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

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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 Jennifer | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A Caring and solid partner with Integrity

I was referred Attorney Farook by her Managing Attorney, William Bratton - what a gift! Attorney Farook was not only responsive and sensitive to my situation. Her professionalism and attention to detail was impressive. I thought I knew exactly what I needed, however this did not deter her from he...lping me to see and understand other options that I had not thought about upfront. When I asked difficult questions, I received honest and direct answers- however she always did her best to meet and even exceed my desires and expectations, while not over promising. As her client i was left with the overriding feeling that she is always working in your best interests and cares. I can only but highly recommend Attorney Farook for anyone looking for someone they can trust and depend on.

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 Ken | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick response

I was in desperate need of an attorney when I walked into Mrs Farooks office as I had to remove my existing counsel on short notice, Goushia wasted no time and got up to speed quickly on my case, all the way through she had the answers when I asked questions, she always called or emailed me back ASAP..., she is very professional and made me feel like I was her only client, in court she carries herself very well, and knows her way around, I always felt like I had the better lawyer when I looked around the courtroom, I hope I never need her service again but I would and will recommend Goushia to anyone in need, my case ended up in my favor due to Goushia expertise in the art of negotiations. Thank you.

Posted by Brian | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Family Law Lawyer who will work HARD for you!

If you need a lawyer who is willing to go the extra mile for you and your family, then Goushia Farook is the lawyer for you! My case was quite complicated, with Jurisdiction and Emergency Custody issues. Not only did I receive the Emergency Jurisdiction and Temporary Custody that I needed for my 16 y...ear old son, she did it quickly and thoroughly. History: Court papers originated in San Diego in 2007, were transferred to Oregon in 2012, me and my son were in San Bernardino County, and my ex wife just moved to Arizona. What a mess! And to make it harder, we were on a two week time line before my son had to be back to my ex wife! After retaining and spending a week putting the case together, we started in San Bernardino County Court. The Judge decided she didn't want to make any orders. Her ruling was that we had to go to San Diego County instead. At this point we had 3 days left. Goushia Farook was able to get us into the San Diego County Court on an Ex Parte Hearing within 2 days! Simply amazing! We still have more to do, but she made it possible to keep my son safe in my custody, begin the process of moving Jurisdiction back to California, and one step closer to permanent Custody Orders. She moved quickly, tenaciously, and kept me informed every step of the way! I highly recommend Goushia Farook for your Family Law Case!

Posted by Lamont_Peay | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Superb

I 100% endorse the legal abilities of Goushia Farook. She has been outstanding, instrumental and has played a significant role in the success that I have had with my case. Goushia Farook immediately got to work with familiarizing herself with the in's and out's of my family law matter. Goushia Farook... took my mater personally and offered invaluable advice and counsel. Goushia Farook has provided immediate and constant feedback on the status of my case and I give here my full and complete endorsement. I was highly impressed with her ability to pick up on the nuances of my case and handle it professionally despite jumping in at the middle of the case. When Goushia Farook came on board and assisted with my matter she made an immediate impact and worked as a tireless advocate on my behalf. I was able to establish a rapport with Goushia Farook immediately. She worked tirelessly on my matter and it is something that I certainly appreciated. You and your attorney have to be on the same page and you have to communicate effectively with him/her. Goushia Farook is a great communicator and was able to read between the lines and effectively articulate the things I was trying to say. Goushia Farook is an outstanding legal researcher as well and pointed out several aspects of my case that I was not originally aware of. If you are seeking experienced legal representation I whole heartedly endorse Goushia Farook Esq.

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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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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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