Patrick DeCarolis Jr

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Patrick DeCarolis Jr

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony

12121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1325, Los Angeles, CA

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

40%
Alimony 20%

20%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-700 per hour

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Trope & DeCarolis LLP

12121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1325, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

decarolisfamilylaw.com/ourteam

Patrick DeCarolis Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cathleen | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Straight shooter

I hired Patrick several years ago to represent my niece who had a child as a teenager with a real jerk. He swiftly made mince meat out of the guy in court so he left my niece alone and got him to pay some child support. Then, shockingly, he refunded the unused balance of the rather modest retainer.... A few years later I went through my own divorce. A lot more complicated with a lot more money. Unlike the other lawyers I interviewed, he didn't try to jack me up with all the procedures that I needed to have or the sky would fall. He took on the case, put together a team with an accountant and an appraiser and got to the end in a reasonable time for a reasonable fee. And I can still speak with my ex. I highly recommend him and his firm.

Posted by David | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer!

I was referred to Patrick to help me with my divorce. This was my first divorce so he explained the process and helped me understand. I felt confident that Patrick was going to do the best for me which he did. My divorce was finalized shortly after hiring Patrick and I couldn't have asked for a bette...r outcome. Thank you Patrick for your help!

Posted by Matt | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Truly a blessing in a trying time.

Patrick was great! He put together a fair settlement that couldn't be argued. It settled in an extremely timely manner. Everyone involved was taken care of. There was no children involved so this helped. I was able to keep my house and my business and a fair support was negotiated. Every one walked a...way satisfied on both sides. His staff was exemplary, everyone took care of business in a timely fashion. For something that can be so devastating, his calm and dedication to our case was a blessing. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through such a trying time. Thanks Patrick, your the best!

Posted by Mathew | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You want this man on your team

Patrick came highly recommended and helped me through a very difficult divorce. He is professional, calm, extremely savvy and I cannot say how pleased I was that I chose him. Every single piece of advice me gave me was correct and the right thing to do. He helped put me on a platform to go on with m...y life successfully and happily.

Posted by Garrett | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No one better than PAtrick

I have used Patrick twice to handle both of my divorces and there is no one more level headed, insightful, and easily accessible than him. I can tell you honestly he is the best lawyer out there and I will back that with a personal guarantee. I owe him my and my family's sanity and well-being. He is ...more than a lawyer!

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Trope & DeCarolis, LLP

Associations

2007 - Present

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

1978 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2017

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Roe

Marriage of Condon and Cooper

Client was able to move with two children to Australia. Appellate Court affirmed the move.

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Education

1978

Whittier Law School

JD

1978

California State University-Long Beach

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Family Law Symposium

Numerous

Publications

2016

California Family Law Monthly Editorial Consultant

Languages

English

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