Laurel Alexandra Buchanan

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Laurel Alexandra Buchanan

also known as Laurel A. Buchanan

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury ... +5 more

6329 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Laurel

Biography

Dedicated to Providing Each Client With Efficient & Cost-Effective Legal Services.

Divorce does not have to be a battle. We are here to help you.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

DUI, DWI, Drug Crimes, Expungements, Theft, Embezzlement, Assault, Battery

20%
Family 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Car Accident 10%

Personal Injury including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, injuries resulting from someone else's negligence and or intentional behavior.

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Family Law Attorney for: dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, spousal support, dissolution of property and assets, domestic violence, and other family law needs

9 years

10%
Litigation 8%

8%
Domestic Violence 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.

6329 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92506

lbuchananlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Laurel online.

Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Labor issues

Laurel was able to successfully negotiate an agreement between myself and a group of friends with an attorney that specializes in beinging discriminated against for country of national origin workers.

Posted by Irene | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated, professional and knowledgeable

I had the pleasure of meeting Laurel through a extremely stressful divorce. From the consult to the judgment she showed her concern for me and her firmness towards opposing counsel. She informed me of my options and thoroughly explained the legal process regarding my case. I wasn't thinking clearly ...due to the whole ordeal and potential outcomes, but she maintained her professionalism and got my case settled on terms that were agreeable to me. She is a very understanding and caring attorney, I didn't think they made them this way. Thanks to her I am able to smile again and I have moved on to a new chapter in my life in such short time. I didn't feel like I was just another retainer fee, I actually felt like she cared. I highly recommend her for her expertise and compassion. Contact her for your legal needs, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Laurel you are the best .

Posted by Dora | July 29, 2015 | Child Support

Honest, Reliable and Smart Attorney

I have had the pleasure of working with Laurel Buchanan in a family law child support case. I appreciated her honesty and hard working ethic. Laurel is kind and very smart and I can tell you that when she sets her mind on a goal she does not waver until it is reached. Even through tough times Laurel ...stays calm and in control. She is always professional, sensitive to emotions and takes charge when necessary with respect to you. She is dependable and efficient and it is my sincerest pleasure to highly recommend Laurel because she is an honest lawyer with integrity who is extremely smart. Thank you Laurel.

Posted by D.W. | July 29, 2015 | Family

Honest, Reliable and Smart Attorney

I have had the pleasure of working with Laurel Buchanan in a family law child support case. I appreciated her honesty and hard working ethic. Laurel is kind and very smart and I can tell you that when she sets her mind on a goal she does not waver until it is reached. Even through tough times Laurel ...stays calm and in control. She is always professional, sensitive to emotions and takes charge when necessary with respect to you. She is dependable and efficient and it is my sincerest pleasure to highly recommend Laurel because she is an honest lawyer with integrity who is extremely smart. Thank you Laurel.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Child Support

Laurel is a Terrific Family Law Attorney!

Laurel took over an extremely difficult child support modification dispute for me. She was attentive, prompt and compassionate. She has a no-nonsense approach while being incredibly supportive and empathetic. I felt comfortable with her immediately and knew that I could trust her expertise. She was a...ccessible and easy to contact; she always responded right away. After several years of a grueling battle with my former spouse, Laurel’s knowledge and expertise led to a favorable outcome. I will always be grateful!

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Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julia Weiner

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She cares about her Clients and how the litigation effects them. Her services are focused toward getting the best outcome for her Clients."

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Rosa Marquez

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very thorough in her representation of each one of her clients. She is very straightforward with her clients. She makes sure her clients have realistic expectations of the likely outcome of their matter."

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Robert Gerber

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Buchanan is a problem solver. She knows her stuff."

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Brandon Lu

Real estate lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse and recommend Ms. Buchanan for any of your legal needs. She possesses a unique blend of calm, wisdom, and savvy that results in clear, tangible benefits for her clients and shown by her results. Ms. Buchanan his highly experienced in handling some of the most complex and highly emotionally-charged cases where she can distill the complexities into tangible, actionable steps to achieve your goals. While she is patient and compassionate with her clients, she is a formidable litigator for opposing counsel."

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Michael Clearman

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laurel is a pleasure to work with. Her high level of competence and pleasant demeanor makes collaboration a joy. Just don't get in her cross-hairs as opposing counsel!"

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Rebecca Perkins

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"endorse this lawyer. Ms. Buchanan is conveniently located right next door to my Family Law practice. It is so comforting to my client's whom require help with their personal injury matters (car accidents, slip and fall, etc) to walk them next door to speak to a trustworthy, knowledgeable, attorney. Thank you Decker & Buchanan! You guys are life savers!"

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Jeffrey Decker

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer with high ethics. She works diligently for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Owner, Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan

1900 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.

2015 - 2019

Partner, Decker and Buchanan Law

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Law Office lf Laurel A. Buchanan

Associations

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2013 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2023

Chapman University School of Law

LLM in Tax

2011

California Southern LS

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Phoenix

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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