Walnut Creek, California Family Lawyers

Kevin J. Ramey

California Family Law Attorney

(510) 537-7200

Santa Clara University School of LawCalifornia

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Stuart I. MacKenzie

Dedicated & Compassionate Family Law Attorney! Protecting Your Interests!

(510) 537-7200

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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Lorna M. Jaynes

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Lorna M. Jaynes

Experienced & Compassionate California Family Attorney! Call for a Consultation!

(510) 795-6304
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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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Sarah Arnott

Dedicated and Experienced California Family Lawyer! Call for a Consultation!

(415) 274-2530
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I am a determined and skilled family attorney. I provide experienced and knowledgeable representation. I will work tirelessly for the results you need and deserve! Visit my website for reviews or call for a consultation.

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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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Howard Elliot Kane

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

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Gary D. Sparks

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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Indy G. Colbath

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 5 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...

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Karen Shore Fenchel

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...

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Maria Elena Crabtree

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...

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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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Sylvia Eva Ronnau

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...

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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon

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....

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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 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.

Ethan M. Weisinger

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Ethan M. Weisinger

Dedicated Family Lawyer! Striving to Do What is Best for You & Your Family!

(925) 258-2020

I am a skilled and experienced family law attorney. I am committed to protecting the rights and interests of my clients! Your family comes first! Visit my website for client testimonials and call for a consultation.

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Ariel Sosna

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Ariel Sosna

Dedicated Family Lawyer! Exceptional Service & Results! Call for a Consultation!

(415) 274-2530
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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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John Edward Harding

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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Vanessa Candelaria

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 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...

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Richard Lewis Howard

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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Jaime Kissinger

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 3 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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Suzyn Card

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.

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Uma Subramanian

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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Patricia Berkowitz

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 41 years experience

(925) 952-4360 1981 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Family, Collections and Divorce
John F. Kennedy University

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Faith Jansen

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(925) 274-0900 540 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of California, Hastings College of the Law

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Kenneth Bergquist

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Attorney with 33 years experience

(925) 938-6100 1470 Maria Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Divorce
University of Oregon School of Law

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Brian David Thiessen

Walnut Creek, CA Family Law Lawyer with 51 years experience

(925) 837-3355 43 Quail Ct., Suite 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Family
UC Hastings COL

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Cristin Michelle Lowe

San Ramon, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(925) 215-1388 4000 Executive Parkway
Suite 220
San Ramon, CA 94583

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
UC Davis School of Law King Hall

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Our practice covers all aspects of family and matrimonial law in all of the Bay Area counties, primarily focusing on Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and San Francisco counties. We will expertly navigate you through your family law matter, whether it involves termination of a domestic partnership, paternity, custody, visitation, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, support, an annulment, legal separation, or post-judgment issues. Regardless which of these processes you are dealing with, we understand the strain and pressure that these matters inevitably put on clients and the necessity of providing strong representation. Therefore, we strive to make the entire process as easy...

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Patricia Ann Rowe

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.

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Helen Louise Peters

San Ramon, CA Family Law Lawyer with 31 years experience

(925) 820-0204 18 Crow Canyon Ct
Suite 340
San Ramon, CA 94583

Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Western State Univ

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Helen has provided quality mediation services in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties since 1993. Her process permits private , effective resolution of legal disputes.

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M. Colby Freeman

Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526

Family and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law

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Colby combines aggressive advocacy and compassion to assist clients through difficult times. Dedicated to helping clients navigate through complex legal matters with integrity, Colby has a tough yet sensitive approach to divorce and family law. Common sense and tenacity are hallmarks of his advocacy. Colby is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Rhetoric, with a minor in Celtic Studies, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, where he was the Student Commencement Speaker at his law school graduation, the Co-Chair of the USF Public...

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Mr Terence Daniel Doyle

Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 34 years experience

(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526

Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University

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Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; LLM Taxation; Member California State Bar; Hawaii State Bar; Arizona State Bar; Contra Costa County Bar Association; Family Law Section Hawaii State Bar; Family Law Section Arizona State Bar, Trust and Estates Section Arizona State Bar. The law offices of Doyle Golde Grossman Family Law Group provides family law, divorce, estate planning and trust administration services in the Contra Costa County providing the community with deep legal talent and a professional result based representation.

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Tammy J Mercado

San Ramon, CA Family Law Attorney

(925) 344-5050 2430 Camino Ramon
Suite 325
San Ramon, CA 94583

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Tammy J. Mercado has a passion for helping her clients achieve their desired result. She listens and she personally responds to your text, email, or phone call promptly. She offers real solutions to your legal matters. Tammy will carefully evaluate the legal issues in your case, provide you sound advice, and offer you the pros and cons of each possible scenario so you can meet your legal objectives. She encourages clients to participate in their own matters. Tammy believes that client participation is key to a positive result and to keep attorney fees as low as possible. You can be...

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Mary Whipple

San Ramon, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(925) 344-5050 2430 Camino Ramon
Suite 325
San Ramon, CA 94583

Free ConsultationFamily
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...

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Guy Ellery Louie

San Ramon, CA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience

(925) 234-1440 2010 Crow Canyon Place Suite 100
San Ramon, CA 94583

Family, Animal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Peter Tuann

San Ramon, CA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience

(925) 831-4878 111 Deerwood Road
#200
San Ramon, CA 94583

Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
UC Davis School of Law King Hall

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We aim to serve residents of the Tri-Valley area in litigation, landlord-tenant, real estate litigation, family law, and immigration.

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Sarah Ward

Moraga, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 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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David Jay Golde

Danville, CA Family Law Attorney with 53 years experience

(925) 320-7700 PO Box 1926
Danville, CA 94526

Family and Divorce
UCLA School of Law

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Virginia L. Ekelund

Danville, CA Family Law Lawyer

(925) 314-2320 571 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526

Family and Business

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Robert Chang

San Leandro, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
Ste. F
San Leandro, CA 94577

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...

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Lorna M. Jaynes

Pleasanton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(510) 795-6304 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd
#300
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law

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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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Stuart I. MacKenzie

Hayward, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

(510) 537-7200 22320 Foothill Blvd
#460
Hayward, CA 94541

Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law

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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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Renee Rose Ross

Pleasanton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(925) 886-6181 30 W. Neal St., Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Family and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Renee Ross is certified in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a highly skilled and insightful attorney. She represents family law clients throughout Pleasanton and the surrounding areas. She has more than a decade of experience and handles a broad range of cases including divorce, child custody and support, high net worth divorce, and same-sex family law issues. Attorney Ross can also provide counsel for adoptions, domestic partnership issues, complex property divisions, and other family law cases. She is passionate about providing personalized legal solutions for her clients, guiding them with skill...

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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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David Marc Lederman

Antioch, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(925) 522-8889 3432 Hillcrest Ave
Suite 100
Antioch, CA 94531

Family, Divorce and International
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

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Mr. Lederman is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Family Law Section and served as Section President in 2008. He is also a past State Bar Family Law Section Legislation Chair and is the 2017 Family Law Section Chair. He frequently speaks and writes on family law issues.

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