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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409 Washington St Ste 202 B, Monterey, CA, 93940-3054
18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Family
Posted by Christine | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
We won our case -- so happy to have hired Barbara May and her team
I approached Barbara May at the recommendation of another family law attorney to guide me in filing a petition for guardianship that I knew would be contested and fraught with emotion. Barbara and her staff exhibited such care and professionalism in handling our case; they calmed my nerves, met all ...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Help with Adoption
Barbara May helped my husband and me with a termination of parental rights of a biological parent and a stepparent adoption. She was professional and responsive and in the end, she saw us through both the termination of parental rights and the adoption. "Legalizing" our family was very important to...
Posted by R. | July 24, 2015 | Family
You are the best !
Barbara brings to the table a perfect blend of expertise and experience, professionalism and integrity, and above all a human touch that sets her part from all her peers. Her representation gives you a definitive feeling that she is doing the best for you. I had a very tough case but her dedication,...
Posted by Steve | January 10, 2014 | Family
One of the best lawyers in Monterey
No nonsense, no drama, responsive and a total professional. I am so thankful that I found Ms. May. She carried me through the mess of my divorce and I would recommend her highly to anyone needing legal assistance. She is very personable, highly experienced in the family law field and kept me on po...
Posted by Briana D. | October 30, 2012 | Family
Dedicated Advocate
Barbara May changed my life. As a young mother in a bitter and terrifying custody battle and victim in a domestic violence case, Ms. May guided me throughout the process; she leaves no detail behind and in my experience is always two steps ahead of other attorneys. Her knowledge of family law is ext...
"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
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