$ 495-495 per hour
Barbara Kay Hammers
About Barbara
Biography
Los Angeles and Orange County family lawyers that solve your problems, not add to them.
Our Attorneys outperform on all family law matters including; divorce, property, child custody and support issues.
Experienced, effective and ready to help… We know that if you need consult a family law attorney it means that something has gone wrong in your life.
You may have been served with divorce papers.
Your former spouse may not be complying with a visitation order.
You may have lost your job, making support payments impossible to meet.
These challenges, and others are stressful enough. Hammers Baltazar will provide legal counsel that will help you solve problems, not add to your difficulties.
From a simple mediation to a complex, high net worth trial– we will work with you in the most effective way possible.
Our Lawyers are committed to solving family problems. We know that divorce is often too expensive, too lengthy and too limited by the constraints of a traditional family law practice. We help you select the most effective solution; a collaborative settlement, a negotiated mediation, or an assertive trial strategy that protects you and your children.
“We mark our success in many ways, one of the most gratifying is that we settle 85% of our cases without going to trial. Another is that over 75% of our new business is referred to us by satisfied clients and former opposing counsel.” -Barbara Hammers, Senior Litigation Partner.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Mediation
75%
29 years | 148 cases
Family
15%
29 years | 600 cases
Uncontested Divorce
10%
29 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
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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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Mediation
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2008 | Mediation
Mediated Divorce
My ex-wife and I had agreed to a mediated divorce. To represent me, I sought an attorney who understood and supported mediated divorces, but also would be qualified and experienced to litigate if the mediation were to fail. I researched and interviewed six attorneys. I chose Barbara because she seem...
Barbara Kay Hammers's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Barbara Hammers is a highly skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney. I strongly endorse Barbara Hammers."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 SectionExecutive Committee Advisor
2007 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Section
2005 - Present
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Santa Monica Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2011
State Bar of CaliforniaFamily Law Section Executive Committee Member
2007 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Executive Committee Member
2006 - 2012
Santa Monica Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2006 - 2009
Santa Monica Bar AssociationChair, Family Law Section
2005 - 2008
State Bar of CaliforniaFamily Law Section Standing Committee Chair
1997 - 2011
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
1997 - 2010
American Bar AssociationFamily 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.
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
Family Law Section CLE
Family Law Evidence: From the Fundamentals to the Nuanced
2012
29th annual National CLE Conference
Playing it Safe, Security Issues for Lawyers
2011
49th Annual Family Law Symposium
Streamlining your Case without being Swept Downstream
2011
33rd Annual Child Custody Colloquium
The Good, Bad, and Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients in Custody Evaluations
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
Activity
Legal Answers