Irene S. Gold

Irene S. Gold

4.4
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Daly City, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Estate Planning ... +8 more

333 Gellert Blvd., Suite 132, Daly City, CA

About Irene

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether contested or uncontested, I help clients in CA and PA resolve divorce through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. I focus on practical solutions that protect your future.

20 years

25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements should give peace of mind, not stress. I draft and review agreements that protect your interests and prevent future disputes, while explaining each step clearly.

20 years

20%
Estate Planning 10%

Your estate plan should be as unique as you are. I design wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect your assets, honor your wishes, and make life easier for your loved ones.

20 years

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

When both spouses agree, divorce doesn’t have to be painful. I guide clients through uncontested divorces efficiently and respectfully, reducing cost, stress, and delays while protecting your interests.

20 years

10%
Adoption 5%

Adoption is a joyful but complex process. I help families navigate the legal requirements with compassion and care, ensuring everything is completed properly so you can focus on growing your family.

20 years

5%
Child Custody 5%

Custody cases can be stressful and emotional. I work to protect your parental rights while focusing on what matters most — your children’s stability, well-being, and best interests.

20 years

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

I represent clients seeking or defending against restraining orders. In these sensitive cases, I combine strong advocacy with compassion to protect safety, rights, and peace of mind.

20 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

When a loved one can’t care for themselves, guardianship offers protection. I assist with guardianship proceedings to secure safety, dignity, and the right decision-makers for children or incapacitated adults.

20 years

5%
Power of Attorney 5%

Durable powers of attorney allow trusted people to act on your behalf for finances or healthcare. I draft clear, reliable documents that ensure your wishes are carried out if you cannot act yourself.

20 years

5%
Trusts 5%

I design revocable and irrevocable trusts to protect your assets, avoid probate, and provide for your family’s long-term security. Every trust is tailored to your personal and financial goals.

20 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

I prepare wills and living wills that ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for. Clear, customized planning today brings peace of mind for tomorrow.

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 495-495 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 8 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Irene S. Gold

333 Gellert Blvd., Suite 132, Daly City, CA, 94015

Irene Gold

1051 County Line, Suite 99, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006

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Irene S. Gold's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Enya | November 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible Firm - Do Not Use

I recently went through a difficult divorce, and I hired Irene Gold Law to help me navigate this challenging process. I had high hopes that they would provide me with the necessary support and legal expertise to make this transition as smooth as possible. Unfortunately, my experience with this law fi...rm was nothing short of a nightmare. From the very beginning, Irene and Jessica Hawley (associate) were incredibly slow to respond to my calls and emails. It felt like I was constantly chasing after them just to get a simple update on the status of my case. Whenever I tried to reach out to Jessica or Irene, I'd get a promise that they'd call me back, but it rarely happened. I'd have to follow up with them 3-4 times before they would even answer, resulting in unnecessary delays that extended the divorce process by weeks. Furthermore, Irene seemed to be on vacation more often than not. Her frequent absences further hindered progress on my case, making an already difficult situation even more frustrating. This lack of responsiveness left me feeling frustrated, anxious, and completely unsupported during an already emotionally taxing period in my life. Instead of guiding me through the legal aspects of my divorce and addressing my concerns, Irene and Jessica seemed disinterested and unwilling to invest the necessary time and effort into my case. Their lack of empathy and understanding only added to my stress and anxiety, making the entire process even more overwhelming. I had hoped that hiring a legal professional would alleviate some of the burdens that come with divorce, but Irene and team did the exact opposite. Instead of making things easier, they made my life even more difficult. We had to resubmit my case 3x because the firm kept making mistakes in the submission. I couldn't trust their work, and I constantly questioned whether they knew what they were doing. I strongly advise anyone going through a divorce or any legal activities to avoid Irene Gold Law at all costs. Their slow, non-responsive, and unhelpful approach only made an already painful experience that much worse on top of the mistakes they made. I hope that others can learn from my unfortunate experience and find a more reliable and compassionate law firm to guide them through and of your proceedings.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

slow to respond, sloppy paperwork, no accountability

Irene was hard to reach. Her staff was very sloppy and made many mistakes in my forms that I had to correct. They made me pay for the time and cost of fixing their mistakes. They didn't correctly serve the paper to the other party, and it cost me half a year of time before I switched to a new lawyer ...and had to start the process again from scratch. very disappointed

Posted by Horatiu | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Slow, sloppy, and frustrating

Avoid this lawyer! I hired Ms. Gold to draft a standard prenup, and throughout the process, she was slow, ignored my requests, lacked attention to detail, and billed sloppily. It took her over a month for the initial draft, and even then, the draft was clearly a standard template and lacked details w...e initially discussed. When I requested changes, it would take at least 2 emails to get a reply and the subsequent changes never fully addressed my concerns. She would leave sections incomplete or add new sections I never requested while ignoring the basic fixes I was requesting. This would require me to email her over and over again with the same concerns. Even though she consistently failed to address my concerns, she happily billed me for the changes I never requested. 3 months into the process, we still didn’t have an acceptable draft to share with my fiance’s lawyer. I ended up having to make changes to the draft myself since she consistently failed to address the issues or respond in a timely manner. In the end, for non-contentious negotiations with my fiance’s lawyer, she charged me ~5x more than my fiance’s lawyer charged. This was despite having legal insurance while my fiance didn’t. Like her work, her billing was also sloppy, and she billed me for all the changes I never requested and the mistakes she made.

Irene Gold

Replied last May 25, 2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We offered you discounts and included additional beneficial provisions in the prenup, even though they were not explicitly requested. We regret any delays in responding to your change requests. Our billing is based on industry standards and the complexity of the work involved. We value your feedback and would like to discuss your concerns further for a satisfactory resolution. Thank you for your input.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Best prenuptial agreement lawyer!

Extremely happy with Irene and her team's services! She helped me with a complicated prenuptial agreement. All the work was done in a fast and efficient manner. My calls and emails were answered by Irene and her staff quickly. One cool thing that I have enjoyed is that Law Offices of Irene S. Gold is... using a client management portal - where I could log in any time at my convenience to check on the case progress, message Irene and her staff - and also to view and pay invoices. I was so worried this prenup would cost me a lot - because I do not have any experience working with lawyers - but, surprisingly, my final bill was very reasonable. I am now happily married and if I had to do it all over again - I would come back to Ms. Gold without any hesitation!

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great attorney

Irene is an excellent lawyer! She educated our newly formed family and helped us pick the best way to protect our properties. We got several options suggested by Irene and can't be happier with her services. She was exptremly efficient and accomodating!! For any family law related questions I always ...message Irene and she provides best advise possible. Irene comes with strongest recommendations from our family!!!

Irene Gold

Replied last June 12, 2019

Thank you!

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"Irina is an excellent attorney who is detail oriented and always puts the clients needs first. I endorse this lawyer."

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Estate planning lawyer | Mar 20

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"Irina is a dear friend and a lawyer who cares. I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Irina has proven to be well-knowledged in her area of specialty."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Hero Award, Aids Legal Referral Panel

2005

Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award, Temple Law School

2004

Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award, Temple Law School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Founder, Law Offices of Irene S. Gold

2005 - Present

Contract Attorney, ProjectDesk, Inc.

2004 - 2005

Clinical Internship, Philadelphia District Attorneys

Associations

2017 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2012 - Present

Aids Legal Referral Panel

Mentorship Program Coordinator

2012 - Present

Rotary Club

Associate Member

2007 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate Planning

A completely new estate plan.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7

Student Loan Discharge.

Restraining Order

Won on medical bills.

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Education

2005

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Temple University

undergraduate

1999

Odessa State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

national business institute

Divorce Basics

2013

national business institute

Estate Planning: Trusts v. Wills

2010

LT Russian School

Bankruptcy - Is It For Me?

Publications

2010

Irina Puhachevsky Bankruptcy Overview

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

English

French

Hebrew

Activity

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