Divorce lawyers in California Brian W. to Dahann Robinson

Explore California attorneys like Brian W. Baron, Brinda Gandhi, Brooke Stephens, Bruce Bridgman, Bruce Mandel, Bryan Ginter, Carlos A. Batara, and Dahann Robinson. in cities like Garden Grove, Roseville, Torrance, Hemet and Vista. These attorneys specialize in Divorce in Zip codes like 92840, 90802, 92084.
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Brian W. Baron

12371 Lewis Street   103 , Garden Grove , California 92840
Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Elder ,Family ,Juvenile ,Paternity,Property ,Spousal Support
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“Didn't work hard on my case, rather always asked for checks which I always had in hand. He was often late to court, and settled my case without consu...Tie curlI was referred to hi…”
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“Doesn't care about the best interest of the children. Mr Baron was minor council assigned to my case from a parent alienation contempt and dragged out case...”
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“I am disgusted with Brian’s services to say the least. I’ve been a client of his since May 2018 and failed to notice the red flags when they first appeared. In my experience, this …”
— Vanessa Mosqueda
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Chandra Miller

Firm: Law Office of Chandra E. Miller
1147 High Street , Auburn , California 95603
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation
Ms. Miller understands that divorce is an extremely difficult transition in a person's life and is dedicated to assisting clients with compassion and professional advocacy. Ms. Miller is committed to helping people through the litigation process and empowering clients. After becoming a member of the State Bar of California in 2005, she began her career at Family Law Center and Bartholomew and Wasznicky, LLP in Sacramento where she acquired experience in a wide range of family law matters.. Ms. Miller continues to expand her legal education by regularly attending trainings covering diverse topics in family law and staying current with recent developments in family law.. Ms. Miller grew up in Northern California. Her educational pursuits have taken her out of the area, however she has returned to Sacramento to settle into her law practice. Ms. Miller attended Colorado State University on a debate scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor of Art degree in political science. Returning to California to attend law school, she graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. While in law school, she held a number of internship positions in practice areas such as environmental, landlord/tenant, and family law. She worked as an intern at the San Francisco Department of Child Support Services and completed the Community Board's Volunteer Mediator Training in San Francisco. Ms. Miller also spent a semester in Ireland studying International Human Rights and International and Domestic Dispute Resolution. Most recently, Ms. Miller traveled to Scotland to participate in the European Collaborative Law Consensus.. In 2009 and 2010, Ms. Miller was named by Northern California Superlawyers as a Rising Star.
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“agreements drawn up by my ex-husband’s trust attorney) shook her head and said, “This is very un”
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“Chandra is a beautiful person, both inside and out, and is genuinely interested in helping people. …”
— Anita Remac

Cynthia Tyler

Firm: Law Office of Cynthia Tyler
125 12 Th St Ste 100 , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Divorce, Family , Spousal Support,
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“I am very satisfied with the service and attention from the lawyer and her team. They are all very kind and always answer when I call with questions. I know these processes are lon…”
— Landia Salinas
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Curtis Daugherty

Firm: The Law Office of Curtis W. Daugherty, PC
4020 S. Demaree Street , Visalia , California 93277
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Domestic Violence
Curtis was raised in Visalia, graduated from Mt. Whitney High School and College of the Sequoias.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Computer Systems and Applications and a Minor in Mathematics from the California State University, Fresno and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from San Joaquin College of Law.. After college, Curtis initially worked in sales where he learned the arts of communication, persuasion and performance.  These skills allow him to effectively communicate your position and to convince mediators, judges or juries that you are right.. Curtis began his legal career 18 years ago as a paralegal, during which time he specialized in employment law, personal injury, consumer protection, civil litigation, the discovery process and managing large volumes of information and documents.  This experience has uniquely prepared him to resolve your case effectively and economically.. Curtis’ focus is on informal resolution because it is fast, less expensive and often provides a better result that going to court.  But when the parties cannot reach an agreement, Curtis is fully prepared to aggressively represent you in court.. We serve Tulare County, Kings County and Fresno County.
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“acious, professional, communicative, considerate, aggressive and not afraid of a challenge. He’s g”
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“Went in during a crisis for some legal advice and I was very impressed with office staff. Mr Daugherty was professional yet humble. I felt very comfortable...”
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“I am an Oregon attorney that worked together with Mr. Daugherty on a divorce matter that involved filings in both Oregon and California. In working with him, it is clear that Mr. D…”
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“I highly recommend The Law Office of Curtis Daugherty. He handled my husband’s case professionally and was aggressive when he needed to be. He was able to help my husband with cust…”
— Jennifer Orozco
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Cristin Lowe

Firm: Law Office of Cristin M. Lowe
4000 Executive Pkwy Ste 220 , San Ramon , California 94583
Practice Areas: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
A native of the Bay Area, Ms. Lowe attended college at Sacramento State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in small group and interpersonal communications and a minor in Music. After graduating summa cum laude, she entered law school at UC Davis, where she was selected as a member of the Trial Court Honor Board.. While in law school, Ms. Lowe spent one summer as an extern for the Solano County Counsel's office, working closely with the Court staff and assisting with pro per litigants applying for domestic violence restraining orders. During this time, she was also able to learn about family law from the Court staff's perspective and become acquainted with the family law bench. Additionally, she found the time she spent helping the litigants themselves to be very rewarding.Ms. Lowe also interned for Hawaii State Representative David Pendleton while in law school. One of her proudest achievements during her internship was organizing a domestic violence awareness day. The experience only fueled her desire to practice family law.Upon graduation, she returned to Solano County, and based on the recommendation of one of the family law judges, she began practicing family law as an associate attorney. Working in a small and friendly county allowed her to gain invaluable and extensive courtroom experience not only in Solano County, but also in Napa and Yolo counties. She eventually relocated to the San Ramon firm of Cummins, Holmes & Geraldi, honing her legal research and writing skills and familiarizing herself with Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco counties.After gaining enough experience, Ms. Lowe set out to open her own firm and practice law her own way. Practicing law is more than a job for her. She loves having the privilege of being able to help others through some of the most difficult times of their lives. One of the most common comments she hears about her profession is that it is stressful and difficult. While this is true at times, Ms. Lowe's job also consists of assisting with adoptions, protecting children from domestic violence, and helping good people start over with their lives. One of her most memorable cases was reuniting a father with his daughter after her mother illegally moved her out of state. While cases like that don't come along every day, it's always rewarding when she is able to help anybody, especially children, and better their lives.Ms. Lowe is a member of the California Bar Association and the Contra Costa Bar Association. She regularly volunteers for Contra Costa County's Pro Per Clinic, assisting self-represented litigants with their dissolutions and is active in various organizations in her community.Outside of work, Ms. Lowe enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, cooking, baking, and training her Golden Retriever Murphy in Rally and Obedience.
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“ltaneously missing the absolute basics such as filing the documents I had spent time completing. I o”
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“Cristin’s expert knowledge of statutory and case law related to family matters is impressive. Her comprehensive understanding of ever-evolving case precedent offers her clients a d…”
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“I called the Law Office of Cristi M. Lowe and I had the pleasure to speaking with Josh, Cristi assistant. Josh was so helpful and knowledgeable. All the questions I asked about the…”
— Jane Zaldaña
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Cornell Hatcher

Firm: Law Offices of Miles & Hatcher
9121 Haven Ave Suite 290 , Rancho Cucamonga , California 91730
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Family , Juvenile , Parole and Probation, Paternity, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Family, Family, Family
If you are looking for a law firm with experienced, dedicated, well-rounded and aggressive attorneys, the Law Office of Miles & Hatcher, LLP can give you the legal advice and representation that you need. When you have a legal issue, you want to know that your attorney will have the resources, time and ability to give you the best legal advocacy possible. You and your case deserve nothing less.. Miles & Hatcher, LLP have dedicated their practice to providing clients from all walks of life with excellent service and they and their legal team have successfully handled thousands of cases throughout Southern California. If you have a legal issue in the area of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Probate, Personal Injury, or Civil Litigation the Law Office of Miles & Hatcher can be of service to you.. Because Miles & Hatcher are so dedicated to client satisfaction, you will be able to speak with an attorney directly. You will never be shuffled to assistant after assistant – your case is important to you, therefore it is important to the Law Office of Miles & Hatcher, LLP. Many legal issues involve emotional or upsetting situations – the last thing you need is an unfriendly ear or a lack of compassion and attention. You will always be treated with the respect you deserve at the Law Office of Miles & Hatcher, LLP. Every member of the legal staff prides themselves on providing dedicated and exceptional service to each and every client who walks through the door.. We look forward to serving you.
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“ss-free environment. Dealing with a divorce was in itself very difficult and Mr.Hatcher definitely t”
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“I have worked with Mr. Hatcher on cases and have had cases against him. Mr. Hatcher is knowledgeable and professional. He fights for his clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Christopher Craig Happ

7801 Mission Center Ct., Suite 450 , San Diego , California 92108
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence
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“My only regret is that I didn’t find him sooner as he was the second attorney I used in my divorce proceedings. Chris is so thorough and knowledgeabl...”
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“I needed someone to help walk me through child custody after getting out of a toxic relationship with two very young kids, and Tanya was excellent from the very beginning. She was …”
— Kelly Garcia
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Chris M. Bradford

Firm: Legal Action Workshop (Drucker & Steinschriber, A.P.C.)
17149 Boulevard 952 , Bellflower , California 90706
Practice Areas: Adoption,Animal Bites,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Probate ,Trusts,Wills
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“Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable, not only does he know exactly what he is doing but he is very honest, polite, and caring. He was checking in w...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Charles Green

Firm: Charles M. Green, APLC
3699 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 700 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Charles Green is a distinguished Family Law attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with over 25 years of experience in skillfully representing clients in the complex arena of divorce and family law. Charles earned his B.B.A. from Hofstra University in 1985, followed by an MBA in Public Accountancy from City University of New York, Bernard Baruch College, in 1989. He later obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1998.. Before becoming an attorney, Charles gained valuable audit and tax experience working at several international, New York, and local accounting and business management firms. This background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) provides Charles with a unique perspective on financial matters that frequently arise in divorce cases, ensuring his clients are well-informed about their financial rights and the true value of community property.. Charles is renowned for his empathy, legal acumen, and exceptional communication skills, which enable him to guide clients through the emotional and challenging process of divorce with understanding and support. His commitment to transparency and open dialogue ensures that clients remain actively involved in their cases, leading to more satisfactory outcomes.. As a firm believer in negotiation and mediation, Charles endeavors to resolve disputes amicably whenever possible, saving clients time, money, and emotional distress. However, when necessary, he is a fierce and tenacious litigator, unafraid to take cases to trial to protect his clients' best interests.. With his unique blend of legal expertise, financial knowledge, and genuine care for his clients, Charles Green stands out among his legal and financial professional peers in the practice of California Law, making him the ideal choice for those seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable advocate in their divorce and family law matters.
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“Charles Green is an excellent lawyer. His financial expertise came in real handy with a property div”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have dealt with Mr. Green on a divorce case. He always conducts himself with the highest professional ethics and integrity and dedicates himself to his cli…”
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“Superb service. The office took really good care of me and am very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend this law firm. Thanks for all your hard work!”
— JNG FITNESS
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Cecilia Onunkwo

Firm: Law Offices of Cecilia I. Onunkwo
10630 Town Center Drive , Rancho Cucamonga , California 91730
Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , General Practice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family
Our Firm is dedicated to providing effective legal services to our clients. We are aggressive and compassionate in our representation of our clients. Our clients are not files, they are real people and we give our clients our personal attention. We determine the best course of action negotiation, mediation or litigation and advise you accordingly. We encourage our clients to speak up in what actions to be taken. Call today for a free Initial Consultation.
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“They will take your time to respond to you and have attitude after I've been waiting over month . I”
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“I had a great experience working with the law offices of Cecilia Onunkwo and her staff, they were always prompt on returning calls and or emails, they handled my case in a very pro…”
— Luca
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Brinda Gandhi

Firm: BG Family Law, APC
444 W Ocean Blvd, #1401 , Long Beach , California 90802
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Family, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Alimony, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation
Brinda Gandhi is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS).  She has been an attorney for over 13 years and is licensed in both California and India. Brinda has dealt primarily in dissolutions, domestic violence, restraining orders, and custody cases. She also has experience with cross-border divorce and custody issues. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. In 2005 Brinda graduated from law school at the University of Mumbai in the top 10% of her class.  After law school, Brinda worked with Citibank as an in-house legal counsel before she transitioned to family law in 2011.. Her compassion for her clients and focus on settling cases amicably outside of the courtroom has allowed Brinda to produce excellent results for her clients.. In addition to her experience as an attorney, Brinda also channels her compassion into helping others in her community. She served as President for the non-profit organization South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (S.A.H.A.R.A), where she raised over $1,000,000 to provide services to victims of domestic violence. Brinda is also an Advisory Board Member for the organization Share a Smile, a non-profit which helps to provide opportunities for low-income communities in the field of education, healthcare and women empowerment.In her free time, Brinda enjoys practicing yoga and meditation. You may also find her cooking, painting or enjoying a good book.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Catherine Haley

Firm: Law Offices of Catherine Haley
1633 San Pablo Avenue , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Appellate , Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Fraud, Contracts, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Elder , Family , Landlord & Tenant, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Slip and Fall, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death, Family
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“A trusted and caring attorney who cares just as much of you as the outcome very honest and trustworthy”
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“Mike and his office helped me immensely after getting in a bad car accident. They've been very responsive and handled everything with impressive timing. It was a difficult case bec…”
— Mariah Kolodzie
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Cary W. Goldstein

Firm: Law Offices of Cary W. Goldstein
8383 Wilshire Boulevard   830   , Beverly Hills , California 90211
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family
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“Failed to communicate on important dealing with my case, I felt like he represented my ex more so than my child and I. he attempted to drop my case tw...”
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“I was referred to Cary by Steven Mindel to review my palimony case for viability. My legal situation is very complicated nearly 5 years later & 4 lawsuits between my ex & myself, s…”
— Billie Proffitt
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Carolyn Makupson

Firm: The Law Offices of Makupson & Howard
301 E. Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Mediation, Personal Injury, Family, Family, Family
Carolyn A. Makupson has had plenty of experience representing clients in the Pasadena area with their family law matters. If you are facing a divorce, in need of child support, spousal support or any other family law related matter, contact Carolyn A. Makupson at today.
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“Carolyn and the other attorneys in her office are the best! They're very experienced in family law”
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“Kristen was an excellent divorce attorney/mediator. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and everything was finalized within six months. She...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Carlos A. Batara

Firm: Law Offices of Carlos A. Batara
640 N San Jacinto Street   J   , Hemet , California 92543
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Workers Compensation
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“thank you carlos batara !!!...i really recomend him for all your inmigration needs, he was the first attorney that gave me a good feeling ...through h...”
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“Carlos always goes above and beyond for his clients. His legal advice and consultation has been invaluable to my business. In fact Carlos' professionalism...”
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“I want to recommend Attorney Batara. He helped me with a waiver that was complicated and difficult. If it had been denied, I could have lost my case. But thanks to the attorney, Go…”
— Gaby Rosas
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Bryan Ginter

Firm: Ginter Family Law & Mediation
6100 Horseshoe Bar Rd , Loomis , California 95650
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family , Family
Ginter Famiily Law was established by family law attorney and mediator, Bryan Ginter.  Mr. Ginter has limited his practice to only family law.  Mr. Ginter has assisted with many sensitive and complex high-valued divorce cases, including high-profile cases.  Mr. Ginter has a passion for out-of-court resolution.  As such, Mr. Ginter is a trained and practicing mediator and collaborative practice attorney.  Ginter Family Law offers web meetings, allowing you to conveniently consult without wasting your time and money on the road.  Move information can be found at our website at , including an introductory and informatative video on family law mediation.. Mr. Ginter is the author of the book, "Preparing for a Family Law Case: Money-Saving Tips and Options for Divorce and More," available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes.. When Mr. Ginter is not practicing law, he produces and records his own original music, which you can learn more about at .
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Avvo Rating: Rated 2.5 out of 5

Bruce Mandel

Firm: Law Offices Of Bruce A. Mandel
2790 Skypark Drive, #100 , Torrance , California 90505
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Trusts, Family, Family, Family
I have been practicing family law in the South Bay for over 20 years and have a vast amount of experience in litigation, negotiations, counseling and mediation.  There are many approaches that can be pursued in family law cases and the manner in which a client and his/her lawyer decide to litigate the case is critical to the outcome.  I take the time to provide my clients with all of the information they need to make informed decisions in all aspects of their case, including setting goals and formulating a strategy to achieve the best results.
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“I'm a man in California and Custody was reversed giving full custody of my daughter to me!”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have been friends with Bruce for over 40 years. I have collaborated with him on cases and observed that he is a knowledgeable and skillful lawyer who cares…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Bruce Bridgman

Firm: The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman
17500 Red Hill Avenue , Irvine , California 92614
Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Support, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Family
As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over two decades. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Bridgman was a partner at another firm and a deputy district attorney in Orange County. He is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where he was a Wilson Scholar. Receive a zero-charge case evaluation by contacting his firm.
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“I had an extenuating circumstance, reached out to Mr. Bridgman, he assured me that justice would pre”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Brooke Stephens

Firm: Roseville Legal Center
925 Highland Pointe, Suite 120 , Roseville , California 95678
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family
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“Brooke did a great job handling my divorce. She was always prompt about returning my calls and ever”
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Dahann Robinson

Firm: Law Office of Dahann C. Robinson
207 Main Street , Vista , California 92084
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support
Dahann C. Robinson was born in Panama and moved to California at a young age.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University of San Marcos.  Following her graduation, Ms. Robinson pursued her dream of becoming a lawyer and began attending Thomas Jefferson School of Law.. During law school, Ms. Robinson interned at the Department of Child Support Services located in San Diego.  It was here where she was initially exposed to the complexities of family law.  Prior to passing the California Bar Exam, Ms. Robinson also interned for the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and she worked at a well-established family law office in Murrieta, CA.. Ms. Robinson has worked extensively on a variety of family law proceedings-- including dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody and visitation, domestic violence, contempt, spousal support, child support, division of assets & debts, and property control.  Now, as a solo practitioner, Ms. Robinson strives to provide quality attention to each and every one of her clients by understanding their requests and negotiating favorable settlements when possible.. Ms. Robinson is admitted to practice in t he state of California and she is a member of the North County Bar Association.
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“An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.”

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