Pala Family Lawyers

Xinia L. Williams, a dedicated attorney at Holstrom, Block, and Parke, brings a wealth of legal experience and a compassionate approach to her clients. Before joining the firm, Xinia delved into a diverse range of Family Law cases, fearlessly tackling challenges in divorce, child custody, guardianships, unlawful detainers, bankruptcy, criminal cases/DUIs, and more. This varied background has shaped her into the compassionate, professional, and selfless attorney she is today. In the realm of Family Law, Xinia stands out for her real-world understanding, stemming from her role as a mother of two young children. She believes in being not just a legal advocate...

Ms. Curran has been a licensed as an attorney for 32 years. Rated among the top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S. ~ National Association of Distinguished Counsel. 2016 - 2021 Rated Top 100 Lawyers in the U.S. ~ The National Trial Lawyers Association l. 2014-2021 - Top Lawyers in California. Ms. Curran is a very experienced lawyer who has successfully tried, mediated, and appealed many hundreds of complex cases, including constitutional, civil, family, and criminal law cases, in both the state and federal courts. At The Curran Law Firm, APC, she leads an extraordinary team of lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and administrative staff,...

Dolores Contreras is a decorated San Diego business lawyer with multiple awards and nominations under her belt, including the National Business Woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award and finalist for San Diego Magaizine's Woman of the Year. Her accomplishments and dedication to every client has lead to a successful career representing clients in business litigation, real estate law and family law. Ms. Contreras is fluent in both English and Spanish and her expertise in cross-border litigation has made her a strong voice in the Spanish speaking community.

Alex E. Ruiz is a dedicated Family Law attorney with a Juris Doctor from Chapman University Fowler School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business & Society from La Sierra University. Throughout law school and beyond, Alex demonstrated his commitment to assisting others. He interned at Self Help Centers in Santa Ana and Norwalk, leading workshops for self-represented litigants. He also served as a Law Clerk in the Family Protection Unit of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, supporting the prosecution of domestic violence cases. As a State Bar Certified Law Student at the Bette & Wylie Aitken Family...

Meet Taylor Goldschmidt, an attorney known for her dedication, thoroughness, and empathy. She takes pride in guiding clients through the intricate legal process, prioritizing their voices and exceeding expectations. Originally from Colorado, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her pursuit of legal expertise led her to Florida International University, where she earned her Juris Doctor with multiple Dean's List honors. Simultaneously, she volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem, competed in Moot Court, served as a Teaching Assistant, and co-founded the Mindfulness Association. Taylor, drawn to San Diego, passed the California Bar Exam on her first...

Attorney Tiffany Bostinelos earned her Juris Doctor and Masters in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law in May 2015. At Pepperdine, she was Executive Editor of the Dispute Resolution Law Journal, participated in the Moriarity First Year Moot Court Competition, and was a student mentor. Tiffany published an article on resolving adoption disputes. She graduated cum laude with a BA in Sociology and Political Science from California State University, Fullerton, in 2012, where she was a member of several honor societies and studied abroad at Sorbonne University in Paris. Tiffany excels in all aspects of her representation in Marital Dissolution,...

I am an experienced Family Law Attorney serving Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and the entire Coachella Valley.

The preservation of the family unit can be achieved, even after a divorce. My parents divorced when I was young, but remained friends throughout my life to this day. I believe, when children are involved, the best interest of the children are paramount. I strive to be fair and foster an equitable settlement. However, when the other side is being less than forthcoming, a more aggressive approach is often needed.

Whether you need a lawyer to provide an...

Harry Mirchandaney counsels clients throughout California on Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Family Law, Domestic Violence, RFO's (both initialting and defending against), and pre-nuptial and post-marital agreements. He also counsels clients in the area of trusts and wills/estate planning & probate and trust administration, through HMA Law Group's offices in Newport Beach, Riverside, and satellite locations.

Mr. Conrad is passionate about assisting clients with family law issues that matter most. Admitted to practice in the state of California in 1995, he has literally seen it all. Mr. Conrad’s expertise in family law includes divorce, child support, property division, and parental rights, which makes him a strong and accomplished player in the field of Orange County family law, and one who is fully committed to treating each party with the utmost respect and discretion.

Mr. Conrad understands time is money; therefore, he is committed to protecting both for each of his valued clients. While distinguished legal counsel always...

David Booth is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Chapman University School of Law and began practicing law in 2008. Immediately following law school, David took a position with the Orange County Department of Child Support Services as a staff attorney. David later went on to a position as an deputy district attorney, where he honed his trial skills. David is now the lead attorney at the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez where David practices divorce and family law in Irvine and throughout Orange County.

Emanuel Hudson has been practicing law representing Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil matters since 1986. Mr. Hudson’s early concentration has been in personal injury, trial practice, insurance law, family law and business transactions. Additionally, Mr. Hudson represents a broad base of interests, including world class athletes, as well as coaches involved in professional football, baseball, basketball and track & field. Other clients include members of the Saudi Arabian royal family and a former space shuttle astronaut. In managing and negotiating business ventures, Mr. Hudson strives to maximize each client’s profitability, exposure, and success through hands-on management....

James Lawrence Knox is a partner at Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, LLP. For almost two decades, Mr. Knox has been providing aggressive legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, as well as individuals involved in family law issues or facing administrative law proceedings. Mr. Knox, along with the other members of our legal team, is firmly committed to putting the needs of clients first and has a long and distinguished track record to show that he is a skillful litigator and knowledgeable legal professional.

Whether you are getting divorced, have been charged with a crime, received a traffic citation, or...

I am a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a Member of the American Legal Specialists as well. I have been practicing in the Inland Empire for 40 years in Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury matters. I've spent many years in Private Practice and joined Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, one of the most well known firms in the Inland Empire, in 2007.

An understanding lawyer with compassion. Listens to his clients concerns and develops a plan to best meet them. My practice focuses on typical family needs. Family law, child custody, landlord tenant law and estate planning (wills and trusts).

As the principal attorney at The Goldberg Legal Group, Mr. David Goldberg brings over 18 years of experience as a practicing attorney to your case. He is both aggressive and detail oriented in all areas of family and divorce law in Irvine. Much of his early years was spent working as a personal injury lawyer, where he gained extensive experience representing those who need insurance defense or were pursuing civil litigation. This experience got him interested in family law. Family law also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows...

Crista is the Managing Partner of The Haynes Law Firm, APLC located in Redlands, CA. The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is a boutique law firm offering clients legal assistance in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, and Juvenile law. Crista prides herself on offering empathetic, educated, and experienced legal services at affordable rates. Crista is a proud member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Laverne, College of Law, where she attended law school, she is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Social Justice Advocacy Project, she volunteers her time...

Since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher has helped families seamlessly move through complex family matters. He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex divorce issues, have questions regarding palimony, or would like to discuss grandparent custody, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance. Backed by years of experience, you can rest easily knowing that when you work with Attorney Buncher, he will be sure to cover every intricacy of your case to make the process as smooth as possible. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher...

I successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce to fraud investigations, for the last 30 years. As an economist, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)*, and California State Attorney, I can analyze cases from various angles so that I can determine reasonable resolutions to disputes and provide successful representation for all my clients. In addition to that, I can also communicate with you in Greek, French, Italian, and Spanish, in order to suit your needs.

My practice focuses on Family Law, Fraud Law and Worker's Comp (rated #6 in Rancho Mirage; rated top 10% of 1.5 million lawyers in MartinDale-Hubbell). I...

Divorce lawyer and child custody attorney located in San Diego CA providing services in all areas of family law for the entire county of San Diego. Conveniently located in Mission Valley with plenty of free parking. Weekend and evening appointments available. Reasonable prices and payment plans offered. A divorce and family law practice that has been in business over 18 years with a primary emphasis on child custody litigation. Other areas of family law that we can assist you with include child support, spousal support, property division, and retirement division. Call now for free consultation.

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...

Mr. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice in both the State of California and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C. Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes. Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement...

Cassandra Koenig is a family law attorney at Aloha Divorce, with a strong focus on prenuptial agreements, amicable divorces, and certified co-parenting expertise. With a dedication to helping clients navigate emotionally challenging family law cases, Cassandra provides compassionate and practical legal guidance. Prenuptial Agreements: Cassandra crafts tailored prenuptial agreements that protect clients' financial interests while fostering trust and open communication between partners. Amicable Divorces: Committed to peaceful resolutions, Ms. Koenig collaborates with couples to find mutually beneficial solutions that prioritize both parties' well-being and children's best interests. Certified Co-Parenting Specialist: Holding certification as a co-parenting specialist, Cassandra assists divorced or separated parents in...

Family Law Attorney Michael Spiekerman is a highly qualified attorney whose practice is exclusively devoted to dissolution of marriage and domestic partnerships, and all manner of family law related issues. He has represented clients with both complex and simple disputes involving the division of community property assets, the allocation of marital and non-marital debt, obtaining and terminating spousal support awards, setting and modifying child support orders, custody, parenting issues, and much more.

Michael recognizes that the circumstance of ending a marriage or any once intimate relationship is an extremely traumatic experience. In order for people to actually be supported...

Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1993. Certified as a Family Law Specialist in 2002. Divorce, Property Division, Support, Custody and Visitation. Specializing in Move Away and Interstate Custody cases.
US Navy Veteran

James F. Sexton first worked as an attorney for the insurance companies he now opposes. Having worked this side of personal injury and worker’s compensation cases, James understands the goals, motivation, and tactics employed by the insurance companies and the lawyers who protect their interests. He uses that knowledge to better serve and protect his clients’ interests. As CEO of a company and owner of his own law firm, James Sexton’s success reflects the positive experiences his clients have had and continue to have at The Sexton Law Firm. His expertise is extensive and includes California bankruptcy law, California...

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.

Lake Elsinore family law attorney handling cases including adoption, child support, child custody, divorce, separation, annulments, marital agreements, spousal support, and visitation rights.

MS. HEISKALA joined the firm as a supervising attorney after spending 24 years as a sole practitioner in her own firm primarily devoted to family law. Ms. Heiskala obtained her Juris Doctorate from Western State School of Law (now Thomas Jefferson School of Law) in 1976. She was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Federal District Court for the Southern District in 1976, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal in 1986 and became a Certified Specialist in Family Law in 1988. Ms. Heiskala is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Family Law Section...

Mr. Botros has practiced family law exclusively since 2010. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

As the founder of the Carson Law Group, Carlsbad lawyer Janet L. Carson offers legal services for bankruptcy and family law cases. Ms. Carson has been in private practice for her entire career. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Ventura Colle of Law. On Avvo.com, Attorney Carson has been recognized with a 7.7 Very Good rating. Ms. Carson holds memberships with the Ventura County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Contact her firm today for a free consultation.

Mr. Mesnik has dedicated 100% of his practice to family law cases such as divorce, child custody and support, domestic partnership dissolution, post judgment enforcement, and modifications of support and custody. Mr. Mesnik appears in all San Diego County Family Courts including North County in Vista, California, East County in El Cajon, Downtown Central Court, Dontown Family Court, Madge Bradley Building, and Southbay in Chula Vista. Mr. Mesnik has appeared in front of each Family Court judge in San Diego County and is knowledgeable of each judicial officer currently on the bench. Throughout Mr. Mesnik's years of practice he has...

I am Koryn Sheppard, a State BAR CERTIFIED Family Law attorney based in San Diego. To achieve this certification, attorneys like myself must meet stringent experience and continuing education requirements, pass a formal examination, and provide professional references. Additionally, we are required to consistently participate in family law continuing education classes. Since 2009, I have been practicing family law, guiding families through the complexities of the legal system. My practice areas include divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and mediation. I have a significant amount of experience in handling military divorce matters and am often appointed by the...

Attorney Brian Michaels is a 23 year veteran of the California Criminal And Family Law Courts. Attorney Michaels spent the first 8 years of his career as a big city Prosecutor where he cut his teeth in the trial courts of Los Angeles where he earned accolades as a Top Prosecutor. Attorney Michaels worked for the Los Angeles Police Department during the height of the infamous Rampart Scandal as a Civil Defense Attorney. Michaels is unique among Attorneys in Southern California as very few have any Prosecutorial experience and most set out on their own straight out of Law School....

Certified Family Law Specialist Attorney in Orange County, California with offices in Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita.

Ethical family law and divorce attorney, handling high conflict divorces, but also amicable & simple situations. Divorce mediation and collaborative divorce is available through our mediation practice at http://www.DesertFamilyMediationServices.com. Mr. Arnold is a Certified Family Law Specialist.

Steven R. Kampf is the founder of the Kampf Law Firm and has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law. As a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 4 years, Mr. Kampf has handled hundreds of dissolution and paternity cases from inception to resolution with exceptional results. He has served as lead counsel on countless dissolutions and cases involving paternity disputes, child custody and visitation conflicts, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and many other family law issues. Mr. Kampf has proven success both in and out of the...

Put over 50 years of Family Law experience to work for you. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. I have extensive trial and divorce mediation experience which assists clients in getting their cases resolved with fewer court appearances, saving them money in legal fees. I have sat as a temporary judge in family law for over twenty years which has given me the experience of evaluating cases in my practice from a judge's point of view....

Board Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 35 years of litigation experience. Attorney Scott represents clients in a wide variety of family law matters. This includes military cases, complex cases in contested matters of divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, representation of families of professional baseball and football players, business evaluation and division. Mr. Scott is skilled and experienced with the treatment of professional practices and separately held businesses in divorce.

Mr. Scott also has more than 35 years of litigation experience in the following family law areas of practice:

Domestic Violence
Post Judgment Family Law
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Grandparent Visitation Rights
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A lawyer who understands the concerns you have and the situations you are going through, may be hard to find. As someone who has been through a divorce and heavily involved in the criminal justice system, attorney Heath L. Baker may understand your concerns regarding your family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases, more than you would expect. Mr. Baker understands what it is like to face emotionally difficult situations, which go beyond “winning” a case. Mr. Baker retired from the Riverside Police Department after obtaining years of experience with the courts, investigations, and the judicial process, seeing both sides of...