Robert Michael Garland

Robert Michael Garland

also known as Robert M Garland Esq. CFLS, Law Office of Robert M Garland, Robert M. Garland CLF-S

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Child custody Lawyer at La Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +6 more

4349 Nabal Drive, La Mesa, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 12%

Interstate and International Custody Disputes. Complex business and property division. Complex custody issues, litigation.

33 years | 1,750 cases

12%
Divorce and Separation 12%

Post judgment modification of child and spousal support and enforcement of judgments

33 years | 3,500 cases

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Office of Robert M Garland

4349 Nabal Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91941

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Robert Michael Garland's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Custody and divorce

Robert Garland was the perfect attorney to help with my complicated and high conflict divorce and child custody case. He was great with presenting testimony and ensuring all facts were brought to light in court. He was very motivated to get things done timely and I was very lucky to have him on my si...de.

Posted by David | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top notch attorney!

When I first separated from my ex-wife 7 years ago, I made the mistake of retaining a novice attorney who succeeded in billing me over $5,000 in the first month simply for the pleasure of filing the divorce petition. It was clear that my faith had been misplaced. I quickly initiated a search for ne...w counsel and found Mr. Garland quite by chance. That was probably the best find of my life. Mr. Garland is a top-notch attorney with almost as many years' experience as my former marriage had lasted. I found Mr. Garland to be very knowledgeable in family court matters. He billed fairly and accurately for his services. His countenance is the epitome of cool, calm, and collected both in front of a judge and in front of his client. I only wish that I had begun my divorce petition with Mr. Garland at the outset. Needless to say, he soon had things back on the right course. I firmly believe that his consultative approach and considered advice throughout were instrumental in resolving my case, including putting an end to all spousal support, in a much, much shorter time frame than could otherwise have been expected given that mine was a "marriage of long duration," not a phrase to be taken lightly in the state of California. Mr. Garland, I express to you my most sincere and heartfelt appreciation for all of your assistance in bringing this chapter of my life to a full and complete close. I now have an opportunity to move forward afresh and without encumbrance to write the next chapter. Thank you!

Posted by Ariana | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Extremely helpful

I hired Mr.Garland for a custody battle, and with his knowledge, dedication and commitment, we won my case. He has helped me stay positivity through this difficult time, and pushed hard for me. I am extremely grateful for all of hardworking to help me and my family. I would highly reccomend him.

Posted by Matthew | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Truly the best!

I hired Mr. Garland To help with my custody battle. I went into this court case not knowing much about the court process but Mr. Garland helped me fully understand everything from the beginning. He always made himself available for my calls and questions. Mr. Garland was aggressive and worked extreme...ly hard for my rights as if he was fighting for his own family. I felt like I had a juggernaut in my corner. Thank you Mr Garland for what you accomplished for me and my family!

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

One of the Best Family Attorneys in San Diego

Mr. Garland represented me in a very complex case that lasted over 5 years. Throughout the duration of my case, I relied on his expertise, advise and guidance. My case had unusual circumstances and from the outset Mr. Garland seemed very eager to get involved. I remember him telling me at the end of ...our first meeting, "I look forward to working on your case and learn ...". After taking the time to research the applicable civil code and case laws, he very quickly became a subject matter expert and a recognized authority in the area of the law that applied to my case, and that is by the admittance of another attorney who had no personal or direct professional relationship with Mr. Garland. He kept me informed of all development in my case at all times, and took the time to explain the law and address all my questions. He does what he says and says what he does. He was passionate, responsive, engaged and willing to work very hard to win his case. After a long process, my case settled out of court thanks to Mr. Garland's patience, persistence and determination, not only to negotiate a fair and favorable deal but also to convince me to accept it. He was always fair, professional and respectful. Even years later he remained very responsive and willing to address questions and issues related to the case. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Garland to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, ethical and dependable family law attorney.

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Robert Michael Garland's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Parke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Robert is a wonderful attorney with a deep compassion for helping those in need. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dayn Holstrom

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samantha McBride

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carrie Block

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chandra Moss

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to the firm and his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Child custody lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Russell Babcock

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Robert for ten years and shared office space with him. He is smart, fair, ethical, and a tenacious litigator. He always stays current with the law. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Chandra Moss

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Samantha McBride

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Carrie Block

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Russell Babcock

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Leadership Award, San Diego County Bar Association

2012

Mandatory Settlement Attorney, San Diego Superior Court

2002

Certified Specialist in Family Law, Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Law Office Of Beatrice L. Snider, Apc

1900 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, A.P.C.

2020 - 2021

Attorney, Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC

1993 - 2020

Attorney, Law Office of Robert M. Garland

Associations

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association Arbitration Panel

Vice Chair

1994 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DeLeon v Jenkins 143 CA4th 118 (2006)

Affirmed

Marriage of Stephenson 39 CA4th 71 (1995)

Affirmed and reversed.

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Education

1993

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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