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Joanne Deborah Ratinoff
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About Joanne

Big firm experience with the attention of a sole practitioner. Call today so we can help you!

I am Joanne Ratinoff, an experienced family law attorney and former partner at a major Century City boutique family law firm. (The firm is now defunct because the founding partners retired.) I went into private practice in October, 2014.  My clients have the advantage of my "big firm" experience and expertise combined with my very personal attention to their cases.  I have practiced family law exclusively since 1989.  I offer divorce consultations, mediation, litigation, and collaborative divorce services. I also prepare prenuptial, post-nuptial agreements and transmuation agreements.  I am "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. I have been rated as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" (Family Law) for the years 2009 to date by Los Angeles magazine.  I was also selected for inclusion as one of the "Ten Most Dependable" Family Law attorneys for 2008 by Forbes magazine.

I am Committed to Providing Quality Legal Services

I practice family law exclusively focusing on divorce, child custody, spousal support (alimony), child support, and other issues that commonly occur during divorce. My extensive experience within this specialized area of law has given me in-depth knowledge of the California laws and court procedures applicable to divorce cases.

I have the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to create a personalized strategy to help you with your family law mediation or through your divorce or legal separation litigation that is based on your needs, goals and concerns.  I am a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Assn Mediation Panel.

 

Contact me at 310-909-8754 or visit my website, www.joanneratinoff.com to learn more.

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Practice areas

OtherMarriage and prenuptialsAlimonyDivorce and separationFamily
  1. Family: 20%

    Divorce and separation mediation, litigation and collaborative practice; child custody; child support; spousal support (alimony); prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements; co-habitation agreements; transmutation agreements

  2. Divorce and separation: 20%

  3. Alimony: 15%

  4. Marriage and prenuptials: 15%

  1. Child support: 15%

  2. Child custody: 10%

  3. Mediation: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Ratinoff Law Group

12100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1940
Los Angeles, CA, 90025

Website
http://joanneratinoff.com/ 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive197805/13/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Super LawyerLos Angeles Magazine2020
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
      Super LawyerLos Angeles Magazine2019
      Super LawyerLos Angeles Magazine2018
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
      Super LawyerLos Angeles Magazine2017
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2016
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2015
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2014
      Southen California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2013
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles magazine2012
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2011
      Southern California Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2010
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
      The Ten Most Dependable Family Law AttorneysGoldline Research2008
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      FounderThe Ratinoff Law Group2014 - Present
      PartnerFreid and Goldsman, APLC1989 - 2014
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      ProVisorsMember2011 - Present
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
      Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
      Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember1989 - Present
      Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember1989 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      California Appellate ReportsIn re Marriage of Spector (3d Dist., 2018) 25 Cal. App. 5th 2012018
      California Appellate ReportsIn re Marriage of Dagleish and Selvaggio (2nd Dist., Div. 1, 2017) 17 Cal. App. 5th 11722017
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Loyola Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1978
      Univ of California Berkeleyundergraduate1974
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      MCLE programThree's A Crowd: Love, Marriage and Taxes2015

      Reviews

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      Review Joanne Ratinoff

      Family Focused Advocate

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      Joanne is fearless, honest and assertive while remaining a first rate professional. She is a fierce advocate for her clients yet does not fuel wasteful conflict but goes right to confronting what needs to be done to get things over with as quickly as possible and help you move on. Her negotiation skills and legal knowledge inspire respect in her community, which also helps speed the resolution process. She does not mess around.

      Excellent Legal Advisor and Advocate!

      Posted by

      Joanne has an excellent grasp of Family Law legal issues. She is thoughtful, considerate and direct. My experience with Joanne was that she considered the case holistically, looked at the challenges and opportunities as a sphere and helped chart an effective course using legal knowledge, experience and common sense. Joanne helped me with child support modification and related issues. Though the case should have been straightforward, the opposing side made things very difficult. Joanne helped me stay focused and unexcited. She has a steady hand on the tiller... I would recommend Joanne highly and if required to do so again, would engage her without hesitation.

      Thank You Joanne!

      Posted by

      Thank you greatly for the time you spent talking with me on the phone, I truly appreciate it. My spouse and I have made progress figuring out spousal support and splitting our estate since you and I talked. The threat of quitting collaboration and starting litigation opened his eyes. You deserve this review because you were very generosity with your time discussing my situation. Even though we didn't work together, I know you are an awesome attorney. Thanks again.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney
      Joanne Ratinoff's response: You are most welcome. Joanne

      The right lawyer for me

      Posted by

      Divorce is never something that gets one excited however I came to Joanne after a less than positive experience with my first attorney and had the polar opposite experience. She not only wonderfully guided me through procedural manners but also negotiated a settlement that met all expectations. I never once felt that Joanne was churning the bill or advising me to do something which could be harmful to myself or x-wife and our family in this unfortunate reality. Joanne was the perfect lawyer for me and my divorce and I cannot recommend her enough.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Excellent Attorney!

      Posted by

      My experience working with Joanne was excellent. She attended to all of my legal and personal needs herself, both promptly and professionally. I was very impressed by her philosophy in that while she is fully prepared to litigate, she clearly and strongly believes that family law matters should be settled between the parties and not go to trial. She makes this an important goal from the outset because she holds sacred that her clients can and should retain as much control and autonomy over their own lives. She impressed this upon me throughout my contentious divorce. When my emotions would get the best of me, she remained was always refocusing me on our ultimate goal. She regularly and gently reminded to me that while legally sound, Family Law Judges sit as courts of both law and equity, thus holding wide discretion to make orders which may or may not be to the liking of the divorcing parties. I can not recommend Joanne any more highly than to say that if one must get a divorce, their is no more respectful and prepared, knowledge, resourceful, kind, professional, or better attorney than Joanne Ratinoff! I can not thank her enough for all that she was able to accomplish while sheparding me through such a difficult time.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Great Mediator

      Posted by

      Joanne Ratinoff was invaluable in my post-divorce mediation. She has an amazing ability to offer kind and compassionate assistance, deliver it with a firm and professional hand and help people who are incapable of seeing a solution come to a fair and equitable agreement. She’s great.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      The Lawyer You Want on Your Side!

      Posted by

      Joanne Ratinoff is a New Yorker-like powerhouse of a lawyer with an unshakable moral compass. She is the divorce lawyer you want on your side. She is deeply honest and empathetic – qualities that are essential in her profession. Joanne guided me through my mediated divorce with a compassionate, guiding hand. Joanne understands what a difficult and sensitive process divorce is - especially when children are involved. She helps you navigate every step along the way. Her family values and her care and concern for the kids in this process is incredibly admirable.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Git her done!

      Posted by

      What I liked best about this attorney is that she is agressive on behalf of her clients. She is not afraid of the judges and will fight hard for the client. She is very aware of any little detail that will help to make the case. She does not waffle. She struck me as very intuitive about the laws and the courts.

      Preofessional and Valuable

      Posted by

      Joanne is the perfect attorney - smart, effective, and efficient. She provided straightforward advice. In my case, she recommended mediation, which cut my costs and my anxiety. I have recommended her to several friends and acquaintances.

      Divorce attorney

      Posted by

      I have to be very truthful about JoAnn Ratinoff. One of the worst attorneys I’ve ever hired. It took her 15 month to do a simple divorced for me, I had a prenup and every time he sent me paperwork it cost me I would not recommend her to anyone ???
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Joanne Ratinoff's response: T: I cannot comment upon your feelings, but I have stated to you the facts in a private email between us which indicates that much of the delay in processing your judgment were due to matters beyond my control. Joanne

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      Daniel Ho, Family Attorney on May 31, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Joanne's knowledge and experience of family law is unmatched. She aggressive, energetic and empathetic and will make sure you understand every step of the process. I fully endorse her for all of your family law needs.

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