553
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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James Joseph Fishel
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 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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William Philip Davis
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 26 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 with 46 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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Mary Pamela Lauser
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(925) 372-5449 546 Dorothy Ln
 Martinez, CA 94553
Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Paul Nelson Dane II
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 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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Cheryl Ann Lebow
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 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 with 47 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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Jacob Firestone
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 45 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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Dedicated and Experienced California Family Lawyer! Call for a Consultation!

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Kevin J. Ramey
Kevin J. Ramey
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California Family Law Attorney

Santa Clara University School of LawCalifornia
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Judith Elizabeth Lawrence
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 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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Ethan M. Weisinger
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(925) 258-2020 1600 S Main St
#185
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, 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...
Indy G. Colbath
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(925) 289-8574 1801 Oakland Blvd.
Suite 225
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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...
Howard Elliot Kane
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(510) 292-0193 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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1983-1987 UCLA, B.A. History
1987-1990 UC Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor

Law Offices of Howard E. Kane 1990-present
Offices in Alameda & Walnut Creek

(510) 292-0193 2425 Webb Avenue, Second Floor
 Alameda, CA 94501
Angela N Bryant
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 7 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...
Patricia Ann Rowe
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Concord, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 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.
Gary D. Sparks
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 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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Daniel Portillo
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 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.
John Edward Harding
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 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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Ariel Winger
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(510) 564-0585 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.
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California Family Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

California Western School of Law and University of North Carolina School of LawCalifornia
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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...
Ms. Alice P Cheng
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 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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Sylvia Eva Ronnau
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 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...
Karen Shore Fenchel
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(925) 280-1108 1440 Maria Lane #100
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Karen S. Fenchel

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Karen Fenchel is a sole practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has focused on all areas of family law. Her practice is settlement oriented and includes both family law mediation and collaborative law. Karen has a strong commitment to helping clients resolve issues without going to court. She utilizes her training in both mediation and collaborative practice to assist families in crisis and help them gain control of their lives. Through mediation, collaborative process and negotiated settlements, she works toward equitable solutions that consider the...
Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer
(925) 609-4003 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) 726-6009 1000 North Texas Street
Suite A
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Martin James Elmer
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 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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Vanessa Candelaria
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(925) 233-6222 1981 North Broadway
Suite 440
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Throughout her legal career, Vanessa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. With her legal training and knowledge, she provides compassion and advocacy for her clients. Vanessa’s experience working on a broad spectrum of family law matters include divorce, pre-divorce counseling and planning, premarital agreements, complex marital property issues, high conflict child custody disputes, child and spousal support issues and domestic violence prevention and defense. Vanessa protects her clients’ assets and the best interests of her clients and their children. She represents clients in public court and before private judicial officers. In addition, she serves as a consulting...
Jaime Kissinger
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(925) 930-6000 1981 Broadway
Ste. 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Uma Subramanian
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 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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Suzyn Card
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Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 24 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.
Sarah Ward
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Moraga, CA Family Law Lawyer with 8 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 with 49 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 with 17 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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Sharon Alkire
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Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer
(510) 761-5792 Law Office of Sharon Alkire
1900 Addison Street, #200
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Family and Divorce
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
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Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(800) 510-3916 505 14th Street
Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Offering exclusive representation for discerning clients, Attorney Ali Shahrestani accepts individual, corporate, high-stakes, and high-conflict litigation and transactional matters in (1) Business & Contracts, (2) Criminal Defense, (3) Divorce & Child Custody, and (4) Education Law. He offers clients his passionate advocacy, clear and consistent communications, and true professionalism. Phone Consultations available daily.

"Mr. Shahrestani demonstrates a high level of expertise, and knowledge. His cost is reasonable and I have found him to be an extraordinary advocate for those in need of his services. You will not find better representation….as he is the best.” 
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(800) 510-3916 One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
 San Francisco, CA 94111
(800) 510-3916 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704
 New York, NY 10001
(800) 510-3916 555 West Fifth Street
31st Floor
 Los Angeles, CA 90013
(800) 510-3916 100 Cambridge Street
14th Floor
 Boston, MA 02114
(800) 510-3916 177 Park Avenue
Suite 200
 San Jose, CA 95113
(800) 510-3916 1420 Fifth Avenue
Suite 2200
 Seattle, WA 98101
Robert Chang
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Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 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
Ste. F
 San Leandro, CA 94577
Debra Schoenberg
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney
(415) 834-1120 575 Market Street
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Family and Divorce
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Skilled Legal Representation for All California Families At the Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C., we recognize that divorce and other family law matters are complex, sensitive issues that can have a lasting impact on individuals, families, finances and futures. To achieve the very best outcomes for our San Francisco family law clients we apply a comprehensive approach to family law cases. By working closely with psychologists, appraisers, accountants, economists and other professionals, we ensure that legal strategies developed for each case reflect our own skills and valuable additional perspectives. Whether a case is best resolved by vigorous negotiation or powerful litigation, we have...
Esther R. Lerner
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 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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Ashley Talbot Dean
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San Francsico, CA Family Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(415) 328-2797 720 Bay St
 San Francsico, CA 94109
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Ashley is founder of Talbot Law Firm. As an attorney in the firm’s emerging business practice, Ashley counsels startups with incorporation, early stage financing, employment issues, intellectual property protection, technology licensing, commercial partnerships and various other corporate transactions. Ashley believes that understanding a company’s vision and priorities is important to devising strategies to solve legal problems so companies can focus on their goals. Ashley has nearly 3 years in-house experience representing entrepreneurs in a wide range of corporate, commercial and intellectual property matters. Ashley received a J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law and a B.A. in...
Paul Henry Nathan
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney with 9 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.
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 San Rafael, CA 94901

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