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 Loretta | September 16, 2014 | Child Support

You And Your Staff Are Oustanding.

"Dear Ann: I have received your Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney of Record. Thank you for everything that you have done for my boys and me. Please thank your wonderful staff as well. If it was not for you, I would be totally on welfare instead of just Medi-Cal. The steady back child support is the... only thing paying the bills. You and your staff are outstanding. My only regret is that I did not find you first. I am sorry all that I can offer you is availability for references and our gratitude and best wishes. I wish I could do more."

Posted by Danielle | March 25, 2012

Ann got the results I wanted!!

I was referred to Ann by a former coworker. I was struck by Ann's down to earth personality. I felt very comfortable working with Ann. I was impressed with Ann's professionalism. She's a straight forward, results oriented, tenacious, compassionate attorney. I was extremely pleased with the resul...ts Ann obtained for me. She exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2012 | Family

Stay Away

Her incompetence and negligence cost me an additional $68K in back support payments because she failed to file a simple request for relief from court ordered support payments after losing my job. Yet her bills kept pouring in for insignificant work. Want to be charged almost a thousand dollars for h...er to advise the court, opposing counsel, and me, that she is going on vacation, and then later going on maternity leave. This is the lawyer for you. Before I hired her, I was not informed that she was expecting, and hence, that my case would likely be delayed for two to three months for maternity leave — that also cost me thousands. A total disaster for me.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Attorney!!!

I was referred to Ann Thomson by a family friend who is a Judge. Ann was professional from start to finish. She was responsive to all my needs and her staff was very helpful and compasionate. Ms. Thomson's personal attention to my case was refreshing after being represented by a larger firm with s...everal attorneys. My divorce was stressful, but with Ann's guidance we were able to reach a fair and quick settlement. In fact, I have referred some close friends to her for representation for their divorce.

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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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