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Attorney Huss is a passionate and dedicated family law attorney at the Cullen Family Law Group, where she focuses exclusively on helping clients navigate complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. As an active member of the State Bar of California, Attorney Huss is committed to providing strategic legal counsel and compassionate advocacy to individuals and families facing challenging legal situations.. Attorney Huss’s approach to family law is rooted in her strong belief in justice, fairness, and client-centered representation. She is known for her ability to listen carefully to her clients’ needs, develop thoughtful legal strategies, and advocate fiercely for their best interests both in and out of the courtroom.. Her background includes handling cases involving high-conflict custody disputes, domestic violence restraining orders, and complex property division, making her a versatile and knowledgeable advocate in family law matters. Attorney Huss is dedicated to guiding her clients through every step of the legal process with clarity, professionalism, and respect.. At Cullen Family Law Group, Attorney Huss is a valued member of a team recognized for its excellence in family law, providing skilled legal representation with a personal touch.

For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has guided countless individuals through the complexities of the legal system. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her professionalism, unwavering dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation skills. Committed to reshaping the perception of lawyers, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches every case with the same level of care and diligence she would for her own legal matters.Charrisse finds deep fulfillment in practicing family law, knowing that she plays a crucial role in helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. She exclusively practices Family Law, serving clients in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in Southern California. Her experience spans both complex and uncontested cases involving divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, property division, and domestic violence.. A Southern California native, Charrisse earned her undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Black Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Following her studies, she dedicated a year to public service through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, working at an inner-city high school. There, she found joy in mentoring students, helping them grow academically and socially as they prepared for college and life beyond.. Charrisse went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, where she consistently made the Dean’s List. She also held leadership roles in the Student Bar Association and the Black Law Students Association, both locally and nationally. Notably, she was the first student from her law school to serve on the Executive Board for the Midwestern Region of the Black Law Students Association.. Passionate about mentorship, Charrisse enjoys advising young attorneys and aspiring legal professionals. When she’s not practicing law, she loves spending time at the beach, shopping, or traveling the world with her beloved husband, Mark.

I have been in practice since 1978. My practice focused on family law from the beginning.  I became a family specialist in 1984 and have been since.  I have been the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and have held all the officer positions in the section.  I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as well as the International Academy.  I am listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law as well as Super Lawyers for many years.  I am rated AV with Martindale Hubbell and have been for over 25 years.  I have written and spoken on family law issues for various educational groups and am an editorial consultant for Lexis/Nexis's Family Law Monthly.

Greetings!  I welcome your call to my office for an appointment or a brief telephone consultation.  My 22 years of practice focusing on family law cases has gained me the ability to analyze most cases once I have the right information.  My clients hold a special place with me and I strive to give nothing but my best.  Take the time to give me a call and you will receive care and consideration towards resolving your legal disputes at a reasonable and fair rate.  I am looking forward to hearing from you.  Check out the articles published by wherein I am quoted.  Please listen to my Podcast episodes which I am working on publishing more very soon.  I realize your legal matters are difficult for you and my goal is to ease the discomfort by providing quality legal services.

Ardalan Samandari has cultivated a long-standing reputation for excellence among both peers and clients. Among his legal peers, he is well known for his in-depth knowledge of the law, integrity and steadfastness. Among his clients, he is well appreciated for his client-centric approach, commitment and honesty. His clients’ legal problems are his problems and he provides practical, effective legal solutions. Attorney Ardalan Samandari gives each case the time it deserves. When you meet with attorney Ardalan Samandari, you can expect a professional with a down-to-earth demeanor.. Family LawWhen it comes to family-related issues, emotions are often high. It is just the nature of close relationships. Attorney Ardalan Samandari works closely with clients and explains the process every step of the way. As a result, clients are more relaxed and less stressed. He’s a strong advocate of settling disputes through mediation when it comes to issues surrounding divorce and separation. Mediation is less adversarial, less costly and less time consuming than fighting it out in family courts. However, if an agreed resolution cannot be achieved through mediation, he will fight for you in court.. Personal InjuryAttorney Ardalan Samandari has also successfully handled a broad range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, premise liability, products liability and more. Accidents and injuries are misfortunes. Attorney Ardalan Samandari ensures you receive the best representation possible. If you or someone you know has been injured, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney to help you get the treatment you deserve quickly and the compensation you are entitled to. Don’t think you are out of options. Attorney Ardalan Samandari will investigate the facts of your case, including getting the police reports, accident scene photos, existing contracts, witness statements, medical reports, and more, and carefully prepare a strong legal strategy to prove negligence on behalf of the other party.. If you’re facing a family issue or have been injured due to the negligence of another, call the Law Offices of Ardalan Samandari for your free consultation.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and was formerly a partner of Knowles Collum LLP in Beverly Hills, and an associate of Loeb and Loeb, LLP in Los Angeles.  Michael has extensive family law and civil litigation experience, including matters involving complex tracing and reimbursement issues, joinder of third parties and trusts, and unwinding asset-protection schemes and fraudulent transfers of property.. Michael’s litigation approach is to attempt informal resolution if possible, but to be prepared to litigate aggressively if necessary.  Michael has substantial experience in all aspects of family law, including property division, support, custody, same sex dissolutions, domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial agreements and family law appeals.  Michael’s civil litigation experience includes business disputes, defamation, injunctions, property disputes, contract claims and civil appeals.

Christopher L. Hoglin, C.F.L.S. is the managing partner, and one of the experienced Pasadena family law attorneys, of the Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C.. As a Certified Family Law Specialist (by the State Bar of California), he represents clients throughout Southern California in a vast array of family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, spousal support, and more. Additionally, Mr. Hoglin assists individuals, and families, in domestic violence matters, including obtaining or lifting a restraining order. A 2022 Super Lawyers awardee, Mr. Hoglin is ready to provide the compassionate yet strong representation clients need.. Call now to schedule a free initial consultation.

Eve loves the law.  Being a strong advocate yet creative and flexible in her approach allows Eve's talent and love of the law to radiate.. A distinguished attorney, Eve Lopez is a certified family law specialist who is a partner at Lopez Law Group in West Los Angeles, California.  Eve exclusively practices family law. After obtaining her undergraduate education from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Eve Lopez attended California State University at Los Angeles, where she received her master's degree in Forensic Psychology. Later, she studied law at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, earning her Juris Doctor in 2005. Eve attended the 31st Annual Child Custody Colloquium under the patronage of the Superior Court of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, serving on the panel for the topic “Exploring Custody Disputes Involving Children with Special Needs.” She has served as minor's counsel for the California Rule of Court on numerous occasions and has fulfilled the court's requirements for rules 5.242(c) and 5.242(f). Having received further training from the Parenting Coordination Conference for Mental Health Professionals and Attorneys, she also holds recognition as a Parenting Plan Coordinator.   In addition to being certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist, Eve recently passed the Appellate Law certification exam and is soon expected to join the elite company of but a handful of practioners to have the distinction of being both family law and appellate law specialists certified by the State Bar of California. Eve exclusively handles family law appeals.. She was nominated as a "Rising Star" Superlawyer from 2012 - 2016, a nomination received by only 2.5% of lawyers in Southern California.

Jami Fosgate offers NO COURT options to help people save time, money and stress by resolving their problems through Mediation and Collaborative Law without resorting to litigation. Jami Fosgate also provides Limited Scope Document Preparation services at a flat fee for parties who are in agreement and want to control the costs of their family law case. A couple who schedules a joint meeting together will receive a FREE consultation to learn the benefits of not litigating a family law matter. Appointments are available during regular office hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, but also in the evenings between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, either online via Zoom, or in person at the Burbank office.. Following her own divorce, Ms. Fosgate decided to pursue a new path and enrolled in Loyola Law School where she was on the Dean's List each semester, was active in the Evening Women's Law Association, was selected for membership in the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society and earned the award for "Best Oral Advocate" in the annual Scott Moot Court Competition. While attending law school, Ms. Fosgate served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Lawrence W. Crispo (Ret.) at Los Angeles Superior Court and she worked for two years as a law clerk at California's premier appellate firm, Horvitz & Levy. Ms. Fosgate graduated in the top 15% of her class and was licensed by the California State Bar in December 2004.  Ms. Fosgate is admitted to practice law before all California courts and the United States District Court, Central District.  Upon graduation from Loyola Law School, Ms. Fosgate was selected to serve for two years as a Law Clerk for Los Angeles Superior Court in Civil Law and Motion.  Since 2006, Ms. Fosgate has devoted her practice exclusively to Family Law and she is a graduate of Woody Mosten's Divorce Mediation training program. She has completed the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association collaborative training and has completed Basic and Advanced Mediation training through the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Center for Civic Mediation. Ms. Fosgate regularly attends continuing education seminars for statutory and legal case updates and to enhance her mediation skills and collaborative techniques. Ms. Fosgate is a volunteer mediator, settlement officer and temporary judge for Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Division. She also volunteers as a collaborative attorney for the Loyola Law School-LACFLA Collaborative Law Project.

Attorney Nathan W. Gabbard is an expert family law attorney in Los Angeles, who routinely assists with several family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, same-sex family law matters. Mr. Gabbard attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and received his Juris Doctor in 2009. In 2016, Mr. Gabbard was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a family law specialist.Mr. Gabbard is also a leader in the legal community, serving as a voting member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association, and has active roles in the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and other legal associations. If you would like to discuss your case with an experienced attorney, call Mr. Gabbard to schedule an appointment about your case.

I am a Family Law attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with experience in all aspects of domestic relations and divorce law. I represent clients in all stages of divorce proceedings, from inception through trial or settlement, and post-Judgment. I have handled a multitude of case involving division of property and child and spousal support. While many family law practitioners choose to limit their practice to financial issues, I have successfully litigated a number of custody cases, many involving high-conflict and alienation issues. I have also litigated and have an expertise in domestic violence matters.I first approach every case from a settlement perspective, always encouraging the client to work with the end goal in mind and with an eye towards minimizing the emotional impact of divorce. However, if a reasonable settlement is not within reach, I fully represent my clients in court to ensure that their interests and rights are protected. Divorce touches upon every aspect of an individual's life. I work with a number of highly-skilled mediators, mental health professionals, forensics, real estate and financial advisors to make sure that my clients have the best information and the best all-around representation possible. My background in psychology allows me to focus on my clients' needs and to offer appropriate solutions.

As the managing partner at the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APC, Los Angeles lawyer Kenneth U. Reyes provides legal representation to people with family law concerns. He has 20 years of experience practicing as an attorney. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Reyes was a CPA for a decade. Attorney Reyes is a graduate of California State University San Bernardino and the Southwestern University School of Law. Additionally, he is multilingual, and also speaks Tagalog, Bicol and Spanish. Contact his firm today to request a consultation.

Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s practice focuses on pre and post marital agreements, complex child custody disputes, business valuations and support determination.. Mr. Mindel is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, and is the Chair of the State and Local Bar Liaison Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Family Law Section.   Mr. Mindel was appointed and served a two year term on the California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee ("FLEXCOM".) He also served as an Advisor to FLEXCOM for four additional years.. Mr. Mindel previously served on the Governing Board of Directors of Los Angeles Free Clinic where he received two special recognition awards for his volunteerism. And also serves on the Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Advisory Council. He is a lifetime member of the UCLA Alumni Association.. Mr. Mindel was named to the Super Lawyers list from 2004 through 2012, and was named one of Southern California's Top 100 lawyers from 2007 through 2012. Mr. Mindel was featured on the cover of the Super Lawyers insert in the 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine, as well as in an article titled, "The Man Who Would De-Fang Divorce," in the 2009 Super Lawyers Magazine.  He has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.. * Certified Family Law Specialist - State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Mr. Lepak is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He received an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin in 1984, and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987. He was a partner at the former and preeminent family law firm of Trope and Trope LLP in Los Angeles. Brian opened his own law firm in 2016 when Trope and Trope LLP chose to close with Sorrell Trope's retirement.. Brian is in his fourth consecutive year as chair of the Law Practice Management & Technology Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He was also co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association for 2015-2016 and was on the Board of Governors for that Association for two consecutive two year terms ending in 2020. In 2019 Mr. Lepak received the prestigious President's Award for his efforts with the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, currently serving as the co-chair of the Section Membership Committee, while also on the Legislative Committee and Social Media Committee for the Family Law Section of that Association.. Brian frequently participates as a panel speaker for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, speaking on topics ranging from trial preparation, mock trials, social media, spousal support, modification of orders, and demonstrative evidence. He has lectured to attorney and business groups on topics such as date of separation, dividing businesses, child support in high wage earner cases, and fiduciary duties owed between spouses. He lectured via live webcast for the Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) offered by CEB/Continuing Education of the Bar on the topics of Professional Responsibility and Marital Property.. Mr. Lepak has been selected regularly by his fellow bar members for inclusion in Los Angeles Magazine's "Super Lawyers Southern California."

Tammy L. Andrews is the founding attorney of Andrews Family Law and Mediation Offices.   As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Tammy actively chooses to take the “high road” in her litigation practice in order to facilitate a more amicable experience for her clients and their families.  After three decades of experience as a successful mediator and trial lawyer, her approach to family law issues is solution based and focused on avoiding the undesirable consequences of protracted litigation.. Tammy has assumed many leadership roles in the community, including serving on a number of Boards of Directors, including Santa Monica Rotary and acting as President of the Santa Monica Bar Association. She has been recognized for her work as a trial lawyer and mediator in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Women Leaders in the Law.

I have more than 20 years of experiecne handling a variety of family law cases, including,. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California. Family law is complex and constantly changing. As a Certified Specialist, I am committed through certification to maintaining the highest level of experience and proficiency in family law.