Goleta Family Lawyers

It is my goal is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation. To accomplish that, I seek to: (1) take the time necessary to understand your personal circumstances, needs, goals, and concerns; (2) be well-informed of new developments in the law and how those developments affect you; (3) utilize the most suitable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies to accomplish your objectives; and (4) provide you the peace of mind that you have hired an attentive, responsive and compassionate attorney to help you through difficult times.

Mr. Guzman is a Southern California native with roots in the San Gabriel Valley. After graduating Mountain View High School in 1975, he attended U.C. Irvine followed by Western State University, Fullerton campus and obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. Since passing the bar in 1989, Mr. Guzman has primarily focused on Family Law matters and has assisted the court as a family law mediator since 1994. Mr. Guzman regularly appears in courts throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside as well as in the neighboring counties. A highly skilled litigator with vast trial experience, Mr. Guzman...

Joseph P. Downs was born and raised in Michigan. Mr. Downs graduated from Eastern Michigan University with an Economics degree and received his Juris Doctrate degree at Western State University School of Law in Fullerton, California. For the past two decades, Mr. Downs has successfully assisted thousands of clients in the resolution and settlement of their family law matters. Mr. Downs is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section and has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court as Orange County Alternate public defender in the defense of family law contempt cases before the Orange...

Mr. Razai is the founding and managing partner of Razai Law Firm. Mr. Razai's experience and knowledge of family law allows him to zealously advocate on behalf of his clients, while understanding the importance of providing personal attention to each client and an empathetic, yet practical, approach to litigating cases. Education: Mr. Razai graduated Cum Laude with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Razai then earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Chapman University School of Law. Licensure: Mr. Razai is currently an active member of the State Bar...

An eye for detail. Ms. Ho is a Partner at Core Law Group. She is that rare breed of individual that has the analytical skills and patience to find the most intricate details about her cases. Whether it’s an opposing party’s retirement plan or a motion the opposing attorney filed with the court, Ms. Ho is known for being able to spot the weakness in the other side’s case and taking the tactical steps necessary to take advantage of that weakness. Ms. Ho has extensive experience clients in both Federal and State courts. Her...

Mr. Price is a family law attorney and divorce mediator in California who provides experienced, intelligent and responsive representation for mediation clients in communities throughout Orange County from his firm, the Law & Mediation Offices of David L. Price.

For more than 45 years, Mr. Price has been counseling individuals as they pursue divorce or other family law litigation matters. For the past 30 years, however, more of his practice has been devoted to family law mediation, through which he provides couples with a cost-effective alternative to expensive litigation for resolving disputes over often complex matters such as parenting...

Dedicated Legal Counsel in Southern California Family law issues must be given careful thought and professional attention because the absence of these two elements could result in negative consequences for your family's future. Terms of a divorce and other issues that arise within this area of law are determinations that can affect your life in the long term. If you are facing divorce in Orange County, California, your case requires the unmatched legal representation of Hendrickson & Associates. At our firm, we have the ability to handle the legal situation you are facing and approach your case in a...

We are a "Boutique Law Firm" dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, affordable quality legal representation to meet their expectations and legal needs. Our Principal attorney brings valuable experience representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, formerly (INS), the Executive Office of Immigration Review, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds who need to understand the immigration system and their options. We assess our clients' situation and provide legal representation focused in obtaining...

Kate is a California bar-certified attorney with more than seven years experience currently operating an eponymous law practice: The Law Offices of K. Kelso. Since graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., Kate, an ocean-minded South Florida native, consciously endeavors to hone her talents as a communicator, connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds. Through targeted community outreach and dedication to volunteerism, Kate developed the philosophy on which K. Kelso Law is based: to provide comprehensive custom estate plans that are individualized and compassionate, to empower every client through wills, trusts, and estate planning as they contemplate and arrange their...

I was a family law paralegal for many years prior to my attending law school. During that time I received my 25-Hour Basic Mediation Certificate (1995) and in 2009 I received my 40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation certificate. In 2009 I also received training in Foreclosure mediation as well as a 10 hour "brush up" course in community mediation and 3 hours of Advanced Mediation training in "Mediating Civil Harassment Cases." I presently limit my practice to Divorce Mediation, Premarital and Postmarital agreements, Prenuptials and Postnuptials, All types of mediation, and Stepparent Adoptions Guardianships.

Michael Recinos is a dedicated and hard-working attorney and one of the founders of RM Law Group, a law firm that represents family law & personal injury victims. Michael was born and raised in Southern California and therefore feels a deep connection to the area and a responsibility to assist those in the community who need assistance with family legal problems and those who've been injured.

Michael's primary background is in family law, divorce and cases involving domestic violence and child custody issues. Having worked with a large family law practice right out of law school, he has extensive experience in...

For more then 2 decades, Mr. Marc Aaron Goldbach has worked tirelessly to develop a successful bankruptcy and civil law practice for clients located throughout Los Angeles County. Whether his clients are facing insurmountable debt, foreclosure, serious felony charges, immigration or other legal issues such as personal injuries, workplace harassment, family and medical leave act violations, whistle blowing and retaliation, consumer law, criminal defense they can be rest assured that Marc Aaron Goldbach will take all steps necessary to fight for their legal rights to protect their interests. Marc Goldbach has represented many legal cases with 100% success...

I started college at age 17 and graduated from CSU, Los Angeles with honors and Dean's List recognition in 2000. I graduated from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in May of 2004 and passed the Bar exam in July of 2004. During the last 18 years, I have gained experience with family law and probate cases such as domestic violence, divorce, legal separation, paternity, government child support, step-parent adoption, legal guardianship, conservatorship, spousal property petitions, name change petitions, and grandparent visitation. I assist the families of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties. ...

Alexandra (Allie) Sevy has been dedicated to family law since earning her law degree from Berkeley Law in 2015. With a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brown University, she developed a deep interest in family law during law school, inspired by her passion for compassionate conflict resolution and mediation. Allie finds it incredibly fulfilling to support families through the challenges of divorce, providing legal guidance with empathy and understanding. She is committed to offering cost-effective, settlement-oriented, and family-focused representation to clients throughout the Los Angeles area. Before joining Envision Family Law, Allie practiced at Kleeman Kremen Family Lawyers in Beverly Hills...

Attorney/mediator, Leslie Howell, offers evening and weekend appointments in person or via Zoom.

Leslie comes from a bi-racial, musical family. She was a jazz singer for several years before (and after) attending law school. She has also worked for years in a corporate setting. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, but has lived in New York City, Japan and Hawaii. Her background makes her approachable and she has insight that most other mediators and lawyers may not have. This insight allows Leslie to understand, as well as creatively think, about the concerns and issues at hand.

Leslie is a collaborative...

At Szeto-Wong Law, we are dedicated to protecting what matters most—your family, financial security, and fundamental rights. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, I understand the complexities of cases involving child custody disputes, high-net-worth divorces, and asset division. Whether safeguarding investments or ensuring a fair custody arrangement, I provide strategic and compassionate counsel to guide you through the legal process. Beyond family law, our firm is committed to advocating for employee rights in cases involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and retaliation claims. We believe in holding employers accountable and ensuring fair treatment for workers across California. With a...

Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney specializing in California Family Law. He grew up in the La Canada Flintridge area, attending St. Francis High School. Patrick then attended Loyola Marymount University and earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Patrick had the distinct honor of working for renowned Federal Judge, the Honorable Robert M. Takasugi, as a full time legal extern. While serving the federal court, he was privileged to be involved in and witness dozens of federal trials and hearings.

Since 2007, Patrick has been a California licensed attorney, working exclusively...

Attorney Thomas D Sands is a prominent and respected transactional and litigation attorney licensed in the State of California and Hawaii. Thomas is the founder and CEO of The Sands Law Group, and has dedicated his entire legal career to high-quality but cost-conscious representation to individual consumers and businesses in a variety of complex and challenging cases. Thomas is committed to serving his clients with attentive, timely, and effective representation. Throughout his career, Attorney Thomas D Sands has been a fierce advocate of those in need of legal representation. Thomas’ commitment has helped create a positive reputation in the legal and...

MS. BASHAR obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in Management Information Systems in 1987 and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law in May 1990. She joined the firm after 7 years as a sole practitioner focusing on civil litigation, business and family law. Prior to opening her own office, Ms. Bashar was an associate attorney in a civil litigation firm where she represented financial institutions as well as individuals with personal injury, fraud and contract matters. She has also worked as a Volunteer Attorney with the Family Law...

I am a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and California Western School of Law. After law school, I served as a law clerk to a veteran San Diego attorney whose family law practice deals with primarily heavily contested custody matters before family law and juvenile courts, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianships, complex dissolution of marriage cases involving division of assets and debts, and criminal defense. After passing the Bar Exam, I joined another law group in San Diego for several years. At that firm, I handled straightforward and complex divorce matters from inception to judgment, including motions...

I was admitted to practice law in 1988 and since then, I have focused my career on several key areas of law. My practice encompasses Bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as Immigration, Employment, and Family-based legal issues. Additionally, I handle matters related to Business Law, such as incorporation, and Estate Planning. In Estate Planning, I am experienced in preparing Revocable Family Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney. We also handle probate, Conservatorship and Guardianship. This diverse range of practice areas allows me to provide comprehensive legal services to my clients, addressing various aspects of their legal needs.

Providing affordable and convenient legal services. After 20 years of experience in business administration, including dealing with contracts, employment law, real estate law and regulatory compliance, I became a lawyer and put my decades of experience to good use. I realize that many people who need legal advice also need to work during the week. I offer consultations on the weekends to be available to clients when it is convenient for them. Call me to set up a consultation, sometimes legal services are less expensive than you think. In addition to my office practice, I provide self help advice...

Matthew J. Knez graduated from the University of Redlands in California where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing. He went on to pursue his Law Degree at the University of LaVerne, College of Law in Ontario, California. While pursuing his law degree he earned various awards, including CALI Award in Torts and he was on the Dean’s List. Mr. Knez was also a member of the Justice and Immigration Clinic where he worked with people seeking asylum into the United States from countries where they had experienced persecution or threat of persecution....

Edwin J. Castellanos is the managing partner at Castellanos & Associates, APLC. He has significant experience in matters pertaining to family law, divorce, custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, and adoption. Mr. Castellanos was raised in Brooklyn, New York and received his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University's prominent Stern School of Business. In 1995, Edwin earned his J.D. Degree from Boston University School of Law where he graduated with distinction. After admission to the California Bar, Mr. Castellanos began his career as a solo...

The only San Diego State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist who was also a Former Federal and County of San Diego Prosecutor with Over 20 Years of Experience!

Emiliza San Diego practices family law, with experience in issues including divorce and child custody. She received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and completed her undergraduate work at University of California, Santa Cruz. Emiliza is well-regarded among her peers in the legal profession, having previously served as Vice Chair of the Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Section of the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.

Emiliza chose a career in family law to guide people through difficult times in their lives. She takes pride in explaining complex legal concepts in a straightforward manner and providing clients...

My practice is devoted to Family Law, Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Domestic Violence and Support. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

Experienced attorney with office located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego. In practice in San Diego County for 15 years. Appeared in Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County courts. My practice is limited to those counties.

Experience in Estate Planning arose from the connection that exists between the two areas of law practiced in my firm. Divorce causes change in estate plans, wills, asset allocation, beneficiary and Powers of Attorney designations. The two areas of law naturally go together. And even if they do not in your case, we have the skill and experience to assist you with your specific...

Edward Castro is a seasoned family law practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the field throughout his career. Initially focusing on domestic violence prevention, he collaborated with SDVLP and later directed FLAP, a courthouse-based family law clinic. At the YWCA Legal Advocacy Program, he served for six years as a senior staff attorney, handling diverse family law matters, emphasizing cases involving domestic violence. In 2010, Mr. Castro joined BLSAPC, where he became a partner in 2014. Specializing in high net-worth cases, he addressed complex issues like business valuation disputes, income analyses of large business owners, and asset protection trusts. He gained...

Melody Trujillo is a graduate of McGeorge School of Law who brings to her clients 28 years of legal practice. She and her partner have successfully litigated thousands of cases in Southern California. Ms. Trujillo practices primarily in Family Law representing clients in Hemet, Riverside, San Bernardino, Victorville and all of the San Diego Courts. She is dedicated to her clients. The attorneys and paralegals at Trujillo & Trujillo, APLC are all caring individuals who put their client's needs as paramount. Each paralegal has at minimum a paralegal certificate and an Associate Degree. The...

Like many people, I suffered through a difficult divorce. The hardest part for me was the constant feeling of being overwhelmed and no longer in control of my life. That experience truly transformed the way I practice family law. I have made sure that we do everything possible to help clients not feel the same way I did during my divorce by making customer service the hallmark of our firm. We will do whatever is necessary to reduce their anxiety and know that our firm will make their needs a priority. That’s why I make sure that we are available...

I understand the suffering families experience during divorce and have a passion for helping them through these difficult times. Divorce is one of the most difficult steps that anyone will ever have to take in life. The process has a profound emotional and financial impact upon everyone involved. Not only does divorce sever a couple's legal status as "married" and all of the benefits that flow from it, it necessitates significant real and personal changes in the lives of everyone involved whether anticipated or not. I am committed to helping clients through these difficult times and help them transition to...

The Law Offices of Jennifer S. Morrison is a divorce law firm in Fresno, California that provides exceptional, aggressive representation to clients throughout the Central Valley, including Fresno, Tulare, Madera, and Kings Counties. At her Fresno divorce law firm, Jennifer Morrison represents clients in all aspects of family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, child custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support, and property and debt division.

Our motto is "Personal Attention—Aggressive Representation." We take this motto very seriously, and take great pride in the fact that among divorce law firms in Fresno we are especially attentive...

For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has been a trusted advocate, guiding individuals through the legal system with skill and compassion. Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for her professionalism, dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation abilities. Committed to changing the narrative surrounding attorneys, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches each case with the same level of dedication and care she would expect for her own legal matters. Charrisse is passionate about family law, finding great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate one of the most challenging periods...

Dahann Bowers was born in Panama and immigrated to Southern California at a young age. She is fluent in Spanish. She attended California State University San Marcos where she double majored in Political Science and Spanish. Dahann then attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. During law school, Dahann interned with the Department of Child Support Services where she gained insight into child support issues and parental rights. She began working at different family law firms and was exposed to the complexities of family law. At the end of 2022, Dahann took the step to go out on...