Stella Espinoza Browne

Stella Espinoza Browne

3.2
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Upland, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mailing Address:, 154 W. Foothill Boulevard, Box 184, Upland, CA

About Stella

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Paternity, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Modifications, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Divorce By Agreement, Move-Away

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stella Espinoza Browne

Mailing Address:, 154 W. Foothill Boulevard, Box 184, Upland, CA, 91786

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Stella Espinoza Browne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Peope like her give attorneys a bad name

I hired her to represent me in a simple divorce case, nothing complicad. It was the worst possible choice, tons of work done by me, most unnecessary for my case, all prepared and all the communication was done by her only assistant, Mrs. Espinoza is never there, they never worked on Fridays, whateve...r time is included in the contract or retainer that you sign with her will be insufficient, there will be more fees at exorbitant costs, they did not work on my case at all for months (possibly because the only assistant she had quit) until I called back to see the status of my case then they restarted, there was another assistant by then and knew nothing of the case. Even the calls you make to see the status of your case they will charge you and they can round up the minutes to half an hour increments if they want, when you sign her contract you have given her permission to charge you and you have no ways of verifying this charges, then she'll come with new ones. If you are late in your payment by one day she will charge you, even if it falls on a Friday when they don't work! When I question the charges she got extremely upset and simply said "I don't want to represent you anymore" ( she has the right to do so, it's on her contract), by then I had already paid her dues entirely. On her last statement she had new charges! How can you verify that the time of those charges were really spent on your case and were not included in the cost of your retainer? They can basically generate the time they want and charge you. She took the money, drop the case and that was it, I was left on my own after I have paid all the money, over 4500 USD for nothing. Never did she ever gave me any advice as far as strategy or updates on the case ever. I'm honestly doing a social service to the community if I can stop someone from hiring this person, is that bad. I just wish I could find a way to recover my money without the hustle. WORST EVER "PROFESSIONAL SERVICE" in any service in I've ever experienced.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2013 | Child Custody

Best in the Business!!!

From the moment i walked into her lobby i new she was the attorney for me! Her staff greeted me with a pleasant and warm smile,they could not have been any kinder! Mrs. Browne was so understanding of my financial situations and worked with me. She was extremely generous and compassionate!!! I felt co...mpletely safe in her care! She got me full custody of my kids and got me a restraining order against my ex. My family and i would not be happy and safe if it wasn't for her! She is a kind woman, but she will fight to the death for her clients!!! She puts her heart into everything she does! She is intelligent, kind, and driven. She is a person WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT COME TO HER!!!! SHE IS GREAT! Her paralegal Daisy is a mini Stella Browne! She is helpful when i have questions and always sends me docs, copies, letters etc. in a timely matter!!! FACTS: -Tough in the court room -honest -she will not SUGAR COAT -Smart -bilingual -fierce ****I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR LEGAL CASE, THEN SHE IS THE WOMAN TO GO TO**** Thank you for everything Mrs. Browne! You have gone above and beyond!

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2012 | Child Support

Gets you what you need...

Ms. browne, although at times a bit hard at times to get in contact with, was very helpful and did an excellent job getting me the child support i so deserved. her rates are fair, and she is very aggressive and passionate in the court room. Best decision i could make for my child's well being!

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2012 | Child Custody

Excellent lawyer and highly recommended

She helped me get custody of my kids and finish my divorce. She and her staff are awesome. She is a fighter in court! Very happy and highly recommend her to others.

Posted by Leslie | September 26, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

GREAT ATTORNEY! THANK YOU MS. BROWNE

Ms. Browne helped me get custody of my daughter back and even got me spousal and child support so I can go back to school and get back on my feet. She was always understanding of my situation. She always returned my phone calls and emails. I hope I never have to go through another divorce but if I do..., I will certainly hire Ms. Browne again.

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Stella Espinoza Browne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abraham Chaparian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kiarash Feyzjou

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stella is talented and intelligent in her field. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Howard Roitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christina Shaffer

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Lovik

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stella is a skilled divorce attorney and asset to the legal community."

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Nicholas Juhl

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stella is an aggressive and dedicated family law attorney."

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Hooman Kazemi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In Ms. Browne you will find a caring and compassionate advocate who will relentlessly seek the best possible outcome for your specific situation. I recommend her without reservation."

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George Moschopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stella is a superb and very gifted criminal defense attorney."

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Lesa Morse-Glucroft

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Troy

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stella is the kind of lawyer everyone wants. She is compassionate and conscientious with her clients, who typically need her during very challenging times. On the other hand, she is aggressive and tireless in her pursuit of the best outcome for them."

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Jeffrey Hammerschmidt

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Browne has an excellent reputation in family law."

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Brian Andritch

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Denise Yaniv

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to family law matters, Stella is the best lawyer that any client could have representing them. She knows this area of the law inside and out and is very diligent in making sure that her clients are strongly represented. Stella is also bilingual (English/Spanish), so she effectively communicates with all her Spanish speaking clients as well. Divorce is difficult and unpleasant, yet having Stella in your corner makes it much smoother and will give you peace of mind."

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Francisco Rodriguez

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is the right person to have on your side. Ms. Brown is tenacious, well verse in her field and a warrior on your side. She does what a lawyer should always do, protect your client at all cost. If you are thinking about hiring Stella, consider yourself lucky if she is available to take your case!"

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Keith Allen

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a fellow lawyer in the Inland Empire I would not hesitate to make referrals to Ms. Browne. She is a competent and knowledgeable lawyer."

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Aissa Wayne

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney is hard working and ethical, she is respected by her peers. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Ryan McClure

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Stephanie Rickard

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Good panel member."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Founding Member, California Defense Attorney Network

2009

Member, Private Defenders

2008

Certificate of Appreciation, JAH Prison Ministries

2007

Certificate of Training, Family Law Trial Institute

2006

Certification of Training, Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration- CA State Bar

2003

CALI Award for Exceelence in Children and the Law, University of La Verne College of Law

2003

CALI Award for Excellence in Criminal Procedure II, University of La Verne College of Law

2002

Volunteer Appreciation,

2002

Certificate of Appreciation, Pomona Self-Help Legal Access Center

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Stella Espinoza Browne

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Tuckerman & Thompson

Associations

2005 - Present

California State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - Present

Lawyers Club of Los Angeles County

Member

Education

2003

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2006

Western Regional Conference for Prison Ministires

Criminal Procedure: Pre and Post Conviction

Languages

Spanish

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