Alexandra Riona McIntosh

Alexandra Riona McIntosh

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

2214 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA

About Alexandra

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Alimony [Spousal Support], Property Division, Guardianship, Prenuptial Agreements

32 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

High Asset Divorce, Uncontested Divorce [without litigation], Property Division, Business Division, Post-Judgment Modification of orders; Forming Corporations

32 years

40%
Litigation 10%

Civil Litigation: Wrongful death, Automobile accidents; Airplane Accidents; Helicopter Accidents; Business Disputes

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Alexandra Riona McIntosh

2214 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-7208

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Alexandra Riona McIntosh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Deron | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Alexandra not genuine nor credible

I had reviewed Miss McIntosh on google recently and I feel the review was bad enough but then the response was worse. Virtually everything she said in her recent rebuttal was not true and I have proof of that. Please decide for yourself and ask yourself is this conisitent with my values do I want h...er representing me to the Courts on this most important issue. Choice is ours but I do wish I had seen this prior to making my decision. Miss McIntosh i'd like to examine your response to my initial review on your law firm. First you downplay your involvement as in passing. Second you claim not to know anyting about a child support issue and start a tangent on DCSS i've never etc. and 3 Referemce my significant criminal case and 4) how I missed an appointment with you. All four of these things I can refute and I can draw no other conclusion here other than you are dishonest, not credible and should not be representing people in Court. First the relationship -- I have attached a photo of an email thread that shows you and I traded copius amounts of emails on my case, in fact we structrued and entered into a new retainer agreement, we communicated on child support, and we met and spoke on my upcoming FCS meeting. All of this several month in after Jim went out on leave. Second you claim not to know anything about child support then try and divert the subject to DCSS when I never brought up that group. The reason you attempted that diversion was you knew full well there was child support issues many times we traded emails over it and the subject line in the email is Fisher Child Support. Clearly you had been made aware of a child support issue Miss McIntosh. Third, the claim I had a significant criminal matter pending is once again a mischaracterization of the facts. All told I plead guilty to two misdeamenors. I have successfully completed my summary probation and the matters have been expunged from my record. The child support issue you chose to ignore has gotten worse. Lastly you end the communication referencing how I missed our meeting. Yes once again a complete fabrication. I attached communication with your staff clearly showing I was present for our scheduled time and you were not.

Posted by Melissa | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney!

I highly recommend Alexandra for her exceptional legal expertise and unwavering dedication. Her strategic approach, attention to detail, and effective communication made a significant impact on our case. A true professional who goes above and beyond for her clients.

Posted by John | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Results driven professional

An A+ in the family law field and someone I am thankful for this Thanksgiving. I met Alexandra in 2016 after having worked with 2 different attorneys who couldn’t deal straight on with the attorney my ex-wife had hired. The discoveries they had asked for, the demands they wanted, and the emails and ...paperwork were simply unbearable for me to handle until I met Alexandra who put a stop to a lot of their demands and requests and she dealt with this top-notch OC law firm like I couldn’t have imagined. Alexandra is a fighter who knows and understands family law like no one else. She not only will get you the results you want and will do so in the most professional manner and for a very reasonable price. As a professional business owner who doesn’t have the time and patience to understand the intricacies of family law, having a professional like Alexandra on your side will make those difficult divorce days a little brighter. She’s got a memory like you can’t believe and that’s what you want in an attorney. She’s easy to get along with and her staff are always willing to go the extra mile for me. Alexandra’s had to represent me numerous times in court and depositions and every time she painstakingly prepares and when the gavel goes down, she puts on her game face and gets the job done. I am forever grateful for all she has done for me, and my family and I don’t know where I’d be today without her guidance.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2013 | Child Custody

She Saves My Son's Life

I had been to hell and back in a custody dispute over my son. I had a previous lawyer that used up my retainer doing nothing. Finding Alexandra was a miracle. She got me primary custody when everything seems against the odds. Was she mean? No. Did she give me GREAT advise? Yes. There were tim...es I was an emotional wreck and she had to be firm. She was right to do so. I am average middle class. She worked with me on my bill and allowed me to make payments, etc. I can't say enough about how amazing a human being she truly is. Thank you so much for saving my son's life and giving me piece of mind.

Posted by Mary | August 20, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Very Mean Lawyer

Going to Alexandra to assist with my divorce was a huge mistake. She made a very difficult time even more difficult. I have never been treated so poorly, especially by someone who was charging me an arm and a leg! Anytime I called, she and her assistant made it clear they were very busy and did not h...ave time for my questions. She would charge me for an hour to sit in her office while she was on the phone with other clients and working on other cases. When I mentioned that I was getting 20 minutes of her time instead of 60 she would get MEAN! She actually yelled at me on the phone & hung up. She charged me well over $5000 and quit my case. Now I understand why people hate lawyers! Mean! Vicious! Rude! She made me feel as if I had 2 lawyers working against me instead of just my exes.

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Alexandra Riona McIntosh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Taylor

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heidi Collier

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney McIntosh. She is compassionate and cares about her clients. Additionally, she is assertive and knowledgeable."

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Mitchell Murray

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Alexandra is an experienced, assertive & knowledgeable attorney who works hard to get results for her clients. She is willing to help when I have questions about family law. I highly recommend Alexandra."

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Julia Garwood

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Lacy

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexandra is a great lawyer. I have consulted her regarding my own cases on a number of occasions."

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Michelle Perfili

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am proud to say I have known this lawyer since her entrance in the legal community. She is professional and personable and I give my unqualified endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Alexandra R. McIntosh, APC

Associations

North County Bar Association, Family Law Section

San Diego Bar Association

American Bar Association

Education

1993

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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