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

  • Cash
  • 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

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | August 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fathers rights expert!

Mr. Montgomery is the best family law attorney in SB county. After a 10 year custody battle he was able to get me full custody of my 3 children. Absolutely amazing after two previous attorneys failed completely. He also cleared out my child support case with absolute precision. I was referred to him ...by my close friend who he also helped get full custody of his daughter. After being in court over 100 times (no exaggeration) I’ve seen pretty much every attorney in SB county family law. His rate is extremely fair and his ladies who run his office Leslie and Luvia are wonderful! I’ve sent him every person I know who has had issues after they hear my successful story. Give him a call if you’re a father struggling in this unfair court system! Edmund and his staff is A-1.

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 derek | February 15, 2013 | Family

He's the best

Since the day of my consultation I have been very confident in Mr. Montgomery. He is extremely knowledgeable in family law and could recite the different codes practically word for word. Ed always responds to my emails almost right away. His office staff is very nice and they never make me feel like ...I'm an inconvenience. He is also very understanding with my financial situation. My case is not finished yet and I still feel confident enough to say that if there's any lawyer who can get me what I'm asking for, it's Ed.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2011 | Child Custody

Best lawyer ever

Where should I start Ed has helped me with my child cusody case for the past two years. From the second I walked in he made me feel better, his staff is one of a kind they actually care what is going on, and do their best to help. Ed was very very smart with the different laws and told me what we cou...ld go for and what we couldn't. Everything we fought for we won. He was very understanding about the cost as well he even offered different payment plans which was a huge help. He is not your typical charge for every single moment knickle and dime lawyers he is an honest person and has a heart. He still is my lawyer and hopefully always will be I owe him big time for how much he has done for myself and my family. Thank you Ed and Luvia.

Posted by LEONEL | August 14, 2011 | Child Custody

BEST LAWYER EVER

MR. MONGOMERY IS THE BEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF DEALING WITH!!! HE IS EXTREMELY HELPFULL AND WITHOUT HIM I PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAVE CUSTODY OF MY SON TODAY!!! IN ADDITION, I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING A HOME AND WITHOUT HIS EXPERTISE AND HELP I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUCHASE... THE BEAUTIFUL HOME THAT MY FAMILY AND I NOW RESIDE IN!!! ALSO, HIS SECRETARY, LYVIA, IS A WONDERFUL PERSON TO DEAL WITH. WHEN I WAS STRESSED OUT ABOUT UPCOMING COURT HEARINGS SHE ASSURED ME THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE OK AND HELPED ME TO FEEL MORE AT EASE. NOT ONLY WERE THEY PROFFESSIONAL, BUT THEY ALSO TOOK A PERSONAL INTEREST IN MY CASE. I HIGHLY RECOMEND MR. MONTGOMERY AND HIS STAFF, I ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED.

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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

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"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

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"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

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"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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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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