Patricia Frances Barberis
About Patricia
Biography
Attorney Patricia F. Barberis established her family law firm Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation in 1977. Colleen Baberis, Patricia's daughter, joind the firm in 1997. Colleen and Patricia Barberis are an effective mother daughter legal team that strongly advocate for their clients. COLLEEN and PATRICIA are highly regarded for their extensive trial experience in all areas of family law, including complex custody and property issues. However, their goal is to resolve issues whenever possible , but their trial experience is beneficial to their clients when needed.
1n 1977 Patricia was admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S. Federal Court and is an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.
Patricia was one for the first female litigators to begin practicing in the South Bay, and she is a founding officer and member of the South Bay Women’s Association. She understands that her clients are going through some of the most difficult times in their life, which is why she uses her honest advocacy to help her clients set goals that are achievable.
Colleen and Patricia understands that individuals going through family law matters are in need of counsel from an attorney who is empathetic, but is also prepared to aggressively litigate on their behalf, if need be. In addition, Attorney Patricia Barberis and Colleen pride themself in fighting tirelessly to pursue their clients’ goals and the objectives they set. Contact a Torrance child custody and family law attorney today!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
48 years | 3,000 cases
48 years | 3,000 cases
48 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation
3480 Torrance Blvd., Suite 222, Torrance, CA, 90503
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Patricia Frances Barberis's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
disorganized firm and poor communication experience
My experience with Patricia Barberis raised serious concerns about billing practices, case management, and overall professionalism. The billing statements contained numerous discrepancies and were difficult to follow, with unclear entries and charges that did not align with actual progress on the cas...
Posted by Joe | March 9, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Pat Barberis is fabulous!
Pat helped me with my divorce previously, which was a very difficult time for me. She was fantastic, helping me through the whole process. She worked very hard to ensure it was as positive an outcome for me as possible. When I turned to her for some legal advice just recently, several years after...
Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Grateful !!
Best family/ divorce lawyers ( mother and daughter) in California ! I can’t thank you enough for all of your help! Very professional and knowledgeable !!Great communication. They are the best!! Highly recommended !!!
Posted by Eric | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
High-Caliber Attorney and Person
After researching online, I met with Pat back in July to discuss my case and options. She was compassionate, kind and very knowledgeable from the get-go, and I retained her to file a custody suit on July 29. Throughout the process of declarations, filing, serving, responding, mediating, etc., she was...
Posted by Charlotte | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Review of Pat Barberis
Pat Barberis brought my Enforcement of Judgement case to a close in 2 months time. I had been struggling for 5 years prior to hiring Pat. She has an effective and hard working staff. Appointments are easy to make and emails are answered in a timely manner. Pat had a straightforward and clear pr...
Patricia Frances Barberis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patricia Barberis is a fierce litigator and a master negotiator. She is also compassionate and has great empathy for her clients. She is well respected in the community and feared by many opposing counsel."
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"Attorney Barberis is a wonderful Attorney. She is quiet knowledgeable and presents the information to her clients in a sympathetic way. I definitely recommend her for any potential clients."
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"Ms. Barberis is an exceptional family law attorney. I endorse her!"
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"Attorney Patricia Barberis is a compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. I would not hesitate to refer to her any of my clients in need of a good family law attorney for divorce, child custody or other family law issues. She is well respected by her peers and fights to protect her client's parental and property rights!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2015
10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
clients choice, avvo
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell: 4.9 / 5.0
2015
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating
1975
Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional law, South Bay University School Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Volunteer Attorney Mediator, Los Angeles County Court, South Bay Branch
1990 - 1999
Arbitrator, Los Angeles County Court
1990 - 1999
Judge Pro Tempore, Volunteer, Los Angeles Count Court
1977 - 2013
Senior Attorney, Litigator, Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation
Associations
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Sectionmember
2014 - Present
South Bay Bar Asociationmember
2013 - Present
Child Welfare, Child Protection and SACWis ProfessionalsMember
2013 - Present
California Child Custody Evaluations and Family LawMember
2013 - Present
Our Family Wizard GroupMember
1980 - 1981
South Bay Women's Lawyers AssociationSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
excellent
excellent
excellent
Education
1976
Juris Doctorate
1961
RN
Speaking Engagements
2013
1994
Law Day
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is it legal for a divorce attorney to take a percentage of what they get for their client out of the divorce?
07 Jul 2018
I do not want to pay child support if im not allowed to see or talk to my kids
15 May 2018
Terminate spousal support or reserve jurisdiction on a 17 year marriage?
07 Apr 2018