Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
8 Client Reviews
About James
Biography
Ratzer Family Law is focused on practicing all aspects of family law. We are trained litigators who prefer mediation when both sides of a case are cooperative and share necessary information. If mediation is not an option, we are trained to develop a case for trial.
Mr. Ratzer is a trained mediator who offers a variety of mediation fee structures depending on the complexity of a case.
Mr. Ratzer offers mediation consulting services that prepare a party to effectively participate in mediation. You must be educated on this issues in your case before you go into mediation. You should not sign any agreements before having them reviewed by your own attorney. Your mediator does not represent you and as part of the mediation process you most likely acknowledged in writing your understanding that your mediator is not your attorney.
We are available to help you and if you would like to schedule a time to consult with Mr. Ratzer, please call our office at.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Family
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Jim Ratzer
(858) 793-7701
Fax
505 LOMAS SANTA FE DR, STE 130, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
ratzerfamilylaw.com/about/jim-ratzer.shtmlJames M. Ratzer's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Service
Mr. Ratzer and his associate Morgan are an excellent legal team. They helped me to win a year long emotional and exhausting move away order. They will give you honest legal advice and offer genuine support and reassurance. They will make good faith efforts to negotiate, but if that fails they are ...
Posted by Debi | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Operates Straight Up and Gets the Job Done Legally
Jim is an outstanding family law attorney. He knows the laws and operates straight up, getting the job done legally and with dignity and ethics. He calmed me shaken nerves and got to the point. He continued to promote coming to an successful end of the case in spite of the opposing sides tactics. ...
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Over and beyond service provided
I have been a client since 2013, yes you read that right! Jim and Morgan have been great at representing me against the constant flow of motions filed by the other property. Not only are they great at representation, the give solid advice on how to handle messy situations. They definitely have the...
Posted by Glenn | November 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Service from Ratzer Family Law
I am very happy with the service Jim provided me as my divorce attorney. I found him to be honest, ethical and a straight shooter. My case ended up being surprisingly difficult, and throughout the 2 years Jim was consistent in his thoroughness and sound advice. His mantra was that he is a problem sol...
Posted by Sherry | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ethical, Smart, Responsive and Effective
We hired Jim Ratzer after firing our first two ineffectual attorneys which were draining our bank accounts. We were done with a lot of talking, meetings, and sympathy, but lack of strategy and fire power to combat aggressive attacks we were under. We found the Ratzer firm and in the first meeting w...
James M. Ratzer's Lawyer Endorsements
"It takes a special type of lawyer to help a person deal with the emotional issues of a divorce, and protect your rights as a spouse or parent. There's no better lawyer to have in your corner than Mr. Ratzer to minimize the trauma and maximize the result."
"Jim is an outstanding attorney and excellent negotiator."
"Mr. James Ratzer is well known Southern California's legal community for his strong desire to help those in need. His compassion for others combined with his love for the craft of law is rare."
"I endorse this lawyer. James Ratzer is a dedicated lawyer who cares about helping his clients get through difficult family law times."
Experience
Honors
2018
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2005 - 2018
Settlement Judge Pro Tem, San Diego County Superior Court
2003 - 2009
Family Law Attorney, Ravreby & Ratzer
Associations
San Diego North County Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
2013 - 2016
San Diego North County Bar Association, Certified Family Law Specialists CommitteeChairman
Education
1990
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Iowa
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
San Diego Family Law Bar Association Summer Seminar
Can The Family Court Order A Non Compete Clause As Part Of Asset Division?
2015
San Diego Family Law Bar Association Summer Seminar
The Effect Of A Bankruptcy Filing In Your Dissolution Action
2013
San Diego Family Law Bar Association Summer Seminar
Family Law Case Law Updates
2011
San Diego County Certified Family Law Specialists - Winter Seminar
Recent Developments in Family Law
2010
North County Bar Association Family Law Conference
The Use of Psychological Evaluation in Child Custody Cases
Languages
English