Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Glendale Area

Mr. Holmes has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1985 and a licenced attorney since 1975.  He is the founding partner and principal of a six lawyer family law speciality firm in Glendale, California.. Mr. Holmes has tried hundreds of family law cases in his 40 years of practice.  He has also served as a mediator and arbitrator in many family law matters, and has testified as an expert witness in family law related litigation.

Joshua Turner is the managing partner at The Turner Law Firm PLLC. His practice areas include all areas of Family and Domestic Relations Law Matters, as well as trusts and estates, contract law, business law, and guardianship matters. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Turner completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and his Juris Doctor at Phoenix School of Law, now known as the Arizona Summit Law School.. During his time at law school Mr. Turner served as President of the Federalist Society and a guest Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. He also served a year as an Intern with the Maricopa County Attorney Major Crimes Unit, gaining extensive motion and trial practice. Mr. Turner was also awarded an Internship with the prestigious Goldwater Institute working in their Constitutional Law Center. While at the Goldwater Institute Mr. Turner worked on several landmark cases in the State of Arizona, and in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Following Law School Mr. Turner clerked for a Superior Court Judge for 2 ½ years where he gained extensive experience in Civil and Family Law matters.. A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Turner moved to Arizona at a young age and remains an avid Vikings supporter. In his spare time Mr. Turner serves as the coordinator for relief projects at a children's orphanage in Imuris Mexico. He is also active in his local church serving as a Men's Theology Teacher and Security Director.. Mr. Turner approaches every case, particularly where there are children present, with the philosophy that the children and what is best for them, comes first. He is passionate about working effectively with kids and families during their stressful times. He is prepared to go the extra mile to help them with their case and assist them in a positive manner.

I have been practicing immigration law for over 25 years And am certified as an Immigration Specislist in the State of California. I enjoy it because I enjoy my clients.  Most of them become my friends of the future.  We experience so many things together, by the time their case is done, we often cry together in happiness that things are Ok.  Many of my clients are removal cases which involve criminal matters.  Those are the ones that are often the most rewarding when we win.. Immigration law is getting harder and harder to practice.  So many things are unknown, and with the US' political views being so bipolar, you never know how the law will change overnight.  That is why we have so many resources to check, and double check.  Predicting the future is definitely a difficult task.. Our office is small and we offer individualized attention.  If you want an attorney to accompany you somewhere, you will get me.  I finalize everything, and work with you throughout the entire process we will go thorugh.  My paralegals are nice too, and very concerned about our clients.  Here you are not a number for us, but a first name with a family and a future.

God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives.  I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtroom after praying for God's wisdom and assistance. God has been good to us.. I have had the honor of practicing law in the Los Angeles area and surrounding Southern California counties for over 41 years and in those years, God has allowed me to be recognized as having the highest rating in legal abilities and ethical standards, God has allowed me to be listed in the top 1 % in the nation in some areas, to be listed Best in Glendale in Client Satisfaction.  to be listed as a Superlawyer, a Top Lawyer, a Top Attorney,  a Superb attorney, a Distinguished attorney, to be listed in America's Most Honored Professionals.  I am fluent in English and Spanish. Nobody fights harder for you than I do. My business hours are extremely flexible. My practice areas are criminal defense, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, real estate.  I am a litigator and do jury trials. I am a people's lawyer.  I work for you and don't forget you are my boss.  I consider myself to be a no non-sense, practical person. My client's interests and protection are first and foremost. I demand honesty from my clients.  I try to protect my clients from themselves and unnecessary attorney bills when they take positions that are contrary to law. An ounce of preventive legal action can prevent litigation. An ounce of common sense and practicality can minimize the cost of litigation. As an attorney, if I protect my clients well and at the same time save them emotional distress and money, my interests will be served as well. I am a hard working attorney. I believe that good lresults are a residue of hard work and artful preparation of any case but never forget God from the picture. I do a lot of pro bono work in the appropriate cases.  I do a pro bono bible centered life group meeting every week for clients and friends to help them with their emotional and  spiritual issues. I believe the judicial system works. Truth and justice usually prevail at the end.  The above does not mean that you must pay an arm and leg for legal services. I encourage meetings, mediation, arbitration and other avenues to shortcut the process and resolve the disputes, if at all possible. However, if unsuccessful, I am a formidable opponent at trial. I am a tiger in the courtroom.   I have successfully handled all types of criminal cases, including murder, felonies, burglaries, white collar crimes, narcotic offenses, domestic violence, DUI, assault and battery, and just about anything else.  I have seen miracles in difficult cases where I have no explanation and where I can not take credit for the results.. In family law cases, I have successfully handled big asset divorces. In most cases, there should be no contested child custody disputes but the emotions of the parties create and fuel the dispute in most of the cases.  Parents often fail to take into consideration the best interests of the children first and foremost.  In those cases, child custody mediations can be useful.  There should be almost no contested property division, the parties are entitled to one half of the assets and debts of the marriage. However, concealing of assets is very common, refusal to share information is common and a declaration of war takes place almost in every case related to alimony and child support.  If there is domestic violence, restraining orders are obtained. If there are violation of orders, contempt proceedings can be filed. However, if both parties are attempting to do what is right, there is no need for Orders to Show Cause and divorces can proceed in a friendly manner.  This means substantial savings in attorneys fees. There is so much needless litigation in divorce cases that can be avoided and most of it can be prevented if you lower the animosity and level of emotional distress between the parties. Finally, if you are not happy with your attorney, or are not getting the answers or results you want, you have the right to change attorneys.. In personal injury cases, I have successfully handled severe injury and death cases resulting from auto vs. auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, auto vs. train collisions, premises liability disputes and just about all litigation related thereto. God has blessed my clients with multimillion dollar jury verdicts in difficult cases and I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and qualify for the Multi Million Dollar Advocate Forum as well.  I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.  In severe injury/death cases, my fees start only at 25 % which is lower than the norm.  I also handle real estate disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, collection cases, business disputes and much more.  I do not handle cases I am not equipped to handle. If I can't help you, I’ll help you locate the right attorney for you.

A graduate of UCLA, Ms. Garikian earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and then immediately commenced her career in Family Law. Her years of practice in handling high-end, complex family law matters, coupled with her resolution oriented philosophy and values place her in a unique position of being able to offer her clients creative solutions to even the most challenging family law disputes. She is committed to providing quality legal services with the highest professional and ethical standards, to achieve maximum success, always keeping in mind her clients specified goals and best interests. Ms. Garikian's approach is a client-centered one and her case strategy is formulated based on a client's individual goals and needs. Once she has evaluated those goals and needs and determined they are reasonable and attainable, she looks to formulate a financially and emotionally cost-effective strategy to achieve them. She firmly believes that a client deserves sound and accurate legal advice, excellent and consistent work product, prompt service/attention and most of all, integrity in all aspects of the attorney/client relationship. Ms. Garikian supports a variety of cultural and charitable organizations, including several providing assistance and shelter to victims of domestic violence in her local community. She volunteers as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court--Family Law and the Domestic Violence Project, Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as the Pro Bono Committee of the Armenian Bar Association.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.