$ 425-425 per hour
Michael James Amthor
also known as East County Family Law Group, Law Office of Michael J. Amthor
About Michael
Biography
We remain the only firm in the area offering such a wide range of legal and paralegal services to accommodate a variety of client needs and budgets. Our firm focuses on family law and have a rare level of skill and compassion for divorce and child custody cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
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Location
East County Family Law Group
1181 Central Boulevard, Suite A, Brentwood, CA, 94513
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Down to Earth
I really liked meeting with this attorney. Even though I couldn't afford his attorney services, which were very reasonable compared to everyone else in town. I used his paralegal to file my divorce. All of Mr. Amthor's advise was down to earth and real. I used all of his tips to maneuver through the...
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Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Member, Esteemed Lawyers of America
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Best of Brentwood, Brentwood Press
2020
Best of Brentwood Silver, Brentwood Press
2019
Best of Brentwood Gold, Brentwood Press
2018
Best of Brentwood Gold award, Brentwood Press
2017
Best of Brentwood Silver award, Brentwood Press
2016
Silver Medal Attorney - Family, Brentwood Press "Best of Brentwood"
2015
Silver Medal Award - Family, Brentwood Press "Best of Brentwood"
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Owner/Attorney, East County Family Law Group
2000 - 2016
Judge Pro Tem, Contra Costa County Superior Court
1996 - 1998
Associate, Cain & Cain
Associations
2022 - Present
Rotary InternationalMember
2013 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyAffiliate Member
2011 - Present
U.S. Legal ServicesNetwork Attorney
2002 - Present
ARAGNetwork Attorney
2000 - Present
Strathmore's Who's WhoAward Recipient
1999 - Present
Hyatt Legal PlansNetwork Attorney
1997 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - 2009
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2007 - 2008
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationBoard Member
Education
1995
John F. Kennedy University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
California State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Heritage Moot Court
Divorce and Teenagers
Publications
2017
60 and Fabulous
Estate Planning after 60
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers