Sandra Dee Munoz

Sandra Dee Munoz

also known as Sandra D. Munoz Harlow

4.1
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 24 years

Child support Lawyer at San Dimas, CA
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +5 more

451 W. Bonita Ave Ste 17, San Dimas, CA

About Sandra

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Child Support 25%

Includes divorce, custody, support, visitation, paternity issues, and modification of prior Court Orders.. Also have multi-state cases and move-aways.

23 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Includes divorce, custody, support, visitation, paternity issues, and modification of prior Court Orders.. Also have multi-state cases and move-aways.

23 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

Includes divorce, custody, support, visitation, paternity issues, and modification of prior Court Orders.. Also have multi-state cases and move-aways.

23 years

15%
Alimony 10%

Includes divorce, custody, support, visitation, paternity issues, and modification of prior Court Orders.. Also have multi-state cases and move-aways.

23 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Includes DV issues that arise in marriages as well as other intimate relationships, with the protection of the family as the goal.

23 years

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Includes divorce, custody, support, visitation, paternity issues, and modification of prior Court Orders.. Also have multi-state cases and move-aways.

10%
Guardianship 5%

Have also performed work on several Conservatorship actions, which are "guardianships" for adults, so the basic process is the same.

23 years

5%
Probate 5%

Have handled general Will and Trust issues, accountings and Petitions for Trustee removal and the like. Probate Court also hears Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings, so this is an "overlap" area of my practise.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sandra D. Munoz-Harlow

451 W. Bonita Ave Ste 17, San Dimas, CA, 91773-3083

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Sandra Dee Munoz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by mindy | November 16, 2010

Shrewd & knowledgeable

While Sandra knows her law well enough, her people skills are lacking. She added antagonism & mistrust to an already volatile situation and caused a solveable situation to deteriorate into an emotional catastrophe for my daughter,

Posted by Greg | July 21, 2010

Sandra Munoz Harlow "The Best In The West" or "The Saint" Take Your Pick !

Sandra helped me out of one tough time in my life, she was a good friend and a excellent lawyer. She took on a well funded and experinced adversery (actually "Attorney of the year 2007" SoCal Bar Assoc.) and prevailed. She was always helping me keep my emotions under check with here good common sense... outlook on life. I plan on having Sandra as a friend for a long time.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2009

My Experience

Sandra is a trustworthy, nice, ethical, and smart lawyer. She provided legal represention for my divorce for over 14 months. She understands and is knowlegbable about family law. I would recommend her for simple and straightfoward divorvce cases, with minimal complexity or challenge. That said, fo...r complex, detailed, and combative, and adversarial divorce cases, I would not recommend her. I experienced constant delays, lack of feedback ,and lack of clear direction from Sandra during my case. I had several outstanding issues that were never resolved after many dicussions with her. At times she seemed a bit overwhelmed . After switching to new legal counsel, sevral of my unresolved issues managed by Sandra are in the process of being addressed and resolved after only a few days. I now have a very clear game plan. I like Sandra on a personal basis and wish her much sucesss in the future.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2008

A Lawyer who actually cares about the best interest of her client !!!

I think the title says it all. It seems all attorneys become more about the paycheck than the services they are willing to provide. I can swear on my own life that Mrs. Munoz is not a lawyer because of the money... Sure it keeps her kids in their home, but she has always been about the business of ...serving her clients. Why, because it is just her character, honesty, etc. She also passed the State bar of CA on her first try... not many attorneys can say that either !!!! I refer to her whenever someone asks me if I know a good Family Law Attorney and assure them it is a nasty business (divorce), but if you must go through the process, Sandra is the helpful hand to see you through.

Posted by LaDonna Baca | August 28, 2008

Client

There could not be a recommend good enough. Sandra has an outstanding sense of the law. If you want someone to fight in honor of truth and what is right, she is the one to do it. She gave back life to my family. She gave my Grandparents the dignity they deserved. Sandra gave back hope when we tho...ught there was none. I cannot describe the gratitude I and my family has for her. Hoping there will never be another reason, she will be forever part of our family and forever be our first choice in a lawyer. She has shown excellent credibility, a genuine concern for the person(s), always available. I know she is a God sent. I never had a lot of trust in lawyers but she has put the trust in my family. Like I said, there are no words good enough. She's the absolute best!!!!!!!!!!

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Sandra Dee Munoz's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Munoz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Paul Eads

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for a tenacious Family Law attorney in the San Dimas area, Sandra is the attorney for you. I am worthy adversary who is well versed in Family Law."

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Ryan Fishman

Alimony lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Pisarra

Domestic violence lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sandra and I had a great working relationship on a difficult case. The parties hated each other, but she maintained her professionalism with me, while defending her client's interest with great vigor and zeal. She's an excellent attorney."

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Gordon Fauth

Child support lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Kaman

Family lawyer | Oct 16

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Cassandra Aitchison

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Anthony Luti

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Miller

Child support lawyer | Apr 21

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"“An excellent attorney, well known and respected in the legal community. I give my highest recommendation without any reservations for this lawyer.”"

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Armen Tashjian

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Matthew Breddan

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Alec Rose

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Paul Upton

Child support lawyer | Apr 20

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"A superb attorney. Attentive to detail, aggressive. Just the type of family law - Child Support attorney you need if you are in trouble and/or need legal advice. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Linda Pollack

Child support lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Therese Hankel

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Nicholas Okorocha

Family lawyer | Apr 18

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Gary DuFour

Family lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kelly Rickert

Family lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Paul Eads

Family lawyer

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Douglas Borthwick

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David Pisarra

Domestic violence lawyer

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Rebekah Frye

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Anthony Luti

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Robert Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angela Rooney

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Therese Hankel

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Linda Pollack

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Paul Upton

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, West Group

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Sole practitioner, Law Office of Sandra D. Munoz-Harlow

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Law Office of David E. Hosmer, a PLC

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, City Attorneys Office of Los Angeles

1997 - 2001

Law Clerk, Law Office of Anja Reinke

Associations

2007 - Present

Free Guardianship Clinic - Pomona Court

Attorney volunteer

LACBA - Family Law Section

member

2009 - 2010

Inland Empire Legal Association of Women (IELAW)

member, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

IRMO of Debbi & Matt W.

Divorce and restraining orders granted

IRMO George & Julia L.

Trial outcome for Mr. L

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Education

2001

Trinity Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Staying Together

Radio Host

2010

DivorceCare

Lead Facilitator

N/A

Second Saturday

A divorce seminar for women (and men too!)

Publications

2001

Trinity Law Review Student Notes editor

Languages

Spanish

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