I have been a trial attorney for over 35 years. I handle family law, criminal and personal injury cases. Family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, and restraining order issues, finds me in court most weekdays, in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. My personal injury case experience includes settlement or trial of over 35 million dollars for thousands of clients. I also handle most types of criminal cases.
My experience in Los Angeles for 10 years as a trial attorney, as a partner in a successful personal injury firm, and now having successfully represented thousands of clients locally, give me the confidence to give you the legal advice you deserve, at a fair and reasonable rate.
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900 E Main St, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA, 93454-4506
17 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Avoid at all Cost
I hired Anderson for my divorce. Anderson talked a big talk but was completely spineless when it came down to it. He rolled over at everything to the other attorney. He hardly spoke a word in court, giving the other attorney a field day to speak endlessly without rebuttal. He took about a month to an...
Posted by Thomas | January 12, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wow
Needed to find a lawyer for a complicated case,.. did a cold call with Steve. He informed me I would be better off getting legal council in the area of the filling - Up North in California. He spent a good time explaining the process and some insight- very knowledgeable and professional - Wish my ca...
Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly Recommend
Mr. Anderson and his team are filled with heart and gifted with efficiency. They were sensitive and supportive in 2 of the most difficult times in my life. They did a custody case, and then a few years later did a move away case. Mr. Anderson and his team were always available when I needed them, and...
Posted by Cathrine | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer. Excellent man.
Engaged, passionate, bottom line, he cares about you and your case and has the skills to resolve any issue he is involved in. He has deep compassion, and you can tell your case means as much to him as it does to you..
Posted by Karen | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Best Lawyer Ever
I am so very thankful to Stephen Anderson. He represented my daughter in a bad custody battle for my granddaughter. He was caring, confident and reassuring. This man knows his stuff. He was successful in getting my daughter equal custody . He is a genuine person. He will fight for you with all his he...
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is Stephen committed to keeping his clients informed so they can make intelligent decisions, but he is highly knowledgeable regarding complex issues that so often crop up in the diverse field of Family Law. He is the expert with whom other Family Law practitioners can consult, in order to obtain the very best results for clients in a cost-efficient manner."
"I first became acquainted with Stephen when he was opposing counsel on a personal injury lawsuit which went to a jury trial. I found Stephen to be a highly effective advocate for his client and I was impressed with his litigation skills. Subsequently, I have opposed Stephen in family law litigation, and I know that he offers skilled, experienced and thorough representation for his clients. He is also very approachable and, when possible, works very hard to solve family law cases without unnecessary and expensive litigation."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
1980 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Stephen P. Anderson
2014 - Present
Northern Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2015
Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CA)Member
$1,052,564.15
1980
B.S Laws, Juris Doctor
N/A
2016
Grandparent's Rights
English
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Can you get marital settlement agreement before financial disclosure?
14 Nov 2021
My wife filed for divorce in Cai And i was served. She moved out of state and over a year later i get served again from nv
06 Jul 2021
Can my ex husband get in trouble for sending emails to my attorney that are frivolous? Our divorce has been final since 3/2018
20 Jul 2018