Barbara May has lived in the Monterey Peninsula nearly all of her life. She is a graduate of local Monterey High School and Monterey College of Law, and attended Monterey Peninsula College and Sonoma State University. Before receiving her juris doctorate and admission to the California Bar in 2002, she was a legal secretary and paralegal for over thirty years in Monterey County.
Before forming the Law Office of Barbara J. May, she was a partner in the firm of May & Garibay, LLP, and worked as an associate attorney at the Monterey firm of Bohnen, Rosenthal & Dusenbury, where she practiced civil litigation, family law, probate, conservatorship, and estate litigation.
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Acquired: 2002
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409 Washington St Ste 202 B, Monterey, CA, 93940-3054
18 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Leon | October 04, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Experienced, trustworthy, and knowledgeable attorney in Monterey
Barbara J. May and her associate, Amy E. Spiering are professional, knowledgeable and compassionate divorce and family law attorneys. My experience with the firm has been broad across the areas of family law and divorce/separation. During the course of my separation a restraining order based on fals...
Posted by Nkechi | September 04, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
An outstanding lawyer that gets the job done!
Mrs. May is great at being a lawyer. I was very apprehensive about using an attorney that I simply found on google but she immediately offered me a degree of comfort that I so desperately needed. My divorce was a nightmare that wouldn't end but she put up a great fight for me. Her knowledge of the la...
"Ms. May is an accomplished and professional attorney. I have found her to be incredibly helpful when I have sought her consultation on specific matters."
"I met Barbara May in 1998 and she is an extremely competent, conscientious and hardworking lawyer who goes above and beyond for all of her clients. Anyone with family law issues would be well advised if they consulted with Barbara."
"I've known Barbara for more than 20 years. It's no surprise to me that she's built up a successful family law practice since graduating from Monterey College of Law. Not only is she smart and hard-working, but she's truly compassionate. A good lawyer with heart! I highly recommend her services."
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Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar
2001
Acheivement Award, West Publishing
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Barbara J May
2004 - 2006
Partner, May & Garibay
2002 - 2004
Associate, Bohnen, Rosenthal & Dusenbury
2014 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Monterey County Bar Association Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Monterey County Women Lawyers AssociationPast President
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2015
Harmony at HomeBoard Member
Mother allowed to move with children
Court ordered a change of custody to father
Won at trial court level and decision upheld on appeal
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Career Choices
2014
2012
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