Barbara Ann Fritz

Barbara Ann Fritz

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

369 San Miguel Dr., Suite. 165, Newport Beach, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Law Office of Barbara Ann Fritz

369 San Miguel Dr., Suite. 165, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Barbara Ann Fritz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Barbara is a Godsend!

Barbara was amazing, not only with me, but with my son, who she was appointed minors counsel for. My ex filed for full custody after I requested child support, and though I knew what was best for my son, I was very wary of the OC Family court system. Barbara calmed my nerves and knew things without m...e even having to say them. She has seen it all, and truly cares about what is in the best interest of the child. Thank you Barbara, I can finally have peace and sleep at night knowing that my son is protected and safe!

Posted by Rob | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Positive Reputation - Well Earned

I gotta be honest, I did not know what to expect halfway into a highly contentious, long, drawn-out battle in my divorce. COVID didn't help the process either. The Court ordered a Minor's Counsel. A friend of mine instantly knew who she was having dealt with custody issues in her divorce as well, and... told me I'd love her. She was SO right. From day one, Barbara was open and honest with (both my ex and) me, but more importantly, brilliant with my teenager. They developed an excellent rapport and my teen completely respected and trusted her. She would remind me when I was ignorant or incorrect, and praise me when I had the right approach. Firm, but always professional. She was impartial towards us parents, but absolutely represented my kid's best interest. After my child refused to have contact with their mom, she further recommended Dr. Liberman as a Reconciliation Counselor, as they have worked together for years. I can only offer gratitude and praise for him as well. In the end, I was awarded full custody until my kid's 18th bday, and we remained protected from my ex-wife. The Court did the right thing, not only in their initial decision granting a DVRO and Custody, but also in introducing us to Barbara Fritz, Esq. HIGHLY Recommended

Posted by And | August 21, 2024 | Child Custody

Dangerous

Miss Fritz will put your child into a dangerous situation by not going into every detail of the case. Also if you want miss Fritz to play favor to you make sure you are the one who pays more to her

Posted by Carl | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You would never want anyone else in a divorce. EVER!

The Best. Saved my life. No nonsense lawyer. Tells you the truth even if you don't like it. The proof is even my crazy ex wife recommends her to her friends. Can't get better than that. I look back and think how lucky I was to find her. It has been a while but I can also think of at least 5 other fri...ends over the years I recommended her to and everyone loves me for this recommendation. The most important part I have learn going though a nasty divorce is that everyone in the court system knows her and respects her. You never want a lawyer that judges and other lawyers hate. They all know her and have to work with each other. You will never be sorry. I spent 1/10th what my ex spent in legal fees. I won every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2015 | Child Custody

Barbara is simply the best

We cannot say enough about Barbara and how professionally she handled our domestic situation. She represented our child as Minor's Counsel and from start to finish she was concerned with and devoted to what our child needed and desired. Barbara always made sure to put the child's voice first and cons...istently sought a efficient and amicable resolution to the domestic conflict. The end result is that our child's voice was heard by the court and the opposing parties and an agreement was reached. We would recommend her to anyone needing representation for their minor child or to represent any other party to a domestic legal issue. She is kind, honest, effective, and offers great insight.

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Barbara Ann Fritz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Loni Klein

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Bledsoe

Child custody lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Barbara for many years. We have been opposing counsel to each other in several cases over the years. In addition Barbara has served as minor's counsel on other cases that I have worked on and continue to work on. Barbara is a very effective attorney who gets things done with a no-nonsense approach. I believe that her client's get their moneys worth with her. Barbara is ethical and very competent. She is a seasoned attorney. She comes across as sincere and credible. Judges listen to her. She is truly a great advocate who gets results for her clients."

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Paul Graziano

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fritz is well respected in the community for her work as minor's counsel and in dissolution matters."

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Barbara is one of the best attorneys out there representing minor children. The judges and attorneys hold her in high esteem and her reputation is impeccable."

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Aimee Flanagan

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Barbara Fritz is a knowledgeable, compassionate and experienced attorney. I have worked with her on several child custody matters for which she was appointed counsel for minor children. She was constantly looking out for their best interests. She is an excellent advocate for minor children."

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John Bledsoe

Child custody lawyer

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Paul Graziano

Family lawyer

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Jacqueline Whisnant

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer

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Aimee Flanagan

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Barbara Ann Fritz

Associations

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1986 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

United States International University

MA - Masters

1986

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Loma Linda University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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