Michael Anthony Razo

Michael Anthony Razo

also known as Mike Razo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Bratton & Razo

4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA, 92501

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Michael Anthony Razo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | April 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, Confident & Victorious. Michael Razo is the best!!

I am very pleased and impressed with the service I received from this firm and particularly my amazing attorney Michael Razo!! He was so prepared during the trial that he put opposing counsel to shame. He walked me through every question beforehand so that I went into court confident, relaxed and pre...pared. I always felt informed and part of the process. Mr. Razo helped me feel strong during one of the most difficult times of my life. It was evident that he truly cared about my case. His completion of written discovery before the trial was so thorough that he left no stone unturned. I almost felt bad for my ex with all of the information Mr Razo gathered. Mr. Razo did not make any promises he couldn’t deliver yet he was still able to totally exceed all of my expectations. My spousal support was permanently ordered and significantly raised from the temporary order. My child support also increased from the temporary order. In addition, I was awarded all of my attorney fees to be paid for by my ex husband. Somehow with all of this success my overall fees were still only ⅓ of what my ex husband’s attorney had charged him. The final judgement was 100% in my favor. Hiring Michael Razo was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I can’t recommend him enough.

Posted by Kelly | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I just cannot recommend highly enough.....

I hired this firm in December 2013 while I was in a treatment center getting help. Bratton Law Office took on my case, even though the odds were stacked against me. They had a plan and it was my responsibility to follow all directions from them and do my part to ensure we had a fighting chance. I h...ad to live with my ex so I could stay with my children, stay sober and attend meetings. I did everything that was recommended and after 2 years, with still no divorce, I was able to move out and had temporary 50/50 custody of my children. Michael Razo stepped in at this point and attended all hearings with me and continued with the strategic plan that was initiated from the beginning. He kind, considerate and respectful even when I became frustrated and complained often that the situation was ridiculous. He negotiated a fair settlement with his attorney in September 2016, which my ex grudgingly agreed with. Then in December, the ex decided it wasn’t a fair settlement and fired his attorney, putting us back at ground zero. Through all of this, Mr. Razo helped me remain calm and patient through the process. In March 2017, I was diagnosed with cancer and Mr. Razo was so compassionate and even checked on me just to see how I was doing. I don’t know, but that doesn’t seem like a “normal” attorney thing to do. My ex eventually hired a different attorney and Mr. Razo worked cooperatively with him to eventually get my ex to agree to the initial settlement, which was fair (you know it’s fair when neither party is happy). So, after 4-1/2 years of nonsense, I’m happy to say that I am now divorced. I am thankful for Mr. Razo and Bratton Family Law for their patience, compassion, professionalism and knowledge. They didn’t give up on me and helped me have a life with my children that I wouldn’t have had without their assistance.

Posted by Pam | January 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Guardianship

We hired Mr. Razo as our attorney. We had somewhat of a complicated guardianship case. He walked us thru each step of the process so that we would be fully prepared in the event it was to go to trial. He was very professional and straight forward with us, Always kept us informed. He filed for a te...mporary custody hearing which was granted immediately with the permanent custody to follow at the next hearing. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Lisa | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Help!

Mr. Razo helped me during a hard time in my life. I am a single mom of 4 young boys who recently divorced. With my lawyer's help, I was able to convince my ex husband to agree to most of my terms and end the marriage rather quickly. I highly recommend Mr. Razo and his capable staff to help you wit...h your needs as well. It was nice to know I had willing people to help me through a rough time. Thank you for all your help!

Posted by Chris | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent care and advice!

Mr Razo was wonderful to work with and made it as painless as possible. He helped me to see all possible scenarios both short and long term and help me come up with the bakers solution for my kids and I. I had heard that many lawyers drag the process out to stack their fees, but Mr Razo was not lik...e that at all. I would highly recommend using him!!!

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Michael Anthony Razo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathon Zitney

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Razo. He is a terrific advocate for his clients. I enjoy working with him on cases because he is a consummate professional, honest and ethical, with an excellent knowledge of the law. He is and will be a staple in the family law community for years to come."

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Linda Claypool

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Razo is knowledgeable, aggressive and a strong advocate for his clients. He maintains the utmost professionalism and is a pleasure to work with. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Elisabeth Lord

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael Razo is a highly skilled attorney and advocate. He is respected by judges and achieves excellent results for his clients."

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William Bratton

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an excellent attorney and an excellent man. I am proud to have him as friend. If you are looking for an outstanding family law attorney, look no further."

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Malvina Ovanezova

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Smith

Litigation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Schwartz

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luiey Haddad

Litigation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael Razo on numerous matters and am always impressed by his ability to focus in on the main issue. He is meticulous, imaginative and aggressive. He is an attorney who doesn't leave any stone unturned and offers the highest level of representation to all his clients, big or small. I was proud to work side by side with Michael and will continue to endorse such an attorney as he shines above many others !!"

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Danielle Linker

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Eric Rice

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Elisabeth Lord

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Lauren Patterson

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Jonathon Zitney

Family lawyer

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Nakesha Ruegg

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Linda Claypool

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Catherine Schwartz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Selected to the 2021 Southern California Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers

2020

Selected to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers

2020

Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2019

Selected to the 2019 Southern California Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers - Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Bratton & Razo

2018 - 2022

Attorney, Bratton Razo & Lord

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Bratton Bratton & Razo

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Sabbah & MacKoul, APC

Associations

2016 - Present

East West Family Law Council

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

RCBA Annual MCLE Marathon

Competence

2021

WSBCA MCLE

Competence

2020

Annual MCLE Marathon

Competence

2019

RCBA MCLE Madness - 2019

Competence

2018

MCLE Madness 2018

Competence

2017

MCLE Marathon

Competence

2016

Riverside County Bar Association - Annual CLE Marathon

Competence

2016

Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County (CDSOC)

Professional Responsibility

2015

University of California, Riverside Extension

MCLE Madness

2014

Riverside County Law Library (RCLL)

Competence

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