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

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Hector | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

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 Gilbert | May 13, 2013 | Alimony

Excellent attorney

After over 10 years of paying an extremely high amount of spousal support, Mr. Garcia was able to get my spousal support order reduced in half for a few months and was also able to get a termination date. I had contemplated retiring for many years, but was unable to do so because of this high suppor...t obligation. I am now in the process of retiring and enjoying my senior years without the added stress and with extra income. I would highly recommend anyone to Mr. Garcia's law office.

Posted by Vincent | February 24, 2012 | Child Custody

Willing to argue your battle and will not back down...

I was given the reference of Edgard Garcia’s law firm last summer. This came at a good time since I had already met with two separate attorneys to see their views on my ‘Child Visitation Modification’ case. I needed an attorney to fight for the case and not follow what he/she felt past practice... on judgments gave. My case was not too complicated but since my ex-wife made my situation difficult and the strong reputation of her attorney’s law firm, I needed someone willing to argue my case and not back down and just settle for the minimum. After meeting with Edgard for the initial consultation, I knew right away that he was who I wanted to represent me in my court battle. He heard all the details and my concerns for the case. This included my goals of what I thought would be a fair & balanced judgment in the best interest of my son. Edgard gave me confidence and his support that he would defiantly be able to make a great argument in court. Him and his staff were up front, with me, throughout the process and provided me with all the information I needed and delivered it straight forward. Once judgment was placed, Edgard fought and won what my initial divorce lawyer and two subsequent family law attorneys said would be close to impossible to win. I won 50/50 visitation with my son in which offers him a more fair/balanced access to both his Dad’s (my) family and with his Mother as well.

Edgard Garcia

Replied last April 02, 2013

Thank you Vincent for the kind words. I am pleased that we were able to accomplish your goals and give you the time that you desired with your son. I wish you all the best.

Posted by Josh | November 21, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Child Custody Modification

There is not any specific time I can recall when Edgard was not able to answer any of my questions. He did his best to make himself available to assist me and was prompt in returning my phone calls. I was very pleased with how Edgard delivered my argument in open court. He argued my case smoothly a...nd was assertive when needed. He responded to the judge and the petitioner with ease and quickly. We were able to work together and listen to each other’s cues. Edgard made sure that the judge did not impose his original decision due to the judge attempting to practice procedures that are outside of the county I reside in. Edgard made sure that my case was handled fairly and was determined to continue returning to court until I received the verdict I was asking for.

Edgard Garcia

Replied last April 02, 2013

Thanks Josh. I hope that I can continue to assist you if you have any further legal issues regarding your two children. I wish you all the best and hope that the 50/50 coparenting schedule continues to meet your needs.

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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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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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