Wendy Stettenheim Jones

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Wendy Stettenheim Jones

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

3878 Carson St #210, Torrance, CA

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About Wendy

Biography

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, with a special focus in dispute resolution for couples and families. I work as a collaborative attorney, a mediator, and an advisor to those in mediation. I also prepare and review Pre-Nuptial and PostNuptial Agreements.

Contact me to set up a consultation and get answers to your burning questions.

Prenuptial Agreements can help couples communicate about their expectations and make the marriage stronger from the beginning.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 40%

I have been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 2004. I represent clients and families in all types of processes, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes such as collaboration and mediation. I also prepare and review Premarital and other types of agreements between couples and co-parents.

26 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 20%

26 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

26 years

15%
LGBT+ Law 10%

LGBT Family Law and child custody

10%
Mediation 10%

26 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020

Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Daigneault Law

3878 Carson St #210, Torrance, CA, 90503

CalDisso.com

Online Presence

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Wendy Stettenheim Jones's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional & Compassionate

Wendy Jones provided legal expertise with a degree of care and warmth that made a challenging proceeding a bit easier to manage. My experience from start to finish, with Wendy and her team, was very positive. I would recommend Wendy to any family member, or friend, who is in need of a family law atto...rney.

Wendy Jones

Replied last January 21, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm happy to have been able to assist you.

Posted by Nicole | March 16, 2021

Professional, Responsive and Cost Effective

Wendy Jones is professional, helpful and extremely trustworthy. I have had to go to her on a couple of situations she has helped me with. Gave me great advice and direction. She can be counted on!!

Posted by Lindsay | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Forever grateful!

I was given Wendy’s contact information from my mom and I’m so happy I reached out to her to help me with my custody case. The best decision I’ve ever made. Prior to contacting Wendy, I was trying to do everything in my own or using some free legal services to assist with filing different documents. ...After years of that, it the outcome wasn’t what I wanted. That’s when I called Wendy. She is very welcoming & down to earth. Lawyers can be intimidating but not Wendy. Speaking/meeting with her was always comfortable. She’s patient. She never made me feel pressured. She tells it like it is. I explained to her that i would like to have more time with my kids. Preferably more custody than their father (whom at that time had majority). She accompanied me in court. Let me tell you, Wendy definitely had my back. She was able to get me 50/50 down to the amount of hours a week. Things have been so much better and I have her to thank. I highly recommend Wendy and her staff is just as amazing.

Wendy Jones

Replied last December 03, 2020

Thank you so much, Lindsay, for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate your kind words.

Posted by Lisa B | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney

Wendy Jones was the most professional, commensurate and empatheic divorce attorney. Not only did she get me what I wanted in an almost 30 year marriage, she was firm and fair. Most importantly, her price is fair not like attorney's in the LA area that leave with most of the proceeds of a long term ...marriage. I would use Wendy in a heartbeat to get through the tough time of divorce. She explains everything to her client and makes the process as painless as possible for a divorce.

Wendy Jones

Replied last November 20, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Lisa. Your input is very much appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

Getting divorced was the hardest thing I have ever done. I was married for 27 years. So much to think about and so much you just don't know. She always listened to me and understood what was important to me. Most important to me was she knew what she was doing and she had my back. Thank you Wendy....

Wendy Jones

Replied last May 19, 2020

I appreciate you being willing to share your experience with such a difficult time. Thank you.

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Wendy Stettenheim Jones's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Yamamoto

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Wendy for many years. We have had many cases against each other and we belong to the same collaborative practice group, A Better Divorce. I find Wendy to be intelligent, creative and a good advocate for her clients. I gladly endorse Wendy."

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Ester Kim

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Every time I interact with Ms. Jones, I am astounded by her in-depth knowledge about Family Law. She is very sharp and has great client rapport. Ms. Jones is a certified Family Law Specialist and is my go-to colleague when I have questions regarding my own cases. She is a wonderful resource and an even better person."

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Tara McGuinness

Family lawyer

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David Yamamoto

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2018

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2014

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Honorable Benamin Aranda III Outstaning Public Service Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Daigneault Law

1998 - 2015

Attorney, Daigneault, Abel & Daigneault

1987 - 1998

Paralegal, Daigneault, Abel & Daigneault

Associations

2018 - Present

BNI

Member

2005 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2004 - Present

Collaborative Practice California

Member

2000 - Present

A Better Divorce

Member

1998 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

South Bay Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

South Bay Bar Association

President

2009 - 2010

A Better Divorce

President

2003 - 2016

South Bay Bar Association

Director

2000 - 2002

South Bay Women Lawyers

Board Member

Education

1998

Whittier Coll SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

El Camino Coll

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Divorce Options

Family Law

Publications

2013

A Better Divorce blog - co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson “Penny wise and pound foolish: big things may be overlooked in the name of ‘saving money’”

2012

A Better Divorce blog co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson Date of Separation When was it, and why does it matter?

2012

A Better Divorce blog co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson Life After Divorce What Next?

2012

A Better Divorce blog - co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson Is Divorce Contagious?

2011

A Better Divorce blog co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson Documents are King: The Importance of Documents When Considering Divorce

2011

A Better Divorce blog co-authored with Deborah Ewing and Elaine Thompson Five “No-No’s” When Getting A Divorce

Languages

English

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