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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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 anonymous | May 12, 2013 | Child Support

WASTE OF MONEY AND LACKS KNOWLEDGE

PLEASE DONT NOT USE THIS LAWYER. HE HAS LACK OF KNOWLEDGE WITH CHILD SUPPORT BUT CLAIMS HE DOES. HE DOES NOT FIGHT IN COURT FOR HIS CLIENTS OR SEEK A MIDDLE GROUND. EDGARD JUST SIGNS AND AGREES TO EVERYTHING THAT CHILD SUPPORT GIVES HIM. CONTINUOUSLY ERRORS WERE FOUND IN MY CASE THAT WERE OVERLOOKED... BY HIM AND SIGNED OFF BY HIM. SEEK A SEASONED AND MORE EXPERIENCE ATTORNEY. THIS GUY BARELY RESPONDS TO CORRESPONDENCE AND CAME TO COURT UNPREPARED AND MISSING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. RUN AWAY FROM HIS SALES PITCH.

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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Michael Salorio

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Charles Gaebe

Family lawyer

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Jason Amavisca

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Willis

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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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