Vallejo, California Family Lawyers

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Linda Calderon Garrett

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Linda Calderon Garrett

California Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(800) 273-6350
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon

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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon

Experienced and Local Solano County Family Law Attorney

(707) 726-6009

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Vincent Ross Maher

Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(707) 644-1161 740 Texas Street, Suite 202
Fairfield, CA 94590

Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Empire Coll School of Law

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Teresa Anne Ray

Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

(707) 646-1778 1930 Sonoma Blvd.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Employment
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law

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Deborah Durr Ferras

Vallejo, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience

(707) 552-3630 300 Tuolumne St
Vallejo, CA 94590

Family and Estate Planning
UC Davis School of Law King Hall

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Norbert Ulrich Frost

Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 36 years experience

(707) 553-7356 1517 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA 94590

Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Mitchell Alvis Stevens

Vallejo, CA Family Law Attorney with 49 years experience

(707) 652-2977 3032 Overlook Dr
Vallejo, CA 94591

Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

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Esther C Moore

Vallejo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience

(707) 648-3110 2103 Redwood St Ste 200
Vallejo, CA 94590

Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Paul Ligda

Vallejo, CA Family Law Attorney with 57 years experience

(707) 644-2545 1015 Amador St # 4512
Vallejo, CA 94590

Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Anne Whatley

Martinez, CA Family Law Attorney with 24 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.

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Brittany Hendrix-Smith

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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Lindsay R. Torgerson

Napa, CA Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience

(707) 669-0841 2045 Jefferson St, Ste E
Napa, CA 94559

Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
William Howard Taft University

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Family Law services including divorce, child custody, visitation, and support matters in Sonoma, Marin, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties. Experienced bankruptcy lawyer filing chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy for individuals and small businesses in Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Napa and the surrounding areas. Check out client testimonials on our website www.winecountryfamilylaw.com

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Indy G. Colbath

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years experience

(925) 289-8574 1299 Newell Hill Pl.
Ste 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-7020

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...

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Paul Henry Nathan

Tiburon, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(415) 341-1144 72A Main Street
Suite 800
Tiburon, CA 94920

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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Linda Calderon Garrett

Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(800) 273-6350 1261 Travis Blvd
#330-C
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. ...

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Patricia Ann Rowe

Concord, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 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.

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Wayne Kenneth David McIntosh

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(415) 454-2361 4040 Civic Center Drive
Suite 200
San Rafael, CA 94903

San Rafael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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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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Ethan M. Weisinger

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 8 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...

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Rhoda A. Chandler, CFLS

Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(707) 425-8500 539 Jackson Street
Fairfield, CA 94533

Family
Creighton Univ School of Law

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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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Brenda Russo

Suisun City, CA Family Law Attorney

(707) 427-6777 One Harbor Center
Suite 230
Suisun City, CA 94585

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence

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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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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon

Fairfield, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 years experience

(707) 726-6009 1000 North Texas Street
Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94533

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....

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John Francis Carella

Suisun City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 54 years experience

(707) 427-6777 One Harbor Center, Suite 230
Suisun City, CA 94585

Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
U of San Francisco School of Law

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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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Angela N Bryant

Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 8 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...

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Giselle F. Guro

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer

(925) 258-2020 1600 S Main St
#185
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco School of Law

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Giselle F. Guro is an associate attorney at The Law Offices of Ethan M. Weisinger, Inc. 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...

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La Raine Seifer

Napa, CA Family Law Attorney with 27 years experience

(707) 226-9660 1370 Trancas St.
Napa, CA 94558

Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
U of San Francisco School of Law

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Experienced family law attorney with focus on mediation. Go to familylawmatters.com for more information.

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Daniel Portillo

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 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 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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Gary D. Sparks

Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(707) 398-6008 1125 Missouri Street
Suite 208
Fairfield, CA 94533

Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law

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Maria Elena Crabtree

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(925) 262-4271 1801 Oakland Blvd.
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis and 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...

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Valerie Kraml

Berkeley, CA Family Law Attorney with 9 years experience

2625 Alcatraz Ave
319
Berkeley, CA 94705

Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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Anthony Regner

Fairfield, CA Family Law Attorney with 3 years experience

(707) 450-5609 724 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533

Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce

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Anthony Proffitt is an attorney located in Fairfield California. His practice areas are criminal defense and family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, and restraining orders. He has experience in debt collections and judgment enforcement as well. As a paralegal in the early 2000's, Anthony worked in a law firm located in Napa California that specialized in three strike laws and family matters. As a paralegal he opened his own business while working for the law firm and started assisting clients with affordable document preparation and filing for their legal matters. The attorney he worked for eventually became a judge...

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Te'Reisha N. Graves

Point Richmond, CA Family Law Lawyer with 3 years experience

(510) 234-2808 145 Park Place, Suite A
Point Richmond, CA 94801

Free ConsultationFamily, Employment and Personal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law

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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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Joseph Odysseus Mastro

Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(855) 529-4020 2625 Alcatraz Avenue
Suite 444
Berkeley, CA 94705

Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law

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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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Vincent Erik Nelson

Napa, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

(707) 259-0228 1001 Second Street, Suite 311
Napa, CA 94559

Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
New Coll of CA School of Law

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Vincent E. Nelson has been advising and representing the people of Napa and other Northern California Counties since 1989. He is committed to the representation of his client’s interests as they face the complex challenges related to divorce, personal injury or other family legal proceedings.

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Jasmine Davaloo

San Rafael, CA Family Law Attorney with 8 years experience

(415) 226-4046 1000 4th St Ste 425
San Rafael, CA 94901

Family and Divorce
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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Ariel Winger

Berkeley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 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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John Edward Harding

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 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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James Joseph Fishel

Martinez, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 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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Ms. Alice P Cheng

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 8 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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Kelly Y. Reiter

San Rafael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(415) 457-0700 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Ste 210
San Rafael, CA 94903

Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Dominic Hutchinson Porrino

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(925) 448-2439 2065 N Broadway Ste 203
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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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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Beverly Jean Saxon-Leonard

NAPA, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience

(707) 257-5378 1034 Walnut Street
NAPA, CA 94559

Family, DUI and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Gerard Alan Falzone

San Rafael, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(415) 482-7800 747 B Street
Suite 7
San Rafael, CA 94901

Family and Divorce
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall

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I will do my best to resolve your case as quickly, easily, inexpensively, and amicably as possible. Through competent, caring and empathetic representation, as aggressive as necessary, I will keep you fully informed and in control of every step of the process. I invite you to read the many excellent reviews contained on the Client Testimonials page of my website. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if I needed a family law attorney. My service to you includes providing the most cost effective alternatives to resolving your case or situation. I provide full legal representation,...

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Contrary to popular belief, seeking the advice of a family law attorney does not necessarily mean that something is amiss in your family. A family law attorney can help negotiate prenuptial/premarital agreements for clients in anticipation of marriage or advise same-sex couples on relevant legal issues affecting their relationship. They also can help with adoption proceedings and other procedures involving children.

Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.

Some jurisdictions certify lawyers as family law specialists, which means these attorneys have met the certifying body's minimum requirements for education, experience, and examination.

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