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Vincent Ross Maher
Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Empire Coll School of Law
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Teresa Anne Ray
Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Employment
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Esther C Moore
Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Deborah Durr Ferras
Vallejo, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
University of California, Davis, School of Law and UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Norbert Ulrich Frost
Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Paula S Grohs
MARTINEZ, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
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Saratoga Univ School of Law and Saratoga School of Law
My work history has been focused in the area of family law and judgment enforcement for family law cases.
Prior to becoming an attorney in 2004, I obtained my paralegal certificate in 1979, established American Process & Courier Service in 1991. I have a broad range of experience including family law, civil litigation, probate, bankruptcy and estate planning.
I now focus on assisting self-represented litigants with document preparation services in family law and uncontested probate matters as well as enforcement of judgments.
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Robin Birnbaum
Benicia, CA Family Law Lawyer
Family
John F. Kennedy University
Robin M. Birnbaum practices exclusively family law, having done so since 2010. Robin’s experience as a mediator, litigator and Minor’s Counsel gives her a unique perspective into the practice of family law and she is able to offer creative and strategic solutions to address the most challenging and complex family law matters, including child custody, domestic violence and support.
Robin is a Certified Family Law Specialist, having been certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in July 2016. Robin is currently serving on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of California, Family Law Section...
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Anne Whatley
Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
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.
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Brittany Hendrix-Smith
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Ethan M. Weisinger
10.0 
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWalnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ethan M. Weisinger is a California State Certified Family Law Specialist working in all of the Bay Area Counties. He represents clients in all aspects of conventional family law matters, (divorce/separation, child custody, spousal/child support, etc.) as well as dissolution of same-sex marriages, including Registered Domestic Partnerships.
Ethan graduated with honors from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo with a degree in English and Political Science. Ethan then went on to study law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and graduated with honors, with an emphasis in Trial Litigation in 2010.
From 2010...
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Lindsay R. Torgerson
Napa, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
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William Howard Taft University
Divorce, child custody, visitation, family law, and bankruptcy lawyer in Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino Counties. Our family law and bankruptcy offices are in Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and Napa. Check out client testimonials on our website www.winecountryfamilylaw.com
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Linda Calderon Garrett
Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
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New College of California School of Law
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. ...
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Angela N Bryant
Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis
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...
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Paul Henry Nathan
Tiburon, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
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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Giselle F. Guro
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco School of Law
Giselle F. Guro is an associate attorney at Bay Area Family Law Center. Her previous family law experience includes clerking for a family law firm in Walnut Creek and participating in her law school’s Mediation Clinic, where she helped self-represented litigants in Marin County’s family court. Giselle has appeared in both Alameda County Family Court and Contra Costa County Family Court, and is looking forward to practicing in other neighboring counties. Giselle is committed to assisting clients in reaching a better place in their lives.
Giselle graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with degrees in Political Science...
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Maria Elena Crabtree
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis and University of California, Davis, School of Law
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...
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Rhoda A. Chandler, CFLS
Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family
Creighton Univ School of Law
Rhoda Chandler is a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" and a Certified Family Law Specialist as designated by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Chandler is a native Californian, born and raised in Los Angeles, where she graduated from California State University Los Angeles. Prior to obtaining her law degree Ms. Chandler was an executive with one of California's largest Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchanged, retail grocery companies and brings that extensive business and management experience to the practice of law.
Ms. Chandler obtained her Juris Doctorate at Creighton University School of Law where she was a member...
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Indy G. Colbath
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(925) 267-7465
1299 Newell Hill Pl.
Ste 303
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-7020
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law and University of California - Davis
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...
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Joseph Odysseus Mastro
Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Mastro was born in Oakland, grew up around the East Bay, and has spent his life living throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose. Mr. Mastro graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law in May 2006. He then passed the California State Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaquin County, representing clients in all manner of criminal cases, in a high-volume capacity. In 2009, Joe decided to return home to open his own law firm. Since then...
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Gary D. Sparks
Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
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John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Attorney Gary D. Sparks is an accomplished lawyer who has successfully provided legal services and representation to families, husbands, wives, parents, military service members, and same sex partners for nearly two decades. Gary was a regular guest for several years on the former Ronn Owens Program on KGO-AM 810 in San Francisco, and has been interviewed by local and national publications in addition to publishing several of his own legal guides.
Gary graduated first in his class from John F. Kennedy University School of Law, where he was awarded magna cum laude honors for excellence in academic achievement and received...
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
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John F. Kennedy University
Justin Kirk 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 is a highly experienced litigator and trial lawyer. He practices in both the California Superior Courts and United States federal district courts in California. He has represented clients at hundreds of evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and/or jury trials, and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has obtained multiple not guilty jury trial verdicts for criminal defendants. He is...
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Patricia Ann Rowe
Concord, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
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.
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Dominic Hutchinson Porrino
Pleasant Hill, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.
Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...
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Wayne Kenneth David McIntosh
9.5 
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San Rafael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Foreign Law School
Business and International Experience
Wayne started in Auckland New Zealand, graduating after completing a challenging combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws in just 4 years, achieving top marks at his law school at Auckland University made up of 11,000 students where he was elected Student President in a landslide victory in his last year. Then recruited by a leading Merchant Bank, MARAC Corporation, Wayne moved to Citibank before becoming the founding Company Secretary for New Zealand's first publicly listed Investment Bank, founding Company Secretary for NZ’s first publicly listed Venture Capital company and a Director of a...
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La Raine Seifer
Napa, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
U of San Francisco School of Law
Experienced family law attorney with focus on mediation. Go to familylawmatters.com for more information.
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Te'Reisha N. Graves
Point Richmond, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Personal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law
Te’Reisha N. Graves is a Richmond, California native. Ms. Graves is committed to ensuring her clients receive zealous representation from start to finish. Ms. Graves fights tirelessly to find solutions to resolve each client’s unique matter. She effectively communicates with her clients throughout their case to make certain they are not left in the dark. Ms. Graves demonstrates a high degree of care and compassion when dealing with her clients.
Ms. Graves graduated from California State University, East Bay, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice Administration. After graduation, Ms. Graves attended John F....
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Maya K. Grey
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am a passionate family law attorney who specializes in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives. I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Additionally, I serves as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion.
I am a fierce advocate for my clients, and will stand up for their best interests in court and in negotiations with the...
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John Edward Harding
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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John Francis Carella
Suisun City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
U of San Francisco School of Law
I joined the Law Offices of Russo & Prince in January of 2006. Throughout his time at Russo & Prince, I have focused my practice entirely on family law, including family law litigation. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, and my Juris Doctorate at the University of San Francisco, School of Law.
I am happy to say that I practice exclusively in the area of family law. My practice includes dissolution of marriage (divorce), annulment, and legal separation, as well as spousal support (alimony), child custody, visitation, child support, division of assets and debts...
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Ariel Winger
Oakland, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
New College of California
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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Vanessa Candelaria
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
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Golden Gate University School of Law
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...
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Jasmine Davaloo
San Rafael, CA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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John Daniel Hodson
Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Washington Univ LS
John Hodson is managing and founding partner of Hodson & Mullin, Attorneys at Law, a six lawyer firm with offices in Vacaville and Fairfield, California. He is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a board-Certified Family Law Specialist (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). His practice is entirely devoted to family law as litigant's counsel, arbitrator, mediator, private judge, judge pro tem, special master, and collaborative counsel spanning over 30 years.
A graduate of The George Washington University National Law Center in Washington,...
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Daniel Portillo
Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Attorney with over 30 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.
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Arlene Kostant
Lafayette, CA Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Michael Geller
Lafayette, CA Family Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
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Santa Clara University School of Law
Michael Geller grew up in San Francisco, CA. He attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, the City University of New York for his medical training, and Santa Clara University School of Law for his legal education.
Michael started his legal career as an intern at the Solano County District Attorney’s Office. He was later trained by a nationally renowned Personal Injury attorney and mentored by a Certified Family Law Specialist. He then opened The Geller Firm to help with estate planning, personal injury, and license defense. Michael is bilingual in Russian.
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James Joseph Fishel
Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
The University of Florida of College of Law
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Ms. Renee Marcelle
San Rafael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington
30 years of practice experience in Divorce Law; 12 years of Real Property practice prior to that; Real Estate Broker 20 years. Corporate background; business valuations; division of property.
Years of trial experience, but love collaborative law and am a highly trained mediator.
Highly skilled with custody of children at once heartbreaking and often cruel. Serious trial experience with false sexual abuse allegations; true sexual abuse allegations.
Empathic, concerned, and compassionate, yet can draw boundaries because every minute I am engaged in your case; you will receive an hourly bill.
Trial lawyer Trained Child Counsel Mediator Collaborative Law Practitioner
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Brenda Russo
Suisun City, CA Family Law Attorney
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Brenda Russo has been in private practice in California since 1986. She spent the first several years of practice working in civil litigation, including personal injury and product liability cases. The majority of Ms. Russo's career has been devoted to working with families and children. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, having received her certification from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 2001.
Ms. Russo's professional experience also includes serving as judge pro tem on numerous occasions for the Solano County Superior Court; volunteering for the Solano County Bar Association's domestic violence response program; serving as a...
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Jeremy M. Castro
Novato, CA Family Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
Jeremy is an honorably-discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served his country from 2007 to 2014 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WHEC-724) homeported out of Kodiak, Alaska, and as a Marine Science Technician in Alameda, California and Paducah, Kentucky.
After becoming a parent while stationed in Paducah in 2013, Jeremy separated from the Coast Guard to return to the Bay Area to establish a relationship with his son. At that time, Jeremy’s primary goal became to attend law school in order to help those parents who care deeply about their children, but struggling to establish a relationship and custody of...
