Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Westlake Village Area

With more than 30 years of experience in various areas of family law, including high-income divorce, custody and visitation issues, child support, and mediation and collaborative law, Ronald K. Stitch is the founder of the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch, located in Westlake Village, California. Certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, he represents clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University in 1975, Mr. Stitch attended Claremont Graduate University and earned his Master of Arts in zoning and land use in 1976. He then went to Golden Gate University School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1979. After opening his office in 1981, Mr. Stitch practiced general civil litigation before turning his focus to family law. He is admitted to practice in California.. The mediation training that Mr. Stitch received from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law as well as the advocacy training from University of California Hastings College of the Law has enabled him to offer mediation services as an alternative dispute resolution option to the litigation process in family law disputes. He encourages clients to opt for this alternative during amicable or low-asset divorce cases that do not involve complex custody issues, and has successfully resolved many matters in such a fashion. Mr. Stitch continues to refine his methods through his membership in the Association for Conflict Resolution and stays abreast of current developments in his practice area through his membership in the Ventura County Bar Association and his active participation in the Family Law Sections of both the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association.

Why family law is so important to me:. I have been through a divorce, so I can relate to many of the things you are feeling. Life goes on after divorce.  As hard as this may be right now, positive things will happen.  Don't close your heart and mind to a new beginning. You will get through this. We have a supportive team so you don't have to go through this feeling alone.. I knew very early in life that I wanted to be a lawyer. I began my career handling general civil litigation cases involving business and money disputes. I started handling adoptions and watched a mentor and friend lending a more personal touch to her divorce clients. It was then that I realized that I could make a meaningful difference in the lives of couples and families going through the emotionally wrenching process of divorce. I have never looked back. In 1999, I was certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Family Law, and in 2003, I founded Zonder Family Law.. Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of my personal life and practice.  I am particularly proud to be a volunteer attorney lecturer/educator at the nationally acclaimed “Second Saturday Divorce Workshops” created by the Women’s Institute for Financial Education (), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial education for women.. Because I have seen Second Saturday benefit thousands of individuals and their families, I am especially excited to have founded my own LA Chapter of “Second Saturday.”. This workshop will help couples work together and apart in ending their marriages in a much less expensive and traumatic way.  Inspired by the original, LA “Second Saturday Divorce, Mediation and Collaborative Workshop” features education and information on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of the process, with a focus on Collaborative Divorce.. A portion of all profits from Second Saturday go directly to .. I also serve on the Education Committee for the statewide group, CP Cal, and the (former) Chair of the Certified Family Law Specialists. I am a volunteer Settlement Conference Attorney/Mediator at the local courts in Ventura, Los Angeles, Van Nuys and North San Diego County. - See more at: #

The Dougherty Law Firm, APC in Westlake Village, California, is a general practice law firm that represents clients with both transactional and litigation matters. The secret to our success lies in our committment to each and every client that we will treat you as though we would expect to be treated if we were seeking legal counsel.  With over 30 years of experience, we have a broad background and keen sense of how to reslove your legal dilemma both efficently and competently.

Results-driven, client-centered, and compassionate Family, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigator in Calabasas. Attended USC Marshall School of Business and USC Gould School of Law. Call for a free consultation.

Ms. Todd is certified by the State Bar of California's Board of Specialization as a Family Law Specialist, a distinction given to a minority of family law practitioners who have met rigorous criteria. Ms. Todd is a certified mediator and collaborative family law attorney. Her practice covers a broad range of family law areas, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, modification of support, division of community property, confirmation of separate property, post-judgment proceedings, domestic violence proceedings, and negotiation of family law disputes.

Ms. Mercedes Blunt graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of West Los Angeles in May 2007 and was admitted to practice law in the State of California in November 2007. While at the University of West Los Angeles, Ms. Blunt received Witkin Awards and California Jurisprudence Awards in seven subjects including family law. Ms. Blunt also participated in the Moot Court Honors program, competing in San Diego in 2007. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Blunt majored in Management Information Systems at California State University, Northridge, where she was on the Dean’s list.. Prior to becoming a sole practitioner, Ms. Blunt practiced law as an associate in two prominent law firms, aiding partners in all areas of family law.. Ms. Blunt is a member of the Family Law sections of the Ventura County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the State Bar of California.  Ms. Blunt is a member in good standing with the California State Bar and has no record of discipline. Ms. Blunt is an active member of the State Bar and is licensed to practice before all state courts throughout the State of California.

Mrs. Kadeg is a third generation attorney in a practice first started 50 years ago by her grandfather Thomas Lindholm and most recently by her father Eric Lindholm, who is currently ‘of counsel’.  She graduated from the San Fernando Valley College of Law in 2006.  Mrs. Kadeg is a California native and a resident of Ventura county.. Her primary focus is family law with a special interest in mediation which allows her to help parties go through one of the hardest moments in their life with some control and much swifter than litigating.. She is also versed in Construction Defect Defense, Landlord Tenant and Maritime law.  Heather also has  a background in technology  which helps her be much more efficient in her day to day managing of a law practice, leaving more time for  her clients.

I sincerely care about our clients. I take great care in understanding our client's individual perspectives and then matching those perspectives into the applicable legal elements so that I can appropriately advise and counsel them.. I also know that legal problems take an emotional and financial toll. As such, it is my personal goal to help our clients resolve their legal issues as quickly and as painlessly as possible.. Key to winning any case is a clear understanding of the facts. I take great care in getting the necessary facts from our clients as quickly, completely, and as easy on our clients as possible.

I have been an attorney in the State of California since 1996, focusing exclusively in Family Law. I have appeared at hundreds of hearings and trials at courthouses located in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Many of my cases have been high dollar cases involving such issues as business evaluations, forensic accounting analysis, custody evaluations, complex financial tracing, complex property divisions, and psychological evaluations. And, I also appreciate the needs of clients with less complicated cases.. My approach to all cases starts with an in-depth analysis of my client’s needs, their children’s needs, the financial needs, and the overall layout of the client’s standard of living. Once all pertinent detailed information is compiled, I fit the client’s profile into all of the Family Law statutes to get my clients everything they are entitled to by law. I attempt to settle the case before any Court appearances have taken place and when settlement is not possible I aggressively represent my clients at all hearings and trials.. I always keep the best interest of my clients in mind and these best interests are the prime driving force for me. I fight for the rights of my clients from the start of the case until the case is ruled upon by the Courts.. I am highly educated, well-spoken, and savvy when it comes to presenting my client’s case to both the opposing counsel and to the Court.

I am a life crisis specialist.  I help clients in times of personal legal crisis, such as when they cannot pay their bills or their relationships fall apart.  I have over 25 years of experience helping clients in bankruptcy and family law cases, making thousands of court appearances and helping thousands of clients.  I would like to help you!. I file bankruptcies for people and small businesses so they can be relieved of mountains of debt, stop wage garnishments, avoid taxes, and keep their homes, cars and businesses.. I represent people in family law cases including divorce, custody and support cases.  I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California.  I love being in court, but understand that most of my clients do not.  Therefore, I work to help reach reasonable solutions, which sometimes involve court and othertimes involve mediation and always involve negotiations.. I am licensed in both California and Texas.  I give a free, 30 minute consultation, so let's talk!

As the founder of the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Graff, I, Jeffrey S. Graff, take great pride in helping families through difficult times. As a Westlake Village divorce attorney, I have a reputation for delivering client-focused services. I have helped thousands of families with a wide variety of family law cases, including high-asset divorces, with many successful results. Born in Brooklyn, I am licensed to practice in California and have served as a Judge Pro Tem.. With more than 35 years of experience under my belt, I have the legal insight required to handle even the most complex kinds of family law matters. In fact, I recently changed California family law through an appellate court case victory in Ventura County. As your legal representative, I am deeply committed to helping you reach your goals as quickly and effectively as possible. Whether your case needs to be settled through mediation or in court, I will safeguard your rights and interests until the very end.

After 13 years as a prosecutor and over 100 jury trials, I left government work to enter private practice.  I specialize in administrative (internal affairs), OIS and critical incident representation, criminal defense, temporary and permanent restraining order cases, Brady defense, and CCW assistance for police officers and retired police officers.  I also provide family law assistance and have been known to get that pesky QDRO finalized for those who are getting ready to retire and find that it has not been completed.