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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jose | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Best decision I ever made!

It is an extremely difficult decision to pick the right attorney, especially when it is involving your children. There are many variables to include in the equation: money, honesty, trust, etc. Mr. Steven Stolar and his associates have won my trust with there honesty and effectiveness in court. Mr.... Steven Stolar is a solid, experienced, understanding, and knowledgeable attorney with decades of experience. He has been willing to work with me given my current economic status. In my given situation, I am currently engaged in a guardianship case. The complexity of my given case was given hope by Attorney at Law Rose Barsamyan and her "never give up" attitude. I currently am speaking to my daughter regularly and am in the process of starting conjoint therapy. Mr. Steven Stolar's office administrator Jenny Barizian is very kind, professional and attentive. She responds quickly to all my messages and always provides exuberant customer service. Stolar and Associates have delved past the attorney-client relationship, they have become my friends.

Posted by jeffrey | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

not your typical attorney

I have to say, I am not a fan of lawyers in General, as I am sure most of you are. But that being said Steve has ow given lawyers a good name( not an easy thing to do). He was professional, honest, knowledgeable and caring about my situation. He was brilliant in the prep, depositions, and the hand...ling of the case. I could not recommend anyone more than I could Steve. You wont be disappointed

Posted by Natalie | August 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Lawyer

“I retained Mr. Stolar and his firm regarding a very difficult issue involving child custody and child visitation. The depth of his knowledge and working expertise of the legal system provided confidence; which reduced my stress, for a successful outcome of my case. He and his associates and his ...staff are not like other firms, they return calls and answers questions and Mr. Stolar is reachable practically 24/7. He was my third attorney, but did the work. He was a bit pricy but fair with billables and got the work done. I would recommend him to my family and friends.”

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

Knowledgeable and caring!

Knowledgeable and caring, this is what Steven Stolar and his associates are. At our initial consultation, Steven listened attentively, answered all questions in details, and at last made the recommendation that truly has my best interest in heart. I walked out of his office feeling much more confiden...t and empowered. Along the divorce process, I kept Steven as an adviser. He was very responsive to my phone calls, providing the much needed guidance for me to obtain the best possible outcome. Steven is an attorney who cares a lot about his client’s welfare. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a family attorney without any hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Honest Attorney

I hired Mr. Stolar and his firm for an out of state move away request. I appreciated his honesty during this process. From the beginning Mr. Stolar and his associates were honest with me as they explained that move away requests are very hard to grant but they will do their very best to help me if I... decided to retain him. I can honestly say that Mr. Stolar and his team really know what they are doing and I know they did their absolute best to help me. In the end of this long battle my move away was granted and I was able to relocate out of state with my children. The retainer was high, but well worth it. Mr. Stolar was always fair with me with the billing and answered all my questions promptly. If you are looking for a dedicated, honest attorney that really knows what they are doing I would highly recommend Mr. Stolar. He helped me tremendously.

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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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