Fernando M Luna

Fernando M Luna

4.5
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

107 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 002, Pasadena, CA

About Fernando

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

18 years

20%
Child Support 20%

18 years

20%
Family 20%

Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage), Pre-Marital & Post-Marital Agreements, Legal Separations, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Spousal Support, Paternity (Parentage) Actions, Property Division, Move-away (Relocation), Grandparent Visitation, Support Modifications, Modification of Custody/Visitation, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Enforcement Proceedings

18 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Fernando M. Luna

107 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 002, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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Fernando M Luna's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Phil | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Super Lawyer

Fernando Luna has been representing me in a complex and tedious divorce. He has always been conscientious, ethical, and well prepared. He has been scrupulous about saving me money by not appearing in court unless absolutely required.

Posted by Steve | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong, dedicated and committed

I retained the services of Mr Luna after having my prior lawyer retire and then, unfortunately stumbling onto a law firm that was far more interested in amassing cubic dollars than helping its clients. Please note I am contesting a custody case with an extremely hostile, vindictive and unstable ...ex. Fernando has given stellar advice and is outstanding in Court! He clearly cares about his clients, and is interested and committed to fighting for them. He is an excellent attorney and if you are in need of family law services - you will be well served to have Mr Luna represent you!!

Posted by SG | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Just an Amazing Professional!

I hired Mr. Luna after being bitten twice by 2 different family law attorneys from the LA County. To this date, I still am proud that I hired Mr. Luna. One of his amazing quality is that is he is very pragmatic in his approach. Somehow, he knows more than 90% of the time, outcome of an issue, before ...even going to the court. In my case, he meticulously listened, understood, deciphered and strategized the approach, such that the outcome was almost always favorable. My case was complex to an extent that case was in state of CA, I was living in the different state and the asset involved was in a different country altogether. Not the mention, child custody and support related issues. “Hats-off” to Mr. Luna for being such a professional and diligent person. I must say that it's only because of such attorneys that people still have some confidence in the attorneys. I will proudly recommend Mr. Luna to anyone, anytime. Though he is a very busy attorney, but hire him with 100% confidence, if you need family law attorney. You will not regret. A+

Posted by Teresa | October 5, 2012

Excellent Lawyer

Highly recommended!!. Great lawyer, very helpful. Not only did he answer all my questions quickly, he explained things to me. Outstanding service

Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2012

Gratified Customer

Mr. Luna was always professional and respectful. Any questions I had he was quick to respond. Any concerns, he was quick to address. He was very understanding and clarified any uncertainties I had. I was very pleased to have him as my attorney.

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Fernando M Luna's Lawyer Endorsements

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Farzad Nezam

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Fernando is a compassionate, caring and a well-versed attorney. His knowledge of Family Law is exceptional and his ability to navigate the sometimes-fragile emotions and areas of family law is excellent. Although we opposed each other on a case, I found his words to be always trustworthy and his work excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Fernando to anyone looking for a Family Law attorney."

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Leslie Howell

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando is an excellent family law litigator. I consult with him on legal issues and highly recommend him. He will have your back and won't back down yet he is kind and approachable."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Fernando. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Patrick Baghdaserians

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Fernando is knowledgeable and reasonable. It was a pleasure working with him."

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Jeffrey Hoffer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Luna was the fourth attorney opposing me on our matter. The case had gone nowhere for over two years. After a few months of his involvement, we were able to settle the matter in its entirety. We reached a fair settlement. Mr. Luna is a fair, honest and worthy opponent. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Linda McLarnan-Dugan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando Luna is a well respected family law attorney in the Pasadena community. I heartly endorse this lawyer and would recommend him to any who want an excellent lawyer to represent them."

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Link Schwartz

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Fernando Luna is a GEM. He is professional, courteous, exceedingly knowledgable, well prepared, and a zealous advocate for his client. I Endorse this lawyer and I would give him 10++++ stars."

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Cathleen Norton

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando Luna is one of the most talented family law attorneys I know. He is knowledgeable about all areas of family law and I have no reservations endorsing him as professional who practices with integrity and honesty. His clients are well-served by his common-sense approach to litigation."

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Alexandra Lavinsky

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Luna is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of family law."

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Kristen Howard

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Luna for more than 10 years. I often consult with him on complex family law matters as he is highly knowledgeable in the practice area. Mr. Luna is an excellent litigator and is very professional."

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Erika Scheideman

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando has an amazing mastery of the Family Code and its application. As a new attorney, I have found his skills and analysis to be of great assistance. Fernando's knowledge of case law allows him to provide his clients with excellent guidance in strategizing and approaching their cases given each client's unique set of circumstances. He practices with the utmost professionalism and maintains great working relationships with other attorneys. I would recommend him to anyone!"

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Jami Fosgate

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Fernando for several years and admire his intelligence, legal acumen and commitment to his clients."

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Jeffrey Hoffer

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Erika Scheideman

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Kristen Howard

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John Chason

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Link Schwartz

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Warren Shiell

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Cathleen Norton

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Demetria Graves

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2012

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

2012 Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2011

2011 Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2010

Certificate of Completion, Houston Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Law Office of Fernando M. Luna

2008 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, A.P.C.

2004 - 2008

Law Clerk, Law Office of Fritzie Galliani

Associations

2009 - Present

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Pro Bono Domestic Violence Project

Volunteer Attorney

Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2010

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Treasurer

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Education

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Univ of West Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

San Gabriel Valley Study Group

Year in Review - Family Law

2013

Family Law Section, Webinar

Marketing Your Family Law Practice

2013

Family Law Section, Webinar

Management and Operation of a Successful Family Law Practice

2012

2012

Pasadena Bar Association

Social Media

2012

CEB 2012 Family Law Conference Evidence - Expert Witnesses

2012

85th Annual Meeting the State Bar of California

Key Trial Skills for the Family Law Attorney

2011

San Gabriel Valley Study Group

Marital Standard of Living

2011

Continuing Education of the Bar

Drafting Pleadings, Jurisdiction, Venue & Service of Process

2011

CEB Family Law Conference

Key Trial Skills for the Family Law Attorney

2010

LAAC - Family Law Conference

Modifying Support Orders After Suffering a Reduction in Income

2009

Southern California Family Law Inn of Court

Unreal Estate

2008

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Evidence

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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