Robert K. Holmes

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Robert K. Holmes

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Family Lawyer at Glendale, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

1111 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 400, Glendale, CA

About Robert

Biography

Holmes & Holmes is the premier family law specialty firm in the area, with 40+ years of experience.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

40%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-495 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Holmes & Holmes, Attorneys at Law

1111 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 400, Glendale, CA, 91202-3071

holmesandholmes.com/

Online Presence

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Robert K. Holmes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Tina | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Silver Linings

Unfortunately, I experienced a very violent ending to my marriage. I hired Mr Holmes to handle my divorce on the recommendation of a friend that had worked with him many years prior in law enforcement. Robert was helpful with making sure I had current protective orders in place until there were forma...l criminal charges filed. He was compassionate and very professional. He calmly and patiently explained everything that was going on in my case. He easily resisted being manipulated by my former spouse and worked very well with the opposing legal team. I was extremely happy with the outcome of my divorce and civil law suit that were both settled out of court. I found Robert to be very personable and warm. I think that he had a hand in making what was one of the most horrific things that had ever happened to me work out for my benefit. I highly recommend him!

Posted by MM | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worth Every Penny

After a lengthy battle with a deadbeat Robert Holmes was able to get the back spousal and child support I deserved. I recommend him in any high conflict situation. He does not sugarcoat words. He tells you the truth. If you are looking for a "warm and fuzzy" personality this is not the attorney for... you. However, if you need an aggressive highly respected litigator you would be foolish not to hire him. He is worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dismissive, Passive, ineffective

I met him at his office several times and every time he put me down and used profanity. Mr. Holmes is highly disrespectful. Judgmental without reason from day one. Very dismissive, forgetful, passive, lacks any strategy fitted for today's court rooms. I made a catastrophic mistake by hiring him a...nd his firm. He failed to fulfil his fiduciary duty toward me. I paid him to protect me, and he ended up covering for his reputation against the court nepotism. He chose to please the Judge and preserve his relationship than protecting me as a client. He never puts up a real fight, and regardless of his knowledge, it would be waste of time and money in today's court room. The culture of the court, politics of the law, quality of judges and attorneys has changed from 40 years ago. If your attorney cannot fight the fire with fire, or at least equal force, you are in the wrong hands. And they are definitely the wrong choice. The opposing attorney used such a dishonest and misleading tactics to create a bias and Mr. Holmes failed to have any strategy. He let's you burn in fire because he does not care and he is tired. Mr. Holmes your knowledge is not power, but rather a potential to power when there is lack of strategy or will power to fight for your client. When you are facing cunning and dishonest tactics by a non-family law opposing council, Robert Holmes is absolutely the wrong attorney to represent you. He and his team were a genuine failure. They are GREAT paper pushers but not competent attorneys in fighting the fight, simply because they are passive. They are no match when facing a dishonest and aggressive attorney that is hungry for money. They couldn't even gather financial evidence from the opposing side despite how much they tried. They did not utilize any court remedies such as sanctions. The opposing side kept violating the law and court orders and sadly they are not fit to perform. I made a mistake hiring a firm that cannot fight to even enforce court orders. He never did proper investigation or presentation of evidence to the judge. He is too worried about the judge's opinion about him than saving his client. Getting justice or getting ahead in court with Holmes and his firm is not a very feasible option, because simply he does not care to put an equal or decisive fight on your behalf. You will be set for failure. Avoid him and his firm.

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Robert K. Holmes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edmund Montgomery

Family lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Robert Holmes for over ten years and he is an excellent attorney."

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Farzad Nezam

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Robert Holmes is a talented expert in Family Law. He is also very courteous to other attorneys and is a respected figure in the Los Angeles legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Patrick Baghdaserians

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Khachatourians

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Lee Salisbury

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa Kiriakidis

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

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2007

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2006

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Partner, Holmes & Holmes, Attorneys at Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Family Law Section of the Pasadena Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Family Law Section of the California State Bar

Member

1986 - 2020

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1985 - 2021

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

1982 - 1983

Glendale Bar Association

President

Education

1975

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Bridging the Gap Seminars

Family Law

Languages

Spanish

Armenian

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Robert earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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