Steven Robert Stolar

Steven Robert Stolar

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

433 North Camden Drive, Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

At Stolar & Associates our Los Angeles divorce lawyers understand that our clients are going through what is, at best, an emotionally difficult process. If you need a divorce and would like to speak with a member of our firm, you can be sure your inquiry will be met with sincere concern for your family's welfare. Please contact our Beverly Hills, California, office to make arrangements for a free consultation.

42 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

At the Los Angeles family law firm of Stolar & Associates, we take care of our clients' families, and are never more diligent than when representing parents in proceedings involving child support or custody. As attorneys with extensive experience in family courts in Los Angeles, California.

42 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

Marriage is not only a public statement of a couple's emotional commitment, but a powerful legal and economic relationship. At Stolar & Associates in Los Angeles, our lawyers help clients establish peace of mind and thoughtful planning through premarital agreements. The process of crafting a prenup or postnup is an exercise in money management and financial planning that provides more than just economic benefits to the couple involved.

42 years

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

At Stolar & Associates in Los Angeles our attorneys are committed to taking care of our clients. We have over twenty years of experience in cases involving domestic violence. Our lawyers will take immediate action to protect you and your children and will provide skilled and persuasive representation in hearings. It is important that your response to domestic violence or allegations of abuse be carefully tailored to your unique situation.

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-600 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Stolar & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation

433 North Camden Drive, Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210

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Steven Robert Stolar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Sean | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEWARE!!!

I would give Steven Stolar a negative star rating if it was an option based on the following: I was deployed overseas in a war zone when my wife went sideways and it left me in a very vulnerable position to vet any legal counsel, let alone defend myself. So, taking a chance I hired Steven Stolar to ...handle my divorce. Stolar pawned my case off on an inexperienced, and newly minted attorney who soon quit his law office for a better job. Next, Stolar assigned my case to another associate who was disbarred and wasn’t licensed to practice law! Finally, he gave my case to a third subordinate who when I eventually returned to the States found that my case had been comingled with another divorce case client whose name was similar! I suffered a huge loss due to the incompetence of Stolar & Associates which included, but was not limited to egregious alimony, lost most of my parents inheritance, and sanctions. It’s embarrassing to think about what I originally paid Stolar in attorney fees, and even after all the above he demanded more in attorney fees to continue representing me! Take your business elsewhere. This man has no honor, and is incompetent to say the least. Update: several years later I offered Mr. Stolar the opportunity to make good on the disastrous outcome of my case and he stated that he would represent me, but wanted more money, and that I must make a retraction of my review. This review is accurate and honest of the way my case was handled. No more money, and no retraction. BEWARE of this outfit!

Posted by Marisssa | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Marissa

Steven Stolar is an exceptional attorney. He and his team masterfully got me through my divorce in a way that worked out best for me. His team always kept me informed, and promptly returned my phone calls and e-mails. They were very honest in their counseling of me. I highly recommend hiring Steven ...Stolar and his team to handle your divorce. He will get the job done, and it will work out for you. It definitely worked out for me.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Child Custody

After so many worthless attorneys a decent guy arises

All I can say is Im glad its over and I wish I had saved myself all the aggravation Steven convinced the court and my wife into adopting a parenting plan which worked out for me so incredibly well. I had a Dom violence charge and other attorneys said Id get monitored supervision, yeah right, I get... my son about 50 percent of the time.

Posted by michael | March 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

trustworthy hard working attorney

My experience with Stolar and Associates was very pleasant. The lawyer I worked with was extremely knowledgeable with cases like mine and the fee was reasonable considering the amount of time and attention I received, he was definitely not like others who are just interested in getting their cut. My ...case was a bit complicated, but my attorney was able achieve an outcome that I was very happy with. I would recommend Stolar and Associates to anyone going through a Divorce.

Posted by Cristian | March 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

knowledgeable and reliable attorney

My experience with Stolar and Associates was very pleasant. The lawyer I worked with was extremely knowledgeable with cases like mine and the fee was reasonable considering the amount of time and attention I received, not once did I feel pressured. He was able to settle my divorce in a short amount o...f time and reach a settlement that both my ex-wife and I were comfortable with.

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Steven Robert Stolar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard Boyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stolar is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stolar is an asset to the Avvo community. He routinely assists individuals with their questions and shows true advocacy for his clients."

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Channika Desilva

Child custody lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Stolar is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."

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Philip Alexander

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had met Mr. Steven Stolar as an opposing counsel in a family law matter in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central District. I was highly impressed by his comprehensive knowledge of the family law and his detailed analysis of the facts and legal issues of the case. Further,despite the challenging issues in this case he was professional in his conduct, in court and out of court, at all times."

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Evan Sussman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mr. Stolar for over a decade and have been on the other side of several cases as Opposing Counsel and have worked with him on some cases as well. I have found his analytical skill, written product, client relations and courtroom skills all to be excellent. I highly endorse him."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Child custody lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Georgeann Nicol

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Steven Stolar for more than 20 years. Over the years, I have been opposing counsel on multiple pre-marital agreement matters in which Mr. Stolar represented the wealthier party. Mr. Stolar is extremely well versed in all family law matters. He was professional, courteous and a zealous advocate for his clients. He always got back to me quickly. In almost every case, we were able to work out an pre-marital agreement that was mutually beneficial to our respective clients and satisfactory to our clients."

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Michael Berger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Steven Stolar is the best divorce attorney that I know. I have known Steven Stolar for more than 20 years. I have refferred many clients to him over the years. He is smart, and he works hard for his cilents. He is the attorney that I would use myself for any family law matter."

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Michael Feldenkrais

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Stolar is not only a very competent attorney, but also a great human being. He takes his personal assets together with his legal knowledge and gives his utmost attention into every matter he works on. These qualities are the reasons for all the great results he gets his clients as their attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

10 Best Atty Calif, Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2012

The Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Partner, Stolar & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation

2000 - 2003

General Counsel, National Association of Consumer Advocates

Associations

1989 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

1985 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2002 - 2005

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Board Member

2000 - 2002

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Board of Directors

2000 - 2002

National Association of Consumer Advocates

President

Education

1986

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1985

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Miami

B.B.A.

1982

University of Miami

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

1992

Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples

1990

Estate Planning

Living Trusts for Married Couples and Single Individuals

1988

Professional Assistance Group

Divorce and Taxes

1988

Professional Assistance

Divorce and Peace Officers

1987

Living Trust Symposium

Marital Deduction Provisions in Living Trusts

Languages

Spanish

Korean

Mandarin

Farsi

Hebrew

Armenian

Arabic

Activity

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