Debra Vaniman Crawford

Ms Crawford is an incredibly intelligent and logistical attorney. Her legal skills allowed me to settle a complicated marriage with several key issues to resolve; two major properties and an intricate portfolio held by my former wife. Debra had incredible insight for anticipating my wife’s financ...ial motives, including moving and withholding information that would later be challenged by mediation. She was patient which she instinctively knew would eventually inhibit my wife’s ability to view things rationally. She’s an incredible person, easy to work with and fair minded. I highly recommend Debra. Her vast years of experience will be your greatest asset whether you’re case is complicated or simple. Give her a call and discover for yourself. I am grateful that I chose her to settle my divorce. And you will be too.

This lawyer failed to tell me she was having an affair with my then husband. After we were divorced, she then hired her best friend(another lawyer) for my ex husband starting a high conflict court war that had me spend over $140,000 and counting.Now, She assists my ex husband, trying to get custod...y of our daughter. She slanders me and our family. It is a nightmare. This is a well known case in this county in California. She had, and has, all my personal information. She has destroyed our decree, even going to such lengths as canceling court -ordered life and medical insurance. She uses her law license for personal gain. It has been the most horrible experience of my life.

Divorce is a gut-wrenching experience, even under the best of circumstances. In these situations you need an attorney who understands the law and understands the procedures and can help you manage both the emotional and the legal burdens. Knowing how difficult divorce can be for the individuals invol...ved, Debra is an attorney who looks for solutions and resolution to difficult issues. Just as she did for me, she will stand up and fight hard for you when she needs to. I am a professional working and living in Monterey County and have high expectations. Debra met those expectations, She was always very responsive to my emails and texts and requests for meetings and was able to provide practical solutions. I highly recommend Debra if you are looking for an attorney who is experienced in both the practical and the legal sides of family law and divorce and who understands the emotional toll it will take. Her rates are very reasonable and from my experience if you need a divorce lawyer who will be on your side throughout, then you should definitely hire Debra and her team. Her assistant, Stefanie, is also very responsive and supportive and helped make the process even smoother.

I live in Nashville, TN. My kids live in CA. I called numerous attorneys who wouldn’t even speak with me without a $400 to $500 consultation fee. With very little money and very little hope left, I needed an attorney who would listen, could understand my situation and fight for me and my kids. Well, ...I am so grateful to have found a super hero in Debra Crawford. She is very busy but I have not once felt that she is too busy for me and my kids. She is not solely about winning for herself or for me. She is child focused. She is smart, tough and experienced. Being a long distant dad is very difficult but Debra has been there, even in crisis, to help give me confidence and hope that the time my kids and I need to be together is available and attainable. If you want what’s best for your kids in an almost always messy divorce situation then call Debra Crawford.

I agree, terrible attorney. Not only did she fail to remember anything I told her or gave her, she couldn't even remember the number of kids I had or their names. When we were done being slaughtered by my husband's attorney, she said that it was the judge's fault because the judge was new and didn't... know anything about family law. Then when I had questions for her, she said she had to go pull files from the business office and would get in touch with me. She has not called me back and stated that I have an outstanding bill and is threatening me with collections. Do not use this lawyer.