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Andrea Merrell Caster

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

11377 West Olympic Boulevard, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Andrea

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 405-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Law Offices of Andrea M. Caster

11377 West Olympic Boulevard, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Andrea Merrell Caster's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Ryan | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Truly a Godsend

Andrea Caster professionally delivered my concerns in a manner that set me at ease and restored a confidence I lacked the previous five years of my custody battle. My situation was particularly sensitive due to opposing parent's medical issues--that were never used against the parent through the dura...tion of our case. Andrea's integrity, reliability, and professionalism far exceeded my expectations. Thank you Ms. Caster, for getting my daughter the time she needs/wants with her father, you have been like an angel in our corner.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Competent, Determined and Dedicated

Ms. Caster was actually the second attorney I had throughout my family law case, and I never regretted moving my case to her. Throughout my experiences with Ms Caster I was constantly impressed with her level of professionalism in spite of not always being treated with respect by opposing counsel and... her dedication to my case. She always showed up prepared and ready to do what was needed to get the results we wanted. She was extremely knowledgeable and always took great care of my paperwork, my requests and my needs. I also really appreciated the guidance she gave me. If I was out of line or on track to do something that may have not been in my childs best interest, she would tell me so. She was extremely realistic and helped me set my expectations and requests in appropriate manners, as well as always ensuring that my child had the best possible outcome in every situation we went to court for. She is not just another attorney among many in a large firm. She handled every email, or phone call and knew my case because she didn't delegate my work to someone else and have me charged for them to read my work as well as for her to approve it. She was flexible with payments, did not push an extremely high retainer and was the best person I could have imagined working with in the extremely stressful and challenging time.

Posted by Jennifer | November 12, 2013 | Child Custody

Professional lawyer who knows the law

I couldn't have asked for a better person to take care of my case. Andrea knew what to do and how to do it, no hesitation. I am also a person who bends over backwards and tends to "cave" and Andrea would have me do no such thing. Not only is she an attorney, but she is a counselor on how to handle co...urt and domestic violence situations, in my case, verbal. She saved my life and my son;s life and there will never be a way proper way to repay her. As long as I stay strong, do what the court orders say, and take care of my boy, that will be a start.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2013 | Child Custody

Client review of Andrea Caster

Originally I requested her to assist me with a child support case, but I have since requested her help several times since and have always been grateful of her knowledge and cool demeanor. I was very nervous going into the whole ordeal, but she reassured me and kept me informed about each step. I app...reciated the fact that she was personally present when I needed her at court hearings, for concerns that I had, and more... not a representative from a busy firm that didn't know my case. I was able to sit in during an informal meeting with opposing council before we went into court and I was in awe. She had already prepared me prior to the court date for the things that the attorney would say (example: the father would like visitation) and she didn't bat an eye or miss a beat in her responses (he was welcome to file the correct paperwork and we'd comply with the wishes of the court). She told me that he'd probably never pursue it and she was right. Not only did I feel secure through the entire proceedings, but due to Mrs Caster, the outcome of the case was very favorable. I continue to seek her council to this day and if I should ever have to step in the courtroom again, she is the only person I'd want by my side. I highly and enthusiastically recommend her services and remain grateful for the good things she has done for my family.

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Andrea Merrell Caster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elan Darvish

Family lawyer | May 21

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"Andrea is an intelligent and skilled attorney who cares for her clients. She passionately advocates for her clients and I recommend her."

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Kendall Evans

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrea's great! She is an excellent lawyer and a trusted colleague. I routinely benefit from Andrea's knowledge of the law and her practical approaches for resolving conflict. Her training as a minor's counsel gives her valuable insight into the resolution of complex custody issues, whether it is a divorce or paternity case, or a guardianship matter. She also has extensive knowledge on special needs matters. To anyone who works closely with Andrea, it is obvious how much she genuinely cares about her work. I highly recommend her services."

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David Pisarra

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Andrea on Divorces, child custody cases, domestic violence cases. She's great! Definitely defends her clients rights both in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend her."

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Fernando Vargas

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrea Caster is an outstanding attorney who represents her clients with the utmost of compassion, hard work and dedication. Her highly intellectual approach in addressing her clients’ interests allows her to consistently obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. Andrea is a credit to the legal profession and I extend her my highest endorsement."

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Jami Fosgate

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrea is an intelligent and skilled attorney who advocates passionately for her clients. I recommend her."

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Cathleen Norton

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Ms. Caster is one of the most compassionate and ethical attorneys I know. She has not lost sight of the ideals which prompted many attorneys to attend law school in the first place."

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Evan Braunstein

Family lawyer | Feb 25

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Law Office of Lawrence M. Lebowsky

2002 - 2002

Legal Intern, Law Office of Laura Gitlin-Petlak

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Associations

2013 - Present

Center for Veteran's Advancement, Public Counsel

Pro Bono Attorney

2007 - Present

Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law

Pro Bono Attorney Panel

2006 - Present

The Alliance for Children's Rights

Volunteer Attorney

2005 - Present

Breathe California of Los Angeles County

Board of Directors

1993 - Present

DeMolay International

Adult Advisor

1992 - Present

Job's Daughters International

Adult Advisor

Education

N/A

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

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Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Languages

English

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