Joanne Deborah Ratinoff

Joanne Deborah Ratinoff

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +4 more

10513 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

About Joanne

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

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

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Ratinoff Law Group

10513 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Joanne Deborah Ratinoff's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Joanne Ratinoff - great lawyer for prenuptial agreements

I worked with Joanne on a prenuptial agreement. This was my first time dealing with a lawyer so I had no idea what to expect. Joanne was extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with. She explained the process to me very thoroughly and I truly feel like she had my best interests at heart.... If it weren't for the the opposing counsel's side, the process would have wrapped up within a few weeks due to the quick speed at which Joanne is able to work. I would definitely work with Joanne again on any legal matter related to marriage/divorce, although I certainly hope I won't have to :)

Posted by Paula | December 21, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

Thank You Joanne!

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 t...his 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.

Joanne Ratinoff

Replied last December 21, 2020

You are most welcome. Joanne

Posted by Karen | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Mediator

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.

Posted by Adi | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Lawyer You Want on Your Side!

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.

Posted by Buddy Enright | July 15, 2010 | Family

Excellent Legal Advisor and Advocate!

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.

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"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2016

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2015

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2014

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2013

Southen California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles magazine

2011

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

The Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys, Goldline Research

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder, The Ratinoff Law Group

1989 - 2014

Partner, Freid and Goldsman, APLC

Associations

2011 - Present

ProVisors

Member

1989 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1989 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1978

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

MCLE program

Three's A Crowd: Love, Marriage and Taxes

Publications

2018

California Appellate Reports In re Marriage of Spector (3d Dist., 2018) 25 Cal. App. 5th 201

2017

California Appellate Reports In re Marriage of Dagleish and Selvaggio (2nd Dist., Div. 1, 2017) 17 Cal. App. 5th 1172

Languages

English

Activity

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