Certified Family Law Specialist! Super Lawyer 2013-2019! Graduate of UCLA & UCLA Law School!
By developing a comprehensive case strategy tailored to client goals, we attempt to negotiate settlement from a position of leverage. The strength of our approach lies in educating our clients about their legal rights, and empowering them to make informed decisions about their lives.
Practice areas
Divorces can be confusing and emotionally exhausting without an experienced family law attorney on your side. We have answers to your questions regarding child custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and division of community property assets and debts. Call us to schedule a free consultation at (310) 300-4021.
16 years
Family Law encompasses divorce, domestic partnership, and paternity cases involving custody and visitation, child support, spousal support or alimony, and division of assets and debts. Make the call that makes the difference. We will help guide you through the complexities of your family law matter. Our goal is to empower you with the legal information you need to make informed decisions about your family and your finances. We have the answers you seek. Free Consultations (310) 300-4021.
16 years
We understand that nothing is more important in life than one's children. In CA, both parents have legal rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children. You have a right to frequent and continuing contact with your children absent extreme circumstances. Did you know that the amount of time you have with your children will impact the amount of child support you have to pay or will receive? You have questions and we have answers. Call us today for a free consultation at (310) 300-4021.
16 years
Alimony or Spousal Support as it is known in California is a tricky area of the law because it gives judges broad discretion in ways that child support, for example, does not. We're here to help you navigate the complexities of both temporary and permanent spousal support.
12 years
Child Support and custody/visitation go hand-in-hand with each other. Let us help explain how child support is calculated in the State of California. Call us for answers to your questions.
16 years
Languages spoken
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Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton
9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton
20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 240
Woodland Hills, CA, 91364
Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton
31225 La Baya Drive, Suite 113
Westlake Village, CA, 91362
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2005 | 10/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer - Rising Star 2015 | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer - Rising Star 2014 | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer - Rising Star 2013 | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
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Top Contributor | Avvo | 2012 |
Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | LAW OFFICES OF CATHLEEN E. NORTON | 2005 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
San Fernando Valley Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court | Executive Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Legal Guide | Child Support and Medical Reimbursements | 2012 |
Legal Guide | How is Child Support Calculated in California? | 2012 |
Legal Guide | Getting A Divorce? California Child Custody Tips | 2012 |
Legal Guide | What is a TRO? | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UCLA School of Law | JD | 2004 |
UCLA | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Inns of Court | Liar, Liar Pants on Fire; Imputation of Income Using Discovery Tools | 2010 |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Using the Internet as a Discovery Tool | 2010 |
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Gary Labin, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2009
Relationship: Other
Cathleen and I went to the UCLA School of Law together and I have always been thoroughly impressed with her intelligence and strong work ethic.
Alexandra Lavinsky, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Norton is a highly motivated and talented attorney. Her knowledge of the law, creative ability to apply it and passion for legal advocacy make her an excellent choice for someone seeking zealous legal representation.
Nathan Gabbard, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Smurda, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is highly respected in the family law community and is very knowledgeable. A great choice for anyone looking for representation in connection with family law issues.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Child custody Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Family Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Child custody Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Janet Sobel, Family Attorney on May 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Cathleen has not only distinguished herself among her peers for her skills as a family law practitioner, but she is also a sweet and kind person who takes care to reach out to others, to help promote others, in caring ways. That is a character trait that is not always exhibited by lawyers, and her large heart is no doubt reflected in her high AVVO rating and the endorsements and reviews she has garnered. She has the kind of career that not many lawyers - even ones with ten figure verdicts - can hope to have. I will look for opportunities to promote her as she has promoted me!
John O'Brien, Child custody Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
William Huestis, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Norton is a wonderful lawyer and legal strategist. She is able to quickly and concisely map out case issues. She is also incredibly well versed in the court system and will provide clients top quality legal advice.
Gary Brod, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Debra Crawford, Family Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Marta Price, Domestic violence Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Young Ri, Family Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Based on her answers to avvo clients' questions that I have read and agreed, it is clear that she is a highly experienced and confident family law attorney. She advises based on competent in-depth analysis and her extensive knowledge in the complicated family laws. Great attorney.
Taylor House, Child custody Attorney on Sep 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Gerace, Family Attorney on Sep 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community..
Heidi Lauer, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Leroi, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Rott, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Excellent attorney. Highly recommended.
T. Ritz, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lori Costanzo, Family Attorney on Mar 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Cathleen is an outstanding lawyer, fun and vivacious - in addition to being top notch in her field!
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