Steven Paul Fernandez

Steven Paul Fernandez

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

429 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Monica, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Dissolution of Marriage and Complex Property and Asset Division issues.

30%
Family 30%

Certified California Family Law Specialist by the State Board of Legal Specialization.

30%
Child Support 20%

Spousal and Child Support Issues

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 40 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fernandez Law Group

429 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Steven Paul Fernandez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zach | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thank you Steve Fernandez

I don’t know where I would be without Steve Fernandez. This is not merely a review- some suggestion that endorses the services of Fernandez and Karney. This is more of a testament of gratitude for what he did for me. First things first: the work of Steve Fernandez is excellent. He is a profession...al in the highest sense of the word. He obviously has a deep nuanced understanding of family law. He is beyond competent. All of his work was precise, swift, timely, and thorough. But the true zeal beneath this review comes from the humanity in the way Steve treated me. When I met Steve Fernandez my life was not in a good place. It is now. I have my life back, and, for the first time in a bit, the future looks bright and exciting. Steve Fernandez gave me a fresh start, brought order back to my life, and stood up for me when no one else would. And that is the real reason I write this. My life was flipped upside down in the span of a day. My absorbantly wealthy wife used all of the powers at her disposal to bully me and make my life as difficult as possible. It was a daunting situation. But Steve kept me poised, sane, and confident that the way I was being treated was not only immoral, but not legal either. He was right. So he stood up for me when no one else would. When all other avenues of help disappeared Steve was there- calm, intelligent, a guiding light through the tumultuous and complex process of divorce. So, Steve, thank you. You kept me calm. You got me what I deserved. And, most importantly, you truly helped me in a time of need. These are not little things and I can’t thank you enough.

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Steven Paul Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kirk Kolodji

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jean Kim

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Sainburg

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Fernandez is honest, ethical, compassionate, zealous, and trustworthy. Mr. Fernandez is an excellent lawyer. I endorse Mr. Fernandez."

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B. Stuart Walker

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fernandez excels in all areas of Family Law. However, he is particularly outstanding at litigating high asset and high conflict divorces."

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Crystal Boultinghouse

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is the perfect combination of a highly knowledgeable lawyer and compassionate advocate. I actually do not know any attorney as knowledgeable as he is with statutes, case law, and up to date rulings that effect family law and high asset divorce. Steven will handle any divorce with decorum while getting the client the highest asset deal or order that they are entitled to."

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Matthew Bogosian

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steven Fernandez is an excellent lawyer and a Certified Family Law Specialist. He is extremely honest to clients, to the court and to opposing counsel. That level of integrity is rare and sets him apart."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

California Certified Family Law Specialist, The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1900 - 1900

Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Associations

2012 - Present

California Board of Legal Specialization

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce Case

Settled

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Education

1987

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Univ of California Santa Barbara

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Lecture

“Discovery in Family Law”

Publications

N/A

N/A

Fernandez & Karney Spousal Support

N/A

Lawyers Building Legal Information Blog

N/A

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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