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 things 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.
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 comfortable 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.
Mr. Weikel-Magden graduated from theUniversity of Virginia School of Law. Prior to law school, Mr. Weikel-Magden achieved his undergraduate degree from Stanford Universityin Human Biology.
Mr. Weikel-Magden is a published author and is involved with the American Society of Legal Scholars helping disadvantaged and aspiring attorneys achieve admission to the nation’s top-ranked law schools. He was a senior manager for two start-up consulting companies prior to turning his attention to the law.
Mr. Weikel-Magden’s legal practice focuses in Family Law and Civil Litigation, navigating the legal process and guiding his client’s to their desired destinations.
Mr. Weikel-Magden is an upstanding member of the Monterey County Bar Association, and is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.
Prior to becomming a lawyer, Mr. Weikel-Magden was a succesful wrestling coach with the U.S. Olympic Women's Wrestling team. Mr. Weikel-Magden coached two women to medals during the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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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 things 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.
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Posted by Jennifer | December 22, 2014
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 comfortable 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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Posted by Miguel | December 22, 2014
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.”
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Posted by Denise | December 22, 2014
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 documentation 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.
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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2022
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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 exactly 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.
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Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 05
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"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"
Family Attorney | Jan 03
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"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."