Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

also known as The Law Offices of Vanessa Gnekow, Vanessa Gnekow

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

8280 Utica Ave, Suite 180, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Biography

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Vanessa Gnekow

8280 Utica Ave, Suite 180, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730

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Vanessa Betryna Gnekow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Heather | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Family Law

I can’t thank Vanessa Gnekow enough for the incredible support and representation she provided during my child support case. From day one, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about what was best for me and my children. Vanessa made a stressful and emotional situation feel managea...ble by walking me through every step, explaining my rights clearly, and always fighting for a fair outcome. Her dedication, responsiveness, and attention to detail made all the difference in my case. Thanks to Vanessa, I felt confident and supported throughout the entire process — and the results reflected that. If you’re looking for an attorney who will truly advocate for you and your family, I highly recommend Vanessa Gnekow. She is not only an exceptional lawyer, but also someone who truly puts her clients first.

Posted by Esperanza | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing

Avvo was one of the first places I checked when looking for representation, & let me tell you if you’re having issues in family law call Mrs. Gnekow and her team. My case was difficult with the other parent being in military and not having access to her , Mrs Gnekow helped me get an exparte order and... my daughter back in my care in a week. Mrs. Gnekow , & her team: Daisy, Nicole, and Annette are so thorough , strategic, and most importantly they care. They are so committed to helping and making sure that they are on top of everything. If you want a passionate, strong and exceptional lawyer to fight your case she’s the one.

Posted by Traci | December 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Experience

“I can’t recommend Vanessa Gnekow enough! She was an absolute powerhouse in my family law case. I took my ex back to court to address custody and financial issues, and thanks to Vanessa’s expertise and dedication, I now have full custody of my daughter instead of the previous 50/50 arrangement. Va...nessa’s attention to detail uncovered arrears my ex owed me that I hadn’t even realized. Her approach was aggressive when needed, but always professional, ensuring my case was presented strongly and fairly. She genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for my daughter and me, and her preparation and courtroom presence were unmatched. If you’re looking for a family law attorney who is thorough, strategic, and passionate about her clients, Vanessa is the one to call. She turned a stressful situation into a victory, and I’ll always be grateful for her hard work!

Posted by Nicole | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney and Firm

I can not say enough wonderful things about Attorney Gnekow and her team ( Shannon, Julie, Daisy, Jennifer, and Nicole) . I highly recommend them for anyone needing an attorney. They were clear and concise in their explanations, knowledgeable is all aspects of the case, were honest and straight forw...ard with the recommendations, gave sound legal advice and guidance throughout the process and I was treated with respect and empathy. They knew that my only concern was my daughters wellbeing and they did everything they could to make sure her thoughts and wishes were heard. They gave us both a voice. I can not thank them enough.

Posted by Michelle | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Honest, ethical and a fighter in the court room!

I originally retained Vanessa for my child custody case in 2020. I was in a long ugly custody battle and Vanessa and team worked their magic. You want someone that is going to fight for you in an honest and ethical way, Vanessa is your girl. Not only did she make me feel at ease through the whole sca...ry mess she always ensured she had my child's best interest. Vanessa's team was efficient and walked me through the process, they were available whenever I had any questions. The declarations that her team wrote were well written and on point, they truly made my case so much stronger. Recently I needed a modification to my original order and there was no one else I trusted than Vanessa. Years later she did it again, she got me the results that I wanted. Vanessa cares for her clients in a very real and authentic way. Having to hire an attorney is never a fun experience, going to court, facing a judge can be such an intimidating and scary thing to go through. Having a great attorney at your side makes all the difference. I am forever grateful to Vanessa for what she did for my family.

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Vanessa Betryna Gnekow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Price

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an outstanding attorney and one that I am happy to work with on any matter. She is knowledgeable about the current laws and cases and zealously advocates on her client's behalf while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times."

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Brian Thorne

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and smart, ethical and professional. Aggressive when she needs to be but reasonable in helping settle matters. She is always thinking about doing what is best for her clients. Well respected among her colleagues and the judicial officers. She was very prepared in a family law trial I had against her. She brings her "A" game at all times."

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Cheryl Cohorn

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I am in Houston, Texas, I needed a CA lawyer to obtain the return of a child wrongfully kept by the father. Ms. Gnekow was responsive and timely. She knew what she was doing and got the job done."

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Christine James

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurence Brock

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Gnekow as a member of the East West Family Law Council, a local independent bar association for attorneys committed to the practice of family law. Ms. Gnekow is enthusiastic and works very hard for our Council, and has a reputation in the community for bringing that same level of hard work to her client's case. She also has the reputation for being honest and keeps her word, very admirable traits in this day and age."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gnekow is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."

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Aryeh Leichter

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rocky Johnson

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A real go getter, hard worker, that also takes care of her clients while keeping things civil. I would refer clients to her."

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Vincent Garcia

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Gnekow is honest to a fault. She is tough at negotiations and will aggressively litigate her case in court. She has an exceedingly win to loss ratio. She is well known and liked by judges and attorneys alike. She sits on the Board of a prestigious Family Law Group known as the East/West Family Law Council. Ms. Gnekow has litigated complex family Law cases and has won nearly every case. She' a dedicated associate at the Law Offices of Vincent B. Garcia & Associates. I endorse her without reservations."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Wishart

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked as opposing counsel on a case with Vanessa. She is a skilled professional that strongly advocates for the interets of her client and remains objective and realistic which allowed us to resolve issues quickly and effectivly. I endorse this lawyer."

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America Vidana

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Gnekow. She is a remarkable advocate for her clients. She is a very dedicated and diligent attorney who zealously fights for her client's rights. I highly recommend Mrs. Gnekow to anyone seeking an exceptional attorney."

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Rebecca Perkins

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gnekow is a fantastic attorney. She is always prepared, follows through with her promises and keeps constant communication with all parties involved. If she weren't my competition, I'd refer everyone to her!"

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Magdalena Chattopadhya

Unknown lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Vanessa is smart and dedicated to helping her clients."

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Christine James

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Aryeh Leichter

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Benjamin Wishart

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America Vidana

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Cali Award, Juvenile Law, Moot Court Honors, Best Team, University of La Verne College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Vincent B. Garcia

2014 - 2014

Owner, Law Offices of Vanessa B. Gnekow

Associations

2016 - Present

East West Family Law Council

President

2014 - Present

East West Family Law Council

Secretary/Treasurer

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2013 - Present

Western Region Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

East West Family Law Council

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

zamudio v zamudio

3 year permanent restraining order

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Education

2013

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Phoenix

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2002

Univ of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Board meeting

East west family law council

Publications

2015

Inland Empire Magazine Distinguished woman in business

Languages

English

Activity

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