About Sheryl
Practice areas
- Domestic violence: 20%
22 years
- Child abuse: 20%
22 years
- Divorce and separation: 20%
Divorce, Legal Separation, Alimony, Spousal Support, Mediated Dissolution and Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships.
22 years
- Family: 20%
Our Firm handles all aspects of Family Law Matters from divorce, legal separation, mediated divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, guardianship, grandparents rights, independent adoption, step parent adoption, establishing parental relationships, parentage/surrogacy as well as infertility law.
22 years
- Child custody: 20%
Minors Representation, Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation, Move Away and Child Abuse.
22 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| CA | Active | 1994 | 03/15/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| BV Distinguished Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Distinguished Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Distinguished Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated 4.4 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Avvo Clients Choice Award | Avvo | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Senior Partner/ Owner | A Center For Children & Family Law | 1995 - Present |
| Associate | Van Deusen, Youmans & Walmsley | 1994 - 1995 |
| Clerk | Van Deusen, Youmans & Walmsley | 1992 - 1994 |
| Judicial Extern | California Court Of Appeal 4th District | 1992 - 1992 |
| Law Clerk | California Superior Court County Of Los Angeles | 1992 - 1992 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| American Bar Association | N/A | 1994 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | N/A | 1994 - Present |
| State Bar of California | N/A | 1994 - Present |
| National Association of Counsel for Children | N/A | N/A |
| North Orange County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
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| Wilson v. Bodine | Marriage Terminated Earlier Child Support Order | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Re Nada R. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Advocates for Grandparent Grandchild Connection | A Precious Bond | 2011 |
| OC Register | Grandparents fight, sadly, for their rights | 2010 |
| Orange County Lawyer Magazine | Wishes- A Legal Term | 2006 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Western State University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| California St Univ Fullerton | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Grandparent-Grandchild Connection | Understanding Grandparents Rights | 2012 |
| Grandparent-Grandchild Connection | Understanding Grandparent Rights | 2011 |
| National Children's Law Conference | Running a Successful Family Law Practive | 2008 |
| Family Law Section Meeting | 730 v. 733 | 2005 |
Attorney endorsements
(16)
Harry Mirchandaney, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Cheryl was minor's counsel in a case where I represented a party. Her advocacy for the best interests of the children came through. She provided them terrific representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Sundly, Family Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sheryl is an effective and compassionate advocate for her clients. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $350-450/hour
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Contact
1111 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA, 92868
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