Laura Maureen Boyd

Laura Maureen Boyd

also known as Laura Maureen Bragg

3.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Child Custody ... +4 more

2014 Tulare Street, Suite 402, Fresno, CA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

All felony and misdemeanor cases including, but not limited to: DUI, burglary, robbery, domestic violence, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, gang charges, attempted murder, drug crimes.

20%
Family 5%

Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, legal separation, annulment, property division, domestic violence restraining orders.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Law Office of Laura M. Boyd

2014 Tulare Street, Suite 402, Fresno, CA, 93721

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Laura Maureen Boyd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Bro you’re not a good lawyer find a new career

Run! Don’t walk! Run! You want a lawyer that does bare minimum hire Laura Boyd. You’ve ever wanted to get ignored for more than 6 months at a time hire Laura Boyd. You want to to be uninformed of your future court dates hire Laura Boyd. Have you ever just felt like having a lawyer miss submitting pap...erwork and delaying your case hire Laura Boyd! If you want to be told by her paralegal “I don’t know anything about your case and I can’t help you because I’m leaving in 2 weeks” hire Laura Boyd! If you ever needed a copy of a document, that she has, and never want to receive it hire Laura Boyd! I don’t know who’s harder to find a deadbeat baby daddy or Laura Boyd!

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

0 "Stars" should be an option

I hired Laura for a complex custody case. She knows nothing about Family Law. She would go weeks and at 1 point 3 MONTHS without a call or text to update me. She constantly just agreed with my husbands attorney or made decisions for me without even asking me what I WANTED.and the decisions benefited ...him. She only filed 2 things in 8 months!!!! And it was for something I didn't agree on. and didn't know about until AFTER it was done. Now my ex has custody and a permanent restraining order against me. She did not fight for me. She was not on my side. She did ALOT of things that were unethicall. I am still in disbelief about how much she broke attorney/client privilege. She should not be practicing law! Ever. .

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

No expertise in family law and doesn't care

This woman botched my ability to obtain a Motion that was against a deadline. She gives either over-the-top confidence in her ability to do something, or tells you to give up, and encourages you to give up the farm. I know 2 other people who have dealt with her, and they also experienced poor communi...cation and not returning phone calls. Had I not replaced her I my children and I would have remained in grave danger from my stalking husband and they would have been given to him to raise - or rather, abuse some more. Did she care? No.

Posted by griselda | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

excellent

I hired Laura last September for my custody case and she has done a very impressive job. I was requesting a restraining order against my ex and she made it happen. She has really helped me out and still helps me so my children could continue to be safe.

Posted by Katie | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fair

I hired Laura years ago in a criminal defense case, she did well and took care of it with ease. Which helped me confidently hire her to represent me in a custody battle. It wasn't long before I realized she did not know family law nearly as well as she knew criminal law. I made a mistake that gave my... husband the upper hand in our custody battle. Laura called me right away and told me I had a very small chance of gaining custody and she'd like to offer a deal to my husband, giving him custody. I said I wanted other options, she had none to give. I immediately began to look for another attorney. Three months have passed since I switched attorneys and I now have primary custody of my child. In family law you want an attorney that will fight aggressively even in a losing battle, that was NOT Laura. My whole world was in her hands and she treated it like a case she just wanted to end.

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Laura Maureen Boyd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Levin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lacey Sanchez

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Lopez

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Thomasian

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the pleasure of working for Laura as her law clerk. She is very devoted to her clients, and goes above and beyond to get the job done."

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Barberi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is a breath of sunshine when she is in court. She is a wonderful attorney and works hard for her clients. She handles difficult cases and most are hard to win, but through her hard work and determination, she gets the job done. Her clients receive the best possible outcome when they are facing serious criminal offenses, and if you need a good lawyer, you found her."

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Christina Roberson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Friend

"Ms. Bragg and I have known each other and worked together for many years. We worked at the same firm, and we are currently both on the Fresno County Women Lawyer's Board. Ms. Bragg is very knowledgeable and passionate about her clients, and she has an incredible work ethic. I endorse her in the areas of criminal defense and family law."

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Nicholas Capozzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly respected and knowledgeable attorney."

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Brian Andritch

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's not afraid to fight for your rights."

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Sergio Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monrae English

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is extremely knowledgeable, well versed and insightful."

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Jennifer Byers-Lawton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Bohn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is a top-notch attorney. I've worked with her on several cases and I'm always impressed with her acute understanding of the issues and her spot-on strategic planning. You would do well to hire Ms. Bragg in any type of criminal defense case."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Moshrefi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Broughton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura worked as an intern and legal assistant for many years before she became an attonrey. Her knowledge and experience are well beyond her years of practice as an attorney. She is one of the most hard-working, dedicated young lawyers I know. She is extremely good with clients, always keeps them informed on their cases, and always puts their needs first. She knows legal procedure, the courts, and the process better than most lawyers who have been in practice for many years. She thinks "outside the box" and comes up with solutions to difficulties in a case that most others miss. She is a terrific lawyer!"

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Jeffrey Hammerschmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bragg has worked for my firm for nearly five years. She worked for me as a law clerk and now works for me as an attorney. She is a very hard worker who has an excellent knowledge of the criminal justice system. She is creative and puts client needs first. She keeps clients informed of the status of the case and does everything she can to obtain the best possible results for clients. Ms. Bragg has an excellent career in front of her and is on her way toward being a stellar trial attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2006

Valedictorian, San Joaquin College of Law, Paralegal Program

Work Experience

2012 - 2020

Defense Attorney, Alternate Defense Office

2010 - 2012

Associate, Hammerschmidt Broughton

2006 - 2010

Law Clerk, Hammerschmidt Broughton

2004 - 2005

Paralegal, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Fresno County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

2014 - 2015

Fresno County Women Lawyers

President

2013 - 2013

Fresno County Women Lawyers

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. G.G.

Case Dismissed

People v. C.M.

Motion Granted

People v. F.R.

Felony probation

People v. D.M.

Motion Granted

People v. C.M.

Case Dismissed

People v. B.E.

Motion Granted

People v. K.P.

Case Dismissed

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Education

2009

San Joaquin College of Law

J.D.

2006

San Joaquin College of Law

Paralegal Certificate

2003

California State University, Fresno

B.A.

Languages

English

Spanish

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