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4.9 /5.0
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Biography
Ariel A. Tello, Esq. was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002, and has practiced exclusively in the field of Family Law for 8 years. He was formerly an associate with the firm of Des Jardins & Haapala, ALC in Orange where he concentrated on Family Law. In 2008, he was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. He was admitted to United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court, Central District of California in 2002. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the Orange County Bar Association. Ariel graduated from the University of California Los Angeles in 1998 and obtained his J.D. degree from Whittier Law School in 2001. He was a recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship, a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board, and was an elected member of the Student Bar Association. Ariel has helped the firm expand its areas of practice to include mediation, post and prenuptial agreements, guardianship and estate planning. Ariel lives in Orange County with his wife and two daughters.
Experienced & Aggressive Family Law Attorney. Reasonable Fees. Call for Free Consult. (714) 464-6009
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Child Support
20%
23 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
23 years
Child Custody
10%
23 years
Domestic Violence
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Tello Law Corporation
(714) 464-6009
Mobile
(714) 276-0652
Fax
Bixby Office Park, 3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300, Seal Beach, CA, 90740
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(714) 464-6009
Mobile
(714) 276-0652
Fax
Stadium Towers Plaza, 2400 East Katella Avenue Suite 800, Anaheim, CA, 92806
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Posted by Justin | August 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
A Costly Mistake in My Family Law Case
I retained Ariel Tello to defend me against what I believe were false allegations and to help me regain access to my child after my ex relocated with him. Unfortunately, my experience with his representation was deeply disappointing. Over the course of my case, he represented me at only three ...
Ariel Alonso Tello Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have had multiple cases against one another, and Mr. Tello is always professional and easy to reach. He is a pleasure to work with and also advocates strongly for his clients."
"Ariel is a great family lawyer, who is adept at resolving contentious and emotional disputes creatively and amicably."
"Ariel Tello was opposing counsel in a dissolution action in Orange County. He was a true professional and gentleman throughout the case. Because of his attitude, we were able to negotiate a settlement where both parties left happy and we achieved this result at reasonable cost to our respective clients. He deeply cares about his clients and their well being. I highly recommend Ariel."
"Mr. Tello and I were involved in a complicated case involving custody, and the valuation of a business. Mr. Tello was aggressive but fair. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Ariel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Tello is a family law attorney of the highest caliber. Mr. Tello gives each case his utmost focus, making each client feel important and obtaining the best possible results. Furthermore, he is always pleasant to work with. I recommend him very highly."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2001
Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Whittier Law School
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Managing Attorney, The Buncher Law Corporation
2005 - 2012
Associate, Des Jardins & Haapala, ALC
2003 - 2005
Associate, Darling, Robertson & Lee LLP
2001 - 2003
Associate, Lopez & Morris, LLP
2000 - 2001
Certified Law Clerk, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Orange County Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Whittier Law School Alumni AssociationMember
1998 - 2000
UCLA Alumni AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Gupta v. Thai Airways International, LTD.
Education
2001
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
CLE
Premarital Agreements
2014
BNI
Divorce and Estate Planning
2012
BNI
Networking to Family Law Attorneys
Publications
2014
BNI Newsletter
Dissolution of Marriage and Estate Planning
2014
BNI Newsletter
Dissolution of Marriage and Estate Planning
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
As a non-custodial parent can I make my own appointments with child's doctors?
20 Apr 2021
Q&A
Can I get a stop date for my alimony? What would a reasonable stop date be?
01 Sep 2017
Q&A
Can you request modification to be retro'd back from the start of you having them full time and not the 50% he's paying cs on ?
01 Sep 2017