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Mary Herlihy
Divorce and Family
Northwestern University School of Law
Mary Herlihy brings a wealth of experience to her work in Family Law litigation, having lived and worked across the United States and Europe before making Southern California her home. She is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal challenges involving divorce, child custody, alimony, and other family-related matters, combining skilled advocacy with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes.
Mary graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a B.A., earning multiple prestigious honors for her thesis. She then obtained her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, where her legal research received top marks and publication recognition. Additionally, Mary holds certificates...
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Michelle Louise Blair
Escondido, CA Divorce Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Education
Ms. Blair graduated from the Menlo College, Atherton, California where she was a magna cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Ms. Blair then received her juris doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California and was admitted to the California and Federal bars in 2002.
Professional Associations
Family Law Section, California Bar Association
San Diego North County Bar Association
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Morgan Lee Nusbaum
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Morgan Nusbaum Jones handles a wide variety of family law matters in San Diego, CA. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Morgan has called California her home since 2010. Morgan is a graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she competed in the Scott Moot Court Competition and earned recognition for drafting a top 10 appellate brief. At Loyola, Morgan was also a volunteer mentor in the Young Lawyer’s Program, where she helped high school students put on mock trials.
Morgan began her family law career at the Law Office of Cynthia A. de Petris...
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Frank Terrazas
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
I spent over a decade learning from two of the top Family Law attorneys in San Diego County. After being licensed I immediately began handling all areas of Family Law matters and building what became one of the best and well regarded practices in the field. My knowledge of the law often results in attorneys that have been in practice for more than 20 years regularly seek my opinion in their own cases.
At the beginning of 2019 I decided to join the law firm of GARWOOD ATTORNEYS, ALC primarily as a litigation attorney.
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Brian Victor
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Administrative, Family and Juvenile
Concord Law School
San Diego Attorney Brian A. Victor has litigated complex family law matters ranging from child custody issues to community property debts resulting from loans. Brian A. Victor is the only attorney in San Diego County with prior work experience at Family Court Services (FCS) where for more than eleven years he worked with the most challenging child custody visitation matters and crafted more than 4000 child custody recommendations for Family Court judges.
Attorney Victor sets himself apart from other family law attorneys in his ability to prepare clients for their FCS custody and visitation session when there is a custody dispute...
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Lindsey Anne Bannerman
Modesto, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of Wyoming COL
I am one of a handful of Certified Family Law Specialists, as certified by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin area. Family law is my favorite area of the law as I greatly enjoy the ability to help people navigate through the court process. I know that I go to court every day but that my clients don't. I understand that this process can be overwhelming and often, emotionally driven. My job is to be certain that my clients understand best case scenarios and worst case scenarios so...
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Michele Elizabeth Hales
Hollister, CA Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Michele Elizabeth Hales has been assisting clients with Family Law matters since her admittance to the California Bar in 1992. In addition to a successful litigation practice, she also offers Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Mediation, Collaboration and Unbundled Family Law Assistance. She is dedicated to providing experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for your family law needs.
Michele received her B.A. from the University of California Davis in 1989. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Michele is a member of the State Bar of California, Santa Clara...
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Carrie E Nolan
Encinitas, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Carrie began her career in family law in 2006 as a legal assistant. She became a paralegal in 2007. She began working for the Law Office of Annette Hall Neville in 2008 as a paralegal while she attended law school. She became an associate attorney in 2012. Carrie’s diligence and attention to detail are second-to-none. She is a vital part of our practice. Clients and colleagues alike respect her work ethic and easy demeanor.
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Daniel Jensen
San Jose, CA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Lincoln University
Daniel Jensen has truly established himself as a top lawyer in Santa Clara County. In fact, Jensen has been selected five times by the San Jose Magazine as one of Silicon Valley's Best Lawyers in Criminal Law and Family Law. As a former police officer and sergeant, Jensen has great knowledge when it comes to effectively defending his clients in state and federal courts. If you or a loved one are in need of legal guidance, Daniel Jensen may be able help. Learn more by calling the The Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 296-4100.
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Matthew Kaemerle
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
At the Law Office of Matthew & Julia Kaemerle, L.L.P., we provide our clients with the personalized, experienced, and committed legal counsel that they deserve when facing a challenging legal matter. Our Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys have handled a wide variety of issues related to complex, high-asset divorces, contested custody and visitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as non-traditional family formation and dissolution. Our team will work with you to find the right strategy for your situation and will come up with solutions that address your goals and needs.
Additionally, we offer legal assistance in the areas of...
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Joseph D. Bussone
Cambria, CA Divorce Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
Country lawyer, former big-city lawyer. General practice, with a focus on civil litigation, professional liability (medical & legal), and criminal defense.
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Mr. Amir H. Afsar
Palm Desert, CA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Domestic Violence
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Welcome, my name is Amir Afsar and I have been a California Bar Certified attorney since 2004. My practice, Afsar Law Group, A.P.C., is located in Palm Desert, California and provides legal services to clients throughout the Coachella Valley.
For legal assistance in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indio, and throughout the Coachella Valley, contact Amir Afsar with Afsar Law Group, A.P.C. at 760-345-3110 or visit us on the web at www.AfsarLaw.com.
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Sharon L. Tate
Murrieta, CA Divorce Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State University College of Law
Sharon L. Tate was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997, and has spent most of her career as a trial attorney, handling family law matters, personal injury litigation and general civil litigation. She has also worked as a law school professor and tutor, helping students to succeed in law school and pass the California Bar Exam.
Sharon finds that family law satisfies her love of legal research, writing and courtroom advocacy as well as her desire to help others, particularly families. She enjoys working closely with clients to craft practical solutions to their problems.
In law school, Sharon was a...
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Margie Brakhage
Murrieta, CA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Western State University College of Law
Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.
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Diane Singleton-Smith
Murrieta, CA Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
University of La Verne College of Law
If you are going through a divorce, you no doubt are dealing with a plethora of issues. A Murrieta divorce attorney at Singleton Smith Law Offices, Inc. has experience with all kinds of divorce issues and can help you. Attorney Singleton Smith has earned her honorable reputation and is well qualified to support you during this time. She has a membership with the San Bernardino County Bar and the American Bar Association. She also has associations with the State Bar of California, the Southwest Bar Association, and the Riverside County Bar Association. On top of that, she received the Justice...
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Daniel Hunter
Ladera Ranch, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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If you are searching for an Orange County divorce lawyer you can count on, you should take action and seek out the help of Attorney Daniel C. Hunter IV. Come to The Hunter Law Group, where you can have confidence in the representation you can receive from a tried and true lawyer who has your best interests in mind. If children are involved in the picture, it is of the utmost importance that you take the...
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Danella Rugile
San Jose, CA Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Danella Rugile is a skilled family law attorney in San Jose and one of the founding partners at F & R Law Group. She dedicates her career to ensure that families in the community receive the representation they need during a divorce. Prior to starting work as a lawyer, she served as a Parent Facilitator at the Redwood City Child Development Centers. This experience gave her insight and a connection to the people she would serve as an attorney and pushed her to pursue her law degree in divorce law. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School...
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Frank Francis Ali
Roseville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
If you are going through a divorce and wondering where you can even begin to look for the right attorney, come to the Law Offices of Frank F. Ali. At this firm, you can receive the help you need from a divorce lawyer in Roseville. Attorney Ali has dealt with all different kinds of divorce, including high net-worth divorce, contested divorce, and uncontested divorce. He has dealt with cases of legal separation, and if you are interested in learning more about divorce mediation, he can inform you. He has been admitted to the California State Bar and is well equipped...
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Deborah F. Brown
Placerville, CA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
Deborah Brown enjoys helping clients through a difficult period in their lives She strives to minimize the disruption and strife associated with family law issues, but can also be tough when necessary. Her approach is tailored to each client’s unique situation and the client’s goals. She believes in custom, not cookie cutter solutions.
Deborah offers a variety of limited-scope options as well as full representation to address family issues including divorce, spousal support, child custody and child support, parentage, adoptions and guardianships. She has handled domestic violence issues, in criminal as well as family court, and DUIs and other misdemeanors....
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Margaret F. Dellegrotti
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Gene Woo
Arroyo Grande, CA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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Ryan Frederick Perkins
Fort Bragg, CA Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
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Michael Wayne Cooper
Paradise, CA Divorce Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law:
I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management.
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I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...
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Michael John Apicella
Petaluma, CA Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
I've always had a passion for law and justice. As such, I gave up a business career in my mid thirties to obtain a law degree. I graduated from law school in 2001. While in school, I received multiple awards and honors, including top 5% of my class in the first year, as well as a merit scholarship. I received special training in trial work, earning certificates in litigation, public interest law, and mediation. My law practice began in commercial litigation, where I had certain aptitudes and strengths due to my business background....
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Ami Elizabeth Scarfe
Yuba City, CA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
CAL Northern School of Law
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Kristine Fowler Cirby
Larkspur, CA Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
(415) 332-0222
101 Larkspur Landing Circle Suite 311
Larkspur, CA 94939
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
U of San Francisco School of Law
Family law issues, being deeply personal, can significantly disrupt your life. I approach these sensitive matters with compassion and care. I will be straightforward in evaluating the unique aspects of your case, clearly outlining your options, and providing realistic advice on how to proceed.
For over 32 years, I have committed myself to assisting families in navigating the complexities of their legal issues. I have encountered a diverse range of families and challenges, which has broadened my knowledge and allowed me to offer high-quality representation to my clients. I ensure that each client receives the focused attention they deserve and strive...
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Brent K Kaspar
Corte Madera, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Jennifer McCall Granger
Nevada City, CA Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of San Francisco
Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, Divorce. A criminal defense lawyer for over 20 years, Ms. Granger has a winning record in the courtroom. Ms. Granger offers a case evaluation so that you and your family can make informed decisions. An experienced trial attorney, Jennifer Granger has tried jury trials to verdict throughout Northern California.
Ms. Granger also practices family law including divorce and child custody. Family law matters can be difficult and emotional to navigate on your own. Ms. Granger has the experience to navigate the unique complexities of family law hearings. Her expertise allows you to move...
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Dana Louise Curtis
Sausalito, CA Divorce Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
For 22 years, I have devoted my career as a lawyer to helping parties resolve their conflicts efficiently, effectively and respectfully. I believe the quality of a mediated resolution, and of the mediation process, to be as important to the parties as the fact of resolution.
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Joseph James Bell
Grass Valley, CA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
New Coll of CA School of Law
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Ashley Talbot Dean
San Francsico, CA Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of San Francisco School of Law
Ashley is founder of Talbot Law Firm. As an attorney in the firm’s emerging business practice, Ashley counsels startups with incorporation, early stage financing, employment issues, intellectual property protection, technology licensing, commercial partnerships and various other corporate transactions. Ashley believes that understanding a company’s vision and priorities is important to devising strategies to solve legal problems so companies can focus on their goals. Ashley has nearly 3 years in-house experience representing entrepreneurs in a wide range of corporate, commercial and intellectual property matters. Ashley received a J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law and a B.A. in...
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Shelley M. Kennedy
San Francisco, CA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Shelley M. Kennedy is a family law attorney and private mediator with Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C.
Shelley's mediation practice includes high-asset dissolution of marriage matters including division of property, preparation of complex financial models, calculations for various settlement options, as well as determination of support. In addition to Shelley’s experience in financially complex matters, her practice also includes mediation for couples with smaller estates.
Shelley serves as a Settlement Conference Master for the San Francisco Unified Family Law Courts and as a volunteer attorney for the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Pro Bono Family Law Project.
Shelley has participated in over 200...
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Brit Benjamin
Menlo Park, CA Divorce Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Katherine Harris Reder
San Franicsoc, CA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals and Family
University of North Carolina School of Law
Kate Reder is an associate attorney at Wald & Thorndal. She specializes in family formation, divorce, and dissolution for both traditional and non-traditional families.
Firm practice areas include:
Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level.
Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
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William Kopper
Davis, CA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Family
University of California, Davis
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Ariel Winger
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
New College of California
Before starting my family law practice, I worked for 5 years at a non-profit, where I successfully litigated in court on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and their children. I obtained Temporary and Permanent Restraining Orders, Child Visitation and Custody Orders, as well as Child Support.
Since 2007, I have offered amicable, uncontested divorce and separation options for those who want to stay out of court, including high conflict and complex cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. I provide services as a Mediator (neutral third party), Collaborative Divorce attorney (using a team approach),...
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Erin Marie Stratte
Oakland, CA Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
Attorney Stratte's passion is family law. She brings significant experience with trials, highly contested dissolutions with custody, division of high value assets, and alternative dispute resolution to assist her clients with compassionate resolution of these deeply personal legal issues. In addition, she has many recent wins at long cause trials in property division, domestic violence restraining orders, custody, contempt of court and fee awards, among other successes.
Attorney Stratte received her Bachelor of the Arts from the University of California Berkeley in Women's Studies, located in Berkeley, California. Thereafter, she received her professional doctorate in law from Southwestern Law School located...
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David Magnuson
Burlingame, CA Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
My family law practice is entirely limited to mediation and coaching. After witnessing the financial destruction and emotional distress that accompanies a litigated divorce, I decided to devote my career to helping couples separate constructively, peacefully and with dignity. Not only does a mediated divorce typically cost tens of thousands less than a drawn-out courtroom battle, but it also maximizes the likelihood that the parties will enjoy a civil relationship after the legal work is done. This is critically important when children are involved. I handle the entire divorce process for my clients, from our initial meeting to drafting...
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Lisa Robertson Murray
Burlingame, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce and Family
U of San Francisco School of Law
Lisa R. Murray has practiced law since 1987, and family law since 1989, assisting families through the difficult divorce process. Ms. Murray assists her clients in reaching amicable and equitable settlement by offering services as a mediator, Collaborative Practice lawyer, consulting attorney for clients in mediation, and negotiating settlements. Ms. Murray has served her community as a court-appointed child advocate representing children in divorce cases, and Judge Pro Tempore. Ms. Murray's focus on consensual dispute resolution, such as mediation and Collaborative Practice was borne from her experience of the destructive manner in which litigation separates parents' and...
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Amy Anne Laughlin
San Mateo, CA Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.