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Richard Renkin
Encinitas, CA Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Western State Univ
At Renkin & Associates, we represent clients in all areas of San Diego and North County for family law cases. Divorces can have many complex issues, and we have experience handling a variety of issues, including marriage dissolution, property division, and move-away issues. Visit www.renkinlaw.com to learn how we can help you.
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Michael Allen Fischer
Oceanside, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(760) 722-7646
Fischer & Van Thiel LLP
2424 Vista Way, Ste. 200
Oceanside, CA 92054
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Michael Fischer is a licensed California attorney licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Fischer has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters. He is known for his ability to guide his clients through the tumultuous processes of family court in an aggressive yet compassionate manner. Mr. Fischer graduated Cum Laude from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensellaer Indiana with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a minor in Political Science. For twenty-two years he oversaw the growth of his photography studio and photo processing laboratory in Soldotna, Alaska as well as owning and...
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Robert Martin Daniels
Escondido, CA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family
University of San Diego School of Law
Family law attorney and mediator with substantial trial experience in both family law and other fields, including business, real estate, and other civil matters.
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Rebecca M. Medina
Encinitas, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
1596 N Coast Hwy
101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Family and Divorce
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
After seeing firsthand the stress and emotional pain inflicted on my clients and their families involved in traditional court-based litigation, I decided to practice law in a more transparent, supportive, and empowering way.
Too often, the traditional court-based process of resolving a family law matter such as a divorce makes a difficult situation worse. It heightens conflict. It takes away your power to make decisions. And it makes your personal matters public. I provide effective ways for you to avoid these negative impacts, by providing collaborative and mediation services for:
• Couples who are divorcing or dissolving their domestic partnership and need...
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Carrie E Nolan
Encinitas, CA Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
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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Stephanie Maria Caballero
San Marcos, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family
Southern California Inst/Law
Law Office of Stephanie M. Caballero
Assisted Reproduction & Family Formation Law
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Dahann Robinson Bowers
Escondido, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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...
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Michelle Louise Blair
Escondido, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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Peter Mueller
San Marcos, CA Family Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Mr. Mueller has been practicing law for thirty-five years and is licensed in California and Illinois. Graduating with honors from Loyola Law School in 1972, he was selected to associate with Chicago’s leading corporate firm and was also invited to become a Visiting Professor of Corporate Law at Loyola, where he had held the position as Assistant Dean of the Business School during his law studies. In his position as director of Father’s Rights Law Center®, Mr. Mueller, a Certified Family Law Specialist, benefits from his early litigation training and experience and will involve when needed, qualified and respected...
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Michael Gower
Encinitas, CA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
University of San Diego
The Law Offices of Gower & Bluck are proud to provide services to clients throughout San Diego. Our Encinitas office is centrally located and a short drive from Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista. Whether you have a case involving child custody, divorce, spousal support, child support, or other family law matters, our attorneys offer quality representation and a free consultation.
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Hannah J. Engholm
Escondido, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Hannah J. Engholm received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as a University of California Regent’s Scholar. Hannah simultaneously earned her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law and her Master in Social Work degree from San Diego State University. She served as Senior Editor for the California Western International Law Journal. Hannah is involved in several volunteer opportunities, including San Diego’s Voices of Children where she has been a Court Appointed Advocate since 2010. Ms. Engholm has experience with all family law issues.
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William R Fuhrman
Encinitas, CA Family Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
My team of 1 associate attorney and 2 paralegals support my service to San Diego County families and businesses, principally in the North County coastal area. I routinely appear in San Diego County's family, civil, criminal and juvenile court departments: Central, East County, North County and South Bay. And, I periodically appears in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside county courts.
FAMILY LAW: For nearly 4 decades, I have written premarital agreements for couples planning to marry + represented those dissolving their marriage, whether amicably or when in high conflict. We daily negotiate and litigate all related issues: child...
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Stephanie Mendez
Escondido, CA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Stephanie Mendez attended law school in Orange County, CA, and passed the California State Bar on the first attempt. She first became interested in Family Law while interning at The Legal Clinic, in Fullerton, CA. After graduating law school, Stephanie began working at a local law firm in San Diego, CA, where she handled all aspects of family law, including child custody and visitation, child support, paternity actions, divorce actions, domestic violence issues, and spousal support. She is well versed in the complexities of family law, and the emotions that are involved. Her goal is to guide the client and...
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Kandy Odetta Koliwer
Encinitas, CA Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
315 S Coast Highway 101
Suite 194
Encinitas, CA 92024
Family and Divorce
Western State Univ
Kandy received a BA in Sociology and and California Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. She received a Masters degree in Counseling from Chapman College. Prior to becoming an attorney she worked as a Probation Officer and Social Worker with children involved in the Juvenile Court related to child abuse and neglect.
Kandy's primary area of practice is Juvenile Dependency, representing all parties including parents, relatives and foster parents. Additonally she works in the areas of Family Law, Guardianships, Adoptions, Restraining Orders and Paternity Actions.
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James Alvord
Fallbrook, CA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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Warren Erwin Haviland Jr
Encinitas, CA Family Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Vanderbilt Univ School of Law
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Samantha Berryessa
Fallbrook, CA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Maxwell A. Hills
Irvine, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Loyola University New Orleans
Hills Law Group assists clients in identifying and maximizing assets in a divorce. If you are engaged in a divorce and wish to: * Create an accurate picture of your assets and debts * Understand what you are entitled to * Ensure that you pursue all possible assets and other claims * Achieve a beneficial division of your assets * Receive counseling as to what is in your best interest each step of the way * Work with an attorney who focuses on family law in your area I can help you. My practice is focused...
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William Stanley Fitch
Temecula, CA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
William Fitch, otherwise known as "Bill" is a senior attorney at Family Law Matters. Having a civil trial background for nearly two decades before joining the firm, Bill brings a unique knowledge of the law with him. He has tried hundreds, if not thousands, of cases over the years; and has conducted many jury trials. He also has extensive experience in discovery and law and motion issues. Bill's easy-going nature makes him easy to talk to, but do not underestimate his trial skills. Bill would always rather settle a case than try one one, because he recognizes the benefits to...
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Heather Mellyn Cullen
Temecula, CA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(951) 715-4632
28465 Old Town Front Street
Suite 321
Temecula, CA 92590
Family and Divorce
University of California - Riverside and University of California, Davis, School of Law
Attorney Heather Cullen is a Certified Family Law Specialist and practices exclusively Family Law.
Attorney Cullen is a native Southern Californian who graduated Cum Laude with a dual bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Law and Society from the University of California, Riverside. Attorney Cullen then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from The University of California at Davis School of Law.
Attorney Cullen is currently an active member of the State Bar of California. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California and the U.S. District Court Central District of California. Attorney Cullen is also an active member of the...
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Julie O. Wolff
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the...
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Matthew S. Blado
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mr. Blado is a graduate of California Western School of Law. While at California Western, Mr. Blado studied Family Law and Community Property. During his third year of law school, Matthew was selected to serve as the judicial extern for the Honorable Nancy C. Oesterle.
While attending California Western, Mr. Blado was a founding member of the California Western School of Law Community Law Project which provided free legal assistance to poor and indigent members of the community. It was during this period that Mr. Blado was first exposed to the...
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Stephen Smith
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
California Western School of Law
Stephen V. Smith is a dedicated and skilled Divorce and Family Law attorney. He exclusively represents men and women going through difficult divorces and complex family issues. When possible, Stephen uses a non-adversarial approach, involving mediation and settlement. Because emotions run high in this area of the law, Stephen is also prepared to proceed to court to resolve cases.
In addition to over 18 years advocating for clients, Stephen has personal experience with divorce. More than 20 years ago, before becoming an attorney, he represented himself in his own divorce and contentious custody battle. During this difficult time Stephen realized what...
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Bettina Yanez
Orange, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
Bettina Yanez is a CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST, Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The Orange County Divorce attorney firm represents and handles family law cases in both Orange County and Los Angeles. The Orange County family lawyer is located near the Orange County Family Law Court. She is a highly respected and knowledgeable OC attorney and Orange County domestic violence attorney. Attorney Yanez is a member of the California State Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association; Orange County Women Lawyers Association. Yanez is also "un abogado de divorcio y abogada de...
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Beshoy F. Shehata
Temecula, CA Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Beshoy F. Shehata is the managing partner. He goes by “B.” B graduated from California Western School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2017. B is passionate about his career choice and loves helping his clients.
B was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. He migrated to the United States with his family in 2000. He has six siblings. He always wanted to become an attorney to help those going through tough times. He understands how difficult it is to go through a divorce or a custody battle. He understands the stress and uncertainty that accompanies...
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Domingo R. Castillo
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
I was born and raised in Southern Calif with my beautiful Latino family (6 brothers & 2 sisters & parents) that taught me to love, respect and make the best of it, even with beans and tortillas at times. My migrant parents came from Texas in 1953 who later became a Gardener and a Professional House Keeper for the rich and beautiful Jewish families. They taught me and my brothers to love and respect our country. After obtaining High Honors at Indio High School, I attended UCLA and then went to Law School at Univ of West Los Ángeles...
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Elizabeth Yang
Irvine, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and IP
University of La Verne College of Law
Elizabeth Yang has been practicing law since 2007 and specializes in Intellectual Property Law, including Patent, Copyright and Trademark Prosecution and Litigation; Business Law, including corporate entity formation, contract drafting, contract disputes, litigation; and Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and asset division. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Elizabeth was admitted to the United States Patent & Trademark office in 2007. At the age of 19, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley in two and a half years. In 2011, Elizabeth founded Yang & Wang, P.C., a boutique...
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Holly J. Moore
Corona , CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
WE PROTECT PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS FROM UNFAIR DIVORCE.
Our Law firm is focused exclusively on divorce, child custody, paternity actions, modifications of child support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence and all other issues that fall under the "umbrella" of Family Law. Our passion is our clients. We recognize that while people are going through situations dealing with the breakdown of a marriage or how best to share their children, it is an incredibly challenging and heartbreaking time. It is also very nerve-wracking to have the future of your children, and/or security (financial or otherwise) be unknown or be...
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Jonathan T. Little
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family and Divorce
National Family Law Trial Institute and American University Washington College of Law
Jonathan T. Little is an attorney with Minyard Morris family law firm in Newport Beach, California. He is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Mr. Little has more than 17 years of legal experience, and he provides outstanding representation, advice and support to clients throughout Orange County who are going through a divorce or other family law issues.
"One must love what they do to truly excel at it! Passion is key. As a divorce lawyer, I love what I do because I get the incredible opportunity to work alongside people to...
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Joshua R. Bourne
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Bourne is a former San Diego criminal prosecutor who prosecuted various criminal offenses and also worked in the domestic violence unit (Family Justice Center) of the San Diego City Attorney's Office. After working for the San Diego City Attorney's office, Mr. Bourne joined a civil litigation firm where he gained extensive experience in various matters including corporate and partnership law and marital dissolution. This experience includes pre-trial discovery, valuation of community and corporate assets, and various legal motion and pleading work.
Mr. Bourne also devotes substantial time as conflict counsel. He represents indigent defendants who cannot afford an attorney...
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Paul Jeffrey Wallin
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Pepperdine University School of Law
For over 35 years, I have been successfully representing clients facing criminal charges or dealing with family law matters. As the Senior Partner of Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation, I work hard to ensure our clients are represented with respect and professionalism. When you hire our firm, you place your trust in a team of attorneys and legal professionals, whose only goal is to obtain the best result possible in your case. You are not alone. We will get through this together.
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Samantha McBride
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Samantha K. McBride, a distinguished family law attorney, is revered for her adept writing, meticulous attention to detail, and energetic representation. Specializing in family law, domestic violence restraining orders, support, and complex custody cases, she offers clients a custom case plan grounded in sound legal advice and a profound understanding of individual rights, goals, and interests. Clients value her for guiding them through challenging times with responsiveness and compassion, reflected in her superb 10 rating on Avvo.com.
Recognized as a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) by the California Board of Legal Specialization, Samantha's expertise is highlighted in publications like West...
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Alexandria Jaquay
Temecula, CA Family Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(951) 715-4601
28465 Old Town Front Street
Suite 321
Temecula, CA 92590
Family and Divorce
California Southern, School of Law
Alexandria Jaquay is an Attorney at Cullen Family Law Group. Attorney Jaquay is currently an active member of the State Bar of California and practices exclusively Family Law.
Attorney Jaquay is a Southern California native. She attended and completed law school while being a full-time paralegal and mother of two. Attorney Jaquay graduated in the top 1% of her class while excelling at legal writing and research.
Attorney Jaquay has been with Cullen Family Law Group since 2002, and she has worked on family law matters ranging from a simple separation resolution to a contested divorce, including high asset division...
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Kristen A. Holstrom
Corona, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Trinity Law School
Meet Kristen A. Holstrom, CFLS*, a dynamic Partner at Holstrom, Block & Parke and a renowned family law specialist. Kristen hosts the top legal talk radio show on Go Country 105FM, educating listeners on family law. With a decade of experience, she's respected for her sharp legal mind, tenacious representation, and creative strategies.
Kristen's journey started early working with her father, Dayn Holstrom, a prominent family law attorney. Holding a business degree from Jacksonville University, she excelled in NCAA Division 1 Soccer. Kristen earned her Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, passing the California State Bar and Family Law Specialists Exam.
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Gerald A. Maggio
Irvine, CA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State University, College of Law
Orange County divorce attorney Gerald A. Maggio is an experienced family law and divorce attorney dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each client's legal representation based on their needs. Mr. Maggio is experienced in all aspects of family law and divorce matters, including child custody and support, spousal support, marital asset division, and stepparent adoptions. Mr. Maggio has a reputation of fighting for client rights with compassion, experience, and professionalism, with the goal of navigating his clients through the complicated legal process as quickly as possible so his clients can move on with their lives. ...
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Gina Marie Famularo
Temecula, CA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
“Integrity Matters”
As a young woman, Gina experienced the pain and uncertainty of a protracted custody battle over her first child. It was this experience that caused her to become a lawyer. Her daughter is now happily married and attending medical school. Gina married her second husband in 1992. They have a teenaged son together, who still lives at home.
Gina was licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1997. Since then, she has amassed vast legal knowledge and courtroom experience. Her practice has always been limited exclusively to family law. Over the years, she has learned to listen....
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Scott Frederick Levin
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
Scott Levin is a California family law attorney mediator in San Diego. As the only family law attorney in the greater San Diego area with the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ who is entirely committed to resolving disputes in mediation, Mr. Levin is a skilled experienced California divorce mediator. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious University of Virginia School of Law and previously graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, Mr. Levin helps clients negotiate equitable settlements with his finance, legal and dispute resolution expertise. Many know him as the...
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Lani Baron
Newport Beach, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Whittier Law School and Pepperdine University School of Law
Lani Baron, Attorney-Mediator, is the founder of Alternative Divorce Solutions. As a child, Lani witnessed her parents’ highly-litigated and contentious divorce and she knew that there needed to be a change in the system. This life experience inspired Lani to begin her career in alternative dispute resolution early on, and she started her career as a paralegal at a small family mediation firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Shortly thereafter, Lani moved to California to study at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute, where she focused on courses relating to dispute resolution and mediation. Her passion for helping others also prompted her desire to...
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Michele Marie Charbonneau
Irvine, CA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Western State Univ COL
Ms. Charbonneau is a highly regarded Orange County family law practitioner and was a founding partner in one of Orange County’s premier law firms. Ms. Charbonneau is well known for her uncanny ability to get to the heart of a case and get it resolved. While compassionate and understanding, she is tenacious in her resolve to get divorcing couples to focus on common ground to reach a fair and responsible resolution. She is very skilled in dealing with the range of emotions that go with a divorce and is able to relate to the parties like few...