Divorce & Separation lawyers in California Joy Miles to Laura Boyd

Firm: Kraft Miles, A Law Corporation

6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Joy Kraft Miles is a partner at Kraft Miles, A Law Corporation where she practices family law and divorce. Before joining the firm, Joy enjoyed a career as a high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 11 years. She then went on to earn her J.D. from Southwestern Law School before clerking for family law and civil unlimited court judges in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Joy is an Certified Family Law Specialist, as accredited by the State Bar of California who strives to help clients settle cases favorably – but who isn’t afraid to take a case to court if need be. Throughout her legal career, Joy has handled numerous complex divorce cases and family law matters, including child custody disputes, child support and alimony negotiations, and domestic violence allegations. Joy is currently serving as an elected trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and as President of the Valley Community Legal Foundation, the charitable arm of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

Firm: Strunk Loos Family Law

1301 Dove St., Ste 820 , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a founding partner of Strunk Loos Family Law. I graduated from Arizona State University summa cum laude (B.A., 1999) and obtained my law degree from the highly ranked University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2003).. I was admitted to the California Bar and the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 2003. After practicing one year in public interest as a special education attorney on behalf of parents and their special needs children, I dedicated myself to the practice of family law. I have extensive experience in representing litigants with complex family law issues since 2004. I pursued and earned designation as a Certified Family Law Specialist from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2010.. I had the honor of working as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law 2012-2013, 2015 amd 2016. As an adjunct, I taught the Family Violence Clinic in which certified law students, along with a supervising attorney, represent clients at domestic violence hearings.. I have extensive experience in representing litigants with complex family law issues, including business valuation, cash-flow analysis, high-asset property division and high stakes custody litigation. I am an effective litigator, but I also take reasonable and pragmatic approaches to the settlement of issues within a case, whenever possible.. I am a member of the Association of Family Law Specialist, a member of the Orange County Bar Association, and a member of the Orange County Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. I am a board member of Laura’s House, which is an organization that dedicates itself to providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services and counseling to domestic violence survivors and their children.

Firm: WIlkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

7676 Hazard Center Dr. , San Diego , California 92108

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: The Law Offices Kyle R. Puro

333 W. Broadway Avenue , Long Beach , California 90802

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Mayer & Young, PC

400 Plaza Drive, Suite 145 , Folsom , California 95630

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Education. Kristine Young graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Criminology, Law, and Society and a minor in Political Science.  While an undergraduate, Ms. Young was a teaching assistant for criminal law courses, volunteered her time as an investigative interviewer with the Orange County Public Defender, and worked for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.. Ms. Young attended law school at Santa Clara University, where she received numerous awards and commendations for brief writing and oral advocacy.. Awards and Honors. While in law school, Kristine Young was an editor on the Law Review, worked for the Santa Clara Superior Court as a judicial intern, and was finalist in the school’s moot court competition.  She also competed on a national level representing the university in the prestigious National Moot Court Competition.  During her time at Santa Clara, Ms. Young received the Pro Bono Service Award, and graduated with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice.. Practical Experience. Kristine Young worked as a bar-certified law clerk for a bay area family law firm during her law school tenure, and continued with the firm as an associate upon passing the bar.  Ms. Young worked on hundreds of cases across numerous counties, and the breadth of her practice encompassed all areas of family law, including divorces, guardianships, adoptions, paternity cases, child support, spousal support, custody and visitation, move-away requests, and property division.. Together with her partner, Heather Mayer, Kristine Young is committed to cost-effective, efficient, and well-informed legal representation.

Firm: Law Office of Jonathan D. Larose, APC

39199 Paseo Padre Pkwy Ste E , Fremont , California 94538

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers Inc

901 Corporate Center Dr. Ste. 205 , Monterey Park , California 91754

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Moradi Neufer LLP

50 California St. , San Francisco , California 94111

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Known for her expert representation of California’s senior executives and their spouses, Kiana protects her clients in high asset divorces and contested custody cases so that they can transition to a more hopeful chapter in their lives.. Expert Background Tailored for High Stakes Divorce and Custody Matters. In her twenty two years of legal practice, Kiana has negotiated and litigated the full spectrum of disputes that occur in financially sophisticated divorces and contested custody cases.Kiana graduated Cornell Law School with a concentration in business law.Prior to finding her passion in family law, she was a business litigator at Reed Smith LLP one of the nation’s 20 largest global law firms.She has a B.A in psychology from UC Berkeley and has taken countless negotiation trainings at Harvard Law School and other esteemed schools.. As a child of divorce herself, Kiana’s personal mission is to navigate clients towards their post-divorce lives with dignity, respect, and fairness.. Kiana’s unique background enables her to understand complex business issues, the un-spoken emotions behind them, and find productive, creative solutions in the division of marital estates. She has established a professional reputation for discreetness, thoroughness, strategic thinking, loyalty, and dedication to client service. She has been consistently included as one of Northern California’s “Super Lawyers” since 2010.. Experienced and Knowledgeable Family Law Litigator and Negotiator. Kiana handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates to high-conflict custody matters. Adept at negotiating resolutions and aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre-and post-marital agreements, and mediated settlements as consulting counsel.. Kiana has expertise in working with employees and entrepreneurs of companies of all sizes, from early-stage through IPO. She has ample experience with all types of assets including founders’ shares, restricted stock, stock options, carried interest, general and limited and partnership interests, real estate developments, professional practices, real estate developments, restaurants, bars, and intellectual property such as royalties.. Kiana also specializes in contested custody disputes. She has also obtained several successful results for her clients in move-away/relocation disputes. She also represents clients in pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Additionally, she will act as consulting counsel to divorce mediation.. Choosing the Right Forum and Bringing in the Best Team. With each case, Kiana finds it essential to determine the most advantageous forum for the client, whether it is through out-of-court settlement, consulting counsel in mediation, private judges, or strategic litigation. When appropriate, she strategizes with her tailored network of outside consultants including forensic accountants, wealth managers, estate planners, corporate counsel, custody experts, therapists, and others. Kiana aims not only to help her clients achieve favorable results in their divorce, she is committed to setting them up for their happier lives post-divorce.. While she is not traveling much these days, Kiana has been to about 50 countries, and loves learning about new cultures. These days, when not working, she spends her time with her family, friends, and beloved dog.

Firm: Minyard Morris

1811 Quail St , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kevin J. Mooney holds the designation Arkfeld eDiscovery Advanced Specialist and is also a graduate of Georgetown Law’s eDiscovery Training Academy (2015).  A Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since 2004, after practicing Family Law in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for over 16 years, Kevin relocated with his family in January 2014 to Orange County and joined the Family Law firm of Minyard Morris in Newport Beach.  Admitted to the California Bar in 1997 and to the Hawaii Bar in 2005, Kevin’s other advanced degrees include a Master of Business Administration in Financial Planning (2012) and a Master of Public Administration (2007); he is also an alumnus of the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (2003), the Advanced Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (2007), and NITA’s Building Trial Skills Academy (2014).  Kevin currently serves with both the State and the Orange County Chapter for California’s Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, previously served on the certification grading panel for the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization (Family Law), served for many years on the Family Law Executive Committee for the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and he has participated as a presenter on numerous Family Law continuing education panels.  In addition to his extensive legal education and experience, prior to entering the field of family law Kevin worked for over 10 years in the manned flight aerospace machining industry and for over two years in residential lending.  Kevin’s reported cases include Marriage of Mclaughlin (2000) 82 Cal. App. 4th 327.. Kevin limits his practice to family law.

17671 Irvine Blvd #120 , Tustin , California 92780

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and have been practicing for over 20 years. I handle all aspects of marital dissolutions as well as draft and review premarital agreements Each client and case is unique. The emotional, psychological and financial issues one can experience when going through a divorce or any family law matter can be daunting. I strive to assist my clients to wisely navigate through the process and work towards efficiently achieving their goals through negotiation and litigation.

Firm: Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC

1897 California Ave., Suite 102 , Corona , California 92881

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Juan Carlos Moran is a highly skilled family law attorney fluent in Spanish, specializing in child custody, divorce, fathers' rights, and domestic violence cases. With a compassionate and strategic approach, he helps clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.. Mr. Moran earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Spanish minor from UCLA, followed by a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. He further enhanced his expertise with a Business Law Certificate from USC Gould School of Law and is currently a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) at the European Graduate School. Since joining the State Bar of California in 2015, he has built a reputation as a zealous advocate, earning honors such as the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services and the Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship. His public speaking talent was recognized with the 10th Place Speaker Award among over 1,000 participants.. A dedicated educator, Mr. Moran has taught at the People's College of Law in Los Angeles and served as a San Fernando Valley Bar Association Family Law Public Interest Fellow. His leadership roles include President of the International Law Society and Treasurer of the Los Angeles Public Interest Law Journal.. Mr. Moran is deeply committed to community service and fathers' rights. He volunteered at the Inglewood Courthouse’s Self-Help Center and coached debate for the Los Angeles Urban Debate League and Alta Loma School District. To strengthen his Spanish fluency, he studied at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina.. Whether advocating in the courtroom or educating in the classroom, Mr. Moran empowers clients with knowledge and delivers strong, strategic representation in all aspects of family law.

Firm: Donald P Schweitzer Law Offices Of

201 South Lake Avenue, Suite 700 , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 250 , Walnut Creek , California 94598

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Office of Kate Rockas

999 Fifth Ave , San Rafael , California 94901

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I spend my free time with my family.   When the weather is nice, we like to go to the beach or hike the trails in Mairn County.  I like to travel.  I love Paris.  I love Hawaii.  I don't have "hobbies" unless you count all of the times that I have tried to learn to knit.  I enjoy puttering around my garden listening to music.. I grew up in Fresno.  My dad is an almond grower.  I always say that Fresno was a nice place to grow up.  We skied in the winter and spent our summers in Santa Cruz.   I have lived in the Bay Area ever since I left Fresno to go to college.  I have lived in Marin County for almost thirty years.

Firm: Boyd Law

2029 Century Park East. , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Karie Boyd is the CEO at Boyd Law. Her practice focuses on high profile divorce matters, including celebrity dissolutions, executive divorce, and high net worth matters. Ms. Boyd has a strong reputation in the legal community for being an attorney who gets results, especially when dealing with complex asset distributions. She has offices throughout Southern California, including Century City, Irvine, and downtown San Diego.  Boyd Law's attorney and staff are among the elite in the legal community.. Ms. Boyd has been nominated for Top Attorney in family law forseveral consecutive years and is the recipeint of many prestigious awards such as Woman Who Mean Business.. Prior to becoming the CEO of Boyd Law, Ms. Boyd was a shareholder at Boyd Contreras APC, and owner the Law Office of Karie J. Boyd. In addition, before practicing law, Ms. Boyd was an extern for the legal department of Callaway Golf and a law clerk for Mazzarella Caldarelli LLP.

Firm: Joya Family Law

1999 Harrison Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Hi there. I'm Justine Joya, a distinguished Family Law Attorney serving the San Francisco Bay Area, with particular expertise in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties. My practice combines fierce courtroom advocacy with compassionate, personalized counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Whether you're navigating divorce, child custody arrangements, or other family law challenges, I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss your needs and determine if my approach aligns with your goals.

Firm: Stankowski Law Group, APC

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. , Westlake Village , California 91362

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Business Bio. Julie founded the Stankowski Law Group with a mission to provide stellar big-firm representation, plus compassion, minus the price-tag.  Our local boutique firm is not only affordable, but entirely more personal.  We combine legal tenacity with authentic, caring service.  From start to finish, our office treats each client like family.  We make ourselves available and invite communication.  We answer our phones and quickly return messages and emails.  We understand that family law is emotionally challenging and we are here as seasoned legal advocates and a shoulder, if you will.  New clients typically come to our office feeling overwhelmed, helpless and out-of-control.  They leave our office feeling relieved, protected and confident they are in good hands.  We proactively guide each client through the nuances of divorce while tailoring the navigation to the unique circumstances of the case, always with the goal of achieving the most cost-effective and time-efficient resolution.  In addition to divorce, we handle all aspects of family law, including adoption.  Serving Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange Counties.. Personal Bio. Julie is a gregarious, married mom of two living in Westlake Village.  She was a child actress and appeared in numerous commercials, television shows and films.  An avid tennis player, Julie and her dad won the father-daughter tennis championship at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadow, NY.  Julie is a native New Yorker whose family moved to California when she was young.  After graduating from Calabasas High School, Julie earned her Bachelor’s degree from CSUN and her Juris Doctor from Southwestern University in 1994.  She clerked for a Justice on the California Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and worked for a large New York based law firm in downtown Los Angeles.  Julie is also a published author, having written for several magazines and blogs.

Firm: Moiola Law Firm, A Professional Corp.

1 Park Plz Ste 600 , Irvine , California 92614

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Julia Schneider

12400 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90025

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Julia Schneider received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kansas, with a double major in Spanish and Latin American Studies. During her time at KU, she was involved in many campus organizations, studied abroad in Mexico and Costa Rica, and worked as a legal intern at the Douglas County District Court Trustee’s Office for three years. After graduation, Ms. Schneider moved to Barranquilla, Colombia where she taught fifth grade science and language arts at a bilingual school.. After teaching in Colombia for three years, Ms. Schneider moved to San Diego to attend a Masters of Arts program in Latin American Studies at the University of California San Diego. During graduate school, Ms. Schneider worked as a teaching assistant for the Sixth College freshman writing program, wrote a master’s thesis about Colombian peace initiatives, and volunteered several hours each week in the immigration department at the International Rescue Committee of San Diego.. Shortly after earning her MA, Ms. Schneider entered California Western School of Law as a Trustee’s Scholar. During her time at California Western, Ms. Schneider served as an editor for the California Western Law Review, was the vice president of the Public Interest Law Foundation during the 2012-2013 academic year, received two Public Service Honors awards, and received the highest grade in several classes, including Legal Skills and Writing, Civil Procedure, and Advanced Legal Research. Ms. Schneider graduated magna cum laude in the top seven percent of her class.. Ms. Schneider also held several legal intern positions during law school. She interned at the American Bar Association’s Immigration Justice Project, where she regularly traveled to the Otay Detention Center to offer informational workshops and advice to detained immigrants regarding their legal rights. She also clerked in the U. S. Attorney’s Office civil division, where she primarily worked on employment law issues, and interned at the Family Law Facilitator’s Office in the Sixth Avenue Courthouse. At the Facilitator’s Office, Ms. Schneider aided unrepresented persons with family law issues including dissolution of marriage, custody and visitation, child support, and post-judgment modifications. She also helped with the weekly dissolution of marriage and Request for Order workshops.. Ms. Schneider joined Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP in January 2014 as a certified legal intern through California Western School of Law’s clinical internship program. She later became a law clerk, and now is an associate attorney in the firm. Ms. Schneider has experience with all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody and visitation, grandparent visitation, move-away requests, child and spousal support, support arrears, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence restraining orders, and post-judgment modifications.

Firm: Law Office of Laura M. Boyd

2014 Tulare Street , Fresno , California 93721

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Whether you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with a crime, or if you are struggling through the complicated family court system, the Law Office of Laura M. Boyd is here to help.. Attorney Laura M. Boyd provides professional, personalized representation.  I will take the time to meet with you, explain and guide you through the legal process, and answer any questions that you have to the best of my ability.. Visit my website, , for more information.