Levi N Weikel-Magden

Levi N Weikel-Magden

4.2
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Monterey, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

215 W Franklin St Ste 404, Monterey, CA

About Levi

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

16 years

25%
Child Support 20%

16 years

20%
Family 20%

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 20 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2005

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Levi N Weikel-Magden

215 W Franklin St Ste 404, Monterey, CA, 93940

Law Offices of Levi N Weikel-Magden

127 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA, 93901

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Levi N Weikel-Magden's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sandro | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great divorce lawyer to have on your side

If you have decided a divorce is the best route for you, I highly recommend working with Levi and his team. Calm and collected, Levi will guide you through the process. His goal is to work strategically and methodically to get you the best outcome. He does not rush you into options or to settle on th...ings you are unsure or uncomfortable with. He also does not drag out the process any longer than it needs to be. His support team (call scheduling, payment) are responsive and helpful.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

run from him...

I did hire Levi and had to fire him after the first month. I should have read other reviews here more carefully. What he was doing is border criminal and I am preparing to take him to the court for that. To be clear, I had many attorneys in children custody case that lasted many years, I was not exac...tly a novice in that area. Its absolutely true what other reviewers say here, Levi does talk a lot about nothing, totally useless information lasting hours and hours. In my case he did try to capitalize on my fair of losing custody, directly threatening me about it, that the only way I survive is if I do exactly what he says, and he will be spending hundreds of hours per month to explain what I need to do or not to do. All that was useless, my situation was never as bad as he portrayed to me and got much better as soon as I fired him. What I heard later from co-parenting coordinator, it was clear that Levi was not representing my interests as he was supposed to. To be clear, on my initial consultation with Levi, we agreed on action plan, expected results, and the price for the job. The upcoming hearing was very soon, and his office presented me totally different contract, leaving out the agreed terms. Since I needed Levi in the hearing, signed the contract, hoping that Levi will honor the terms. He did not. I asked him on the first month to honor the terms, he was complaining about his own office that his hands are tied. And I ended up firing him after the first month. He did not do anything on what we agreed on. Instead, his office spent hours and hours preparing I&E and "analyzing" financial discovery materials that I have not even provided. When I confronted about that, they removed some hours from the billing. But later charged again.

Posted by Denise | December 23, 2014 | Family

I highly recommend them to anyone…

I was in need of a family law attorney for my QUODRO/401K plan that had been addressed/finalized over 13 years ago. My “X” was now taking me back to court stating he did not receive his 1/2 of my 401K. Because it was over 13 years ago, I did not have my records immediately available to provide doc...umentation to the court. Due to this, I did not feel that I could represent myself. I had met with a couple of attorneys locally and felt right off the bat they were not a right fit for me and my case. Through my sister in-law, I was recommended to contact Miranda, Magden & Miranda. After contacting their office to set up my consultation appointment I had a good feeling about meeting with them. After meeting with Levi for my consultation I KNEW that he and his law firm/office were the one for me and my case. He and his office are amazing and I highly recommend them to anyone.

Posted by Miguel | December 23, 2014 | Child Custody

Reliable, polite, professional…

“Very reliable law firm. Super professional and polite. Court system can get really frustrating and exhausting, so please, do yourself a favor and give these guys a call. It will save you all the nightmare and headaches of going through endless paperwork and time wasted between court dates. After ...all, Miranda, Magden & Miranda got me custody of my two children and at the same time they helped me out with the very reasonable service fees. I will strongly recommend this law firm to friends and family. Keep up the good work and God bless.”

Posted by Jennifer | December 23, 2014 | Family

He and I were always on the same page due to his honesty

Last year, I had just moved in the area and needed a family law attorney for a custody case. The process of finding/choosing an attorney could be daunting. However, when I went in for my first consultation with Levi my stress level was immediately mollified. He was personable, which made me feel comf...ortable to discuss my personal matters freely. I had a lot of questions of the legal process that would take place and he took the time to explain everything with meticulous detail. More importantly, when I called Levi he returned by phone calls in timely/professional time frame. He handled my case with urgency and continued to have an open communication with me throughout the entirety of my case. I felt supported during a time that I was feeling stressed and unclear about my own standing with my daughter. I highly recommend the Miranda Magden & Miranda law firm for any individual that is seeking an attorney who demonstrates a few of these characteristics. PROFESSIONALISM Levi was always on time, completed paperwork quickly, and considered all avenues to get me everything I wanted in my custody battle. COMPASSION Levi proved to be extremely considerate to my predicament and remained to have empathy and honesty. HONEST Levi was very truthful with me as new information came to his office. He was able to articulate what needed to be done in order for my case to be successful. I felt that he and I were always on the same page due to his honesty. CLARITY Levi made all aspects of my case very clear and simple in order for me to have complete understanding. I like to have everything picture in my mind, Levi was able to make the whole process lucid for me to feel confident. ACCOMMODATING Levi worked around my schedule for over a year. I am a single, working mother, without the help of family, and Levi went out of his way to call during convenient times and meet at the office of my preference. Make it easier on yourself and contact this law group to assist you with your case and alleviate future stresses.

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Levi N Weikel-Magden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marina Melman

Family lawyer | Aug 12

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"Excellent attorney. Outstanding reputation."

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Daniel Williams

Family lawyer | Aug 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. Levi is one of the calmest lawyers I know and a true advocate for his clients. Unparalleled personal service and attention to detail. I find him a pleasure to work with and a great asset for his clients."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

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"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Pfeiffer

Family lawyer | Feb 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

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"This lawyer does a great job with the community. I endorse this lawyer"

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Mildred Phillips

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a credit to the profession."

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Nicole Boros

Child custody lawyer | Jan 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected and well versed in his area of law."

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Robert Cohen

Family lawyer | Jan 07

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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James Saulsbury

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Levi is an excellent attorney. Levi works hard for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend Levi Weikel-Magen for your legal needs"

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Michael Miranda

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Levi works tirelessly to help his clients, I see it everyday."

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Edna Straus

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I was so impressed by his (all too uncommon) humane but realistic advice I looked him up. I hope he is one of a group of enlightened "young Turks" in this field! Bravo, sir."

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Giacomo Behar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 02

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Jan 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

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"This lawyer strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Debra Crawford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Levi is knowledgeable and a good advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney At Law, Miranda, Magden & Miranda, LLP

2004 - 2008

Olympic Team Coach, U.S.O.C., USAWrestling

2004 - 2004

Associate, Laxalt & Nomura

2000 - 2001

Director, Stanford All-Sports Summer Camp

Associations

2011 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Society of Legal Scholars

Director

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2005

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Stanford University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2011

PreLawMentor.com Busy Applicant's Guide to Get Into Law School: Everything you need in a pocket-sized resource

Languages

English

Activity

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