Edmund Lee Montgomery

Edmund Lee Montgomery

also known as Ed Montgomery

3.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at San Bernardino, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

164 W Hospitality Ln Ste 6, San Bernardino, CA

About Edmund

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

This area covers a wide variety of topics including custody, visitation, support, and property division. This is the most complicated area of law according to the Judicial Counsel. I am well experienced in all phases of Family Law and able to protect you and your children's interests.

33 years | 850 cases

40%
Child Custody 35%

This is one aspect of Family Law with the greatest impact on families. Our ability to protect our children is of the utmost importance. We need to make sure our children grow up with both parents in their lives with a sharing arrangement that is best for our children.

33 years | 750 cases

35%
Child Support 15%

Child support issues are of great concern. Making sure our children are properly supported so they can grow up to be outstanding community members.

33 years | 800 cases

15%
Appeals 5%

Appeals concerning Family Law Issues. I have two published cases concerning Family Law issues.

33 years | 48 cases

5%
Divorce and Separation 5%

This is an area of Family Law that I am well experienced in. I have been representing clients and protecting their children for over 18 years. I have lobbied for changes changes in Family Law in Sacramento. I have changed laws to protect our children.

33 years | 850 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Edmund Lee Montgomery

164 W Hospitality Ln Ste 6, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

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Edmund Lee Montgomery's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Very helpful lawyer and kind person.

He prepared a agreement between my husband and me for a gift money from my parents. Very quick response and clear statement. He also taught me how to sign it to make it legal. Very patient and in detail. Great lawyer ever!

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2014 | Family

Save yourself from this horrible "attorney"!!!!

All I can say is you get what you pay for. He is a terrible attorney. He kept postponing the hearings and at our final hearing he just pretty much sat there and mumbled. He was outlawyered by some Christian attorney that does adoptions, rarely family law cases. I would seriously avoid this guy at all... costs. It was very hard to get in touch with him and he never read any of my emails and gave me very bad advice. And I didnt lose my case, but I can honestly say that I could have done a much better job, but when you hire an attorney the judge only lets him speak considering he is my representation. He sat there like some idiot and could hardly respond to anything the other attorney said and I laid everything out there for him! Save yourself. DO NOT HIRE EDMUND MONTGOMERY! Even if you have already paid him and you're in the middle of your case, seriously DONT DO IT! YOUR BETTER OFF REPRESENTING YOURSELF!

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2013 | Child Custody

Custody Case

It was alleged that I raped my daughter twice while living in northern California and she living with her mother in southern California, the Child protective service found out the mother had lied to them and the mother was deemed to have mental issue's per court record. I was awarded custody of my da...ughter sole legal and physical and under California Family code 3027.1 I was awarded to get all my attorney and court fee's back, it ended with me having to pay her attorney fee's and not to receive any compensation back which is not the law. Mr. Montgomery had all the fact's from CPS , therapist and court appointed officers including the court mediator and did nothing as far as what is written per the family court law . I sent him documentation of the events pertaining to the case but when we talked he seemed to always not know what I was talking about, then sending me a bill for over 7000.00 for what HE DID NOT REPRESENT AS A COMPETENT LAWYER !!!! I was lied on in court under oath on several occasions and fraudulent paper work filed on me and I still have to pay for the other parties attorney fee's in disregard to the California Family Court law 3027.1 code that should have been followed, what are law's put in place for ? The best interest of the child in this case was not important to Mr. Montgomery.

Posted by Shirley | July 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Legal Separation

Mr. Montgomery is an excellent lawyer. He has represented me in a Legal Separation case. I am comfortable that he knows the law and how to apply it. He explains court proceedings and possible outcomes clearly. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible terrible!! Will take your money and do NOTHING!

Terrible lawyer!!! Kept calling, calls were unanswered for days. He would be told one thing and he would do another just so he could bill for more hours when court dates would get postponed going against what was wanted. Never informed me or asked me before he made a decision. Do not deal with this ...lawyer. His attistant is also a liar, claimed to have called and left messages, there was no messages any of the times or voice mails. She was clueless and very rude. Again save your money and go elsewhere. Very unorganized office, the complaints just keep going...terrible terrible experience OMG!!!! I would give him a negative 10 if it was possible!!!

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Edmund Lee Montgomery's Lawyer Endorsements

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Monica Holmes

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edmund Lee Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery has an excellent grasp in the area of family law. He is dedicated, helpful, informative and genuinely concerned with helping his clients."

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John Kibbler

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Mr. Montgomery on several matters and have found him to be an extremely capable attorney. His knowledge of the law is very thorough and he has provided excellent representation for his clients."

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Barry Brandt

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Montgomery is an excellent family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail and exceptional client service. One of the best divorce attorneys there is. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronn Bisbee

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ed for over 13 years now. I got to know Ed when I was working as a Deputy District Attorney for the Child Support Division. He represented the noncustodial parents and also custodial parents in child support matters. Ed is well versed in the Family Code and family law cases. He is an outstanding family law attorney."

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A. Felsen

Child custody lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mongomery really knows his stuff! He's a great asset to the AVVO community and a great lawyer!"

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Douglas Borthwick

Child custody lawyer | Dec 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eugene Cristiano

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation I endorse this lawyer. Ed is knowledgeable and skilled as an advocate for his clients. Ed has a well earned and deserved reputation for honesty, integrity and knowledge of the law."

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Hong Lyu

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Edmund Montgomery is known for getting outstanding results for his clients. He is very professional and committed to providing his clients with the best representation."

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William Ridings

Appeals lawyer | Sep 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Appeals lawyer | Jul 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | Jul 19

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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William Bratton

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A consumate professional and a pleasure to work with."

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Taylor House

Appeals lawyer | Sep 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Montgomery is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Michael Schneider

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked many times with Mr. Montgomery over the years. I find him to be exceptionally well versed in the law. He is a strong advocate who has always worked vehemently for his client's wishes. In other words, he knows well what he is doing."

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Richard Dwyer

Family lawyer | Aug 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Montgomery's responses are among the most thorough and well researched on Avvo."

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Shauna Albright

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edmund Montgomery epitomizes the ideal attorney. He is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. His reputation for honesty in the legal community is impeccable. He has an impeccable memory and is attentive to detail. I have known Mr. Montgomery for more than eight years and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney."

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Richard Isles

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James Miller

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Ty Supancic

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Christian Anyiam

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Heidi Romeo

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John Kibbler

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James Madden

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

BV award rating, Martindale Hubblle

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Edmund Montgomery

1992 - 1993

Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

1991 - Present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Pilot

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marrage of Pedregon (2003) 107 Cal.App.4th 1284

Father was held to be the parent of the child even though he was not the biological parent.

County of Tulare v. Campbell (1996) 50 Cal.App.4th 847

Lower court ordered to follow FC 4057.5 and not use spouses income to calculate support

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Education

N/A

Western State College of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2013

East West Family Law Council

Updates to the Family Code and Rules of Court for 2013

2012

San Bernardino County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Legislative updates in Family Law for January 2012

2012

Family Law Bar

Changes and New Forms in Family Law effective July 1st

2012

East West Family Law Meeting

Changes in Family Law and Form for 2012

2011

San Bernardino County Family Law Bar

Legislative Updates for 2011

2009

NBI Family Law Seminar

Family Law Seminar

Publications

2010

Law Business Research Ltd Who's Who in America

Languages

English

Activity

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