Miranda Lathrop Barber

I originally hired another attorney that claimed to be “the best in bay area”…If not the entire state of California. Unfortunately, they just took $10,000 from me and did absolutely zero. (okay they filed a summons and petition and that was it…for $10k!)! I found Miranda and she agreed to take my cas...e. The amount of work that she did was 100 times more than the other attorney and for far less than they would charge! She helped me through the most difficult time in my life. When all hope was gone that I would get anything out of this divorce…she was right there, making sure I did. Going through a divorce is so emotional for everybody involved. To have someone that you know will truly represent you and your best interests, and help you through it all is what you need!! Miranda, is your person!

Bottom Line: If you need an attorney for family matters, this is the person you need by your side! Background: My case was one for the record books. It was a 10 year battle and it involved constant back and forth between me and my ex, coordinating across five states, and countless questions fro...m me when my ex violated the court’s orders. Miranda fought for me every time my ex tried to lie about the situation. Being in the military, I left CA shortly after filing for divorce. When my ex abducted my kid, Miranda jumped into action, and had secured custody for me within a month. When I returned from overseas she coordinated with the second state my ex ran to and enabled me to get my son that day. Miranda is the consummate professional and was honest with me about how best to move forward. You can trust that she has your kids best interest at heart. Without her aid, my son would be dead or would have disappeared to another country. Moreover, she stood ready at anytime when custody changeovers took place. This was because my ex is notorious with breaking the rules. You will feel like you are her only client. Every time I called, emailed, or made a request it was responded to within hours with an answer, or suggested way ahead. She is without a doubt the best attorney, and person, I have ever met. If there is one takeaway it is that if you are honest with Miranda, and follow her advice, then you will not fail and you will not be disappointed.

Miranda was my divorce attorney. From the first meeting with her, I started having my doubts. Much like the other review on here, I never felt like Miranda was on my side. It felt like she was on the side of opposing counsel. I had impressed upon her the importance of getting divorced quickly only t...o find that at every turn I was having to prompt her to move forward and take care of things for me. She made mistakes in calculations, did not subpoena information from my ex, did nothing about the medical that he discontinued (can't do that, we are still married). I cannot stress enough that I never felt like she was on my side. I understand attorneys are busy but communication was almost non-existent unless I reached out. I cannot stress enough how I did not feel supported or that she was on my side. There were mistakes made in calculations. when I brought up an important question about a process, she told me it wouldn't be possible, it would jeopardize the outcome. After my case dragged on for over a year with no progress, I talked to another attorney and as soon as he reviewed my info, he was flabbergasted to say the least. He told me that what I had requested was not only possible, but it would not jeopardize the outcome and that MONTHS ago, info that was need to move forward could have been subpoenaed to get things moving.

Miranda Barber is a very professional, ethical, and thorough lawyer! I have worked with her for four years and I highly recommend her. She is great at what she does! She communicates well and advocates for her clients in an honest and thoughtful manner. She is also very personable and takes her j...ob as seriously as it is. I put my family in her hands often and she takes great care of them.