$ 350-450 per hour
Rhonda Diane Ellifritz
About Rhonda
Biography
Licensed since 2000, Rhonda Ellifritz has always focused her practice on Family Law, and is on the Dependency Court Panel. She serves as Minor's Counsel in Orange County, as appointed by the courts. Tough but fair, the protection of the client's interest is our #1 priority.
Ms. Ellifritz enjoys a good rapport with judges and staff in the courtroom, and her experience and knowledge of each judge will help you navigate through the maze of divorce successfully, resulting in savings due to spending money only where it makes sense.
The client is kept apprised of the status of their cases, and active participation is encouraged. No decision is made without your input.
Ms. Ellifritz offers a free initial consultation of 30 minutes. Give us a call!!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
45%
26 years
Child Support
20%
26 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
26 years
Domestic Violence
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
LAW OFFICE OF RHONDA ELLIFRITZ
1600 N. Broadway, Ste 830, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Rhonda Diane Ellifritz's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
15 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (15)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Steven | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic attorney!
Rhonda knows what works and what doesn’t. Divorce is super stressful and it’s hard to see clearly. I’ve had moments where I’ve freaked out and wanted to file things out of emotional reactions and Rhonda would warn against it and explain why it wouldn’t work. Once I didn’t listen and it turned out jus...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2012 | Child Custody
Hire her!
Rhonda is amazing. She knows the law for sure. I had a previous lawyer who didn't do half as much for me as she did. Her fees are totally reasonable. I have recommended her to anyone I know having child custody isssues. She doesn't just work for a paycheck. She takes the time to know and care ab...
Rhonda Diane Ellifritz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rhonda Ellifritz is a strong advocate for her clients, and she is reasonable and fair to work with as an opposing attorney. She is well-respected in the family law community and I definitely endorse her as an attorney."
"15 years of law practice is what we call very experienced. Rhondas knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions here. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rhonda is a knowledgeable and wonderful attorney! She goes out of her way to ensure her clients rights are protected."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhonda is an aggressive attorney who is compassionate about each and every client she represents. She is fearless in her pursuit of justice for her clients rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a compassionate advocate for parents with special needs kids."
"I endorse this lawyer.Attorney Ellifritz has a good grasp of family law."
Raazia Bokhari
Immigration lawyer
Denise Motroni
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
1996
American Jurisprudence Award - Estate Taxation, Western State University College of Law
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Managing Partner, Family Law Office of Rhonda Ellifritz
2000 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Lawrence S. Ross and Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
State Bar Family LawFamily Law Legislative Review Panel
2000 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
2000 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Imputing Wages without Discovery
Court Imputed $6,000.00 in wages to father based on testimony brought out at trial
Support Arrears
County stipulated not to register support order and $700,000 arrears due, despite opposing party's protest.
Domestic Violence Case
In the family law case, a mutual "peaceful contact" restraining order was stipulated, and my client received joint 50/50 custody. The criminal charges were immediately dropped, and my client was not required to appear at any further criminal proceedings.
Education
N/A
Western State College of Law
law
N/A
Western State Univ
undergraduate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Shall I wait?
02 Jun 2025
Q&A
What is the process of giving my daughter guardianship to my disabled adult son?
27 Feb 2025
Q&A
Is it worth going thru a contempt trail? What is the outcome if I filed and the judge doesn’t find the other parent guilty?
04 Apr 2024