Benicia Family Lawyers

Kristen is a talented family law attorney and mediator who has built out her knowledge and experience in complex matters, including asset/property division, school choice, custody, spousal support, and post-judgment modifications. She is dedicated to achieving the right outcomes for her clients and knows how to handle the most sensitive and contentious issues. Kristen has a particular specialty in child custody and support. Her focus is to put the needs of children first when there is conflict, and to rebuild safe and secure environments in which children can thrive. Originally from Puyallup, Washington, Kristen has made the Bay Area her home since...

Michael Bonetto is a leader in the Bay Area family law community, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice. Since his admission to the bar in 2007, he has exclusively practiced family law. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in all areas of family law, including spousal and child support issues, complex property division, business valuation, separate property tracing, child custody and visitation, and prosecuting and defending domestic violence restraining orders. Michael is also experienced in drafting complex premarital and post-marital agreements. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Michael is among an elite group of recognized...

Denise Perelli-Minetti practices in Northern California with her central office located in Pleasanton, California. Her legal practice focuses on areas of Elder Law, Special Education, Mental and Health Disability Issues, Domestic Violence issues and Estate Planning and Administration.

Denise is a passionate attorney that has experience with matters dealing with family issues. Denise is trained and experienced in Mediation, Victim Offender Reconciliation, and Domestic Violence Advocacy. Denise has also completed the California Minor's training and is a huge advocate for minor's rights. Denise also has substantial knowledge and experience representing children in school and she has been very successful...

I handle all areas of family law and in addition to my litigation practice, I regularly offer limited scope services and have handled custody and visitation, support, and post-judgment matters on a noticed limited scope representation basis, as well as undisclosed representation for parties in mediation or proceeding self-represented. Family law matters, whether divorce or a custody are always highly emotional and I recognize that my clients not only need an aggressive attorney to protect their interest, but also need a person on whom they can rely. As a family law attorney, I understand the value of personal attention for...