Richard K. Isles

Richard K. Isles

4.5
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody

10367 Hole Avenue, Riverside, CA

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Cost

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard K. Isles

10367 Hole Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92505

Law Offices of Richard K. Isles

1101 California Avenue, Suite 207, Corona, CA, 92881

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Richard K. Isles's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Steven | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you haven’t hired Richard Isles to represent you, stop what you’re doing immediately and HIRE THEM!

I retained Richard K. Isles to represent me, on behalf of my Brother – whom was disabled from two Grand Mal Seizures – in his divorce proceeding.My Brother was married for over 28 years to his Wife and had two adult children, both of whom were completely useless and were single handedly contributing ...to the decline of his health, his property and his finances.Sadly, my Brother died more than a year into our efforts during the divorce, due to several medical complications – but I still needed and wanted justice for him.His dying wish was to make sure that his soon to be ex-Wife and his neglectful, careless and disrespectful Sons would NOT receive the inheritance that our parents had left us just a few years before.This case was extremely complicated, complex and required many hours of intricate briefings, discoveries and even expert/forensic specialists to divulge the complete financial mess.From the sale of the home, to the jointly acquired assets and even my Brothers monies (401k, Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, Inheritance, etc.) His Sons and Wife had trashed property in their home; taken out Credit Cards in his name and maxed them out or had taken Cash Advances on them, hid funds in several banks and even took Vacations without his knowledge with his Wife’s lover.(This took extremely talented people over a year to find all the places that my Brothers Then-Wife had moved and hidden these funds.)But they did it! They found EVERY SINGLE CENT she tried to lie about and scam him out of. Obviously, this was an incredibly nasty split which came about only after my Brother became too ill and disabled to work anymore.(He was always the bread winner and his Wife never uttered a word about “divorce” prior to his decline in health.)I hired Richard Isles after meeting with him at his office. I knew that he was HANDS DOWN the BEST Attorney in Riverside County. After paying the retainer, he made sure that we understood the road that we would encounter on this journey. Initially, he had assistance from another Attorney in his Practice, that we didn’t care for. He immediately reassigned us and removed the unwanted Attorney from his practice, altogether. Really reassuring us that he is fighting for US and CARES about our family and my very disabled, displaced Brother. When Richard Isles introduced us to Denise Motroni, she then began assisting us through all the many difficult processes over the next year and a half. Denise is a POWERHOUSE! She’s prepared for anything, extremely detailed, really listens and the best part… THEY NEVER SEE HER COMING! She never let us down! Always outshines the council and has a memory that you wouldn’t believe.Richard Isles and his entire Practice is the ONLY reason that my Brother (even in death) has justice today. I don’t think that another Attorney in Riverside County could have systematically fought for him, the way they did. If I had to give an example of comparison to make you understand how great they really are, it would be like the difference between a Volkswagen and a Ferrari. There is NO COMPARISON. My Brother didn’t deserve what his ungrateful Sons and lying, cheating and thieving ex-Wife had done to him. We knew that he wanted to be heard, understood and responded to – whenever we needed to have immediate communication. I needed them to be responsive, keep me informed, be available, return my emails and calls and to answer my difficult questions as quickly and as honestly as they did. Richard Isles and his Practice Attorneys, including the entire Staff, did just that! They upheld each one of my requests. Every single member of his Staff made me feel like they had compassion for my situation and for my Brother. Their sense of urgency in responding / reacting to my needs – were always appreciated. I credit this victory to Richard Isles and Denise Motroni for not just sitting back and “representing” me on behalf of my Brother – but for fighting for true justice for him.

Posted by Shawn | November 03, 2014 | Family

Family law review

Mr. Isles office was very receptive and empathetic to my situation during my initial call for advice. After meeting with Mr. Isles for the first time I was confident that I had made the right decision. Most offices have multiple attorneys that represent the firm but Mr. isles agreed to represent me h...imself without hesitation. Mr. Isles was both punctual and professional in addition to being considerate and responsive with all of my requests. I would highly recommend Mr. Isles to any potential client in need of a family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Grateful and Appreciative

After 15 years of marriage the last thing I ever thought I would be doing was looking for a divorce attorney. After visiting 6 attorneys and being told that everything that my husband was doing was horribly wrong but that they would not represent me because he is in the military, because I didn't ma...ke enough or because they just didn't want to deal with my case... I finally found Richard Isles. When I met with him he was compassionate and respectful and informed me of what my options were and how he could help me. It took me 2 years to finally decide to file for the divorce but when I was ready I went back to Mr. Isles and he not only remembered me but he also remembered my story. He and his staff have shown such professionalism in requesting information and preparing my case for filing. We have completed the Request for Orders, which not only went very smoothly but also in my favor and are now preparing for the final judgment in my case, which of course I have had questions about. The quick response to calls or emails and follow through surely have helped in setting my mind at ease. I am truly grateful for having found Richard Isles and that he accepted my case. I could not be more pleased with the expertise, confidence and compassion of Mr. Isles and his staff.

Posted by Grant | August 13, 2014 | Child Custody

Finally - A Real Parental Alienation Attorney

I am a dad with shared custody of my sons. prior to hiring this law firm I was pretty much ready to give up fighting for my boys. I felt all roads lead to a dead end in getting shared custody. My Ex did everything in her power for three years to alienate me from the two children I love. After bein...g depressed from lack of seeing my sons, I was close to throwing in the towel accepting that a relationship with my sons was impossible. With the assistance of a close friend, this law firm was recommended. I set an appointment and things changed at the first meeting. After retaining Richard I felt that there was a fighting chance to create a normal life for my children and I. Richard Isles told me exactly what to expect and the best approach to get my sons. It was a unique and different approach. He quickly proceeded with the process, showed the judge what I was doing for my sons, reduced support and changed my life. We are truly grateful to Richard Isles and his staff for all their help. Without them I would have given up hope to get my kids. Without this law firm I don’t want to think of where I would be now. I needed a top notch attorney and found this was the guy. I highly recommend attorney Richard Isles and his staff lawyer in particular. Their expertise, professionalism and compassion were second to none. They made me feel confident throughout the ordeal and many years of litigating became evident in court. Their knowledge and court skill have resulted in a life changing outcome for my sons and I.

Posted by Bill | February 13, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney & a Decent Person

After I filed for divorce, I was falsely accused of the heinous crime of domestic violence, an unfortunate ploy seen more and more today in divorce cases as an attempt to gain the upper hand in child custody, visitation (or lack thereof) and other aspects that relate to divorces. After firing two ot...her attorneys for being unresponsive, treating me with a total lack of respect and doing nothing more than taking my money, I found Mr. Isles. First & foremost, Mr. Isles listened. He and his staff were amazingly kind, polite, professional, responsive and did an excellent job of keeping me informed in a timely fashion. They also treated me like a human being, instead of passing judgement based on the horrific false accusations leveled against me. Mr. Isles was also void of an ego so commonly found in some in the legal profession. He eagerly allowed me to be an active participant in my own defense. I valued, listened and gave great weight to his legal opinions, but he always made it clear how to proceed was up to me. Mr. Isles was also very patient, compassionate and sensitive to the stress a situation such as this puts on his client(s). On a number of occasions I sent Mr. Isles an email on a Friday evening, but I would always hear back from him over the weekend. In my experience, to find an attorney who will take the time to respond during his/her off time is highly uncommon and much to his credit. The end result was the Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order against me and the request for a Permanent Restraining Order was vacated and denied by the Court. In closing, I highly recommend Mr. Isles without qualification to anyone seeking competent legal representation in any Family Law matter. He is knowledgeable, ethical and will jealously defend the rights of his client(s).

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Richard K. Isles's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cora Dorado

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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A. Felsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From Divorce to DUI Richard does it all! =)"

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Rebecca Perkins

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Smith

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a credit to the Family Law Community and a worthy adversary."

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Sally Lofstedt

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Isles worked as my law clerk while he was attending law school. He is a smart, sharp, and caring attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Michelle Stevens

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Mr. Isles to be very professional and an outstanding litigator."

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Paul Molinaro

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Harrington

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Isles is an experienced attorney, a top rate lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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James Madden

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Blaisdell

Family lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a top rate attorney. He is knowledgeable about the law. He is a skilled negotiator and presents his case well in court. Richard is also very ethical. Dave Blaisdell"

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Edmund Montgomery

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several cases with Mr. Isles representing the other party. He understands the law and represents his client to the fullest."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

California Family Law 10 Best Attorneys: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo.com

2012

"Best of" 2012, Kudzu

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Senior Attorney, The Law Offices of Richard K. Isles

Associations

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

American Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member

Education

1988

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

California State University, Fullerton

JD

Languages

English

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