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 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!

Posted by Rose | June 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Professional, Courteous, and Ethical!

Patrick DeCarolis is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, courteous and ethical lawyers I have ever encountered. His priority first and foremost are his clients and he does all that he can to assure the best outcome. I was referred to Patrick through a lawyer friend who had a winning outcome.... My first thought was that if a lawyer hired him for his personal case then he must be an exceptional lawyer. From the first time I walked into his office I felt a sense of welcome and ease. He sat down with me and really took the time to hear my story and understand it, something pivotal to my complicated case. He did not rush me and in the end made the decision to take my case in which I am very grateful for. Clarissa Lopez was also assigned to my case in addition to Patrick working on it. She was very knowledgeable and was always one step ahead of opposing counsel. I had previously interviewed many lawyers, and also had other lawyers work on my case but upon landing at Mr. DeCarolis' office, I knew he would be the one to get me the best outcome and actually finish my case. Despite the distance from my home in Orange County, I knew the commute would be well worth it. My case had been ongoing for 6 years and was cause of turmoil in my life. Patrick DeCarolis and Clarissa helped close the case in under 6 months by making swift and appropriate decisions and approaching the opposing party from an angle that had not been considered before. I am grateful that I can move forward in my life. I only wish there were more lawyers like Patrick and Clarissa to better the world. I will forever be grateful to both of them!

Posted by irina | February 15, 2014

Great lawyer

Very knowledgeable, professional with high ethics. Provided great support in stressful situations. Not only a great lawyer, but a wonderful person as well.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Overpromised, undelivers

Chose this lawyer and made clear this was an emergency situation. Decarolis has been unresponsive, does not return phone calls, does not utilize key information in court (court records will prove this), and has not shown clearly perjured testimony from opposing party to help my case. I have consult...ed with several lawyers and all have agreed best efforts have not been made. As a result, what was supposed to be a fairly simple case has dragged on for two years, and my ex has been able to dispose of my assets.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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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

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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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