Barbara Kay Hammers

Barbara Kay Hammers

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Mediation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family, Uncontested Divorce

11661 San Vicente Blvd.,, Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 75%

Focus is on mediation and Collaborative Divorce, including High Net Worth, Complex Asset Division, Child Custody, Spousal and Child Support, Modifications and assisting Self-Representing Litigants and Strategy Consultations.

29 years | 148 cases

75%
Family 15%

Focus is on mediation and Collaborative Divorce, including High Net Worth, Complex Asset Division, Child Custody, Spousal and Child Support, Modifications and assisting Self-Representing Litigants and Strategy Consultations.

29 years | 600 cases

15%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Collaborative Law, Mediation, Self-Representing Support, Self-Representing Litigants

29 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-495 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hammers & Baltazar, LLP

11661 San Vicente Blvd.,, Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA, 90049

Hammers & Baltazar, LLP

276 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627

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Barbara Kay Hammers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Mike | July 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consummate Professional and Defender

I had fears that my divorce would not go smoothly. Barbara ensured that the each step of the process was executed with precision and professionalism. Her office continued to thrive during the Covid pandemic. She is worth every penny! She listened to all of my questions (especially the silly ones ...from me!) I ended up with a very amicable, fair, and reassuring divorce. I attribute this to Barbara's excellent counsel.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive, effective, excellent service.

After wasting time and money with others I was referred to Barbara for help. She took over and got great results much sooner than I expected. Barbara and her partner Armine both have many years of experience and really know family law well. She communicates very clearly and really knows how to get ot...hers to be reasonable and settle their differences without going to trial. She saved me a truckload of money.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Understanding

I have hired Barber hammers for two different divorces over he 16 year. And I have found it she is very knowledgeable in the law and is also very understanding and listens to the client. Both times I don't want to use the word Victorious but I came out on top of both of my divorces and got what I was... looking for in custody of children and in financial parts . Her fees are quite reasonable and she is there the whole time for you. She doesn't put you off on a another lawyer or take too many clients that she doesn't have time for you.

Posted by Jason | November 25, 2014

Excellent Team

Barbara has represented me for many years and has handled all of my actions with professionism, care and accuracy. Most importantly she has successfully argued and won all of my actions. Barbara has successfully represented me in multiple child support actions. She also has helped me to obtain bo...th temporary and permanent restraining orders (the latter of which was argued brilliantly in trial). Finally, she helped me to obtain full legal and physical custody of my daughter a year earlier than expected. Barbara's partner Armine is also wonderful to work with and an excellent attorney in her own right. They are supported by Rhonda who is kind and responsive during critical times which is exactly what you need as a client. I can't recommend Hammers and Baltazar more. Do yourself a favor, stop your search and hire them!

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2014

Highly recommended

I first began working with Barbara Hammers in 2006 in regards to a very volatile custody situation. Barbara guided me through some very tough and emotional situations including numerous false allegations from my child's mother. Barbara handled each situation with complete professionalism and a high l...evel of ethics which resulted in me being awarded joint legal and physical custody of my daughter. My family cannot thank Barbara and her entire firm enough for the effort and ethics they have shown through some of the roughest times in our lives. I would highly recommend Barbara Hammers to anyone going through a custody dispute as she is extremely knowledgeable and dependable.

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Barbara Kay Hammers's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Pisarra

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Barbara on multiple matters and always found her to be an excellent attorney with a great knowledge of the law and the case. She was professional at all times and a great representative of her client."

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Scott France

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse Attorney Hammers. She is well respected both in her own legal community and here on the AVVO community. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of excellent family law representation."

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Herbert Ellis

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yousef Monadjemi

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara Hammers is a highly skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney. I strongly endorse Barbara Hammers."

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Kendra Thomas

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is VERY knowledgeable and will fight harder than any other professional in the area to achieve justice for her clients. Even when navigating rough litigious terrain, she will stay the course when many of her colleagues would consider giving up. She truly is a pleasure to work with and an asset to the field."

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Lauriann Wright

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara Hammers is an extremely bright, highly competent family law attorney. She has a calm, unflappable personality, well-suited for dealing with the emotional nature of her client's disputes. She is also very ethical; our local judges know that, and it gives her a lot of credibility with them. Her rates and litigation approach are reasonable. Mrs. Hammers is my "Go To" attorney for family law referrals."

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Alec Rose

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Barbara Hammers is an excellent family law attorney, and is a pleasure to work with. She has an excellent reputation and is a trustee of the Santa Monica Bar Association. I have referred clients to her. "

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Matthew Sundly

Family lawyer

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Michele Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Andrea Tytell

Family lawyer

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Kendra Thomas

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Attorney in Family Law, OC Register Metro Magazine

2014

Southern California Super Lawyer - Family Law, SuperLawyer Magazine

2013

Southern Californa Superlawyer, Famlily Law, Superlawyers Magazine

2013

Top Attorney in Family Law, OC Register Metro Magazine

2012

Southern California Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top Attorney in Family Law, OC Metro Magazine

2011

Top 5 Attorneys in Orange County for Family Law, OC Metro Magazine

2010

Top 5 Lawyers in Orange County for Family Law, OC Metro Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Hammers & Baltazar, LLP

2002 - 2004

Principle, Hammers & Baltazar, APLC

1997 - 2002

Principle, Kelly & Hammers, APC

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Advisor

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

2005 - Present

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association

Member

1997 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Santa Monica Bar Association

President

2008 - 2011

State Bar of California

Family Law Section Executive Committee Member

2007 - 2012

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Family Law Section Executive Committee Member

2006 - 2012

Santa Monica Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2006 - 2009

Santa Monica Bar Association

Chair, Family Law Section

2005 - 2008

State Bar of California

Family Law Section Standing Committee Chair

1997 - 2011

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Family Law Section Member

1997 - 2010

American Bar Association

Family Law Section Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Christina Adams v. Jack A. 209 Cal.App.4th 1543

Reversed and remanded to trial court to appoint special master and set reasonable fee, if any, for evaluation.

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Education

1997

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1994

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Science

1991

Citrus Community College

Associate Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Family Law Essentials Series Essentials of a Family Law Trial

2012

29th annual National CLE Conference Playing it Safe, Security Issues for Lawyers

2011

2010

The Home Show; KRLA 890 AM Radio

Family Law Mythbusters

2010

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section The Impact of "Marriage of Feldman"

2002

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Spring Conference Continuing Education

The Date of Separation, When is it Over?

Publications

2009

California Family Law Strategies Trends in Divorce and Custody in California

2009

Divorce Proceeding in California-Prep Your Client Guiding your Client Through Divorce

Languages

English

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