Ann Ashby Thomson

Ann Ashby Thomson

4.4
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Seal Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

1700 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste D, Seal Beach, CA

About Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

26 years

40%
Alimony 20%

26 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

26 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ann A. Thomson, A Professional Law Corp

1700 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste D, Seal Beach, CA, 90740

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Ann Ashby Thomson's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Great outcome!

We hired Ann Thomson to help with child support arrears and help us negotiate a fair outcome for both parties. Ann provided very professional services. Ann and her staff were very responsive and timely with all of our requests. Best of all, With Ann's guidance, our case has concluded with even a be...tter outcome than we expected. We would recommend Ann to family and friends.

Posted by RL | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing attorney & super cool office staff

I would like to thank Ann & her office staff for being there to help me resolve my family custody case. I really appreciate Ann's professionalism and poise throughout. Ann and her office staff were always on top of following up with all the paperwork & details I needed to get sorted every step of t...he way. Ann and staff were very reliable and understanding to my case. I highly recommend Ann Thomson's Law Firm to handle all your divorce and family law matters. Thanks again Ann, my family and I are grateful for your hard work!

Posted by John | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Rescuing a mentally battered mother

My daughter was brought to the edge by a mentally abusive husband, post part depression and loss of her job. Ann has patiently led the way though property, custody and mentally abusive coparenting issues and continues to support my daughter as she recreates a new life with her son and and a new care...er.

Posted by Chris | December 09, 2014

Happy Dad

I've hired Ann, more than once over the years. She is tough but fair, calm under fire and gives me the bottom line. She has helped my situation greatly.

Posted by Ripped Off | September 29, 2014 | Child Custody

Review

I spent $15K for one month of failed service as she was unprepared to deliver during trail. RFO was in order for child custody and best she could do was get me one weekend a month with my child as my soon to be ex's has him every weekend. Her office finds the most expensive way to handle my case. ...She even charged me email time when I stopped using her as my attorney ($97). She meet with a "paralegal" and charge me $40 to cancel my services with her. So, if you want to waste your money and get nothing done, except to pay and pay and pay then hire her. Run fast unless you like wasting money and getting absolutely nothing done.

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"I have Known Ann for 15 plus years. She is a highly intelligent hard working family law Attorney Who truly cares about her clients. She has achieved excellent results for many of the clients i have referred her and i endorse her without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Elected President Family Law Section, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2009

Elected Vice President, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2008

Elected Treasurer Family Law Section, Orange County Bar Association

2006

Elected Member-At-Large, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2006

Elected Director-At-Large, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Elected Director-At-Large Under 5 Years, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2003

Elected Executive Committee Member-At-Large Under 5 Years, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2002

Elected Director-at-Large Under 5 Years, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney and Owner, Ann A. Thomson, APLC

Associations

2001 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - Present

Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2010 - 2010

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past President

2009 - 2009

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past Vice President

2008 - 2008

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past Treasurer

2006 - 2006

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Director

2003 - 2003

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Executive Committee Member

Education

1998

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of California - Los Angeles

MA - Masters

1990

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Custody The Old Fashioned Way - Moderator

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Recent Family Law Appeals - Moderator

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Substance Abuse and Family Law - Moderator

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Tax Returns and Family Law, A Match Made In Heaven - Moderator

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Orange County Family Law - 2010 State of Orange County - Moderator

2010

Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Section Meeting

Orange County Family Law - Year In Review - Moderator

Languages

Spanish

English

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