Family lawyers in California Alexandra McIntosh to Amanda Naples

Firm: Law Offices of Alexandra R. McIntosh

2214 Faraday Avenue , Carlsbad , California 92008

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Corporate , Family , Personal Injury, Family

201 Glenwood Cir Apt 37 D , Monterey , California 93940

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney, Trusts, Wills, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce

Firm: Hoffman & Hoffman

2600 E. Bidwell Street. , Folsom , California 95630

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

L.A. County Main Office , Beverly Hills , California 90211

Practice Areas: Family

Alphonse focuses on providing excellent client service and aggressive advocacy to clients in Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody matters.. Alphonse graduated with a B.A. in Rhetoric with Honors and English Literature from U.C. Berkeley, where he gave the Commencement Address for the Rhetoric Department.  He also received the honor of Distinction in General Scholarship.  He graduated with a J.D. from U.C. Hastings in San Francisco with a concentration in Civil Litigation and was awarded for the best student in Trial Advocacy II by the CACI Institute.. Alphonse has represented clients in approximately 2,000 legal matters over the past ten years.  He has a proven track record of successful outcomes in Court, representing clients in approximately 200 preliminary hearings, and a combined approximate 60 jury trials, court trials, and evidentiary hearings.  Alphonse is proud of his record of success for his clients, including a historical track record for each case that he has handled of either winning or settling in favor of his client in every trial and evidentiary hearing.. Before starting the Provinziano Legal Team, Alphonse worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, attaining recognition for his detailed case preparation and successful outcomes in court.  He also worked for a San Francisco boutique law firm focusing on insurance defense litigation in federal and state courts.. Alphonse employs aggressive tactics and strategies in order to advocate for his clients.  He intends to pursue every possible avenue for his clients to get a good outcome for their case.  He prides himself on providing excellent service to his clients.  If you retain Alphonse and you are his client, you will be in good hands during a difficult time and you will be treated with respect and courtesy.. He has applied his knowledge and experience regarding trial advocacy to the benefit of his clients in civil litigation and family law cases.  Given his experience, he employs unique trial attorney strategies to obtain successful outcomes.. As a Former District Attorney, Alphonse has handled a wide range of criminal cases, including the following areas: Murder, Watson/Driving Under the Influence Murder, Attempted Murder, Manslaughter, Attempted Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated, Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Robbery, First and Second Degree Burglaries, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery with Serious Bodily Injury, Assault by Means Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury, Criminal Threats, Terrorist Threats, Arson, Construction of an Explosive Device, Possession of Illegal Fireworks, Possession of a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, DUI aka Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol, aka Driving While Intoxicated, Hit and Run, Hit and Run with Injury, Reckless Driving, Evading a Police Officer, Resisting an Executive Office by Force or Fear, Resisting, Delaying, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Possession of Controlled Substances and/or Drugs for Sales, Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana for Sales, Forgery, Theft, Petty Theft with Priors, Forgery, and Receiving Stolen Property.  His wide breadth of experience in criminal cases is valuable for his clients because he can quickly analyze the issues and provide formidable representation.. Alphonse also focuses on helping injured clients and their families in personal injury and wrongful death matters.. In his spare time, Alphonse enjoys his spending time with his family, being an active member of his local church, reading, and wine tasting.

Firm: Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino, LLP

1650 Borel Place Suite 121 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Family

Allison Dundas is a Certified Family Law Specialist who practices family law exclusively, focusing on all aspects of the dissolution process, including diverse financial issues, business valuation, property division, child and spousal support, post and prenuptial agreements, domestic violence and difficult custody disputes.. Ms. Dundas has exclusively practiced family law throughout her career, and now “of counsel” to the firm. Before joining Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP, she spent time as a research attorney for the family law courts in San Jose, as well as practicing as an associate at other well-respected family law firms in the Bay Area. She is a skilled advocate, assisting clients both as a consultant in mediation and settlement, as well as providing clients with vigorous representation in contested litigation cases at law and motion hearings and trials.. Ms. Dundas assists clients with all aspects of family law matters. Two of her most proud accomplishments include getting flowers and a hug from a young autistic boy for helping him “stay with his family,” as well as, a $260,000 sanctions award against a spouse who refused to work and pay support. Ms. Dundas’ vast experience helps her come up with creative solutions in times where compromise is appropriate and strategic trial strategy when necessary.. Whether the case revolves around difficult custody or financial issues, Ms. Dundas builds a team of professionals to provide clients with the best representation and counsel necessary to make informed decisions in both settlement and litigation settings. This includes working closely with mental health professionals and forensic accountants as necessary.. Ms. Dundas graduated from the Syracuse University College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Dundas received a Master’s Degree in International Law and Politics from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs affiliated with Syracuse University. She is a member of the bar in New York, Connecticut and California.. Ms. Dundas has a blended family with six children. When not tending to the needs of those children, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her wife.

Firm: Aquino & Loew, A Professional Law Corporation

625 Fair Oaks Avenue , South Pasadena , California 91030

Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Criminal Defense

Allison Aquino-Silva was born in the Philippines and immigrated with her family to Los Angeles when she was three years old.  Raised in the San Gabriel valley, she graduated as Valedictorian from San Gabriel Mission High School.  She then went on to the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology, specializing in Crime, Law, and Society, and a minor in Business Management in just three years.  While attending UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva gained practical experience through her employment with the Law Offices of Russell J. Thomas, Jr., where she assisted in cases primarily involving labor law issues.  Atty. Aquino-Silva also interned as a law clerk at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, where she dealt with various issues related to the indigent community.. Immediately after graduating from UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva pursued her law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.  Atty. Aquino-Silva was a member of the Phi Delta Honor Society, as well as a Staff Member and Editor of the Loyola Law Review.  While pursuing her legal studies, she worked as a legal research aide for Westlaw Corporation and as a legal intern for the Special Enforcement Unit of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.  Atty. Aquino-Silva also attended the Dickinson School of Law in Florence, Italy, studying courses in international law and comparative civil and criminal law.. Upon her admission to the California State Bar in 1996, Atty. Aquino-Silva joined forces with her father, Atty. Paul Aquino, as a partner in the Aquino & Aquino law firm.  In 2001, Atty. Aquino-Silva obtained certification from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as an Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist, a prestigious recognition currently held by only approximately 190 attorneys throughout the state of California.  At that time, Atty. Aquino-Silva was the only board certified specialist in the entire state of California under the age of thirty.  Atty. Aquino-Silva is believed to be the first Filipino-American to become a certified immigration law specialist in California.. Atty. Aquino-Silva authors an immigration law column in several publications and appears regularly as an immigration expert on the television program Kababayan Today.  Atty. Aquino-Silva currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI).  She is a former President and current Advisory Board Member for the Philippine American Bar Association.  Atty. Aquino-Silva is a Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and former Commissioner for the City of Pasadena.

Firm: Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP

12424 Wilshire Blvd Ste 9 , Los Angeles , California 90025

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Lynberg & Watkins, APC

1100 Town & Country Rd , Orange , California 92868

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Robin, Ferguson & Kempton, LLP

750 Menlo Ave #320 , Menlo Park , California 94025

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Law Offices of Alisha C. Frank

160 S. Old Springs Rd. , Anaheim , California 92808

Practice Areas: Family

Alisha C. Frank began her law career while attending Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of law.  Her volunteer work led her to pursue her own law practice.  Ms. Frank cares about her clients and aggressively advocates for their success.

Firm: Mussallem Family Law, P.C.

999 5th Ave Ste 350 , San Rafael , California 94901

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP

545 Middlefield Road , Menlo Park , California 94025

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Alice M. Kops

4640 Admiralty Way Ste 500 , Marina Del Rey , California 90292

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Real Estate

My practice area focuses on real estate and business litigation and transactions.  As part of my practice, I focus on neighbor disputes, including boundaries, easements and related issues.

Firm: Law Offices of Vanessa Candelaria, P.C.

1981 N. Broadway Ste 440 , Walnut Creek , California 94696

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Ali Yousefi, P.C.

3 E 3rd Ave Suite 200 , San Mateo , California 94401

Practice Areas: Family

Ali handles complicated disputes where creative thinking and nimble strategy are the key to client success. Beyond litigation, Ali counsels clients regarding protections that help limit the risks and costs of future disputes. While many litigators have a sue-first mentality, Ali works closely with clients to develop creative and aggressive strategies to quickly achieve the client’s objectives while minimizing the costs and risks of litigation.. Probably the only lawyer with a workout calender in his office, Ali loves the gym.  He is also a regular at the local CrossFit box. Ali enjoys making his dad’s recipes and creating his own, as well as teaching others how to make healthy meals.  Above all else, Ali just enjoys hanging out with his family and doing whatever comes to mind.

Firm: Fahlen Edwin Attorney At Law

10221 Slater Avenue Suite 119 , Fountain Valley , California 92708

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Whiting, Fallon, Ross, Abel, LLP

101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 250 , Walnut Creek , California 94596

Practice Areas: Family

Alexcis Wichtowski was born and raised in the Sonoma wine country. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from Santa Clara University and went on to law school at Syracuse University in New York. During law school Ms. Wichtowski focused on family law and domestic violence work by participating in the Children’s Rights and Family Law Clinic and Family Advocacy Program, becoming a Family Law and Social Policy Certificate Recipient.. After passing the California State Bar, she began her career as a volunteer attorney at Sonoma County Legal Aid, where she represented domestic violence victims in obtaining restraining orders and in custody and visitation proceedings. She went on to work as a Staff Attorney at the Marin County Family and Children’s Law Center, providing direct representation to low and middle-income residents in all areas of family law. Ms. Wichtowski has also been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2007.. Ms. Wichtowski is passionate about helping people, which is why she chose to focus her practice in the area of family law. She excels in connecting with her clients on a human level and is especially adept at breaking down difficult legal concepts into everyday language. Ms. Wichtowski approaches family law with both compassion and a sharp analytical mind.. In her free time, Ms. Wichtowski enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and playing with her Boston Terrier, Chloe Bean. Her guilty pleasures include Nacho Cheese Doritos, Sour Patch Kids, and Starbucks.

Firm: Modern Family Law

1 Kaiser Plz Ste 401 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Cullen Family Law Group

4094 Chestnut Street , Riverside , California 92501

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Alexandria M. Jaquay, CFLS, is a dedicated Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) at the Cullen Family Law Group, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. This prestigious designation, held by less than 5% of family law attorneys in California, reflects her advanced expertise in handling complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and high-asset property division.. With over two decades of experience, Attorney Jaquay has built a reputation for strategic problem-solving and compassionate client advocacy. She joined Cullen Family Law Group in 2002 and has successfully represented clients in challenging cases involving business valuations, high-conflict custody disputes, and domestic violence restraining orders. Her exceptional legal skills earned her recognition as one of the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Advocates in 2023.. A Southern California native, Attorney Jaquay completed law school while working full-time as a paralegal and raising two children, graduating in the top 1% of her class. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ best interests, she is a trusted advocate for families across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Firm: Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP

1851 E. First Street, Suite 460 , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Family

Amanda B. Naples is a family law attorney and associate at Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP. She works in the firm's Orange County office.. Ms. Naples has been a licensed California attorney since December 2013. She obtained her B.S. in Chemistry from University of California, Irvine in the year 2010. In 2013, Ms. Naples obtained her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in Washington.. Ms. Naples is an excellent legal writer. She sharpened her legal writing skills as an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. She gained extensive knowledge of the intricacies of the court system and insight into the judicial process during her position as a Superior Court Judicial Law Extern.. Ms. Naples worked in both the private and public sector. Ms. Naples has handled numerous cases from inception through trial and has practiced family law for nearly her entire career. Ms. Naples is driven, intelligent, and a strong advocate for each client's best interests.. Ms. Naples enjoys traveling, cycling, and spending time with her family in her free time. Ms. Naples' area of law, like all attorneys at the firm, is limited exclusively to family law cases.