Patricia Frances Barberis

Patricia Frances Barberis

4.5
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

3480 Torrance Blvd., Suite 222, Torrance, CA

About Patricia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

Family law issues can be an emotional roller coaster. Having an attorney on your side who can help you with even the most difficult and complex issues effecting you family gives you peace of mind. I will work with you to help achieve the goals that are important to you We will keep you informed as your case progresses and make decisions with you every step of the way. My extensive experience in family law will will help prepare you to work with me to get the results you want. Call me.

48 years | 3,000 cases

34%
Child Custody 33%

48 years | 3,000 cases

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

In California either spouse can obtain a divorce with out the consent or cooperation of the other. A divorce is a complex legal process, and the results can effect you and your loved ones for the rest of your life. You need an experienced divorce lawyer who will work with you to obtain the results you want. Our first approach is to try and settle your case without the need for court, but if that is not possible my experience in the court room will help you get results. Call me for help.

48 years | 3,000 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

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Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation

3480 Torrance Blvd., Suite 222, Torrance, CA, 90503

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Patricia Frances Barberis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense

Posted by Lisa | September 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

She is a pillar of strength, a strong and fearless attorney, by my side for 15 years

I had a complex case, started with date rape, but at the time there was no such thing. I filled adult and battery. I hired a an attorney prior to Pat, but it turns pout he was buddies of my abuser ( a local criminal attorney ), let's call him SC. SC had me in to court on trivial things via expar...te, he was trying to drain my finances and was acting out his bully personality. He threatened my life and my mothers. BTW; she wasn't just fighting for me,but my now 26 yr old twins!! SC, COULD NEVER INTIMIDATE PAT, she is honest and forthright, a solid person and has the faith to move mountains! I would have her by my side if I ever need an LA attorney. I caught this review searching for a divorce attorney... married 23 years.. never be surprised at what people do! But, Pat NEVER DID ME WRONG. She blew SC through to another county! she was with me for 15 years of steadfast litigation. SC was diagnosed Bipolar, he exploited the system to his advantage, pulled every trick out of the hat. PAT was there to catch them, and turn them into home runs for us!! Bravo Pat! She is also sympathetic financially, I made over a decade of payments... my twins? Stayed with me all their lives, one is in IT Security's, lives in SF, the other (God Bless Him) is serving us under special forces. Pat was my worrier angel. I did spend the last 2 years watching her daughter in litigation, she was prepared and confident. I'm sure she has evolved into the spitfire her mom is. LTW

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Patricia Frances Barberis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sandy Roxas

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Daniel Szalkiewicz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Mackin

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lamya Forghany

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Morghan Richardson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her thoughtful answers to questions in the Avvo community."

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Juan Milanes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Barberis is an exceptional family law attorney. I endorse her!"

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Jeremy Cobb

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experienced and compassionate family law attorney."

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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Husna Alikhan

Unknown lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Crockett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Barberis knows the law and how it applies to her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Smith

Family lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Margolis

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has the unique ability to take complex subject matter and make it easy to understand. A true gem for our community."

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Ronna DeLoe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Shakhnevich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She is an effective advocate."

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Chong Ye

Unknown lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ekaterina Powell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ginny Harjot Walia

Family lawyer | Oct 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ann Gottesman

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 Section

member

2014 - Present

South Bay Bar Asociation

member

2013 - Present

Child Welfare, Child Protection and SACWis Professionals

Member

2013 - Present

California Child Custody Evaluations and Family Law

Member

2013 - Present

Our Family Wizard Group

Member

1980 - 1981

South Bay Women's Lawyers Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

divorce, separation

excellent

Family Law

excellent

Family Law

excellent

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Education

1976

U.S.B.

Juris Doctorate

1961

Greenvile School Nursing

RN

Speaking Engagements

2013

Business Leadership Spotlight Family Law

1994

Crenshaw Christian Center Womens Ministry

Law Day

Languages

English

Activity

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