Cathleen Elisabeth Norton

I have been working with Cathleen for the past 18 months to resolve a child custody matter. Cathleen is very direct and has great communication, both with me and with opposing counsel. Cathleen delivered exactly what she said she would when we had our very first meeting. She and her team worked diligently and expeditiously while also minimizing costs by working with opposing counsel to resolve minor disagreements. Cathleen and her team were a pleasure to work with.

Cathleen Norton has been one of the most amazing attorneys to have. She is very good at what she does and won’t fail you. God blessed us with this woman and truly felt I had an angel on my side. She knows her job like that back of her hand and I couldn’t be more grateful.

From my initial consultation with Cathleen, I knew that she was the right person. She understood the family dynamic and central issues within a few minutes of me explaining the situation to her. The case was long and drawn out because the other party insisted on pursuing meaningless litigation. However, Cathleen and her team fought their frivolous claims and achieved the outcome I was looking for. There were several incidents that occurred outside of the court where the other party attempted to illegally withhold custody, Once again, Cathleen and her team were available immediately to enforce the custody agreement and coach me on next steps. I am very happy that I chose Cathleen to represent me and I appreciate her honesty and dedication in getting me and my children a favorable outcome. She is a wonderful person and will help you through your tough times.

Ms. Cathleen Norton has been a Godsend. After 2 years of litigation, more than 16 review hearings and a full 730 Child Custody Evaluation, I was desperate for a change - something or someone to change direction, strategy and the path to nowhere I was stuck on. I scoured the internet. I interviewed attorneys. I talked to other parents. I prayed. I cried. I was scared, exhausted and defeated. And I figured there was no attorney in the world who would understand me, protect me and my son, and ensure the damage done by prior counsel would be rehabbed (especially with the factual complexity of the case). And then...Ahhhhhhhhhh - I clicked on Ms. Norton's AVVO profile. <3 Thank you Jesus! From the moment her staff called re: my inquiry & request for consultation, I knew there was something different about this firm. After speaking with Ms. Norton on the phone, I knew, WITHOUT AN OUNCE OF DOUBT, she was going to get the job done. She is Amazing. Fantastic. Superb. Exceptional. Outstanding. Superior. And even those don't completely describe all that she is. Ms. Norton is a master negotiator. She was able to accomplish more in several months, than other attorneys could in two years. Her no nonsense, confident approach to negotiations is remarkably effective. And when she was unable to achieve the desired results because the opposing party was stonewalling, she upped her game & prepped for trial as if her life depended on it. She maintained her composure under pressure yet, kept me on my toes in questioning my intentions the way the Court might. Above all, she and her staff showed me an abundance of respect, grace & compassion - even when my OCD or emotions were getting the best of me. She is skilled beyond measure. With phenomenal memory retention, exquisite attention to detail and the ability to articulate in the most persuasive manner, I was unusually confident heading into a 4-day trial - that quickly turned into a 2 hour negotiation session resulting in a stipulated judgement with the parameters I was after all along. Not only did she save me thousands of dollars, she gave me 3 days of my life back and an enormous amount of relief. In the end, Ms. Norton and her amazing staff (Albertine, Heidi & Jordan) walked me, my son & my family down the tunnel, towards the light, to a new life of peace, and we are eternally grateful. I absolutely, 100% times infinity, endorse the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton - hands down, THE BEST family law attorney in California! *And NO, I was not paid for this review.

Cathleen and her team work diligently on my divorce case providing me with the best guidance, options and solutions. Cathleen is tough, professional, smart and understands how to approach all situations. I am so grateful I hired and trusted her with my case.

I hired Cathleen E. Norton to represent me in my Divorce/Marriage Dissolution case and restraining order. Addition to those , I also had to face a Criminal case, financial difficulties and immigration consequences….. I had to make that very important decision once for all. I had no choice but getting the best legal representation ! My Godparents who live in Las Vegas NV made their research to help me. Avvo was only one of the places they have looked at. Cathleen’s reputation is above and beyond the state borders!! I am greatly appreciative of her guidance and support as I was dealing with these difficult and unexpected situations. English is not my first language, however it was very easy to communicate with Cathleen. Cathleen handled all of my questions and concerns promptly. She was very efficient! Cathleen made certain that I understand what my alternatives were and how my decisions could affect my case. Cathleen's professionalism, integrity and trust gave me the confidence to weather through my Divorce proceedings. She worked with my other attorneys to get the best results possible for me!! She has such a knowledge and experience which allows her to oversee the bigger picture. Because of her I was able to get the best outcome possible. Thank you Cathleen and her great team!!!

Cathleen has been more than just my attorney, she has been a great mentor and friend. In 2019, I filed a marriage dissolution and DVRO. This was just the beginning to an endless legal battle. After numerous court hearings and trials, I was able to make it to the other side. All thanks to Cathleen's ability to envision the finish line. Cathleen fought relentlessly to help me save my kids from the violence they were experiencing at home from their mother. It was an emotionally draining situation, that I am thankful to have done with Cathleen by my side. After three days of trial, Cathleen was able to request the Los Angeles Superior Court to grant a DVRO for three years. Cathleen saved me from having to file bankruptcy! She pressed opposing counsel to sell the family home and agree to settling the mutual debts from the home. Opposing counsel was clearly resistant, as he wanted the proceeds from the home to go to his trust account. Cathleen advised me on how to handle the situation and keep things as streamlined as possible. Once the family home was sold, the legal battle slowly came to an end. Thank you Cathleen!

I hired Cathleen to consult on a post-judgment modification issue related to support and custody. She saw angles in my case I hadn’t conceived of and helped guide my strategy on how to proceed. She is a very sharp legal mind and was generous with her time when our initial consult had to be pushed back. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Where do I begin. My divorce/custody battle was a very long one. I was scared, nervous and extremely emotional. I really loved the fact that Cathleen is very professional and honest. She truly kept me grounded and was very real with me in regards to all issues. She addressed every single concern, understood me, empathized, and made my process all easier. I really do love her honesty in it all, I was totally myself around her, no judgement. Everyone at the office too, they are on top of things, answer quickly and overall kind. When you go into a sensitive process that can also be lengthy, having someone kind definitely helps the journey. I'm so grateful I hired Cathleen.

She is very professional. Walks in tells you how it is and if you follow her advice she will get the job done! Highly recommend her.

I am a single father with an extraordinary situation involving my six-month-old daughter and estranged spouse. Cathleen anticipated the opposing argument and gave spot on advice during the consultation on how to structure my legal position, resulting in court orders that I was more than satisfied with. 10/10 will consult & hire in the future.

Cathleen represented me in my divorce proceedings. My ex and her attorney tried to make every step difficult for me. Cathleen and her team successfully fought and negotiated a fair settlement for everyone concerned. She is a tenacious and thorough attorney who I am thankful for having as my attorney.

I hired Cathleen after interviewing a few different attorneys. After meeting her, I felt her qualifications and personality were a perfect fit for me. I hired her to assist me in filing for divorce from a difficult spouse. She handled my divorce from start to finish, preparing a judgment, an income withholding order and referring me to QDRO counsel to ensure I receive what I am entitled to. Her paralegal, Albertine was also helpful and always returned phone calls. Highly recommend Cathleen Norton's office.

What did Cathleen not do for me is the question. I was in search of a lawyer as it was my first time going through a divorce with a minor child. I called many offices to set up a consultation and Cathleen’s office was one of the few that actually called me back, and I am soooo grateful that they did. Her entire office is great, very welcoming and there to help make this tough situation a little bit easier. I can honestly say Cathleen was always upfront and honest with me, taking the time to get to know me and my case. I don’t know how many times people have asked me how are things going, and one of the first things I always say is “I love my lawyer.” I never had a hard time getting in contact or getting responses from Cathleen and her office, Albertine and Heidi were great to work with as well. My case dragged on a lot longer than we expected and they always made me feel comfortable and at ease. Cathleen helped me make one of the biggest decisions regarding my case and will always be grateful for the time her and her office spent with me. If your looking for an honest, direct lawyer with your best interest at heart, you will get just that with her. She is a well known lawyer and honestly lives up to her reputation in and outside of the courtroom.

I am beyond grateful for Cathleen and her team. I had read several reviews on Aavo talking about how Cathleen was very good with Move-Away orders which are very difficult to obtain. Upon meeting her, I knew if anyone could do it, it would be Cathleen. Cathleen and Heidi took the time to gather ever bit of information to strengthen my case and wrote an incredibly strong Declaration. I got the move-away granted immediately. In an instant the course of my life was changed and I am forever grateful to Cathleen, Heidi, and Albertine who all worked so hard for me.I was set to begin trial preparation for custody a couple month after my move was granted. This process was dragged out and and very frustrating because of opposing counsel. Without going on about specifics I can simply say that because Cathleen is so dedicated, meticulous and intelligent, everything has worked out for me which I thought was near impossible. When I went to the courthouse with her I could see how well respected she is by everyone, people recognize her. She is so amazing in the courtroom I watched people ask for her card both times I was there. She is rational and strong, with a voice that makes people listen. Cathleen is also trustworthy, calm, and sharp as a tac. No matter how my case had turned out I was confident that I had the best shot with Cathleen by my side. Like I said before, because of her my life has changed and I can never thank her and her team enough. Also, they are very conscientious with your money and keep things short, sweet, and efficient all while making sure you know they care about your highly emotional situation. When we left court after things were settled Cathleen said- Your job now is to raise a good kid, a good person. Cathleen is quality through and through.