Paul Mark Metzger

Paul Mark Metzger

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 34 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Administrative Law, Family

468 N Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Juvenile Law 50%

I aggressively represent parents, step parents, foster parents and relatives in Juvenile Dependency Court. I will defend you against child abuse allegations made by Department of Children Services and assist you in placing children with relatives or to avoid their removal from their current placements.

35 years | 600 cases

50%
Administrative Law 40%

I aggressively represent individuals and professionals for matters involving: the Office Of Administrative Hearing ("OAH"), CACI listings (including grievance hearings) and matters involving school districts throughout Californina

35 years | 250 cases

40%
Family 10%

I practice all aspects of family law but specialize in custody issues.

31 years | 200 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Law Offices of Paul Metzger

468 N Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210

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Paul Mark Metzger's Reviews

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43 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2020 | Juvenile

Review for Paul Metzger

Paul Metzger from the very first phone call provided information and did research on my case. He was available and easy to talk with. What I appreciated the most is that he took the time to explain to me the facts of the case and was accessible when I needed to speak with him. He is also very knowled...geable about juvenile law.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Thanks So Much Paul!

I hope that one never finds themselves in a situation where you are facing false allegations from DCFS or Juvenile Court. It is an outright terrifying thought that your right’s as a parent may be in jeopardy, and an even more terrifying thought that the wellbeing of your child may also be in jeopard...y. One would hope that the system would do what is right, but quite simply that is not always what happens, for whatever reasons. You should not navigate something like this on your own, if at all possible. When there is as much at stake as there is in something like this, you need to have someone who knows the court system and can help you navigate your situation successfully. I was blessed to find a person who had an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in this area of law, in Paul Metzger. Not only did he successfully get me the result that I should have got in dependency court, but he also was incredibly sincere in his concern for me and my child. He was always available to help explain things as the arose, and put my mind at ease with his vast experience in this area. If you ever find yourself in needing legal guidance in regards to dependency court, you would be very wise to reach out to Paul and seek his counsel. Thanks again Paul for all you did!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best

I was referred to Mr. Paul Metzger through my criminal defense attorney in the wake of my complicated, lengthy, and stressful situation that involved DCFS. They were very aggressive and threatened to take my children away. My situation required immediate decision and action, and thanks to Paul and hi...s advice based on extensive experience and profound legal knowledge, I was able to promptly keep my children out of danger of being detained by DCFS. It was a close and tough call to make, but I am grateful that I followed his counsel and ended up saving my children from being separated from a parent, which was the most important objective. Paul is very thorough and detail oriented in giving legal counsel. He will walk you through steps and he stands by your side. He is very responsive with phone calls, text messages and emails and is there for you when you need him. Thanks to his compassionate, professional and confident assistance, I highly recommend Mr. Paul Metzger to tackle your family crisis.

Posted by Sarah | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best DCFS Attorney!

Paul is a highly skilled attorney with an exceptional knowledge of the law! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is dealing with DCFS! Paul got our case dismissed and kept our family together, and for that, we are forever grateful. He is an experienced professional who will fearlessly represent... your rights as a parent and who knows the process of the DCFS system. Paul always made himself available to answer any questions or concerns we had throughout the entire process by answering texts or emails at any time. He is a compassionate and caring individual who selflessly gives his time to advocate for his clients.

Posted by Danny | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome attorney

Dealing with the DCFS and a child dependency case is very difficult and complicated. After my daughter was unjustly removed from our home I felt alone and frustrated. Paul was able to guide me through and show me the bigger picture so I could focus on what I needed to do to get my daughter back. ...Paul is a compassionate, highly skilled, well seasoned professional who goes above and beyond to resolve the case. He got a lot of the false allegations against me thrown out and was able to negotiate with the opposing team of lawyers. Paul is very easy to talk to and always answers any questions that I have. He makes me feel like I finally have someone on my side. I love this guy and highly recommend Paul Metzger to represent you.

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Brian Bitker

Juvenile law lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. Moreover, he has a great demeanor and is unflappable in the court room."

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Saman Ahmadpour

Juvenile law lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a strong and tireless advocate for his clients, and knows his way around a courtroom. He is well respected by judges and attorneys for his experience, skill, and tenacity. I unequivocally endorse him."

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Takin Khorram

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Paul Metzger for almost 15 years. I have worked with and against him on numerous cases over the years. He is a strong advocate who will work tirelessly for his clients. His combination of intelligence and aggressive representation is hard to beat."

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Kyle Puro

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was the opposing counsel against Mr. Metzger in a juvenile dependency case that involved several complicated issues. Mr. Metzger is one of the few private juvenile dependency lawyers in Los Angeles County that understands the dependency laws and how to effectively advocate for his clients. Dependency court is very specialized and takes a well trained lawyer to handle properly. Mr. Metzger understands how social workers, judges, and minor's attorneys make decisions, which is essential to winning results. If you are looking for a juvenile dependency attorney to fight DCFS and the foster care system, you better call Paul!"

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Adam Axelrad

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Paul Metzger and the very high quality of his legal work for over 20 years. He is, quite simply, an outstanding advocate and the juvenile dependency attorney I would call if I needed one. He is quickly able to grasp and evaluate even very complex issues, and then devise the most effective way forward. He is unrelenting when he determines that fighting an issue is the best path. And he is a top-notch trial attorney with vast experience and polished courtroom skills. He is also a fantastic negotiator and as a result of his trial and negotiation skills has been able to resolve cases -- ones that other attorneys likely wouldn't even want to handle -- very favorably. Paul genuinely cares about his clients and their dilemmas. He doesn't have staff talking to his clients -- he communicates directly. So if you want the best juvenile dependency attorney out there, I say choose Paul."

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Joseph Land

Child abuse lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Mr. Metzger in court and I really enjoyed working through the issues with him. He is a tough advocate but he is reasonable, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him."

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Michelle Becker

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Brian Bitker

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Saman Ahmadpour

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Takin Khorram

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Kyle Puro

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - 2015

Partner, Law Offices of Paul Metzger

1994 - 2000

Attorney, Schenck and Edelman LLC

1990 - 1994

Public Defender, La County Public Defender

Associations

1991 - 2014

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the matter of Daiyvona S

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Education

1990

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Publications

Languages

English

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