Stephen Douglas Hamilton

I hired Mr. Hamilton on the high recommendation of a professional friend and his CA State Bar Credentials. He was hired to do specific items to finish up my divorce which my previous attorney had 'ignored and let lapse'. Unfortunately Mr. Hamilton did not follow through with any of these things, exce...pt when the opposing attorney sought him out in Court on separate cases and discussed a fee I was alleged to pay my ex. Then I was called in to a meeting to be informed that I had to pay this amount - which was one of the items I had given him evidence that I did not owe the amount and he was to file motions against and prove this. Instead he did nothing and refused to use my evidence or to file any motions against payment of this to my ex. I ended up borrowing the money from a family member to pay the huge amount. The other 4 or so items I called about on 2 week occasions to see how they were progressing, and was told he would get back to me. Overall 5 months went by and nothing was done and I asked for a progress report and a time frame on how long this was going to take. He checked with his legal assistant apparently and found that 'there wasn't enough funds left for him to complete the tasks' so he removed himself from the Case. Very non-professional, very 'lax' in his handling of these tasks, he is a bright and articulate man who could have walked into Court with enough proof and Motions to make these final items resolved and get my money back, plus show errors that had been made; instead he refused to 'risk his reputation with the Judge Pro Tem' by showing her that the opposing attorney had shown her erroneous and fraudulent documents in Court. Does not fight for his client, unless there is something bigger in it for him. I ended up going to a 3rd attorney to finish this Divorce. I would never recommend him to anyone.

Mr. Hamilton is the very best in the business when it comes to Family Law and Child Custody cases. Mine was a very contentious divorce involving my two children and several years of court battles for custody. Mr. Hamilton took my case after three prior attorneys had proven themselves under-qualified..., inexperienced, or unmotivated. He took the necessary steps to put my case on track, and then followed through to get the very best possible outcome. He explains very clearly what to expect before each court appearance, and keeps his client well informed throughout the process. He has excellent communication skills, returns telephone calls in a timely manner, and his office staff is courteous and professional. Most importantly, Mr. Hamilton is a HUGE advocate for the children involved, always keeping their best interest at the forefront of the case. He is a Family Law Specialist, and has been for many years. Don't waste your time or money with any of the other "family law" attorneys in the area. Call Mr. Hamilton, and know you're in good hands.

Eight years ago when my life was consumed by divorce, Steve was there for me. It was a difficult time, those were waters I’d never swam in before. He helped make sense of what was unfolding before me and gave me the confidence that I had someone on my side, championing my needs. Steve fought tenaciou...sly for my rights as a father, ensuring what was best for my daughters and that my time with them was fair. He looked after my financial well being and shepherded me through to the other side of the divorce. I respect Steve for the straight shooter he is; I always got the good, the bad and the ugly from him. Since then I have had to call on Steve multiple times for assistance surrounding my Ex and custody. Recently there was another occasion to do so. Within minutes of sending his staff an email of questions and concerns I received a call with preliminary answers that were confirmed by Steve within hours, free of any charges. On previous occasions he has also been equally magnanimous with his time. I was represented by Steve with the passion and zeal expected when the most important aspects of our life weigh in the balance. I will continue to call on Steve for legal matters and would recommend him to anyone faced with Family Law needs.

Stephen Hamilton’s professionalism and expertise were of invaluable help and support to me during my divorce process. Mr. Hamilton provided me with answers to my questions, was consistently accessible and available to me, and brought together excellent ancillary professionals to assist in obtaining t...he best outcome and support that I needed. During the entire process, his office staff and assistants were welcoming and responsive to my calls and questions in a positive and supportive way. I felt that my divorce was as important to Mr. Hamilton as it was to me. For his attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to me as the client, I am indeed grateful to have worked with Stephen Hamilton.