Paul Edward Lerandeau

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Paul Edward Lerandeau

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony

265 E. River Park Circle, Suite 490, Fresno, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Paul

Biography

The lessons I learned during my own divorce have shaped our firm. I want to help you avoid the same mistakes I made.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

37 years

34%
Alimony 33%

37 years

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

37 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lerandeau & Lerandeau

265 E. River Park Circle, Suite 490, Fresno, CA, 93720-1584

fresnofamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Paul Edward Lerandeau's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Kam S | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Trained Assassin

If you want a lawyer on your side who will do whatever it takes to show you results, Paul is the man. I hired Paul and he did just that. Yes I read the other comments about him using some swear words but I truly appreciated it. I felt like I was speaking to a human and not a BS robot who pretended to... be someone he’s not. He put my kids moms lawyers in their place. You can’t mess with Paul. I feel bad for anyone that’s on the other end. Not really! Thank you for everything Paul!!

Paul Lerandeau

Replied last October 24, 2019

Thank you. I truly appreciate your vote of confidence. It means a lot to me. I really do try to work things out amicably with other attorneys because we are dealing with very important things like families and children. It is only when those lawyers try to take advantage of that kindness do I have to become an aggressive litigator.

Posted by Judee | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

So thorough and dedicated to do the best for you

Paul Lerandeau was highly recommended to me and I am very appreciative for what he has accomplished for me. During my extreme stress, I felt a calming trust in his knowledge and experience with the complexity in company business, contracts and properties, along with every other aspect involved in t...his legal action. He is very honest, extremely hard working, never gives up and is committed to you as a person not just a client. He discusses everything, customizing to your individual needs and keep you in the right direction. His good character and strong purpose to protect his client comes through in all his actions. His professional office is always accommodating and available for you and services you in a timely manner. He has provided excellent legal representation and provision for me and I also highly recommend Paul Lerandeau.

Paul Lerandeau

Replied last October 23, 2019

You are too kind. Your satisfaction is the most important thing to me. I am very fortunate to have such a great group of professionals working with me that it makes my job a lot easier. Their dedication to our clients is really the secret to our firm’s success.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Representation

A very good friend of mine, who is an attorney, recommended Paul Lerandeau to me. Paul Lerandeau and his team were extremely professional and knowledgeable. The firm looked out for my best interests and I was more than satisfied with the outcome. Although the process was lengthy, I was always kept... informed every step of theway. My case was exceptionally involved and challenging which we acknowledged from the beginning. I felt very confident in their ability to represent me. I would highly recommend Lerandeau and Lerandeau.

Posted by Christine | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Divorce Attorney

I am fortunate to have Paul Lerandeau as my divorce attorney. Paul is highly compassionate, brilliant, helpful and charismatic to my legal information needs. Furthermore, he is very quick to respond to my inquiries and provides multiple options of solid advice and counsel. Paul made sure I receive...d an order of temporary support and payment of attorney's fees. I am always updated on my case and receive every piece of documentation produced. I highly recommend Paul for legal representation.

Posted by Ingrid | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Paul Lerandeau, divorce attorney. The best!

I was blessed to have had Paul Lerandeau as my divorce attorney! After being in my marriage for over 25 years, I was in complete devastation when it came to an end. Paul took my case and was very sensitive to my emotions and needs. I had no idea how to begin my divorce. He guided me on how to begin a... new chapter in my life as my divorce process began. He made the best recommendations on how to begin by moving on with another home. As I was stressing on how to support my three kids through college as well as hire a divorce attorney, Paul became sensitive to my fears and worked with me. He was always available to me and was able to produce the best case in my defense. He did his best to be as affordable as possible for me. I was always updated on my case and received every piece of documentation produced. Paul saw a lot of my tears and yet I always was reassured that I would be okay. And he was right. When my divorce was final he gave me his final advice on how to continue a safe and healthy life with my kids. I was sad to know that I would no longer see him and cried. Years later I have continued to share my sad and happy, successful life events with him via email. I have grown to be the best mom and friend to many others. And I can thank Paul and his staff for this success. Because my case has been closed for almost six years, his office was kind to have called me and offer copies of any of my files before shredding them. I have so much respect and love for this attorney and friend! I highly and strongly recommend him to any person in need to hire a family law and divorce attorney!

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Paul Edward Lerandeau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Rooney

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul has a great reputation in the community. Our firm refers family law matters to him and the clients' feedback is outstanding. Paul's clients are uniformly happy with the outcomes he achieves and the personal service they receive."

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Randolf Krbechek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Weiland

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many business clients to Paul and have never had a single one complain about the services Paul provided. He is a great lawyer and advocate."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Frank Nunes

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul and Toni represented a family member I a matrimonial law proceeding. They were top notch, always professional and fair in the whole process."

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Jeffrey Hammerschmidt

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred many cases to Mr. Lerandeau and will continue to do so without hesitation. Whenever I make a referral to another attorney, I ask the person to let me know after the case has conclued what they thought of the attorney. Inevitably, the persons whom I referred to Mr. Lerandeau call me to thank me, and they tell me that he provided excellent legal services, returned phone calls, and that they'd refer others to him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2024

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Pro Bono Service Award, Central California Legal Services

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2005

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2004

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2003

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2002

Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Pro Bono Service, State of California

2002

Special Congressional Recognition for Pro Bono Service, United States of America

2002

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

1999

Attorney of the Year, Central California Legal Services

1999

President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California, 5th District

1997

Firm of the Year, Central California Legal Services

1989

Member, Order of the Coif, Loyola Law School Chapter

1989

Cum Laude, Loyola Law School

1989

Member, Saint Thomas More Law Honor Society

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Lerandeau & Lerandeau, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Forensic and Valuation Services Section (Associate Member).

2012 - Present

CalCPA

Associate Member

2012 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Member, Family Law Section

2006 - 2007

Fresno County Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

2002 - 2003

Child Custody Program Advisory Board

Director

2001 - 2002

Fresno County Bar Association

Chairman, Family Law Section

2001 - 2021

American Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

2001 - 2010

Fresno County Bar Association

Chairman, Pro Bono Section

2000 - 2001

Fresno County Bar Association

Vice-Chairman, Family Law Section

1999 - 2008

Fresno County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of Mikelle Karamardian (Brough) vs. Gregory Brough

Prevailed

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Education

1989

Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)

1985

California State University, Fresno

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Supreme Court Justice Recognition, Justices present at engagement

Pro Bono Service

2010

Publications

2011

Fresno County Bar Journal Pro Bono Spotlight Series

2010

Fresno County Bar Journal Pro Bono Spotlight Series

2009

Fresno County Bar Journal Pro Bono Spotlight Series

Languages

English

Italian

Japanese

Activity

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