Paula Diane Kleinman

Paula Diane Kleinman

4.1
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Vista, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

380 S Melrose Dr Ste 401, Vista, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Paula Diane Kleinman

380 S Melrose Dr Ste 401, Vista, CA, 92081

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Paula Diane Kleinman's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Keith | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Paula helped me avoid a terrible miscarriage of justice

Everything was at stake when I called Paula Kleinman. At first I tried to defend myself. It seemed to me like an open and shut case. The opposing party admitted in court to having no evidence other than their testimony. Unfortunately under our legal system their testimony was enough for the judge to... drag the case out in multiple hearings over four months! I felt extremely frustrated, resentful, anxious and like I had absolutely no voice in the process that was consuming my life. At my wits end, I picked up the telephone and contacted Paula. When she began representing me she was at a disadvantage because I had already tried to represent myself (rather poorly) over multiple hearings. But she grasped the details quickly. She represented me at the final hearing and won the case without me saying a word. During the hearing the judge actually stated to me that I had "an excellent attorney". It was at that moment I began to feel confident for the first time in months. We won the case that day. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. I learned that, when it comes to legal matters, it's not enough to have the truth on your side. Unless you are an expert in the law, the truth may never even be heard in court because judges are unpredictable and witnesses can be vengeful, untruthful or even suffering from mental health issues which are not considered by the court. Without Paula I believe there would have been a terrible miscarriage of justice.

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Paula Goforth

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kleinman is compassionate and advocates for her clients in an aggressive but amicable manner. She is experienced, skilled and conducts herself in a professional manner."

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Heidi Collier

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Kleinman to resolve our respective clients' divorce cases in a fair and amicable manner. As well, I consider her a very knowledgeable and professional colleague."

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Michael Fischer

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Ms. Kleinman on several cases and have always found her to be a pleasure to work with. She has always worked towards settlement by being well versed on the case facts and applicable law."

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James Fox

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is an outstanding attorney. She is a lamb when she needs to be, but knows how to be a pit bull when she has to be. She fights for her clients and is well versed in the law. When she comes up against a tough opponent - she does not wither, but instead gets stronger. She is always prepared and up on the latest legal doctrines. I give Paula a "two thumbs" up."

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Delene Stjohn

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a capable and trustworthy attorney, who is professional and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Paula D. Kleinman, APC

Education

1997

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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