Dorothy Louise Carfrae

Dorothy Louise Carfrae

3.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Downey, CA
Practice Areas: Family

8526 East Florence Avenue, Downey, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

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Law Offices Of Dorothy L. Carfrae

8526 East Florence Avenue, Downey, CA, 90240-4015

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Dorothy Louise Carfrae's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Matthew Louis | April 29, 2015 | Child Support

Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

I was not asked to write a review. I write this because Dorothy is a well-kown attorney and attracts fake reviews from competitors and spiteful opponents. I was a client of Dorothy through my divorce. My ex was a stay-at-home mom, and did not want me to see my children. On the other hand, the ex al...so wanted maximum child support and alimony. I want to be part of my kids' lives. Dorothy helped me get my time with my kids, and reduce support and alimony to a reasonable and legal level. For those results, I highly recommend Dorothy Carfrae to anyone going through a tough divorce .

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Child Support

My son now gets visits with broke daddy in the hood

My son's biological father, had a criminal record and was abusive towards both myself and my son. He provided nothing for a long period of time and then returned to the picture with nothing but requests. I did all the paperwork, I did all the footwork, I carried out my own investigation and I p...ut in all the time. In return, I got nothing but a bill for almost $5000 plus the $2500 (retainer). I am not an attorney nor would I unfairly write a review. At this point I have nothing to gain or loose. All I wanted was the well-being of my son. Instead my son now gets to hang out in an apartment complex in the hood steps away from sex offenders. Thank you for leaving my son in an unsafe environment and his only provider in a "well of more debts." By the way, she told me to file my own child support and to date, still has not completed by divorce.

Posted by Michael | February 25, 2013 | Child Support

Anonymous Reviews ?

My name is Michael and a real client. Dorothy helped negotiate my divorce and we settled all issues including property, child custody, and support. I am glad a friend referred me to Dorothy. I don't do reviews, but need to speak up because of some unfair and anonymous reviews of my lawyer.

Posted by Theresa | April 12, 2012 | Child Support

Aggressive Attorney

I was referred to Dorothy Carfrae by a friend that she represented in a divorce. My case is about custody of my 3 children, and their dad's lawyer is a self-proclaimed dads' attorney who advertises that he fights for dads' rights. I represented myself at one hearing and the judge told me to get an at...torney because he said that I did not know what I was doing in court. Well, after retaining Dorothy things started to change. After a series of very hard hearings, minor's counsel was appointed, my children now had their own attorney and their voice was heard. The end result is that I got full legal and physical custody of all my children. The ex got very limited visitation and has to pay support. I am one very grateful client.

Posted by Marjorie | April 06, 2012 | Child Support

Beware of Competitors' Fake Reviews

I cannot trust the fake reviews that are most likely posted by either Dorothy's competitiors or the opposing parties that she defeated in court. One reviewer said she did not get child support even though she has custody of her children ! Either she is not on this planet or her ex is unemployed, on ...welfare (the other reviewer said so), or she is a high earner. The other reviewer said her/his ex got $10,000 more than he deserves. I guess it's out of property division. The fact is: real properties are appraised, pensions are valued, and personal properties (cars, etc..) go by their fair value (blue book, etc) The Judge divides property, not the lawyers. If the lawyers do, it's with their clients' consent and approval. Get real! I settled my case with Dorothy's representation, and it was more than fair. In the beginning of the case, she got temp orders for support, and it was more than adequate. Don't believe these outrageous, unreal reviews based on no facts and outlandish creativity. Get an education, then hire a lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dorothy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Apr 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Carfrae is a terrific attorney and good trial counsel too. She conducts herself with the utmost in professionalism while getting the job done. I very much respect her."

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Kristen Przeklasa

Family lawyer | Mar 21

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Family lawyer | Mar 21

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Family lawyer | Mar 21

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Family lawyer | Mar 21

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

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Jurisprudence Award, Jurisprudence Award

Education

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California St Univ Fullerton

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Western State Univ

Languages

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

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