Gary S Austin

Gary S Austin

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 26 years

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

6809 Indiana Ave, Ste. 145, Riverside, CA

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Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Law Office of Gary S. Austin

6809 Indiana Ave, Ste. 145, Riverside, CA, 92506

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17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Saved me from losing custody of my son because of lies!

Father attempted to get a restraining order based on lies to gain full custody of our son. Before contacting Gary, I felt helpless fighting against father and his wife. It was always two against one. Gary made me feel at ease because he is very knowledgeable in Family Law. He always made time for me ...and all of my questions! During our hearing Gary was very organized with evidence and questions for the father. He was able to actually get father to contradict his own claims and the restraining order was denied. I was able to keep custody of my son thanks to Gary! Would definitely recommend

Posted by Lorena | December 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

He made it right

I came to Mr. Austin after working with a paralegal who took my money but did nothing to help my case. After going back and forth in court for more than two years I didn't understand the process and did not know what to do to correct the situation. I lost faith in the process going it alone. The las...t hearing by myself is where the court wrongly gave sole legal custody to the other parent. My ex took advantage of me but I was unable to get the court to believe me. I was crushed and didn't know what to do but I knew the court's order was wrong. Luckily, I found Mr. Austin and I trusted him. After spending time discussing my case and reviewing documents Mr. Austin found the court's mistake. Next we found the laws showing why the court's last order giving the other parent sole legal custody was wrong. He then worked directly with me to create a clear declaration exposing the error in my case. The only thing he asked was that I be patient. In court the judge complimented our filings for being well written and thorough. Still, the court was slow in making a ruling and Mr. Austin only asked that I be patient with him while he listened to my frustrations with the process. My ex hired a very aggressive attorney to fight and further the "story" that caused me to lose joint custody of my son. At our last court hearing, Mr. Austin clearly showed the court its previous mistake giving my ex sole legal custody. The court vacated the earlier order and granted me joint legal custody of our son. At last, I was relieved to know that I had done nothing wrong and the process was working. Without the right lawyer on my side the error was not going to be corrected. I can only say that Mr. Austin's team always gave me a sense of hope and a clear idea of what we faced each step of the way. As I listened to him I was confident we were doing the right thing. Clearly, the court understood and accepted our side of the case and gave me back my son. If you're choosing an attorney they must be smart, confident and committed to you and your case. Otherwise, it's a waste of money. Mr. Austin is all of these. If I have any other family law matters, or people seeking for an attorney, Mr Austin is my go to for family law.

Posted by Ahmad | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attoreny Gary Austin

---------- After going through two attorneys who did little for my child custody case I was desperate. With a hearing upcoming I began looking for someone to represent my interest. I came across Mr. Austin and gave him a call. After speaking with him a few minutes I could tell he understood my conce...rns and my need to have someone who was there for me. The other parent was attempting to push me out of my son's life and I really needed help. In court he took the time to make sure my story was told and that the judge listened to my position. After going to a couple of hearings and following Mr. Austin's lead the judge began to see the weakness in the other party's case and their deceptions about my actions as a father. By the end of the case I knew the difference between just having a lawyer and being represented as two bogus restraining orders against me were dismissed.  Outside of court is where I needed the most help. Dealing with police officers and social workers created a lot of stress for me. Mr. Austin made sure I was prepared whenever I had to deal directly with the mother or third parties. He reminded me to keep my court order with me and remain clear and calm when I spoke with police officers or others about my case and custody of my son. After a while the truth of my case became clear and I fear and anxiety dropped.
 In my dealings with Mr. Austin he has been nothing but thoughtful, kind and prepared. His advice was always spot-on - even at times when I didn't agree. Today I spend quality time with my son with little interference from the other parent because of his work for me. I couldn't say this just a year ago!

After having a couple of attorneys, I learned first hand you get what you pay for it but if you're looking for someone who is as interested in helping your family as they are interested in themselves as they are and  I would recommend that you to call Mr. Austin.

Posted by Michelle | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent attorney!

I came to Mr. Austin on a very contentious move away case. I was very nervous about how things would go in the case. Throughout the process he was open, consistent and honest about what to expect. His professionalism gave me comfort but we still had to fight. After an adverse recommendation from the... evaluator I was shocked and believed I'd be forced to choose between moving or separating from my daughter! Mr. Austin reassured me that we would be prepared to reach the result I came to him for - namely, moving my daughter to a better life. After thoroughly preparing me for trial and some skillful negotiation with the other parent, they relented and gave into our desire to have my daughter move with me. I knew what I wanted when I met Mr. Austin and he delivered. I’ve dealt with quotes of a few attorneys over these years but I can honestly Mr. Austin was my favorite to work with. If you're searching for an attorney who stands by you to get what you need, I would have no doubt in recommending Mr. Austin.

Posted by Alex | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer Ever

After a long battle in court over custody, I have to say that GARY AUSTIN is by far the biggest blessing to me and our children! He constantly fought and continued to remain focused on my case me (even when it got rough or continuances continued to stretch matters out). He cared. When I was searching... for an attorney to represent me, I knew I needed someone who was going to be committed, determined and professional. He works diligently to get all details precise and handle your matters promptly . If you're looking for an attorney who will not only be on your side (not just because you're paying ), but invest in you because you and your family MATTER. I highly suggest you call his office NOW!

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Gary S Austin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shauna Albright

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse Gary. He is a highly skilled Family Law attorney. He is ethical and gives his clients 150 percent."

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Dustin Krogh

Child custody lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Lawyer"

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Joshua Green

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Saunders

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is an incredible asset to anyone needing help with estate planning or retirement planning."

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Christopher Koch

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Guy! I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Molinaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Miracle Mile President's Award, Miracle Mile Optimist Club

Work Experience

2009 - 2020

Owner, Law Office of Gary S. Austin

1999 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Carl E. Douglas

Associations

2014 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

R.T. Fields Bar Association

Law Student Outreach

1999 - 2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Johnson

Defense Verdict

Bakley v. Blake

Defense Verdict

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Education

1998

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Publications

1998

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review Editor

Languages

English

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