Steven Abraham Wolvek

Steven Abraham Wolvek

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Simi Valley, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Lawsuits & Disputes, Uncontested Divorce

Main California Office, 2655 First Street, Suite 250, Simi Valley, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

Dissolution Matters, Paternity Cases, Child Custody and Visitation Matters, Support Issues, Property Division, Restraining Order Representation throughout California. Our clients are NEVER charged for telephone / email communications during our representation. Affordable rates with payment plans available. Free initial telephone consultation

36 years

75%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Chapter 7 personal and corporate representation. Chapter 13 reorganization representation. We handle cases out of the Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Riverside, Santa Ana, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Jose, Sacramento and Oakland Bankruptcy Courts. Flat rate fee representation in all matters. Free initial telephone consultation.

36 years

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

We handle: Accident Cases (Auto, Motorcycle, Bike), Dog Bite Cases, Wrongful Death, Elder Abuse, Business & Civil Litigation and Malpractice. Affordable rates & Free Consultations.

36 years

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Our office provides Family Law Mediation. We do all the paperwork and help couples work through all case issues from the initial filing to the final marital judgment. We help you stay out of court when settlement is possible. Flat fee representation includes 5 hours attorney consultation time and all paperwork completed and filed with the court. Free initial telephone consultation upon execution of a mediation agreement

36 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven A. Wolvek

Main California Office, 2655 First Street, Suite 250, Simi Valley, CA, 91065

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Steven Abraham Wolvek's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody case

I consulted and hired him for my custody case. He was very organised with the court dates, consistently updated me with the case movement and changes. He thoroughly explained to me all the legal process involved. When all the court hearings were done, he was able to win my case and got me FULL custod...y of my kids. He was very helpful, he fought for me like the kids were his. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you! :)

Posted by JD | October 21, 2021 | Personal Injury

Stagnant Communication, unanswered calls

We were supposed to meet up in Sacramento, to show my case file and sign some papers, never got a phone call that he made it to Sacramento. Two days later still no communication from Steve, so I call him, feeling blown off, he said he still wants to see my case but wants me to send him a copy of my p...apers, audio/videos of the Assault on a Disabled person who’s on prescribe medication. Furthermore, thinking about this just being a waste of time, and loss of money to send this information, and to be to no I cant help you! all over again. so coping everything and sending it off to him cost me over $68.00 to send to him, by Fedex, so I knew he would receive it, with that said the audio/videos, and all of the documents that I sent, he responded less than 24 hrs and said sorry can’t help you. I just feel that he didn’t want my case, why have me go through of getting this all prepared for Steve. Why not just be up front and just say no! I can’t help you, like all of the other Attorneys have stated up front. JUST SAYING!

Steven Wolvek

Replied last May 31, 2018

Client called and was informed my main office is in Calabasas but I see clients in Sacramento. Client was also advised I was just discharged from the hospital a week before he contacted my office for emergency surgery. I like to meet everyone face-to-face but was not up to the drive to meet this client. I requested instead he provide me his written documentation that he wanted to show me in the office which he sent to me via Fed-Ex as well as sending other materials via email. We stayed in communication during this time by telephone and email. It was only after my review of everything submitted he was advised this was a case I could not take for a variety of reasons I cannot express here due to attorney-client privilege.

Posted by Aygul | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Worst lawyer ever

Please save your money by not hiring him. He has no knowledge on Family law. He is unskilled attorney and does not know what he is doing. For example, by the Family Law, the brief for the Voluntary Settlement Conference must be submitted to court at least 7-14 weeks prior to the conference. Mr Wo...lvek sent me an email two days before the conference saying that he will be working on the brief. He did not prepare the brief nor did he gathered all the required documents from the opposing party and me. Then, he called the court and rescheduled the conference. He did not notify me that he rescheduled the conference because he was not prepared. I had to call the court to find out that my case was rescheduled. Mr. Wolvek provides free telephone appointments for his clients. But these telephone appointments are useless. He never does what he says to you over the phone. Rescheduling the conference due to no submission of brief and no required documents from Petitioner and Respondent is a great example of Mr. Wolvek's malpractice. Mr. Wolvek has no knowledge in Family Law. For example, by Family Law, the attorney must collect the Income and Expense Declaration to settle the custody and divorce case. Mr. Wolvek never asked me to submit this declaration nor did he request the opposing party. By the Family Law, to settle the divorce case, the house owned by Petitioner and Respondent must be appraised and sold or buy-out. Because Mr. Wolvek's lack of knowledge in the Family Law, my house, within 9 months, has not been appraised nor had the appraisers' names been selected and approved to settle the divorce. Shortly, I hired another attorney to handle my case.

Steven Wolvek

Replied last May 19, 2021

This was a very contentious case. Some things can not be commented about because of attorney-client privilege. I want to respect that but respond to non-privileged comments made in this review. I was the third attorney in this matter. The client was already facing sanctions for actions previously taken blaming her first attorney. She was also facing a support request. The discovery phase was allegedly closed by the time I took over and nothing was accomplished by her second attorney except some discovery was completed and some financial documents obtained. I agreed to review the case and spent my own time looking into it and drafting a detailed memo outlining what was done and what was needed before becoming the third attorney to represent the client. My office has a telephone appointment app and I never charge for telephone communications so I can stay in touch with clients and talk about their cases. I use this as a follow-up tool also so each step in moving a case forward can be verified. I believe I am one of only a few attorneys that does not charge for telephone communication or email communications with clients. Contrary to the review - a brief is not required but requested to be submitted sometime before a voluntary settlement takes place. This voluntary settlement took months to arrange because of the judge's unavailability and Covid. The brief was submitted about a week before the first session took place with all parties and the judge overseeing the settlement conference. Before the settlement conference took place documents were subpoenaed and a detailed review done and submitted to the client. The brief and issues raised from documents obtained were discussed in detail during Day 1 of the settlement conference which lasted was over 4+ hours and resulted in a partial agreement. An oral agreement was made to get a community property home appraised. I was successful in locating an appraiser who had court experience testifying on market values. That information was provided to my client. Nothing prevented that from taking place. The issue of support which would require an income and expense declaration was not part of the first day's discussion per an agreement between the attorneys. So an income and expense declaration was not needed. The court set this matter for a second day for a continued settlement conference. Prior to that second date, I was making another appearance on a different matter before the settlement Judge with the same opposing counsel. We both told the judge that the second date set did not appear on her calendar. The Judge apologized and told us it would have to be set on a different date because of her mistake in not putting it on her calendar. At no time did I ever request any hearing date on this case be continued. At no time was I not prepared to properly and adequately represent my client. Naturally, anyone would not be happy with a negative review of their services. However, this negative review is not justified in my opinion, and the comments made in this review are not accurate. Ironically - the person who referred this client to me retained my services after she decided to represent herself in this matter. Divorce cases can be difficult and emotional. I truly hope this former client is able to resolve her matter successfully which is my hope for anyone having to go through this process.

Posted by John | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely Amazing

He was my second divorce attorney (I fired the first one) and I am so appreciative of everything Steve did. Everything was about cost, moving the process along and keeping me in the loop. He always took my calls and didn't bill me for nearly as much as he could have. I was shocked on how much c...heaper my fees were when compared to other people who went through divorce proceedings. I can guarantee he will not push you through a bunch of theatrics and bill you for the them. The man is honest and knowledgeable about the law, what your options are and the possible outcomes of those options. The man gave me back my freedom. Thank you Mr. Wolvek!

Posted by Brian | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 service.

I hired Steven's office back in September 2012 to represent me with my chapter 13 filing (Reorganization program). I was in a five (5) year payment plan that just concluded in October 2017. I received my successful discharge from the court in early January this year. Threw out my five years of going... threw this program I had to contact Steve's office several times for various reason, tax return issues, payment modifications, mortgage issues etc etc. Steven was there to help and assist me every single time. Weather I called or emailed him he would respond immediately. I would also use his website to schedule consultations which was super easy & convenient. The entire experience from start to finish was extremely pleasant and I'm very happy that I had Steven's office help me with this case.

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Steven Abraham Wolvek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Gordon

Unknown lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is not only a bulldog in the courtroom, he is smart, intuitive, and knows the law very well. I consistently refer cases to him because of my deep trust for his skill. Hire him, you will not be disappointed."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Steven Wolvek and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Jesus Zuniga

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney for any client in need of bankruptcy services."

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Victoria Lindenauer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven's energetic and passionate pursuit of his clients' best interests is unique. His mental clock doesn't stop when the office closes each night. He will strategize and plan until he figures out a way to achieve the best possible result for his client. I recommend him highly for any client with bankruptcy or debt concerns."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel

2011

Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Offices Of Steven A. Wolvek

1988 - 1990

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of James T. King

1987 - 1991

Law Clerk, Law Office of James T King

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1988

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University at Northridge

Languages

English

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