Catrina Farrugia

Catrina Farrugia

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

7 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Catrina

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Divorce, child custody, paternity, spousal support, alimony and all other areas of family law.

18 years | 200 cases

70%
Business 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bloomfield Legal PLC

7 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

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Catrina Farrugia's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Dennis Anthony | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Tenacious, exceptional professionalism.

Catrina is gifted lawyer. She has the ability to be firm and articulate when obtaining the overall goal of the client. She pays attention to detail and is thorough in her responses.

Posted by Pam | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Indefatigable Attorney Advocating and Representing Me

I got divorced 2016 so that I could provide the children and myself with a better life, so I thought. Since I’ve been divorced, I’ve had more communications with my ex, via motions, then we did during our marriage. Unfortunately, these communications were filled with negativism, blame, belittling, an...d manipulation. This has been emotionally and financially draining for me. I felt that I was in a vicious cycle where I was constantly advocating for my children and myself, but was getting nowhere, but broke. I felt that the court system was a monopoly. I was going to be in this perpetual vicious cycle until my youngest graduated high school (in 5 ½ years). I needed to find an attorney that would put an end to the vicious cycle and put my narcissist of an ex in his place. Then I met Catrina Farrugia. As I spoke to Catrina, I was in disbelief not only on how she heard me but listened. I was completely amazed by Catrina’s energy and her responses to my questions. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming that such a compassionate person could also be so assertive, ambitious, and fierce. Catrina perseverance was reflected in my last hearing. I finally had an indefatigable attorney advocating and representing me. My only regret is that I wish I found her sooner.

Posted by Jeff | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

She’s in it to win it -DIVORCE

I was interviewing a few attorneys to represent me in my divorce after 12 years of marriage. Speaking with Catrina on the phone (for an hour literally on her dime) I could tell she already understood the complexities of my situations. She is WAY beyond her years Of practicing law. Things liked most ...about Catrina. Her preparation and readiness prior to a hearing motion whatever was beyond anything I expected. Not only did she know exactly what to do to support our case with the law she anticipated opposing counsels arguments. She was so prepared she often shut down the other side. She doesn’t put up with BS. It was apparent to me in my search for a lawyer and during the process she knew all the moving pieces and people needed to know during the process. She was matter of fact, to the point and doesn’t get pushed around. If she needed to roll up her sleeves and get scrappy u just knew she wears ready to go. On the other side she was also extremely fair and up front. If our side had exposure to items she kept it real and didn’t set me up for disappointment. It’s like she knew exactly what to expect abd had me aware going in. As a business owner all my life I’m used to micro managing people in my employee and she was able to manage me and not allow me to hurt myself. She’s headstrong prepared and will fight for you no doubt. I didn’t get the feeling this was just another case to her. When I was on the clock it was MY time. That’s another thing about Catrina. She never once over billed me. Her rates are fair and I truly believe ANY other attorney would have ended up at least 20% higher in attorney fees I have nothing negative to say about Catrina. I really felt like I had my back covered completely. Which to me cutting down on my anxiety and concerns is priceless

Posted by Diana | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Former Happy/Satisfied/Grateful Client

Catrina is great, she was available when needed and responded to calls and emails timely. Catrina is extremely knowledgeable; a spitfire when she needed to be and really applied herself to ensuring my case was being handled fairly. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family and would h...ire her again in the future if needed.

Posted by Wendy | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney

strength and support in my time of need

I had hired Catrina Farrugia to help me through one of the lowest times of my life. I truly had no idea how I was going to move on again. There was so much coming at me all at once and then my legal issues to stress and worry about! I couldn't have been more happy, with hiring her. She was truly ...amazing. She not only talked the whole process through with me guiding me and fighting for me each step of the way. The results she said would happen, actually happened the way she said they would. She didn't give me a bunch of false hope or expectations. She made our points our wants and our wishes known and she stood up and fought for them. To which she was straight forward and to the point. She also helped calm me through it all which was not an easy task. She never judged me or made me feel in anyway terrible or worthless. I never felt I had to wonder or worry how things were going to be she had the knowledge and experience behind her to know the next steps the next process and basically the different ways the outcome could go. In the end the outcome was the best we could have wanted and I was able to move on with my life again!

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Catrina Farrugia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mindy Hitchcock

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Siegel

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly refer all family law matters to Catrina. She is tough and aggressive with opposing counsel but caring and kind with her clients. She is both street smart and knowledgeable about the law and dedicated to her clients. I heartily endorse Catrina."

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Corey Silverstein

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Catrina is one of the most talented family law attorneys that I have ever met. Catrina is aggressive, intelligent and knows how to navigate through the family court system."

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Derek Howard

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Certificate of Merit, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

N/A

Family Law Certification, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

2015 - Present

partner, Domstein & Farrugia, PLLC

2007 - Present

Attorney, David J. Domstein & Associates, PLLC

2006 - 2007

Legal Clerk, Debra N. Ribitwer & Associates, PC

2005 - 2005

Internship, State of Michigan Office of the Attorney General

Associations

2008 - Present

Italian American Bar Association of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Akward Living Arrangements

Mr. X continues to have no overnight parenting time.

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Education

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Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

N/A

HAVEN

Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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