Divorce & Separation lawyers in California Linda McLarnan-Dugan to Maxwell Hills

Firm: Law Offices of Linda McLarnan-Dugan

150 N. Santa Anita Ave. , Arcadia , California 91006

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

As an attorney for over 30 years Ms. McLarnan-Dugan has developed a law practice handling all aspects of family law matters. Since starting in practice in 1993 she has handled over 1,000 Family, Conservatorship, Guardianship, Probate cases, and Estate Planning. She handles both contested trials and uncontested matters. While she has found that the best and least costly results for her clients come from a negotiated settlement that all parties are agreeable to live with, there are other matters that simply cannot be settled and require the Court to make a determination. An experienced litigator, Ms. McLarnan-Dugan is well versed in the procedures in the courtroom needed to get a case through trial.. Ms. McLarnan-Dugan understands what happens when you file for a divorce – the pain, suffering, and uncertainty of not knowing what is going to happen. She will work with you to handle your case with the personalized care and attention you deserve. She is there to answer your questions and provide you with the best information available to assist you in making correct decisions. She will be proactive in ensuring that your life and the lives of your children are taken care of so that you are able to go on with your lives with as little emotional upheaval as possible. She will not engage in needless litigation for the sake of litigation, and will encourage settlement where appropriate.. Ms. McLarnan-Dugan understands that life is uncertain. You, your estate and your beneficiaries are unique. She will work with you to create an individualized Estate Plan that meets your needs. She will also help you plan for the unexpected should something happen to you and you are unable to handle your own affairs. She will help you plan for the care of your youngest family members should something happen to you. She will also assist parents in establishing Special Needs Trusts to protect the child's government benefits, making sure they continue to receive them.. Ms. McLarnan-Dugan works with families with special needs children in helping them locate much needed services and protect the child's government benefits. As the child approaches 18 years of age she assists parents in obtaining a limited conservatorship so that parents can continue to help their special needs child make decisions as to medical treatment, educational decisions, and living arrangements.. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar, the Pasadena Bar, 2019 President of Pasadena Bar Association, Co-Founder of Minor's at Risk Caucus, Chair of the Pasadena Family Law Bar (2011-2014), Co-Founder of the Pasadena Bar Women's Focus Group, member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. one of the organizers of Women Networking 4 Women a fund raising group for women's charities, I was named a Top Pasadena Attorney in 2012-2023.

Firm: Family Law Center

1722 Professional Drive , Aptos , California 95003

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Mediation, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce

Firm: Law And Mediation Offices of Maureen A. Faria

6520 Lonetree Blvd , Rocklin , California 95765

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Family, Bankruptcy, Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

Led by Rocklin family law attorney, Maureen A Faria, Law And Mediation Offices of Maureen A. Faria provides services to those in need of a divorce attorney, bankruptcy attorney, child support attorney,  child custody attorney & more. While a Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) attorney since 1988, Ms. Faria expanded her practice to the Rocklin Roseville area (Placer County) in 2015. Ms Faria practices in all areas of Family Law, including but not limited to, divorce, legal separation, annulments, and pre-nuptial agreements; paternity and child custody cases; child support and spousal support; all matters concerning the division of community property; and domestic restraining orders. As an experienced Family Law and Divorce attorney, she helps her clients with whatever type of service they need from the simplest uncomplicated matter to complex cases. Contact us today!

Firm: Law Offices of Matthew Smurda

1999 Avenue of the Stars , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am very passionate about family law because I was a child of divorce and I am a father of two young children.  I am sensitive to and fully appreciate the emotional costs that go along with any matter involving children.. I make it my personal mission to achieve the best solution possible for all of my clients, regardless of their economic status.  To do so, I make myself available 24/7 and give every client my personal cell phone number.   When you hire me, I will be directly involved and accessible to you 100% of the way from our first meeting until the matter concludes, whether that is through settlement or trial.. I consider it my duty to make sure that my clients fully understand the risks and benefits of every decision in a case and that all of their questions are answered.  I have a background in accounting and finance which makes me uniquely qualified to handle complex financial issues while at the same time explaining them to my clients in a clear and straightforward manner.. If you are facing a family law issue, please feel free to give me a call at

Firm: Palmer Rodak & Associates

301 Mission Ave , Oceanside , California 92054

Practice Areas: Family , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Divorce & Separation

As the managing attorney and principal of Palmer Rodak & Associates, Matthew E. Palmer is an accomplished legal professional with over two decades of experience under his belt. Matthew is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2003, he has served as a Pro Tem Judge in Vista. He is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the North County Bar Association, and the North County Certified Family Law Specialist group. He holds a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.Before enrolling in law school, Matthew worked in sales and management for a Fortune 500 company for several years. Today, he applies this business experience to his legal practice. Matthew focuses his practice on family law, divorce, personal injury, civil litigation, and estate planning and probate.

Firm: Cutter & Lax, Attorneys at Law

16055 Ventura Blvd , Encino , California 91436

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

6240 W. 3rd Street , Los Angeles , California 90036

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Matthew (Matt) Bogosian has practiced family law exclusively throughout his legal career. Matt graduated magna cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Departmental Honors. After being inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa academic honors society, Matt attended Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution at the world renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. In law school, Matt received the American Jurisprudence Award in Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy, earned Honors in Trial Practice, and won the Appellate Advocacy Invitational. His elective courses of study included Family Law, Advanced Family Law, Community Property and Divorce Mediation.. During and after law school, Matt clerked for Family Law Commissioner Bobbi Tillmon of the Los Angeles Superior Court and volunteered in the Family Law Pro Bono Clinic of the Ventura County Superior Court. In addition, Matt served as legal research assistant to Beverly Hills celebrity divorce attorneys Robert S. Kaufman and Arlene Colman-Schwimmer where he assisted in high profile cases and the division of complex estates.. Upon his admission to the State Bar of California, Matt practiced family law at the Los Angeles office of global law firm Morrison & Foerster, LLP. During his two years at the firm, Matt served as lead counsel on a successful Petition for Writ of Mandate to the California Court of Appeal, obtaining the reversal of an erroneous child custody jurisdiction ruling made by the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Matt spent an additional three years practicing family law at Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton in Ventura County before embarking on a successful independent law practice with offices in Calabasas, Beverly Hills and Long Beach. Having appeared in family law matters from San Francisco to San Diego, as well as having handled dozens of inter-state and international family law matters, Matt’s breadth of knowledge and experience has no geographic limits.. Since 2010, Matt has been Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. From 2015-2016, Matt served as an Adjunct Professor of Divorce Mediation at his alma mater, Pepperdine University School of Law. Matt has also been a court-appointed mediator by the Ventura County Superior Court and has served as a private divorce mediator in hundreds of family law matters. As lead trial and appellate counsel in the partially published opinion, In re Marriage of Bonvino (2015) 241 1411, Matt not only had an award of sanctions upheld on appeal but was so successful at the trial court level that the California Court of Appeal felt compelled to change community property law to prevent such windfalls in the future.. Since 2016, Matt has been selected to Southern California SuperLawyers, a designation given to the top 5 percent of Southern California attorneys. Going a step further, Matt is recognized as among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Matt is AV Rated Pre-Eminent by the Peer Review Ratings Agency Martindale-Hubbell, achieving the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.. Having been a child of divorce in a heart-wrenching move-away and having experienced divorce firsthand as an adult, Matt blends his extraordinary skills with personal experience and compassion for each client. Matt customizes his services to each case, creating a strategy for resolution to achieve optimal results in the most efficient manner possible. His dispute resolution background enables him to devise creative solutions, to achieve settlement where prior negotiations have broken down, and to pursue aggressive litigation and discovery methods when necessary to achieve equitable results for the client.

Firm: Feinberg & Waller, APC

23501 Park Sorrento #103 , Calabasas , California 91302

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Trusts, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I’m Marshall Waller, a director and principal shareholder at Feinberg & Waller, APC, and a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). For decades, I’ve represented clients in complex divorce, custody, support, and high-asset property matters, earning a reputation for strategic thinking and strong courtroom advocacy.. I hold an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and have been named a Super Lawyer for over 15 years, including being ranked among the Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California. I am proud to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), honors reserved for the most respected leaders in the field. I’m also a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a distinction held by only 1% of U.S. attorneys, recognizing exemplary professional and public service.. Beyond the courtroom, I’m a legal educator and published author. I wrote Essentials of California Family Law, a study guide for CFLS candidates, and a law school textbook in the area of California Family Law, published by Aspen Publishers. I’ve taught law at the university level and have been a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) speaker for the Regents of the University of California.. At Feinberg & Waller, we’re a full-service family law firm focused on divorce, property division, financial issues, support, attorney’s fees, and custody. My personal practice often involves Hague Convention matters, international child abduction, and jurisdictional conflicts.. I earned my B.A. with highest honors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, my J.D. from Loyola Law School, and pursued postgraduate tax studies at USC and USD. I remain active in bar associations and give back through volunteer work, including as a mock trial coach for Teach Democracy.

Firm: The Broadway Law Firm, P.C.

205 S Broadway , Los Angeles , California 90012

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Mark Ramos Kiran is a bilingual, prominent, and respected trial attorney. Mark is the founder of The Broadway Law Firm, P.C., and has dedicated his entire legal career to providing trusted legal representation to individual people in a variety of complex and challenging cases. Mark is committed to serving his clients with attentive, zealous and effective representation, and has consistently been recognized by his contemporaries as an outstanding advocate for his clients. Throughout his career, Attorney Mark has been a fierce advocate of those in need of outstanding legal representation. Mark’s commitment to representing those that have been injured or wronged in need of excellent and compassionate representation has made him not only a sought-after attorney, but has uniquely positioned Mark to understand why accident victims and those going through a divorce need a strong advocate to represent them. Putting clients first and fighting to get them the best result is  Mark’s top professional priority.In fact, Mark chose a career in law because he wanted to make a real impact on the lives of individual people, and to help those who need and deserve an aggressive, dedicated, and compassionate advocate to fight for their rights.Throughout his career, Mark has successfully handled hundreds of cases, and remains determined to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, which is exemplified in his results and achievements.

Firm: Koestner & Shahon, Attorneys at Law

13019 Bailey Street , Whittier , California 90601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a partner at Koestner & Shahon, located in Uptown Whittier.  I have been practicing Divorce and Family Law for 20 years.  In addition to divorce matters we provide services in Probate - Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Adoptions.. Our office is commited to providing you with the attention you and your case deserve. Our firm Attorneys - Marie Solorzano-Koestner, Matthew Shahon and Caitlin Koestner are dedicated to providing quality legal representation tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Firm: Wine Country Family Law, P.C.

613 College Ave , Santa Rosa , California 95404

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a family law, divorce, custody, child support, and alimony lawyer in Santa Rosa, Napa, and Ukiah. Wine Country Family Law was founded in Sonoma County in 2008 during the worst period of my life—my divorce.. A newly single mom fresh out of law school with two young boys and starting a new business in the midst of the great recession, times were tough, to say the least!. It was during this challenging period that I came to appreciate how physically, emotionally, and financially draining the divorce process can be, even for an attorney!. Through my own difficult journey, I was able to hone in on the benefits my firm could bring to clients going through difficulties such as separation, divorce, custody and child support issues.. We offer discounted initial family law consultations by phone, video, or in person for up to 1 hour.

Firm: Law Office of Maria Taylor

6104 Innovation Way , Carlsbad , California 92009

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Maria Taylor is a Russian and English speaking Family Law attorney in San Diego, serving her clients since 2001.. Maria was born in the city of Ufa, Russia. She graduated with honors from high school and was the first one from her city to be accepted into Moscow State Linguistic University, Moscow, Russia, where she received her Bachelors’ Degree.. In 1992, Maria immigrated to the United States, and in 2000, she graduated Cum Laude, in the top 11 percent of her class, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2001, and has worked steadily as an attorney since that time.. Maria has worked in the Family Courts of the following Counties: San Diego (all), Orange,  Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Francisco (San Mateo County).  Maria’s success has earned her a respected reputation within her primary field of Family Law. She has successfully represented her clients in disputes that include but are not limited to the following:. Maria takes great pride in her work and takes pains to do it well. She looks forward to meeting new clients and works hard to provide them the attention they require. Contact her today for a complimentary half-hour consultation.

Firm: Crabtree Law, PC

700 Ygnacio Valley Rd , Walnut Creek , California 94596

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Crabtree Law, P.C. is a full service, bi-lingual (Spanish), family law firm dedicated to delivering personal, practical, and effective representation at an affordable cost.. Our founder, Maria Crabtree, received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communications from the University of California at Davis. She later returned to the University of California, Davis and earned her J.D. degree.. Ms. Crabtree herself is divorced and remarried, and as a result, intimately knows the struggles of adjusting to a new family dynamic. Our firm is dedicated to helping families navigate through the complexities of the laws and policies that rule family law issues. Dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, and domestic violence issues are a focus of our practice. The goal of the firm is to effectively address the client’s needs and concerns during a very difficult time in one’s life. We will always keep you informed on the status of your case while advocating for those needs in an effort to maximize long-term family stability.

Firm: Morales Law

718-B State Street , Santa Barbara , California 93101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Since 2011, attorney Marcus Morales has represented the interests of clients in Santa Barbara facing family lawsuits. He has fought for and obtained favorable results in lawsuits with issues related to divorce, such as spousal support, child custody, child support, property division, business valuation, and more. Marcus Morales believes in helping his clients forge new paths toward new possibilities, and ensuring any children involved with your case find the safest environment to call home. When you’ve reached a difficult place in your life, Marcus Morales wants to help you find a way out. Immediately speaking with an attorney about your case can be a comforting prospect. Morales Law is a small but effective firm, so chances are good your call could be answered by Marcus Morales himself. Contact him today to discuss your case.

Firm: Law Offices of Lawrence M. Markey Jr.

1635 Crenshaw Blvd , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Marc C. Kennedy Attorney at Law

27345 Ortega Hwy Ste 200 , San Juan Capistrano , California 92675

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Family , Landlord & Tenant, Prenuptial Agreement, Traffic Violations, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Offices of Lucy Zheng - Downtown San Jose

800 N. 1st St. , San Jose , California 95112

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Zahn Law Office

877 S. Victoria Ave , Ventura , California 93003

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I have worked in family law for over 15 years, first as a case worker for the Ventura County Department of Child Support, and currently as a family law attorney.  I have an intimate knowledge of child support law and can help you with can issues you have regarding a child support agency garnishing your wages.. Contact me today for assistance.

1070 Marina Village Parkway suite 202 D , Alameda , California 94501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Hills Law Group

2601 Main Street , Irvine , California 92614

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mr. Hills founded the Hills Law Group in 2015. To the legal marketplace, Max brings enthusiasm, perspective, and integrity. Mr. Hills left large firm practice to offer his clients unique representation that is solely focused on their interests. For more information, please contact the Hills Law Group today.