Gary S Austin

I was looking for an attorney to handle a family law case in the Palm Springs area. I had a referral to Mr. Austin and we set up and zoom appointment. When I explained what I needed, he was very responsive and even though it didn't make sense for him to handle our case, he spent time helping me ide...ntify someone who could. If you're looking for an attorney that's smart as well as responsive, approachable and kind, reach out to him.

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.

I came to Mr. Austin during a difficult short-term marriage seeking a divorce. After retaining him we immediately jumped in to work out a fair and reasonable compromise. His legal understanding was fantastic but better were his people skills when discussing what to do with the case. In court he was t...horoughly prepared to present what was in my best interest. Still he emphasized the importance of working together to maintain, and improve, the relationship I have with my spouse and are coming child no matter the outcome. He told us, “Family is first.” Shortly after going to court my spouse and I realized that it would be better to try and get along and we decided to dismiss our divorce. Without Mr. Austin's skill and negotiations, it is very possible our relationship would have ended without us ever knowing the importance of coming together as a family instead of separating. If you’re looking to hire an attorney who knows both family law and people, I encourage you to reach out to Mr. Austin's office and put your hard-earned dollars into a professional who fights for your family and gets results

Outstanding Attorney! He is very intelligent and wise. There are many different kinds of attorney. In my 15 years of experience in the legal industry. Gary is one of the good ones. I would highly recommend him for your legal needs. I used Gary with my customers and they were happy with his knowledge ...and services that reflected great on my business. Thank you Gary!

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.