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Martha Marie Avila

3.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

215 North Marengo Avenue, Third Floor, Pasadena, CA

About Martha

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Martha M. Avila

215 North Marengo Avenue, Third Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Martha Marie Avila's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Josue | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend

I can’t thank Ms.Avila enough for the incredible service and support she provided during one of the most challenging times in my life. From the very first consultation, it was clear that Ms.Avila genuinely cared about my situation and was dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for my family... and me. Navigating through the complexities of family law can be overwhelming, but Ms.Avila made the entire process straightforward and stress free. She took the time to explain every step of the legal process, answered all of my questions, and ensured I felt confident in the decisions being made. She was always available to provide updates, address concerns, and offer sound advice. The professionalism, transparency, and commitment to excellence she demonstrated gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. Thanks to Ms.Avila, I feel empowered and supported as I move forward. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of family law services, if you want a lawyer who is knowledgeable, approachable, and truly invested in your case, look no further!

Posted by Lulu | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Competent, compassionate, effective attorney

I was fortunate enough to have been connected to Ms. Avila through a friend who highly recommended her to me. I could not have been more fortunate; Ms. Avila is a fantastic attorney. She has an incredible knowledge of the law, which she uses to get things done efficiently and effectively. She also ...explained the process and answered all of my questions with patience and compassion. Ms. Avila assessed my case and was straightforward with me, which I liked. She is sensible and fair and won’t make recommendations for actions just to charge you more fees. I would highly recommend Ms. Avila if you want results.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Failed to comply with client

Ms. Avila assured my civil case would be taken care of. Ms. Avila assured I would be kept informed. After Ms. Avila was paid, I received an email from Ms. Avila stating she is abandoning the case. Ms. Avila never provided an explanation. Ms. Avila never spoke over the phone. Ms. Avila did not leave a...ny voicemails. Ms. Avila did not prepare any work for the case. Ms. Avila did nothing. Ms. Avila has failed to comply with her client.

Posted by Alma | April 19, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

She is the best!!

Ms. Avila has been my attorney for over 10 years since my divorce started. Though my divorce has been final since 2003, I needed Ms. Avila throughout the years. She has been very patient with me especially with an ex husband like mine. He is a serial court junkie and takes me in for any little thing... but she is patient with me and helps me deal with my situation. She is very patient and compassionate with her clients. She is always prepared to fight the battle with you. She responds in a timely matter and always willing to answer my questions. She is also very reasonable with her fees. I am always sending her clients her way.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2012 | Child Custody

No Help Here

She rarely answered my inquiries with valuable information; she didn't help progress my case in court; I gave her my documents neatly organized in a binder with tabbed folders and when we parted ways, she gave them back in a messy stack full of post-its, all wrapped with a rubber band; she ignored my... instructions about what I wanted to accomplish with the most critical area of my case - custody.

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Martha Marie Avila's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vincent Landeros

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Okorie Okorocha

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been Ms. Avila's opposing counsel and know her to be highly skilled and knowledgeable in the areas of divorce, family law and child custody."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Languages

English

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