Goushia G. Farook

Goushia G. Farook

also known as Bratton & Razo, Associate Attorney

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA

About Goushia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

13 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

Child Support

20%
Alimony 15%

13 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bratton, Razo & Lord

4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA, 92501

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Goushia G. Farook's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Goushia is The BEST!

Goushia is the BEST on so many different levels, both professionally and personally. We retained Goushia on a guardianship case once the judge ordered it to trial. Although the case seemed it was easy enough, it became complex near the end. Our prior counsel, was unable to comprehend the case, and be...gan to act unethically. We sought out another attorney, and many were not willing to take on a guardianship case. Initially speaking with Goushia, I knew I wanted her to represent us. She was very clear in what she has to offer, yet very humble! Yes....HUMBLE! Her accomplishments are awesome coupled with a 60% success rate, and her story is even more amazing. It gets better.....In working with Goushia, she could sense my anxiety and frustration, and knew how to "reel" me back in, keeping me focused on the case. She reviewed our case in a couple weeks, and knew the dynamics and ALL of the players quite well. She never made senseless emails/calls generating bills, and strategically gathered information at one given time. She's transparent, compassionate and well-versed for court. I would hire her 10x's over. I pray that she be blessed in health, wealth and spirit!!

Posted by Nick | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Excellent Attorney

Ms. Farook is the most attentive, professional, detail-oriented attorney I have ever come across. I hired Ms. Farook to replace another attorney who mismanaged my spousal support case to the point I had little hope of ever getting resolution. Just when I was ready to give up, I decided to consult wit...h Ms. Farook and she turned my case around. She had no issues getting up to speed and navigating the complicated aspects of my case, which involved reducing spousal support to my ex-wife. There was nothing easy about my case, both parties now live in other states and I conducted nearly all communication with Ms. Farook and her very capable paralegal, Samantha, through email and phone. To my surprise, my questions were answered very quickly and the office was on top of every aspect of my case. I say this because I have had some negative experiences with lawyers in the past but working with Ms. Farook was a totally different experience. Here are some highlights for potential clients based on my experience with this office and Ms. Farook: 1. She is not the typical fast-talking lawyer. She never told me what I wanted to hear or promised me I would "win," instead she set realistic expectations - and delivered on them. 2. She listens! There were so many nuances and small details that other lawyers I worked with completely overlooked or failed to understand. Ms. Farook is an expert at noticing the little things which can make or break a case. 3. She is utterly professional. My previous counsel got very flustered and distracted by games that Opposing Counsel played throughout the proceedings. Ms. Farook always kept her cool under pressure. 4. She gets results. Like I said, I almost gave up on my case before hiring Ms. Farook because I had already spent thousands on other lawyers who either let me down (my previous lawyer literally did not show up for a court date) or told me my case was unwinnable. Ms. Farook not only cleaned up the mess made by my old lawyer, she got me an positive outcome. 5. She is easy to work with. There is no BS when you hire Ms. Farook. She will not waste your money or time. She will not talk down to you when you do not understand something. She will not leave you wondering what is going to happen next. And I believe she truly cares about her clients. Lastly, I want to thank Ms. Farook for believing me when other lawyers did not. I am a disabled Veteran and there is often stigma associated with people (especially men) in my position. My ex-wife took advantage of this at every turn and used it against me whenever she could. My case had dragged on for over 7 years when I finally hired Ms. Farook. My advice to any potential clients is do not wait this long and do not waste your money on anyone who promises you quick results at a price that looks too good to be true. That was my mistake and I paid for it in more ways than one. My only regret is that I didn't hire Ms. Farook earlier. I will continue to count on her for my legal needs moving forward and I give her my highest endorsement. Thank you, Goushia!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply Stellar

Ms. Farook is an AMAZING attorney. She's very professional with other attorneys and works efficiently for her clients. My case ended up being more difficult than expected, but Ms. Farook stood by me every step of the way. She may be a young attorney, but in court she stood out amongst all the other s...easoned attorneys in this county. I was very happy to have Ms. Farook in my time of stress and heartache. She helped me resolve all my legal matters in the quickest and easiest way possible. I definitely recommend her and the Law Office of Shauna Albright for any family law matter you may have.

Posted by pamela V | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

I retained Ms farook last minute and since I've had very bad prior experiences with attorneys I was skeptical. But Ms Farook is outstanding, attentive, thorough, kind and honest. My case is far from over and a few more court appearances may be necessary, but at least I know I can rely on her 110% a...nd be by my side during a stressful time. She doesn't tell you what you want to hear, she tells you what is rational and realistic. Bravo Ms Farook and thank you!

Posted by Darrell | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very professional, first rate, outstanding.

What really stands out for me about Ms Farook is how knowledgeable and professional she is but at the same time very understanding about what her clients are going through. She is very, very thorough. I was struck about how passionate she is about getting a very fair result in a timely manner and how... she wants her clients protected from post litigation. The Final Judgement she wrote for my case was iron clad. This protected both parties, not just myself. Ms Farook, once again, thank you.

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Goushia G. Farook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Salama

Unknown lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Goushia is hyper-intelligent, has a heart of gold, and is a tenacious opponent. I endorse her unconditionally for any and all matters she is comfortable taking on. She comes with my absolute highest endorsement."

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Shauna Albright

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly recommend Ms. Farook for your Family Law needs. She is a highly competent litigator and negotiator. She is organized and communicates with her clients on a regular basis. She has the respect of the judges and fellow attorneys."

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Kamola Gray

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Farook is always well prepared for her hearings. She is very professional and a pleasure to work with."

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Angelo Lagorio

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Farook is an excellent attorney who is always prepared, and is an excellent advocate on behalf of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kamola Gray

Family lawyer

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Joseph Salama

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Associate, Bratton & Razo

2015 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Shauna M. Albright

2014 - 2015

Volunteer Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2014 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Goushia Farook Esq.

Associations

2015 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Riverside County New Attorney Academy

Member and Graduate

2014 - 2016

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - 2016

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Final Resolution

Judgment Entered

Private Client

Emergency jurisdiction was granted to client and the minor was protected!

Marital Settlement Agreement

Client's interest were protected by negotiating a MSA.

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Education

2010

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - San Diego

Paralegal Certification

2005

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Conflict Resolution Training for Youth

Conflict Resolution Methods

Languages

Urdu

Hindi

Punjabi

Activity

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