Divorce & Separation lawyers in California Brett Thorsteinson to David Goldberg

Firm: Thorsteinson Law Group, APC

17011 Beach Blvd , Huntington Beach , California 92647

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Brett Thorsteinson is the founder and Principal Attorney at Thorsteinson Law Group, a law firm focused exclusively on California Divorce and Family Law. After completing his master's degree at Biola University, Brett went on to complete his law degree from Trinity International University. He is a member of the State Bar of California, Orange County Bar Association -Family Law Section, and the Long Beach Bar Association.. Thorsteinson Law Group handles all issues relating to California divorce and legal separation, including military divorce, and divorces involving large pensions and retirement accounts as well as divorces with business assets. Thorsteinson Law Group also handles child support, spousal support and child custody, as well as paternity, adoptions, guardianships, and domestic violence.. When your divorce, legal separation or Family Law matter calls for strong, determined advocacy, Brett Thorsteinson will competently and compassionately protect and fight for your rights.. Contact Brett now to schedule your complementary consultation.

Firm: Charlotte Hideko Huggins

24 Professional Center Parkway , San Rafael , California 94903

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Darci McKean

3500 Douglas Blvd., Suite 250 , Roseville , California 95661

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I grew up in northern California and obtained my law degree from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. Before attending law school, I worked for the Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services and was a family law paralegal. It was my goal to practice family law when I began law school and it has been my pleasure and privledge to help families through this difficult time since I began practicing law in 2013. I live in Roseville with my husband and children.

Firm: Law Office Of Daniel J Kern

500 N State College Blvd, Ste 1200 , Orange , California 92868

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I'm a divorce lawyer serving families across the region of Tustin and Orange County.  I am experienced in handling cases that involve child custody, spousal support, guardianship, and visitation.  I graduated from the Whittier School of Law and have been a lawyer for over 10 years.

Firm: Morse Mediation Group

530 Lytton Avenue, 2nd Floor , Palo Alto , California 94301

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dana is an experienced attorney who works closely with clients to guide them through the tension that arises in complex dissolutions and contested custody issues. She uses a hands-on approach to achieve effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs and places a priority on protecting family interests.. Dana is a Bay Area native and has been a licensed attorney in California for nearly 20 years. She earned her law degree from Santa Clara University Law School where she was a member of the legal honors fraternity. During law school, Dana worked as a summer associate with the family law division of a California based law firm where she discovered her passion for family law. She went on to practice for many years at that firm's Los Angeles office before returning to the Bay Area. Dana joined a boutique family law firm in Sunnyvale where her practice focused exclusively on family law matters representing clients in mediation and through all phases of family law litigation from initial consultations to settlement or trial.. Dana founded Morse Mediation Group to focus her practice solely on mediation and divorce consultation.

Firm: Dahann Bowers Law

225 East Third Avenue , Escondido , California 92025

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

As the founder of Dahann Bowers Law, I bring a boutique, client-centered approach to family law. My firm isn't about high caseloads and impersonal service—it's about dedicated advocacy, clear communication, and strategic solutions tailored to each client's needs.. Whether you're facing divorce, child custody disputes, spousal or child support issues, or other family law challenges, I guide my clients through the legal process with transparency, professionalism, and a results-driven mindset. I believe in keeping my clients informed and empowered—because when you understand your rights, you can make the best decisions for your future.. With experience handling complex financial matters, move-away cases, and high-conflict disputes, I don’t back down from tough cases. My goal is to protect what matters most to you while working toward the best possible outcome.. If you're looking for a family law attorney who listens, strategizes, and fights for you, let's connect.

Firm: Cindy Lee Cannon, APLC

Crescent Bay Building , Laguna Beach , California 92651

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. EXISTING AND FORMER CLIENTS ONLY MAY CONTACT ME BY EMAIL.. Ms. Cannon commenced her legal career 34 years ago.  She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with distinction and Southwestern School of Law, where she earned an academic scholarship each year she attended, received the Bancroft Whitney Book Award in Uniform Commercial Code transactions, and was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students.. Following law school Ms. Cannon learned the practice of civil litigation in a prestigious law firm where she handled cases and trials in both state and federal courts, including jury trials.  Ms. Cannon is therefore admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and each of the four United States District Courts in Californi. Ms. Cannon took her federal and state court practice experience to the family arena, certifying as a specialist in family law.  This certification has been reserved to approximately two (2) percent of the active licensed attorneys in California.  Ms. Cannon has defended the rights of parents to reunify with their children in the juvenile dependency system and has additionally litigated children’s rights when they conflict with those of their parents.. In 2013 Ms. Cannon worked with a local legislator to propose an amendment to the Family Code requiring judges to consider prescription drug abuse as they do illegal drug abuse and alcoholism in family law cases.  She testified before both the state assembly and state senate regarding the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse among parents and its impact on families in California.  In September of 2013, after the proposed amendment to Family Code section 3011(d) garnered bi-partisan support, Governor Brown signed it into law.  The amendment became law in California on January 1st, 2014.. Ms. Cannon has frequently volunteered her time at local domestic violence clinics and always maintains at least one pro bono matter in her ongoing caseload.. In addition to her various bar admissions, Ms. Cannon is a member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Masters Division and Family Law Sections.  Contact our office today for a no-obligation consultation with Cindy and learn about the process and your options going forward from a specialist.

Firm: Law Office of Christian Schank

4333 Orange St. #2 , Riverside , California 92501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Premier Family Law Attorneys. At the Law Offices of Christian Schank and Associates, our goal is simple – provide the best legal service at the most affordable price. Because we are successful at meeting this goal, the result is true value for you in your time of need. Our professional family law attorneys will help you with any family-related questions, concerns, or legal situations. The lawyers at Christian Schank and Associates focus on a variety of legal areas, such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, mediation, domestic violence restraining orders, and much more.. About Our Service. We have learned that each of our clients’ situations are unique. Consequently, we strive to tailor our legal solutions to the specific needs of our clients. Unlike other firms, we are very flexible in our fee arrangements. We accept cases on both an hourly basis or for a flat fee, depending on what is most beneficial to you. Above all, we strive to make our services as affordable as possible.

Firm: ADZ Law LLP

2000 Alameda de Las Pulgas , San Mateo , California

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Charles W. Tourdot, Esq

2601 E Chapman Ave Ste 201 , Fullerton , California 92831

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

My best clients are those who have previously been represented by other firms!

Firm: Harty Family Law, a Professional Corporation

140 Newport Center Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Brian C. Harty was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2003, the California Bar in 2009, and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. After graduating from Berkeley, Brian lived in New York City where he was a corporate transactional attorney with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the nation’s premier corporate law firms. At Skadden, Arps, Brian’s practice focused on a variety of securities and banking transactions typically valued in excess of several hundred million dollars. He worked on sophisticated transactions, such as, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, high yield debt offerings and the formation of private equity and hedge funds.. After leaving corporate law, Brian followed his passion to Family Law. Prior to founding Harty Family Law, Brian was a lead attorney with one of Southern California’s most highly regarded family law firms.. Brian is an alumnus of the ABA/National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute as well as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Skills program, both nationally preeminent trial programs.. Brian is a member of the OCBA Legislative Resolutions Committee. The Committee drafts resolutions and also reviews resolutions proposed by other bar associations and legal entities.  Successful approved resolutions may be used by the Conference to lobby for changes to California law.. Brian is a member of the Banyard Inn of Court and a Fellow of the Society of Fellows of the Orange County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Family Law sections of both the Orange County Bar Association and the State Bar of California as well as a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).. Brian is a private pilot and has flown throughout the United States. Brian currently lives in Orange County with his two children.

Firm: Law Offices of Charles M. Oxton

1220 State Street, 2nd Floor , Santa Barbara , California 93101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Chip is a highly-skilled and respected legal advisor and litigator with over 45 years of experience practicing law in Santa Barbara. He has represented clients in a broad range of legal matters, including divorce and custody cases, personal injury and civil disputes, conservatorships and guardianships, wills and probate administration, real estate law, and landlord-tenant disputes are often intense, emotionally-charged experiences for the parties involved. Chip’s approach to practicing law involves providing clients with calm, reasoned advice in an environment devoted to constructive problem-solving. Chip combines a wealth of knowledge, experience, and litigation expertise with diligent and exhaustive preparation, to provide his clients with high quality legal representation.

Firm: Law Office of Channe G. Coles

19 E. Mission Street , Santa Barbara , California 93101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Channe G. Coles understands the struggles which face divorced parents, especially those confronted with the challenge of raising a child on their own while struggling financially.. As a child of divorce herself, she grew up in a single-parent family with her mother and four sisters. She understands the toll child custody battles can take both physically and emotionally on parents, but also from the perspective of the child who often suffers the most when parents fight it out in court.. Channe has two undergraduate degrees from California State University, Northridge; a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Immediately following her undergraduate education, she enrolled at the West Los Angeles School of Law, graduated cum laude in May 2008, and passed the July bar in November that same year.. In 2009 Channe joined a general practice law firm in downtown Los Angeles, where she gained a wealth of litigation and trial experience in construction defects, probate, personal injury, and family law. Following her time there, she joined Law Offices of Gregory Johnson, in Oxnard, California exclusively practicing in the area of elder abuse and personal injury, where she chaired long-cause trials through Ventura and Los Angeles County and assisted in complex class action lawsuits. In 2014 she opened her own solo practice in Santa Barbara where 99% of her time is devoted to the area of family law. She brings a wealth of litigation experience and is extremely competent in handling both highly contested, big income and asset cases; as well as, the far less complex issues of a “friendly divorce”.. Channe resides with her husband, teenage son, champion Rhodesian Ridgeback “Truman”, and her two rescue cats in her home in Santa Barbara. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, sailing, running, skiing, and wine tasting!

18002 Irvine Blvd Ste 108 , Tustin , California 92780

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Offices of Celeste A. Johansson

1946 Embarcadero. , Oakland , California 94606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I went to UC Hastings College of Law with the intention of practicing Family Law.   I was drawn to the emotional nature of the work, and to the great positive impact that my work could have on families.. To that end, I worked for the San Francisco Family Law self-help center all through law school, and was selected to be a judicial extern for the San Francisco Unified Family Court.  I also worked as a research assistant for both Kelly Weisberg and Lois Weithorn, the two Family Law professors at Hastings.  I engaged in in-depth research projects and wrote substantive contributions to their casebooks.. Theory is all well and good, but the practice of Family Law is really what inspires me.  I worked in private practice as an associate at the Law Offices of Susan L. Jeffries for four years before opening my own law office.  I practice solely Family Law.  I assist my clients with a wide range of services, from the preparation of pre- or post-nuptial agreements to negotiating settlements on property and support, to representing clients at contested hearings.. Throughout it all, I endeavor to make a difficult time more bearable for each client, whether that be through easing their minds by giving them information on their legal rights, or by working on a limited scope basis to provide legal services at a lower cost.

Firm: Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton

9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300 , Beverly Hills , California 90212

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

By developing a comprehensive case strategy tailored to client goals, we attempt to negotiate settlement from a position of leverage. The strength of our approach lies in educating our clients about their legal rights, and empowering them to make informed decisions about their lives.

Firm: Cage & Miles, LLP

16644 W. Bernardo Drive , San Diego , California 92127

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Carmen E. Ramos is originally from New York, but landed in San Diego in 1981 and considers herself a native San Diegan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York. After a 17 year stint in restaurant management, she decided to go to law school. She received her juris doctor from California Western School of Law, and passed the bar on her first attempt.. From 1994 to 1998, Carmen excelled in her role as Deputy District Attorney with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. She gained a tremendous amount of experience and demonstrated excellent work – evidenced by daily court appearances and by spearheading thirteen jury trials.. Since leaving the DA’s office, Carmen’s practice has focused exclusively on family law. In 2005, the State Bar of California certified her as a Family Law Specialist.. Carmen has practiced law for nearly thirty years and is widely acknowledged in the family law community as a highly respected litigator. She communicates clearly and educates her clients, so they are fully prepared and understand each step they take towards the resolution of their family law matter. She identifies and anticipates the strengths and weaknesses of her cases, and those of the other party, and plans accordingly. She understands that each client is unique and that their issues matter. Carmen is professional, realistic and focuses on the needs of her clients.. Carmen hails from Puerto Rico and is fluent in the Spanish language. She loves cooking Puerto Rican food like mofongo, and spending quality time with her terrific terrier mix, Cassie.

Firm: Mark & Nowzaree, LLP

2276 Torrance Blvd , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Ms. Mark obtained two B.A. degrees in Sociology and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  She went on to study law at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with a Public Interest Certificate.  Her dedication to the public drives Ms. Mark's practice of providing affordable and effective legal representation to those in need.While in law school, Ms. Mark was heavily involved in work related to international human rights, U.S. constitutional rights, and women's rights.  She continues to volunteer with groups such as the Lakota People's Law Project to remain connected to human rights work.Ms. Mark grew up in Folsom, California.  She now resides in Signal Hill, and she enjoys spending her free time cooking, slack lining, and adventuring outdoors.

23501 Park Sorrento #104 , Calabasas , California 91302

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I provide all aspects of family law services including divorce, legal separation, spousal support, child support, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders and uncontested cases.  I also provide services related to Prenupital and Post-Nutpial agreements and mediation.  My goal is to educate the client with the process and the issues in their particular case, and to help guide them to the best possible outcome for my clients.  I have an experienced staff, including a paralegal with over 38 years experience with me.  Together we strive to provide our clients with the best possible representation, while attempting to keep legal fees and costs down at all times.

Firm: The Goldberg Legal Group

1601 Dove Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

As the principal attorney at The Goldberg Legal Group, Mr. David Goldberg brings over two decades of experience as a practicing attorney to your case. He is both aggressive and detail oriented in all areas of family and divorce law in Irvine. Much of his early years was spent working as a personal injury lawyer, where he gained extensive experience representing those who need insurance defense or were pursuing civil litigation. This experience got him interested in family law.. Family law also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows him to apply other areas of law, including some which were the focus of his legal education, like property, real estate, and tax law. In addition, family law allows David to work with contract law through the issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, attorney fees, breach of fiduciary duty, law and motion, discovery, mediation, complex property division, and settlement negotiations.. As a family law attorney, Mr. Goldberg specializes as an Irvine divorce attorney handling large asset cases where the parties involved have complicated marital estates and/or face complex business issues. His diverse legal background with experience in many areas as already outlined is an advantage to his clients because of the additional insight it gives him, especially in matters that are heavily contested where much is at stake.. David Goldberg' s legal education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Riverside and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. After graduation, he was permitted to practice law before both the California State Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Currently, he is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Orange County Jewish Bar Association, and the State Bar of California.