Catrina Farrugia

Catrina Farrugia

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 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 18 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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Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

An Attorney You Trust

Catrina has been my family lawyer as well as representation for a couple criminal cases for the last 7 years. I wouldn't recommend any other attorney. She is completely straight forward and very honest. She doesn't attempt to feed you unrealistic nonsense to obtain your business but is incredibly hon...est with realistic expectations and potential outcomes. She also handles a lot of her calls directly and doesn't leave her assistant to put you in the calendar for days ahead of time and she responds to emails promptly; this part was huge for me because I didn't feel brushed off, I feel like she takes my life matters seriously and I'm not just a slot time in her calendar and any stress or anxiety over questions or concerns is quickly eased. She is always very thorough in her research and her performance in front of the judge is incredible. I've watched many attorneys fumble for words which can make or break a case which Catrina does not do. I know whenever I enter a court room with her representing me, I am in good hands.

Posted by Brian | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Friend Of the Court

Catrina recently represented me in a Child Custody hearing at the FOC, and I hired her based on the positive reviews I found on this site. So I want to thank the other people who posted reviews because Catrina was awesome. The reply she filed to the complaint my Ex-wife submitted was exceptional, f...urthermore Catrina was thoroughly prepared and well represented my interests during oral arguments in court. We won the case and I largely credit Catrina for that, a Great Attorney!

Posted by Sandy Z | August 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding!!

Catrina is AMAZING! I had hired her 24 hours prior to our 1st court appearance and she was professional, knowledgeable, organized and to the point. She immediately found things in my case that my previous lawyer had missed. Our 2nd court appearance was one week after the first and once again she ...was flawless!! I am so grateful to have Catrina Farrugia representing me. She has the perfect balance of professionalism and heart. Communication and follow up is outstanding! I just cant say enough! I wish I had met her years ago!!

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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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