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Robert Brett Burch
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Biography
Attorney Robert Burch has practiced exclusively in family law for his entire career and has handled all types of family law matters. Attorney Burch has focused his career on representing business owners and handling complex marital estates. He has worked on marital estates involving as much as five hundred fifty million dollars and his clients have received child support and spousal support awards as high as $125,000 per month.
Attorney Burch also focuses on child custody matters and has litigated several international custody cases. He was one of the primary attorneys in the well-publicized international custody case described by the media as the "Baby Santina case." In the "Baby Santina" case, Burch and his co-counsel defeated a team of four attorneys led by Gloria Allred.
Burch was recognized by OC Metro Magazine in 2011-2016 as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. He has also earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law. In 2008 Super Lawyers magazine rated him as a "Rising Star" in family law. In every year since 2015 he was selected as a Super Lawyer in family law for Southern California.
He has served on the executive commitee for the Orange County Bar Asociation family law section since 2016. In 2021 he was elected as President of the family law section.
Certified family law specialist dedicated to getting the results that you want. Call Now!
Certified family law specialist dedicated to getting the results that you want.
Certified family law specialist dedicated to getting the results that you want.
Certified family law specialist dedicated to getting the results that you want.
Certified family law specialist dedicated to getting the results that you want.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
34%
29 years
Family
34%
29 years
Child Custody
16%
29 years
Child Support
16%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2012 2010
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Burch Shepard Family Law Group
20281 S. W. Birch St., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Robert Brett Burch's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sean | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Pre-nuptial Agreement - Highly Recommend
I worked with Robert Burch and Solange Rousset in creating a prenuptial agreement for my upcoming marriage. I had little to no knowledge of what the process looked like, and everyone at the company was professional, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire process. I had no doubt that they h...
Posted by Ralph | May 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Great Results
Robert represented my case, and we were extremely impressed with his thoroughness, knowledge, professionalism and accessibility. All of these characteristics were fundamental and supportive of the outcome that we planned for, and in fact, exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Robert a...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Great Lawyer and Friendly Team
Recently my ex-husband unexpectedly took me back to court after our divorce had been finalized for years... He was seeking an end to his alimony payments. I am a single mother who raised the kids myself... I make a tenth of what he makes and need this money to survive. Robert Burch and his team helpe...
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Stepped up to the challenge, once again
Robert Burch and his team handled revisions to an existing spousal/child support agreement with utmost professionalism and achieved a settlement in the nick of time. I am a two-time satisfied client and can highly recommend Robert Burch to anyone seeking divorce assistance. He does all he can to mi...
Posted by 2boys1mom | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
45% reduction in child support
Mr Burch's deep knowledge of the family court system, combined with well thought out discussion, helped me to modify the amount of support I pay my ex when my income decreased.
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Burch is a smart, sophisticated lawyer. His answers on Avvo are not only right on point, they demonstrate his abilities to give creative, ethical choices to his clients. I will certainly be referring cases to his office on a regular basis with the confidence that they will be well represented."
"I have referred many clients to Robert and they have all thanked me for sending them to such a professional, smart, compassionate, and ethical lawyer. Robert is also friendly and easy to talk to and has a great way of relating to his clients."
"Robert is not only an attorney I heartily endorse, he is one to whom I have sent numerous referrals. He takes the high road, never engages in the type of "scorched earth" tactics that can do needless destruction to families where a functional parental relationship needs to survive the divorce process, and he listens to what the client is seeking. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Robert has demonstrated his commitment to this difficult field, where his counseling skills and ability to advance his clients' goals in a balanced way are sadly the exception and not the rule. We could use a lot more practitioners with Robert's sense of professionalism and attention to serving his clients' goals and needs."
"Excellent lawyer."
"Robert was my opposing counsel on a difficult divorce case. Robert was an admirable advocate for his client. He worked tirelessly to obtain the maximum benefit available under the law for his client. He explored every asset and debt of the parties to ensure a fair result for his client. He was professional to a fault and was a formidable opponent in the court room."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top Attorneys - Family Law, Orange County Register / OC Metro Magazine
2012
Top Family Law Attorney - Orange County, OC Metro Magazine
2011
Top Family Law Attorneys - Orange County, OC Metro Magazine
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Board Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2007
Advanced College of Trial Advocacy, American Bar Association,Family Law Section
2006
College of Trial Advocacy, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
N/A
Volunteer Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Bar Association
N/A
Volunteer Arbitrator for Mandatory Fee Arbitration, Orange County Bar Association
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Burch Shepard Family Law Group
Associations
2016 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2000 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
1998 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2022 - 2023
Orange County Bar AssociationChair - family law section
2021 - 2022
Orange County Bar AssociationChair Elect - family law section
2020 - 2021
Orange County Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Baby Santina Case
Guardianship of the minor child was granted to Mr. Burch's client.
Education
1997
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Business law course
Professionalism and civility in law
2008
Orange Couny Family Law
Domestic Violence: how domestic violence affects custody orders
2008
Orange County Family Law
Basics of Property Division in Divorce: the basic principles for dividing property in divorce
2007
Orange County Family Law
Divorce Preparation: What steps you can take to protect your assets prior to filing for divorce
2006
Orange County Family Law
Child Custody Move Aways: How the courts decide whether one parent can move out of state with the minor child
2006
Orange County Family Law
Business Valuation in Divorce: what every small businessperson going through a divorce should know.
Publications
2009
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Spousal Support:Blazing New Trails
2007
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Valuation of Business Goodwill
2005
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Jurisdiction Does Not Follow When Custodial Parent Moves,
2004
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Purpose of Worker's Compensation Award Is Crucial In Divorce,
2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
In Re Marriage of Abrams The Effect of Custody Stipulations on Move-Away Applications
2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Parents Can't Submit Issue of Child Support to Binding Arbitration,
2002
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Lavish Lifestyle Allows Deviation From Child Support Guideline
2002
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Courts Must Examine Statutory Factors Before Altering Support
1992
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Impact Of Supreme Court Decisions On Public Opinion,
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Robert earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Divorce of Russian citizens in US for green card holders US residents.
16 Jul 2012
Q&A
My husband was arrested for inf/corp inj/spouse/cohab how long will he be in custody
11 Jun 2012
Q&A
I am legally separated and now would like to get a divorce. What is the quickest and easiest way to do that?
11 Jun 2012