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For over 30 years, I have been helping my clients navigate the many challenges and complexities of California family law matters.
I have the experience and expertise as a trial advocate to represent my clients in a wide range of litigated matters, including issues of property valuation and division, child and spousal support, and child custody litigation.
Avoiding court is possible in many cases. As alternatives to litigation, I offer my years of experience and advanced training in alternate dispute resolution proceedings, such as mediation and collaborative law. In additon to my private mediation practice, I regularly assist local courts in presiding over day-of-court medation and settlement conferences. I have served many clients who are working with a mediatior in the capacity of the client's outside consutling counsel.
I also represent clients in the respectful negotiation and careful preparation of their Premarital Agreements and Marital Agreements.
California family law matters demand an attorney's full attention and commitment, as well as an understanding of his or her client's unique circumstances. We are here to support you in all of your family law needs with professionalism and integrity.
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750 Menlo Ave #250, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 250, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jack | February 23, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
HE DID A FANTASTIC JOB FOR ME.
Richard did a fantastic job navigating me through the complicated process known as a divorce. I went through a very ugly divorce that threaten my relationship with my children. He kept me calm throughout process and he worked hard on my behalf to bring a solution that was better then I could have e...
Posted by Lesley | January 27, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Golden's handling of a very contentious divorce
Richard Golden came highly recommended to me by a friend of mine who was a lawyer herself. I had a very difficult case whereby the other side made very damaging remarks as to my abilities and integrity. The barrage of complaints against me was truly terrorizing. This involved a marriage of over twent...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Kind & Informed Presence
Mr. Golden confidently assisted me through the mine-field of the divorce proceedings. He was a steady and knowledgeable advocate, keeping me in the loop at every turn. He was supportive and calm throughout the entire process, and provided excellent resources and recommendations for auxiliary team mem...
Posted by John | January 27, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
I Would Hire Him Again In A Minute!
I found Richard Golden to be a fantastic resource when I was facing divorce in a 21 year marriage. His knowledge and many years of experience helped me to negotiate an extremely fair settlement without having to pay support. Richard was also very adept at managing the divorce process through our cour...
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2008 | Divorce & Separation
a complete waste of time
Totally ineffective in the negotiation portion of my divorce case. He was completely out classed by opposing council. The case dragged on endlessly and he made several errors on documents. I think he means well but is not on the top of his game.
"I endorse Richard Golden for his exemplary work representing clients in Family Law matters in San Mateo and Santa Clara County. I have known Richard for almost ten years and was his opponent in a very difficult dissolution case in Redwood City. He is a seasoned professional whose legal judgment and poise in the courtroom have won the respect of both the judges he appears before and the attorneys who are his adversaries. Richard's ethical standards are at the highest level and it is obvious that his foremost concern is the promotion and protection of his client's interests. I would recommend him for anyone needing representation in a Family Law case, no matter how difficult or contentious."
Family lawyer
1984 - Present
Family Law Practitioner, Law Offices of Richard B. Golden
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Mediator/Settlement Officer
2004 - 2008
San Mateo County Law Library Board of TrusteesBar Representative
1981
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1971
Bachelor of Arts
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English