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Looking forward to assisting you with all of your family law needs! I've been practicing family law and criminal defense for over 25 years. Even though the issues involved in Family law and criminal defense can be heart wrenching and very emotional, I've found true joy in assisting others going through this stressful and sometimes frightening time in their lives. To me, families are up there with the most important parts of life, the family unit is so precious. I strive to unite the strained hearts of the parties, especially when there are children involved, and assist them in realizing that the destination is healing, whether it be a successul co-parenting routine while residing in two separate homes, financial restoration of assets and division of debts or personal freedom, happiness and safety.
I am ferociously protective of my clients and everyone who walks through our office door becomes a part of our extended family. I will give you honest and trustworthy advice and know how to help you acheive the goals while staying within your budget.
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2700 N Main St Ste 335, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
1651 E 4th St Ste 232, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
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Posted by Apryl | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lisa is an incredible lawyer! She cares about you on a deeper level than just lawyer to client. Her compassion to both parties makes you see things in a different light where you know she is guiding you fairly and in the right direction. Her level of integrity makes you feel calm and ease in your cas...
Posted by Taylor | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I do not usually go out of my way to write reviews but I felt specifically inclined to leave a few words because of how amazing Lisa is. She helped me over what was almost a 2 year custody case (because the court system is so slow) and kept me optimistic the whole time. Ultimately, the judgment was i...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I came to Lisa for assistance in organizing and possibly attending court to represent me in a simple request for order hearing. I consulted with her initially by telephone and I should have elected to retain another attorney after half of the consultation was spent hearing about her and her family v...
I'm very sorry that the service you received left you feeling dissatisfied. It looks like from your post that you were looking for someone to "assist you in organizing and possibly attending court," and also from your post, that you paid a $2500 retainer for this purpose. I keep my hourly rate very low for 30 years of practicing law, at $275 an hour. Most attorneys I know, at least the good ones, are way over that hourly amount if they've practiced as long as I have. Regardless of The low rate, it still adds up quickly, especially with a lot of phone calls and emails. I make sure to spell everything out clearly in my fee agreement, and go over it with clients to understand that the fee is based on the time spent on the case, which includes emails, telephone calls, and all time put towards one's case. I often, or almost always, ask clients to attempt to do the first draft of the documents to be filed. One, because nobody knows their story I'm better than they do, and two, because it keeps costs down, rather than me spending the entire amount of time with them on the phone hearing their story, and then writing it together. It cuts the amount of money charged, usually in half. I always offer this process to clients, and almost all of them take me up on it. It sounds like, from your post, that you were someone who took me up on that offer. Then I edit the documents, and try to shape the declaration to the particular judges' mind, so that the story will penetrate successfully with the judge. I'm very sorry that I did not follow up with you after I was no longer your attorney, I do regret that! If you would like to contact me now, about your case, I would be more than happy to hear how it is going. No charge! I really try to keep the door open for all of my clients and I hope that you take advantage of that!
Posted by Bill | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I don't know where I would be without Lisa's help. She just cuts through the legal mumbo-jumbo and red-tape to help me get what I need: peace of mind, the end to a terrible divorce ordeal, and children that are given the best chance at success.
Posted by Margaret | November 25, 2014
I had been been through four attorneys prior to the dissolution of my marriage of almost 20 years. My last attorney who helped me with the final divorce agreement did a good job, however, my ex-husband stopped paying alimony and for our childrens' college as he agreed. Lisa is experienced, knowledga...
"I endorse Lisa! She is the rare attorney who is more passionate about assisting her clients through the divorce process than ripping the other side's throat out, although I wouldn't want to P her off!"
Family lawyer
2001 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Lisa Sterling Arnquist
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
English
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