Paul Frederic Donsbach

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Paul Frederic Donsbach

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +6 more

2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA

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About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 27 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 32 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1993

Special Member

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Location

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2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

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Paul Frederic Donsbach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Sharon | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Should be 10 stars

This divorce/custody hearing could not have gone any smoother. This was due to Paul and his team, special thanks to Natalie. Paul took our case today and walked us through what could have been a very unpleasant experience and made us feel comfortable and secure in the fact he had our best interest at... heart. You don 't find that in this field often. You can expect honest, hard working people here, do not hesitate to hire this firm for your Family law needs. We will go no where else.

Posted by Amanda | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Custody Case

I felt incredibly comfortable and secure having my custody case being handled by Paul. Not only is he incredibly knowledgable in his field, he is tremendously understanding. Family law is tricky. Often the cases are deeply personal and emotionally charged. He managed to calm my anxiety through-out th...e entire process. Our appearance in court went incredibly well. The judge was very receptive towards Paul and his presentation of my case. My case had a time constraint and Paul was able to get a decision my case in a timely matter. My case ended with the outcome I had hoped for. I would recommend Paul Donsbach to anyone looking for a family law attorney. Both he and his staff are incredibly nice, hardworking, and made what could have been an awful experience, easy and painless.

Posted by Jamie | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommended Attorney

Paul Donsbach is the most professional, capable and compassionate family law attorney I could have hoped to have by my side. Family law can get messy and personal and Paul made me feel comfortable throughout the process. In court, the judge appreciated his calm and non-confrontational demeanor and hi...s adversary found him impossible to ruffle. My case ended quickly, with a favorable outcome for me. Paul is honest and hardworking - adjectives not often found in the same sentence as the word attorney.

Posted by Leah | January 28, 2014 | Family

Family Attorney with a Heart!

Paul is honestly the most gracious, compassionate family law attorney I have ever met. I didn't know they existed until I met him. He is very knowledgable and "plays well" with other attorneys when it comes to negotiating, while making sure to represent his client. He has helped me in many situation...s, including a custody battle. While my ex's attorney spent their time attacking me, Paul was able to go up against this "bull dog" of an attorney while being nice, and manage to keep my children in my primary custody. He is rare when it comes to family law attorneys...I would recommend him to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Stay Away from him, safe your life and money!

Never put your life in the hand of this man when you ever need family attorney. I could write a journal about him, but I keep it simple by saying * he doesn't care about your life and let you suffer for his big mistakes*

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Paul Frederic Donsbach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Matejcek

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Cizmadia

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Donsbach was a tough adversary in a highly contentious dissolution case. Although tough, he was always professional and courteous. I look forward to working with him again in the future."

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Matthew Matejcek

Family lawyer

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William Cizmadia

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Legal Writing, American Jurisprudence

Associations

2017 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1994 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Board Member, Officer

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Arbitration and Mediation Committees

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alimony and Spousal Support and Marital Property Committees

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Jolly

Judgment

Marriage of Amster

Settlement

Marriage of Kessler

Trial

Windsor v. Amchem Products, Inc.

Victory in the United States Supreme Court

Celotex Corporation v. Edwards

United States Supreme Court decision

In re Exxon Valdez

Trial court judgment and appeal

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Education

1992

Southern Methodist Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Texas System, Dallas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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