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Lita Annette Pettusdotson
also known as Lita, Pettus-Dotson
About Lita
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
15 years
Child Custody
20%
15 years
Child Support
20%
15 years
Alimony
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Lita Annette Pettusdotson
1070 Marina Village Parkway suite 202 D, Alameda, CA, 94501
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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Helped me tremendously
I was recommended to Lita by a close friend and she offered me some advice over the phone quickly. I retained her after speaking with her about my current order that was in place and specifics about my case. She gave me honest and educated answers to my situation and in the end Lita made a bad situat...
Posted by Tom | April 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Supportive
I required insight into my current legal approach with outside counsel to determine if we are on the right track (second opinion). Lita was kind enough to expend significant time with me via phone to explain how the system works and the best way to manage the process with my attorney. This was very h...
Posted by Bryan | November 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
An attorney that looks out for your best interests!!
My mother was stuck in a divorce case for over 5 years before we found Lita and she was able to expedite the process and help her reach a settlement in less that 4 months! Lita has been nothing short of a godsend!
Posted by sheila | May 09, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Divorce/Filing and Judgement
Lita was the answer to a prayer. She is very knowledgeable of all forms and filings that I needed to complete. Very responsive to all calls ,emails , texts and very reliable. My case began in June of 2012 , I received my judgement on May 3, 2013. The cutbacks to the courts have made things very...
Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2013 | Family
Reliable, professional, and extremely helpful
Ms. Pettus-Dotson took on my case very last minute and made things happen very fast. Thanks to her help my family law case was resolved quickly and exactly as I had hoped.
Lita Annette Pettusdotson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Pettusdotson through the local bar association. She is very experienced and compassionate about serving her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lita is a strong, highly effective advocate who fights hard for her clients and also cares deeply about them. She is an excellent litigator."
"A joy to work with. Lita understands that civility and litigation can go hand in hand. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lita is a breath of fresh air for family law attorneys, clients and judges. What I've been most impressed with -- is watching her maintain a truly empathetic connection to her clients, advocating with heart AND experienced litigation skills. She is a class act!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
1997
Remedies, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Arbitrator, The Better Business Bureau
2008 - 2010
Contract Attorney, The Shepherd Law Group
2006 - 2007
Associate, Trembath Law Offices
2003 - 2006
Senior Associate, Collins, Toschi & Doyle
1999 - 2003
Senior Associate, Haskell & Goodman
Associations
2011 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
2010 - Present
SEEDS Alternative Dispute Resolution CenterBoard Member
2010 - 2011
Alameda County - Human Relations CommissionCommissioner
2007 - 2011
St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic SchoolSchool Board Member
Education
1997
John F. Kennedy University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
San Diego State Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2011
Contra Costa Superior Court Family Law Department
Representing Yourself in Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers