$ 425-525 per hour
Sean C Sobottka
About Sean
Biography
I specialize in all aspects of family law. My mission is to provide high-quality, affordable legal counsel and advocacy to clients during what is often an unfamiliar, difficult, and emotional time in their lives. Through counsel and advocacy, I strive to make an unfamiliar process familiar so that clients navigate the legal system successfully and can start the next chapter of their lives.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Cost
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Sean C. Sobottka, APC
8033 W Sunset Blvd # 853, Los Angeles, CA, 90046-2401
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Sean C Sobottka's Reviews
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Recommendation (19)
Professionalism (16)
Communication Style (14)
Practice Area Knowledge (14)
Responsiveness (14)
Advocacy (12)
Character & Conduct (12)
Case Results (11)
General Knowledge (10)
Compassion (7)
Cost of Services (6)
Trustworthiness (4)
Staff & Support (2)
Payment Plans (1)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
Sean has been incredible throughout the entire process. His very knowledgeable and calming personality was great for me to open about the issues in our marriage and why I was filing for divorce. After a few months we decided to call the the divorce off and he was very supportive and wrapped up fin...
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
prenup document created
Sean is knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. He made a somewhat unpleasant matter of prenup documents actually tolerable. Was able to refer to other attorneys so the second party could also be represented. Helped walk through every part of the process. Will be using his service for other family law...
Posted by John | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic Attorney Focused on Results
Sean is a trusted confidant and legal advisor. He has assisted me with several legal issues. I appreciate his thoughtful and practical approach when answering my questions. I also appreciate the results-focused nature of his approach to legal matters. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Solid
I contacted Sean to be my consulting attorney through a divorce mediation. From first contact through to the final draft of the judgement ( a process that took a little over a year), he was helpful, supportive and took his time to make sure that i understand what my rights were under California law....
Posted by andrew | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Thorough and fair
When I first started getting estimates from references, I ran the lawyer gouging gauntlet. Sean, who came recommended by a major client, was the most thorough and fair in his estimates. It made his professionalism and his eye for detail, all the better. He led me through the entire mine field of p...
Sean C Sobottka's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sean is a wonderful lawyer with an attention to detail. I have referred this lawyer cases involving LBGT issues and pre-nups. Sean cares about his clients and his work product, which is the most important thing when hiring a lawyer. I strongly endorse Sean in all family law matters."
"Sean was my opposing counsel in a mildly contentious divorce case involving primarily custody issues. I found him to be very reasonable and appropriately aggressive in advocating for his client. He was knowledgeable, cooperative, responsive and could be objective when necessary. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I've worked with Sean in several capacities and can say his services come highly recommended. His professionalism, attentiveness and knowledge of the law make him a great advocate for his clients and a pleasure to work with."
"Sean is a good person and a zealous advocate. Working with him is always a pleasure.I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working alongside Sean when I was a first year associate. I wholeheartedly recommend him without hesitation or reservation. He is an excellent attorney. I admire his knowledge of the law, his skill as a litigator, and his ability to maintain a calm demeanor under difficult of situations."
"Sean is my go-to attorney for all family law referrals. His dedication to clients, his knowledge of the law and his ability to obtain top notch results is beyond compare. I highly recommend him!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sean is a great lawyer - incredibly smart and a great advocate for his clients. Moreover, he is professional and effective in his practice. Sean is able to offer great service with efficiency and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Sean for all Family Law needs."
"I know Sean to be a consummate professional. He is dedicated to those around him and has always held himself to the highest ethical standards."
"Sean is a professional and knowledgable attorney with a wealth of experience in family law. I enthusiastically endorse him."
"I endorse Sean. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Sean is accountable, hard working, and a zealous advocate. As a fellow family law attorney, I can say without reservation that Sean will fight for your interests and at the same time help you cope with and move beyond the difficult divorce process."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Mr. Sobottka is a highly ethical, highly intelligent, and deeply caring attorney who is skilled at what he does best. I would recommend him to anyone facing family law trouble. You would be best served hiring this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
Community Service Award, Emory University School of Law
2008
Fox Memorial Legal Scholarship, Berks County Community Foundation
2004
John F. Kennedy Community Service Award, Cornell University
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project
2013 - Present
Attorney/Principal, Law Office of Sean C Sobottka
2015 - 2016
Attorney, International Fertility Law Group
2010 - 2010
Externship, Department Of Labor, Office Of The Solicitor
2010 - 2013
Attorney / Paralegal, Claery & Green, LLP
2009 - 2009
Extern, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationFamily Law - Assisted Reproductive Technology
2014 - Present
West Hollywood Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationPro Bono Attorney - Domestic Violence Project
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: Intended Parents' Surrogacy
Successfully established intended parents as parents and surrogate and partner as having no parental rights, obligations, or responsibilities.
Education
2010
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Cornell University
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Family Law Spring CLE Conference
Infectious and Communicable Diseases in Assisted Reproduction Technology
2015
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
"Let's Get Ethical: The Collision of Ethics and Conflicts in the World of Assisted Reproduction Technology"
Publications
2017
American Bar Association, The Family Advocate
Roadblocks to Assisted Reproduction
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I be "served" for an ex-parte hearing by phone?
15 Oct 2014
Q&A
Is a spouse entitled to money you receive in a workers comp and employment discrimination settlement in a divorce?
01 Oct 2014
Q&A
What does joint legal with veto power mean? Can I ask for a modification or correction of Findings and Order After Hearing?
28 Jul 2014