Edgard Garcia

Edgard Garcia

3.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at El Centro, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

527 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA

About Edgard

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Contested and Uncontested Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage

17 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

Custody and Visitation in Parentage and Divorce Cases.

17 years

20%
Child Support 20%

17 years

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

Felony & Misdemeanor Defense

17 years

15%
Family 10%

Complicated Dissolution of Marriage, Parentage Actions, Restraining Orders, Support Cases, and Adoptions

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Edgard Garcia

527 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA, 92243

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Edgard Garcia's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Posted by Hector | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lazy and a Liar. Will not move a finger for you.

Worst Attorney EVER. He will never contact you to give you any updates on your case. Good luck if you hire him. You will have to call 30 times before someone comes back to you with any information. All he cares about is money. Thanks to this Attorney my uncle lost his case because he never told h...im he had to go to court and neither him or my uncle showed up. Anyone else had the same issue contact me. I guess this is not the first case someone loses for not giving correct information. He is a lazy liar and will NOT FIGHT for your case. Like another review said. He will ONLY agree on everything. I will be getting signatures with proof of who else lost there case thanks to this thief not moving a finger. I actually had to get information on the other parties Attorney to tell ME my uncles attorney didn't fight for anything and that to be honest he was only taking my uncles money. It was an easy case he said because he didn't fight for my uncle. Don't tell me you didn't get my uncles case because I will expose EVERYTHING with proof on social media. Zero communication from you and when my uncle finally got ahold of you you would give him an attitude threatening you would leave the case. Yes of course after my uncle paid you for doing NOTHING.

Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Restraining Order

Mr.Garcia did a great job defending me in court and assisting me in receiving my Restraining Order. The only issue with his services was the time he took to file my court documents. Our last court date was in early December, when I was granted my restraining order, and he did not file it with the cou...rt until the first week of February. I know Holidays made things delayed, but he could've filed the documents the same day of our last hearing. His justification was that the court gave him issues filing, which I honestly don't believe. Mr.Garcia also took several days to respond to my emails and calls which made me feel lost and upset. For the amount of money, I paid I believe he could've done a better job.

Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rip off and liar

Hired to handle a case and he took the money and did nothing. The case has been working itself out without his assistance. He doesn't return calls and dodges your messages. Stay away from this guy. 0 stars.

Posted by Mayra | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody

I. Strongly recommend Edgar Garcia i went through a horrible custody battle where the other parent took my daughter to Minnesota due to the court defaulting my paper for not paying a fee waiver in time. Edgar helped me with my case and understood my devastation. Edgar is by far not only the best lawy...er in imperial county, but will defend his clients. I have never seen such a dedicated person. I am beyond thankful and if anyone goes through custody battles Edgar is the lawyer you need to hire.

Posted by Chayce | July 31, 2015

The best in representation... Period!

I'm an Ex Veteran of the USAF who became a stay at home father and there is no one in Southern California who I would recommend more highly than Edgard Garcia. Mr.Garcia and his topnotch staff take you from start to start to finish in a exceptional manner. I can't say enough about this man's integrit...y, wisdom and constitution. Truly, a step ahead of the rest.

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Edgard Garcia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Salorio

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edgard is a very capable family attorney as evidenced by his 2016 Rising Star Award granted by Super Lawyer Magazine. I refer cases to him when I have to conflict out of a family law case. I also refer criminal law cases to Edgard as he's also a great criminal defense attorney."

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Charles Gaebe

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Childers

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Salorio

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star 2021, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer Southern California, Top Lawyers

2021

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Young Professional of the Year, Imperial Valley Young Professionals Organization & El Centro Chamber of Commerce

2007

Distinguished Advocate, California Western School of Law Moot Court Honors Board

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner/Attorney, The Law Office of Edgard Garcia

2010 - 2012

Partner, Kowalski, Garcia & Steiner Attorneys at Law

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Marcus Family Law Center

Associations

2020 - Present

League of California Cities

Imperial County District Director

2015 - Present

El Centro City Council

Council Member

2013 - Present

El Centro Rotary Club

Board of Directors

2018 - 2020

League of California Cities Imperial County Division

President

2018 - 2019

City of El Centro

Mayor

2017 - 2018

League of California Cities Imperial County Division

2nd Vice President

2017 - 2018

El Centro City Council

Mayor Pro Tempore

2016 - 2017

El Centro Rotary Club

President

2014 - 2015

Imperial Valley College Foundation

Board of Directors

2014 - 2016

El Centro Police Athletics League

Board of Directors

2014 - 2016

Imperial County Bar Association

President

2013 - 2016

Imperial County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2012 - 2013

Imperial Valley Moose Lodge

Prelate

Education

2008

California Western Sol

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Univ Of California Santa Barbara

B.S.

Languages

Spanish

English

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