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Ted Khalaf is highly skilled in all legal matters pertaining to Divorce and Family Law within the state of California. Our team of skilled lawyers will represent you throughout the process of understanding your rights around a divorce, custody battle or marital and child support situation. Besides being emotionally devastating, a divorce can be financially crippling, and it is essential that you align yourself with a Divorce and Family Law attorney who will represent you to the fullest extent.. Whether you are dealing with the difficult task of marital property division, child custody or determining spousal or child support, you need an expert attorney on your side with a proven track record of success when dealing with Divorce and Family Law cases. With over fourteen years of success in dealing with California specific Divorce and Family Law cases, attorney Ted Khalaf is well-equipped to deal with the nuances and logistics of your case in a professional and thorough manner. This process is never easy, but understanding your parental and spousal rights, as well as the process before you will support you in maintaining peace of mind and a favorable outcome.. Conveniently located in Pasadena, California, Attorney Ted Khalaf has developed for himself a reputation for aggressive litigation on behalf of their clients and an exceptional level of professionalism. Understanding the ins and outs of your case is essential, Ted Khalaf will leave no stone left unturned to thoroughly analyze all possible evidence and data in order to build a solid defense on your behalf. In the state of California there are specific laws pertaining to Divorce and Family Law that are necessary to understand. In their representation of clients across the Southern California region, the attorneys at Khalaf Law Group are well versed in these laws, which gives their clients an advantage when it comes to building a rock solid case.. Practice Areas:. Conveniently located at the Southern California law offices of Khalaf Law Group, our attorneys are committed to your success in the courtroom and are highly motivated to provide exemplary service to our valuable clients. Call our Southern California offices today at to speak to one of our skilled attorneys for a free consultation.

Serving the greater Los Angeles area for almost a decade, Ms. Marticorena handles a broad range of family law matters including division of property, division of business interests, child custody, visitation, child support, child custody evaluations, spousal support, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, domestic violence and civil harassment restraining orders.. As a Certified Family Law Specialist a designation governed by the State Bar of California, Ms. Marticorena has demonstrated a high level of experience in family law, including a minimum amount of trials, hearings, settlements, stipulations, and mediations. Certified specialists must complete numerous hours of continuing legal education above and beyond what is required of a non-specialist. Additionally, specialists have taken and passed a written examination akin to a one-day bar examination and must receive positive third party evaluations from attorneys and judges before final certification is earned.. Ms. Marticorena’s strengths are in identifying complex family law issues that may affect distribution of property, payment of support, and community property interests. Ms. Marticorena’s experience includes:. Ms. Marticorena attended Southwestern University School of Law where she received a CALI Award for excellence in family law. While at Southwestern, she was an extern for the Target Crimes Division of the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge Amy M. Pellman of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division.. Prior to Southwestern University, Ms. Marticorena attended the University of California, Irvine and graduated Cum Laude, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Psychology in 2003. Ms. Marticorena also graduated UC Irvine as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious national honors society.. Ms. Marticorena attends monthly MCLE events hosted by the Pasadena Bar Association, the yearly Spring Seminar in Rancho Mirage, CA hosted by the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists; the Trial Institute for the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Recently, she completed the Advanced Family Law Course presented by the California Family Law Report (“CFLR”).. Ms. Marticorena actively participates in alternative dispute resolution by initiating and hosting Voluntary Settlement Conferences in her office and by retaining private mediators and retired judicial officers to resolve family law matters without the time and expense of litigation. In 2014, she was invited to join the mediation panel of the Los Angeles Superior Court wherein she will be volunteering as a daily settlement officer.. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Marticorena is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and is a Trustee on the Executive Board of the Pasadena Bar Association.

Scott concentrates primarily in the areas of business and real estate litigation, personal injury, and transactional matters. He has negotiated and drafted numerous legal documents for both individuals and corporate clients. Formerly, Scott was a co founding member of Wu & Wu LLP a small boutique firm in Los Angeles where he served as legal counsel for Los Angeles Dealer Auto Auction.. He currently serves as legal counsel for Sunny Meat, Inc., International Cultural Exchange, the Southern California Dragon Boat Club, the Los Angeles Racing Dragons, and other small and medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. Scott has handled legal matters in the areas of Estate Planning, Contracts, Employment Law, Immigration, Collections, Family Law, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. Mr. Wu has handled all aspects of litigation including mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wu negotiated and drafted commercial leases for Westfield Shopping Centers, one of the largest shopping center owners in the nation.. Scott was born and raised in Southern California. He attended Bishop Amat High School where he actively participated in baseball, basketball and volleyball. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at San Diego where he studied Communications and minored in Economics. At U.C. San Diego, Scott was an active member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Scott received his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law (where he was an active member of the Asian Pacific American Law School Association).. Scott’s hobbies include dragon boat racing, outrigger canoe, golf, snowboarding, surfing, triathlons and mountain biking.

Our firm has had a presence in Pasadena, greater Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley since 1957.  Mr. Salisbury has been in practice form more than 35 years in Pasadena specializing in family law since 1976.  He is the only attorney in Pasadena who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimony Lawyers and who is listed in the family law section of the Best Lawyers in America.  He is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest possible rating) and is a member of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.  He has been a speaker at continuing education functions for family law lawyers.. Mr. Salisbury specializes in all aspects of family law litigation.  He also acts as a mediator.  His approach is to attempt to settle matters at an early date after obtaining the information to do so and then, if such reasonable efforts are unsuccessful, aggressively represent his clients in court proceedings.  Mr. Salisbury believes that early focus on settlement usually leads to more fine-tuned solutions that meet the needs of the parties at much lower financial and emotional cost.. Mr. Salisbury obtained his undergraduate degree at Stanford University and he received his law school education at the University of Southern California Law Center.Jason Jen-Sen Lee also practice family law full-time at the Law Offices of Lee W. Salisbury and assist him on many of his cases. Mr. Lee is a graduate of UC Berkeley undergraduate and has his law degree from UCLA.

Ms. Quinley earned her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law. As a member of the Southwestern Moot Court Honors Program she received several accolades for both her writing and oral argument skills. She honed her writing skills as a member of the Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas. Ms. Quinley’s commitment to public service earned her the title of LeBouef Scholar in the LeBouef Scholars Program for Law and Public Service, in which she taught constitutional law to underprivileged youth.  Due to her accomplishments, Ms. Quinley was selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. While an undergraduate, she was a fierce competitor as a member of the Women’s Field Hockey Team.Ms. Quinley is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court, Central District of California. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the California State Bar, the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and a member of the Pasadena Bar Association.

Mr. Landeros has been practicing law since June 1989. He graduated from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley (CAL) where he was the class president.. Mr. Landeros is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section and the California State Bar Family Law Section. He is also a member of the Central District, Northern District, Eastern District and Southern District of the United States Court of California.. He is a graduate of U.C.L.A. with a B.A. degree in Political Science.. Mr. Landeros practices in the Superior Courts of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside counties.

Lisa E. Kiriakidis is a family law attorney with over twenty-nine years of experience in the field of family law. She has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1993 and in solo practice since 1999. Lisa's services include consultation, mediation, collaborative practice and litigation.Memberships and associations:Super Lawyer, 2009 to present. Martindale-Hubbell, rated AV® Preeminent. Chairperson, Pasadena Bar Association, Family Law section, 2015 to the present. Coordinator, Pasadena Superior Court Family Law Mediation Panel.Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law section.International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA).Pasadena Collaborative Divorce (PCD).Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM).Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA).Engagements: Speaker, Minors at Risk Caucus, February 8, 2012, “Alienation, Estrangement, Attachment, and Alignment.”Speaker, Minor’s Counsel Training Program, October 12, 2012, “The Perspective From A  Litigant’s Attorney.”Speaker, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, Orange County Chapter, June 3, 2013, “Rethinking Parental Alienation in 2013.” Speaker, San Gabriel Valley Study Group, November 6, 2014,  "Parental Alienation: the Attorney's Role in Screening, Education and Resolution."

Kristen M. Howard is a partner at the firm. She handles a wide variety of family law related cases including divorce, child custody matters, spousal support cases or any other divorce related case. Don't hesitate to call and speak with Pasadena divorce attorney Kristen M. Howard today.

Jeremiah has been a member of the Maryland bar since December 2006.  His commitment to public service has led him to the Womens Law Center and the YWCA Annapolis where he has participated as an attorney in the Reduced Fee Custody Project. He is also a member of Civil Justice, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing legal services to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.. As a former Air Force brat, Jeremiah understands the military lifestyle first-hand.. Prior to starting the Chiappelli Law Firm, LLC, Jeremiah was privileged to apprentice with The Law Offices of Alan S. Forman, LLC, Walsh and Company, PA, and Gary Greenwald, PC.. Before settling into a legal career, Jeremiah enjoyed a brief Hollywood career as a background actor and production assistant. If you ask him, he will be more than happy to share the highlights.. As part of his committment to public service, Jeremiah ran for state delegate for Maryland District 31 in 2010. Visit  to volunteer, donate or just learn more.

J.T. Fox, Esq., is a 22 year trial lawyer specializing in business, personal injury, hospitality, criminal defense and family law. J.T. continues to represent clients in all areas of law. J.T. has completed over 55 civil and criminal trials in his 22 year career. J.T. is currently qualified to practice law in all California state courts, as well as the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of the United States District Court, and the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

I invite you to experience a quality litigation firm that is proud of the work we do and the people we help.   My firm is dedicated to providing quality legal services and giving personal attention to our clients.  I became a lawyer as a result of a family tragedy that not only deeply affected me, but ended up being a major court decision.  I know what it is like to have to rely on a lawyer and how important it is to understand what is going on as the case runs its course.  My clients will always get their questions answered about their case and the court system.  Our legal and office staff are top notch, and each one works hard to ensure that clients' needs are met.  Oh, and everyone who works here loves companion animals, and we all have a great sense of humor.

In my capacity as a family law attorney, I assist clients by helping them through the divorce process and post-judgment proceedings.  It is important to me that my clients know and understand their rights and responsibilities, while maintaining realistic expectations. My legal practice involves complex family law litigation within the areas of child custody, child and spousal support, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, parentage, domestic violence, and real and personal property characterization and valuation issues.

If you are dealing with a family law complication of some kind, you may be wondering where you can turn to receive the help and support your case requires. These issues are serious and can be extremely difficult to work through. At such a time, you need the representation of a lawyer you can count on—an attorney who is dedicated to fighting for you and the outcome that is in your best interests. Come to the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani and secure the representation of a divorce lawyer in Pasadena. Attorney Fritzie Galliani has a highly-respected reputation with over 30 years of professional experience.. Prior to becoming a family law attorney, she served as a deputy city attorney for Los Angeles. She gained invaluable experience during her time as a criminal defense lawyer. In addition, she served as the director of the Alternate Defense Counsel for Los Angeles County. She moved her practice area to family law out of a desire to protect her client, as well as their family, during an emotionally and financially unstable time. Attorney Galliani understands the difficulties you are going through and wants to help you through the process as much as possible. For more information about the services you can receive, contact the Law Office of Fritzie Galliani without further delay.

I strongly advocate for my clients while minimizing the financial and emotional impact of family law matters.. Erika R. Scheideman has practiced exclusively family law over 10 years, since passing the California Bar Exam in 2009. In 2019, she became a Certified Family Law Specialist. She has valuable experience handling a wide variety of family law issues including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, contested child custody and visitation matters, including international and inter-state move-away requests, three parent custody arrangements, division of marital assets and debts, child and spousal support matters, post-judgment modification proceedings, preparation of premarital and postmarital agreements, domestic violence restraining orders and step-parent adoption.

I started my own law firm in order to help people through difficult times.  Financial stress and worry can can cripple individuals and families, who often can feel paralyzed as to what to do.  I help people take constructive action to get their lives back in order so they start feeling good about themselves again.  Whether this requires a Bankruptcy filing of a Marriage Dissolution, staying in a bad situation only makes things worse.  The point is I can help you get your life back and stop people from taking advantage of you.  Above all, I am committed to resolving problems, not extending them or making things worse.. At the Law Offices of Kirk A. Laron, we are your Diplomatic Solution.

I guide clients through the divorce process with an emphasis on resolving all issues by written agreement, if possible.. I also handle stepparent adoptions, adult adoptions, agency adoptions, guardianships, as well as appeals and consultation on various family law related matters, such as juvenile dependency.

I am known for my ability to handle extremely challenging legal situations. I have handled some of the most challenging situations regarding custody, support, and high-asset divorces.

Grace Lea Chang received a Martindale-Hubbell BV® rating from her fellow lawyers.  A BV® rating is bestowed upon a lawyer who has “an exemplary reputation and well-established practice … with a significant client base and high professional standing.”. Ms. Chang began her law practice after working 22 years in the healthcare field; managing a department of a Beckman Instruments and clinical laboratories.  But she desired more intellectually stimulating work and enrolled in law school at the suggestion of her late husband.. While attended law school at night, Grace worked fulltime, often 12-hour days.  Law school proved especially challenging, since English is her second language.  Juggling the raising of two kids and working fulltime, she never considered quitting.. Ms. Chang’s first legal work experience was in a small law firm environment.  This experience taught her the importance of direct client contact and was enjoyable, but she yearned for greater challenges.  She found positions with several large firms in Los Angeles that included four years at one of the largest firms in the United States.  During her large law firm tenure, she learned about maintaining the highest professional standards in her legal work.  Her large firm legal work focused on international corporate litigation.. But Ms. Chang wished to return to working more directly with her clients and opened her own firm.  This gave her the opportunity to apply the large firm standards and skills to a small firm setting.  Traditionally, small firm clients do not get the same attention to detail and thorough research that large firms provide.  Ms. Chang’s philosophy is to utilize the large firm approach for her clients.. In addition to providing personal attention to her clients, Ms. Chang has earned a reputation for skillful and effective legal representation, always mindful of the practical solution.. Ms. Chang is fluent in three dialects of Chinese: Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese.  Her practice areas include family law, civil litigation, probate law, wills & trusts and corporate advisement & transactions.

Ellen F. Driscoll, founding partner of the Law Office of Ellen F. Driscoll, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Oregon in 1976, and her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1979. Ellen is a Certified Family Law Specialist, having received this designation from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 1996.. In addition to Ellen’s 30 years of experience litigating family law cases, she has also served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Mediation Panel since 1994.. Ellen is a member of the Board of Directors for the San Miguel Catholic School in Watts, California. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Support Community Pasadena. She has been a member of the Junior League of Pasadena since 1995. She is a member of the Caltech Associates.  She is a member of the Pasadena Bar Association and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.  She has been recognized as a 2015 Super Lawyer and named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine from 2009 to present.

Effective May 1, 2022, our law office has relocated to:. 155 S. EL MOLINO AVE, SUITE 201. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91101. The law firm is committed to providing first-rate service to its diverse clientele and providing fee arrangements to suit each client's budget, including hourly billing, flat fee billing and installment payment plans.. Thank you for over 23 years of business at our downtown Los Angeles location.. Per AVVO guidelines, the "Answers & Advice" provided below are for consumer education purpose only, not intended to be legal advice to be relied upon and does not create an attorney-client relationship.. Under Rule 1-400(E) of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, any communication by this law firm on the AVVO platform does not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

Daniel Leonetti is a Family Law attorney with the Baghdaserians Law Group. He  has been an attorney since 2011. Daniel grew up in Los Alamitos, attending Mater Dei High School.  He then attended Loyola Marymount University.. Daniel attended Whittier Law School in 2008. While at Whittier, he was a member of the trial advocacy honors board and a law clerk at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. In 2010, Daniel graduated Whittier law school magna cum laude.. After law school, Daniel moved to Fresno where he represented minors and non-minor dependents involved in Dependency proceedings. In this role, Daniel advocated for various custody arraignments depending on the best interests of the individual minors he represented. Daniel’s caseload in Fresno consisted of simultaneously representing anywhere from 250-300 minor children.. Upon returning to Southern California, Daniel handled complex civil litigation for a firm in Long Beach, CA. He successfully negotiated settlement agreements in cases with allegations ranging from fraudulent real estate transactions, breach of contract, to wrongful termination.. In 2017, Daniel began practicing complex Family Law litigation.  He now practices exclusively in the family law arena.  Daniel’s experience representing minors has given him a unique perspective into family law custody disputes. His experience working in the realm of business litigation has been invaluable during cases in which a community interest in business entities is alleged.

Christine Gille, MBA, CFLS* --  Call us for help with your complex case and to hear our winning approach.  (See publications and speaking engagements under "Resume"below.)     *Certified Family Law Specialist -- State Bar of California. After talking with you about your case, our firm develops a custom solution to fit your needs.  We celebrate diversity and emphasize practical answers for tough issues in property, support and custody. With our financial and business backgrounds, we look for hidden assets and income, determine tracing for separate property vs. community property, and guide our clients to their best business and intellectual property resolutions. In tough custody cases, we are expereinced in handling mental health issues, abuse, relocation, substance dependencies and children in high-conflict families or with special needs.  Our firm uses stays organized and uses the latest digital analytics tools to efficiently prepare you to settle or go to trial on your case.  I have practiced family law since 1989 and am a partner in the Pasadena law firm, Gille|Kaye Law Group, PC. I am the immediate past editor of "The Specialist," the scholarly journal of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. I give talks to Bar associations, Paralegal programs and Parent groups on a range of family law and evidence issues including psychotherapist privilege, evidence, move-aways, child interviewing, parenting responsibilities, and ethical financial litigation.  See a video introducing me at:. Email or call us for an appointment today!

Carolyn A. Makupson has had plenty of experience representing clients in the Pasadena area with their family law matters. If you are facing a divorce, in need of child support, spousal support or any other family law related matter, contact Carolyn A. Makupson at today.

Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui. Attorney Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui is dedicated to providing each and every one of her clients with a high level of professionalism along with compassion and understanding of the emotional issues involved in divorce and custody cases and such matters as annulment, child support, spousal support, grandparent rights, and paternity evaluations. Attorney Bui meets with every client and handles every aspect of their case from the initial filing, through child custody, support issues, property division, to the final judgment. She remains available to help with any post-divorce modification matters.Attorney Bui understands the need to tailor her services to each of her client's specific needs as each case and each client are different. She is committed to the practice of family law and to help clients work to resolve disputes effectively with minimal cost. Her career in family law remains motivated by a desire to work directly with clients and devise solutions that can address legal problems of daily life. Attorney Bui works hard to help the client reach an amicable resolution in to their family matter to avoid any residual scarring that a contested case will leave on the family as a whole. With this being said she will not hesitate to litigate any case when necessary to protect the interest of her clients.In addition, to the practice of family law, Attorney Bui also helps individuals and families plan for the future through wills and trusts. By creating an estate plan using these documents, the client can designate beneficiaries and plan asset distribution, giving them more control over their estate.She graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2004 earning a B.S in biology and B.A in political science. Immediately thereafter she attended Whittier College School of Law earning a J.D. in May 2004. She passed the California State Bar after her first attempt and began practicing as an attorney in December 2004.Immediately after passing the bar Ms. Bui was hired as an associate attorney in Orange County practicing family law, personal injury, wills and trust and immigration. Being bilingual in Vietnamese and English, Attorney Bui represented numerous Vietnamese clients from Little Saigon and its surrounding areas. After several years of practice in Orange County she moved to Los Angeles, California where she again worked as an associate focusing a majority of her time on family law. Here Attorney Bui represented clients with vast backgrounds and cultures in their family law matters. In January 2011, Ms. Bui opened her own law office in Pasadena, California.Attorney Bui is currently an active member of the Pasadena Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the family section of each association. In addition, Attorney Bui volunteers for the Domestic Violence Project located at the downtown court house in Los Angeles to help with the less fortunate obtain restraining orders.. Ms. Bui is now part of the elite group which know as "Super Lawyers".  Which only 2.5 % of all attorneys in the nation are part of.  She has been chosen 2 years in a row for 2016 and 2017.. Ms. Bui was recently voted by her peers as a "Top Attorney" for 2014, 2015, and 2016 from Pasadena Magazine.

Attorney Graves is a family law advocate that is not only committed to getting our client's lives back on track, but doing so in a way that is both efficient and affordable. She understands that situations such as divorce are outside the realm of your control. You need someone who will compassionately guide you through the legal process. That is exactly what Attorney Graves is devoted to doing.. Personally working with each client, she makes sure that no one is laid to the wayside as just another case number. She keeps you updated on new developments and helps you understand every aspect of the process before making any decisions. Attorney Graves is most interested in protecting your rights, as well as the rights of your children.. She is highly invested in each case the firm takes on, always answering calls and emails within 24 hours. She is also supported by a reliable legal assistant, Elizabeth Deniz, who works closely with Attorney Graves and her clients to provide the best possible legal services.