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Donald Salvatore Desimone

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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Family

303 N Glenoaks Blvd Ste 200, Burbank, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Law Offices of Donald S. Desimone

303 N Glenoaks Blvd Ste 200, Burbank, CA, 91502-1118

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Donald Salvatore Desimone's Reviews

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Grace | April 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Heaven sent

I had an excellent experience working with this attorney during my divorce. From the very beginning, he was honest, professional, and incredibly efficient. He took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed throughout the process, and made what could have been a very stressful situation... much more manageable. What really stood out to me was how strongly he advocated for my case. I truly felt like he was in my corner, fighting for the best possible outcome every step of the way. His dedication, attention to detail, and responsiveness gave me a lot of confidence during a difficult time. I'm very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and committed attorney.

Posted by richard | April 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

I highly recommend Donald S. Desimone as an attorney for his professionalism, expertise, and genuine dedication to his client. From the very beginning, he was responsive, attentive, and clear in explaining every step of the legal process. His knowledge and strategic approach gave me confidence and pe...ace of mind during a stressful time. He handled my case with integrity and care, always prioritizing my best interests. Communication was consistent, and I always felt heard and supported. Thanks to his expertise and commitment, the outcome was positive. I would not hesitate to recommend this attorney to anyone seeking reliable and effective legal representation.

Posted by Marco | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Helped me get my son back!

From my first contact with Donald DeSimon he was professional, attentive, and took the time to carefully review my request of order for visitation modification in my family law case. He took the time needed to organize and file a large submission of information that I was presenting to the court. His... experience in navigation the judicial system was top notch. Time amount of time and effort he and his team put forth during the whole process made me feel comfortable and at ease during the very stressful time leading up to the court date, I knew that I was in good hands. In court is where he really shined. He presented my case in a very respectful, collected, and thorough manner. He knew how to respond to the opposing counsel's tactics in a way that the judge was able to really hear my side and argued my case eloquently. He was very well prepared, and was ready to fight for my rights as a father. He did an amazing job, and in the end I was granted everything I had asked for in the RFO. During my whole interaction with Don he was very straightforward and honest. I am 100% grateful for all his hard work and help with my case. Don is one of a kind, I highly recommend him to my family and friends that are looking for counsel. Thank you Don!

Posted by Isabel | September 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody & Name Change Success!

From the start, Donald was very responsive, and attentive to the details of my case. He was successful in helping me win two cases, on two different occasions, and is definitely a lawyer that I can entrust with any family legal issue. My family and I are truly blessed to have trusted him with our dif...ficult child custody case. Mr. Desimone stands with professionalism and respect in the court room, as his experience allows him to communicate effectively with the judges. Additionally, he always proceeds with caution, and is strategic when tough obstacles are presented in a case. Regarding cost, Donald’s pricing is reasonable and proportionate to the quality of his work.

Posted by Clay | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Donald saved my son's life

I thank Donald for literally saving my sons life since Feb 2020 by getting and defending my sole legal and physical custody rights of my son. Donald has helped protect him from a VERY dangerous situation by defeating some of the most expensive lawyers money can buy and doing it MUCH cheaper than them...! My Ex's parents have practically unlimited funds to throw at their lawyers to fight for their hate filled souls. In the beginning they were dead set on stripping my rights as a father leaving me broke with every other weekend with my son. But soon, thanks to Donald, they ended up paying hundreds of thousands for video visits! After 3 years of being forced into court by my ex, our son is safe AND I can still feed him! Donald has been through every single family and criminal law situation many times if over the course of 30 years! I interviewed many lawyers before him and he was the only lawyer that could explain in great detail the exact nature of my situation without hesitation or trying to push me to a decision. He is very quick in the court room during trial, cross examination and making our case to the judge despite my Ex's very well paid and peristant attorneys. We have more fights to fight but I can relax and enjoy life with my son knowing he is protected by Donald DeSimone.

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University of La Verne College of Law

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California State University, Northridge

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