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Cathleen Elisabeth Norton

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  1. SUPERB ATTORNEY !!!

    Posted by Marianna, a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.

    I was very lucky to find Cathleen. Ms. Norton is one of the best lawyers I ever dealt with! She was extremely professional, punctual throughout the case, yet with a sense of humor. She managed to overcome an annulment case that was filed against me by my ex-husband. She defended my case with resolution and determination everytime in front of Judge. She has very vibrant voice in court that made everyone pay attention to her and listen carefully to what she has to say. I won Dissolution of Marriage and happily finalized the case to my favor. Look nowhere else for Family Lawyer because Cathleen is the best in all United States! Thank you Cathleen for your wonderful job and counsel in this difficult time of my life.

  2. Awesome!

    Posted by Vannia, a Child Custody client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Custody matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    Cathleen and her assistants are awesome! Kept me informed and answered any questions I had very quickly. She is very upfront and prepares you for anything that could happen. I knew she was the best attorney to handle my case the moment I met her. I would definitely reccomend her to anyone

  3. She's an amazing & exceptional lawyer!!

    Posted by Jazzie Joy, a Domestic Violence client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 6-12 months ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Domestic Violence matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Cathleen was referred by my mother's co-worker and it was the best decision I've made. She handled my domestic violence restraining order and child custody case. I knew little about court matters and she provided me with detailed explanations regarding my case and she answered ALL of my questions without me having to wonder what they meant. She's professional, smart, confident, very patient, down-to-earth, understanding, and most of all SHE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU. I was nervous going through this whole thing and she made me feel at ease and very comfortable. She made me feel confident and prepared in time for my hearing. I ended up getting everything I wanted plus more! You will not regret hiring her as your lawyer. Thank you so much for everything Cathleen! I am truly blessed to have you as my lawyer.

  4. Awesome!!!

    Posted by Vannia, a Child Custody client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 6-12 months ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Custody matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    Awesome!!!
    From the first phone call I made to Cathleen I knew she would be the best attorney to handle my case. Got started on my case immediately, kept me informed and was very upfront with me. (which I loved) Any questions or concernes I had were addressed in no time. I would definitely go back to her if needed. Reccomend her to Everyone!

  5. A Battle Ally In Your Corner

    Posted by Raul, a Family client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Family matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    As a combat veteran the last battle I wanted to fight was a divorce case with the woman I had loved. With the ally that I found in Cathleen I was sure that the battle was going to be handled well. I was kept up-to-date on every aspect of my case and was informed the tactics she would use to make sure that my daughter and I were taken care of. Many people told me that, as I transitioned out of the Marines and into civilian truck driving, I would not get very good visitation rights; however, with the help of Ms. Norton, I was able to get great visitation with my child and be a big part of the life of my beautiful child. Not only did she work with me as I drove across the country, she would at times wait up late or have her paralegals talk with me to prepare for the court dates. I felt that, at every corner of the nasty divorce case, I was truly dealt with as a friend and a co-worker, not merely a client. I still keep in touch with Ms. Norton as she still checks up on me and my child and how we are progressing to this day. She is an outstanding attorney and friend, and I highly recommend her.

  6. Exceeded my expectations

    Posted by a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    When I needed help the most, I was fortunate to find Cathleen Norton. She walked my through every step of my divorce case and kept me up to date on every detail. I was never in the dark and felt confident my case was always being treated as a priority. That meant a lot to me. The final outcome exceeded all my expectations.

  7. Five stars

    Posted by JARED, a Child Custody client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 6-12 months ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Custody matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Cathleen is awsome ! She is a hero. She is very knowledgeable and down to earth. She helped me get more than I was hoping for . I am very happy with the service I got and would recommend her to anyone having any Child Custdy and visitation problems or anything else that pertains to family law. Thank you so much Cathleen for everything.

  8. Truly an intelligent, thorough, professional, passionate, and trustworthy gift!!

    Posted by Keith, a Child Support client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Support matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Thirty minutes after my first introduction to Cathleen I knew that I had finally been blessed with THE team that for over ten years seemed impossible to find. Over the years I have dealt with attorneys that were either uninterested, not truly knowledgable of my intricate cases, showed no compassion, or were unwilling to maintain necessary communication with me, yet were eager to send me a bill. Through the failures and misguidance of these past attorneys, and seeing the courtroom more than I desired, my cases were such that I felt like my life wouldn't be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I was prepared to give up even though it would have put a permanent strain on all parties involved (especially my children). Cathleen was the first and only attorney that truly paid attention to my situation. She created remedies which allowed me for the first time to be at ease, while feeling completely comfortable with opening my life up to her so that she could truly be able to help. Her honesty, straight to the point style, knowledge of the law, and creativity is incomparable!! Cathleen is truly a no nonsense attorney, yet because of her personality, is a joy to be around. My life, as well as my family's life has forever been changed because of Cathleen Norton. There is no way to truly thank her for the future of possibilities she has created for me by stepping in and being the key to fixing and helping to create foundational structure in my life that no one else could. I would NEVER recommend anyone but Cathleen Norton...She's a rock star!!!!

  9. Exceptional attorney

    Posted by Daniel, a Family client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Family matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Cathleen was great from the very beginning. She was extremely patient, very knowledgeable and presented me with all available options in my case. For the duration of the case I felt like I had a partner willing to work with me, rather than just a hired attorney. Her guidance was invaluable and her negotiating skills outstanding.
    Thank you Cathleen!

  10. She won a case that no one believed could be won

    Posted by a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Cathleen's experience and knowledge of family law is outstanding. She helped me win a case that had very poor chances of winning. I was going after an annulment for my marriage of one year. She told me from the beginning that this would be a tough case to win but she took me on anyway. I believe her drive, knowledge of the legal code, intelligence and backbone made the difference. She is an excellent lawyer and a compassionate one at that. My ex even told her he wished he had her as his lawyer. How is that for an endorsement? Thank you Cathleen!

  11. Cathleen is pure eloquence!

    Posted by Jana, a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Big thank you's to Cathleen! She took what could have been a very difficult situation and turned it into something positive. She came highly recommended to me and I highly recommend her without hesitation. She is extremely knowledgeable, fair, and listens. She was able to handle my situation with kindness and compassion. I felt like I mattered. This was huge for me. I have worked with other lawyers in the past and I always felt that they pushed me to fit in their agenda. With Cathleen I was able to relax and trust that I was in the best hands. She never let me down. Cathleen is pure eloquence!

  12. Grand Slam Home Run

    Posted by Richard, a Child Custody client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen 1-3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Custody matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    What's left to say that hasn't been said by others so glowingly on this site about Cathleen, except that in my experience it is all true. She was a true professional, an obviously thorough and continual student of the law and the courts, and yet she took a sincere and personal interest in my case and in obtaining the best possible outcome for me and my children. I was recommended to Ms. Norton by an attorney friend of mine, and while I would have been satisfied with a double (sticking to the baseball analogy) she truly hit a homerun in my case which was a child custody and support case. She took the time to make sure that she understood my needs, and then answered my questions and eased any concerns prior to going to court. Trust me, if you don't pick Cathleen as your attorney, be nervous if you see her on the oposite side the courtroom.

  13. Professional Kind and CARING!!!!

    Posted by Julien, a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers.

    On first meeting, she was so nice and caring that I was concerned about how tough and aggressive she could be. Make no mistake about her - she is so terrific and creative that I would recommend her to anyone. First and foremost, she has a strong knowledge of the law. Second, she is creative and no matter what is thrown at her - she has a way to make things work. She was never discouraged and never gave up. I am from another country and English is not my first language. Cathleen explained everything in detail and gave me her opinion in which to make my opinion. She wound up getting me 50-50 custody and spousal support. She was fair and not greedy. I have worked with attorneys and Cathleen was so above par and so strong as an attorney and my advocate that no one would do wrong by hiring her!!! She is the best !

  14. Professional, Reliable and Knowledgeable

    Posted by Maritza, a Child Support client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Support matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Ms. Norton was able to help me with a very complicated case. I had two attorneys prior retaining her and she was the only one who was able to finalize my litigation within few months with very favorable results for my children. She fought for my children's best interest. Her professionalism and knowledge were her tools to achieve the success in my case. I highly recommend her because she cares for her clients, she takes the case to heart and keeps you informed at all times. She is very thorough and professional.

  15. Highly Recommended!

    Posted by Karen Shaffer, a Child Support client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Support matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Ms. Norton handled a support case regarding my husband and his ex-wife. The situation was messy and Ms. Norton's help in this matter was immeasureable. She has a very high degree of integrity and is actively involved with her clients. She commands an excellent understanding of her field. She is also a realist and will be very frank about reasonable expectations in a given situation. OH! And she is very effectual! Her hard work helped resolve our situation to our great satisfaction. We highly and heartliy recommend her!

  16. outstanding

    Posted by a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    I really enjoyed having her by my side. she made me feel safe and confidence through out the process of divorce.

  17. Best Family Lawyer in LA

    Posted by a Child Custody client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Child Custody matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    I can not say enough great things about Cathleen Norton who recently handled my child custody case. Despite the fact that I hired Cathleen only a few days before the hearing, she was remarkably well prepared on the day of hearing and made me feel totally at ease. Thank to her vast knowledge and the clarity with which she explained everything to me, I was well versed so I felt prepared as we entered the courthouse and throughout the whole process. Cathleen steered me towards an ultimately positive outcome and I was both relieved and grateful that I had such incredible counsel throughout my case.

  18. Amazing Lawyer

    Posted by Nara, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Cathleen handled my TRO and was amazing. She got everything dropped and was more than just a lawyer.

  19. A Cut Above the Rest...

    Posted by a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    When most other lawyers ONLY care about how much money they can make on a client, it's very refreshing when you find a lawyer like Ms. Norton who truly knows how to apply the law when representing her client's.

    She defiantly cares about justice and is there for her client's at every stage of the divorce proceeding.

    I highly recommended her if you need a good divorce lawyer.

  20. Schwab, Phillip Review

    Posted by a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Cathleen Norton.
    • I hired Cathleen more than 3 years ago.
    • Cathleen handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.

    Ms. Norton is an exceptional attorney who gets it done. She has more class, integrity, and fire than any other attorney I have ever dealt with. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney who will get a hit every time she steps to the plate. My family and I fell in love with her personality and her passion for helping my daughter and me. You would be foolish to use another attorney over her.

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