Marie Irma Braun

Marie Irma Braun

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +2 more

950 Seventeenth Street, Suite "A", Suite #102, Santa Ana, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Office of Milo F. DeArmey

950 Seventeenth Street, Suite "A", Suite #102, Santa Ana, CA, 92706

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Marie Irma Braun's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Omar | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence Personified

To set the stage, I'm a father in CA who won custody of my two daughters. This is not normal, but with Marie it can. When you're going through the legal process it is not only the other side you deal with but your unfamiliarity with the system can draw up all kinds of emotions & stress. That all wen...t away when you're working with a talented, thoughtful and seasoned professional like Marie. Every step of the way the vision was met and I didn't think, I knew Marie realized what was at stake...it wasn't me, it wasn't another win for her, it was the future of two amazing girls who needed to be in a significantly better, less toxic situation. I refuse to make the typical lawyer jokes anymore because someone like Marie exists and would hate for that stereotype to fall on such a tremendous attorney and person. I heard the horror stories of lawyers just taking cases on for retainers and fees, I've felt the frustration of the system, and know the strain court can put on your finances, however if you're looking to put your trust towards producing the best outcome possible given any situation I hope this review helps guide you towards hiring Marie Braun, simply the best.

Posted by Deborah | March 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional

Ms. Braun was my attorney in an extremely contentious child custody case. She was the best.

Posted by Angela | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!

My partner and I hired Marie Braun to help him through his divorce. It had stalled after three years of separation and seemed no end was in sight. Ms. Braun was wonderful in keeping perspective in our case. This was a severe alienation case and lies about payment of support. The other party did not ...keep any records of support payments made and filed a ridiculous claim that no support was made. Marie meticulously went through all bank records and wage garnishments and determined the OVER payment of over $15,000! She also was able to get the court to modify a custody order to help get back to a reasonable visitation schedule. When we felt desperate that there would be no end to this, she helped encourage us. We were truly grateful for her help in getting our case on a forward track. I would recommend her to any of my friends going through a divorce.

Posted by Shelly | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer!!

Mrs. Braun was referred to me by a family friend and represented me in family court for a child custody dispute. I could not have asked for a better experience in terms of my encounter with her. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional (without being stuffy or distant). She listened to me ...and worked hard to ensure my child’s needs were met. More than once she appeared to drop everything to deal with what urgent matters involving my child’s safety and she did not stop working until the matters were thoroughly addressed. She consistently went above and beyond to help me. Once, during the course of this family law case, a different legal issue (beyond family court) arose and Mrs. Braun helped me by finding a colleague who specialized in that type of law to advise me. Additionally, she is so patient and fair in her billing practices. She also clearly explained every answer to every question I had, in addition to explaining what was happening with my case. She’s a real person who just gets it and she treated me with kindness and respect. In the end, I received SOLE legal and SOLE physical custody of my child and I know this could not have happened with Mrs. Braun (and God ;) by my side…. I highly recommend Marie Braun and will hire her again if I ever end up in family court again.

Posted by Art Moraton | May 9, 2013

A true professional

I highly recommend Marie Braun's services, her expertise and demeanor are exceptional. She was extremely fair with her rates and an absolute professional in communicating and advocating fairness in my case which involved spousal support. Where she really shined was in the courtroom she made opposing ...council look unprepared and at some points flustered. Marie is fair and great at her profession.

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Marie Irma Braun's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Fox

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marie Braun was is an aggressive and knowledgable advocate. She was opposing counsel on a case and I found her to be tough, aggressive, and relentless when it came to representing her client. At the same time as being a tough advocate, she was professional, courteous, and on top of her game. Her ability to steadfastly represent her clients while maintaining a stellar representation as a professional is unmatched and a lost art in today's practice of law. Marie has a unique and "old school" professional approach to the practice of law which garners respect from fellow attorney's and Judges. She is the real deal."

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James Parke

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Braun has a very good reputation in the family law legal community as a very good litigator and as someone who truly cares about her clients."

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Elisabeth Donovan

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marie embodies everything a client could want in an attorney- she's smart, skilled and compassionate. As a certified family law specialist, she is much more experienced and knowledgeable than many lawyers in the community. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Brooker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chandra Moss

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Ms. Braun as opposing counsel on various matters. I found her to be not only very knowledgeable, but to care about her clients. She has now joined our firm and is an amazing asset to our practice.."

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Sheila-Marie Finkelstein

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Marie Braun is known in the family law community for her passion for her clients and her practice."

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Dayn Holstrom

Family lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Marie is a strong advocate and litigator, with the common sense client rapport that makes for a great Family Law Attorney."

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Carrie Block

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Peacock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Braun's reputation amongst her clients and other attorneys is unparalleled. Her clients constantly praise her preparation, empathy and experience. She is extremely friendly and approachable. I cannot wait to learn as much as possible from her."

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Mary Melech

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marie is a true professional and an expert in her field. We are fortunate to have her in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Funk

Child custody lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marie is a professional, knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, and any client would be well-served by retaining her."

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Elisabeth Lord

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marie is an excellent and very knowledgeable attorney."

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Kathleen Keeley

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"An experienced and aggressive advocate for her clients."

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Samantha McBride

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sharon Anderson

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marie Braun is a knowledgeable litigator and well respected in the legal community. Her skills in the courtroom are unsurpassed."

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Kristen Holstrom

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Braun is an asset to our legal community."

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Kevin Matz

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Loni Klein

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elisabeth Donovan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kathleen Keeley

Family lawyer

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Samantha McBride

Family lawyer

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Kristen Holstrom

Family lawyer

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Mary Melech

Family lawyer

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Ronald Funk

Family lawyer

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William Peacock

Family lawyer

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Sharon Anderson

Estate planning lawyer

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Sheila-Marie Finkelstein

Estate planning lawyer

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Elisabeth Lord

Family lawyer

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Chandra Moss

Family lawyer

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James Parke

Family lawyer

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Carrie Block

Family lawyer

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Dayn Holstrom

Family lawyer

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Kevin Matz

Estate planning lawyer

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Wail Sarieh

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James Fox

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Holstrom, Block and Parke, APLC.

1993 - 2015

Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Marie I. Braun

Associations

2016 - Present

Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Family Law Specialist

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1992

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

H.I.S. House -- Homeless Intervention Shelter and House Legal Workshop Family and Criminal Law Workshop

2014

Study Group

Legal and Accounting Considerations of the Marital Standard

Publications

2016

Languages

English

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