Stephen Anthony Montagna

Stephen Anthony Montagna

2.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Fairfield, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

727 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Currently representing clients in all facets of Family Law.

13 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hodson & Mullin

727 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA, 94533

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Stephen Anthony Montagna's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terminated my legal representation

I recently terminated my legal representation with Mr. Montagna due to extremely poor services. After requesting my balance retainer fee, I was informed that it would be ready on Tuesday, nine days later. This is an unacceptable delay, especially considering the circumstances. More to follow.

Posted by Bobbie | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Con Artists

What a JOKE! Was unprepared not once but twice in my case. Didn't have a strategy never tried to discuss a strategy everything last minute.

Posted by Christina | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal!

Look no further, this attorney is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Being in a situation where you need a family law attorney can be an agonizing process for all parties involved especially if there are children. Mr. Montagna is extremely gifted, knows the law inside and out (certified in family law which is... a much needed advantage for more complex cases), affordable and kind. You can’t afford bad representation as is it can create delays and worse-case, long term circumstances which are potentially not in the best interest of your child. Unfortunately, you also need much more than the facts and evidence. You’ve got to be able to deliver it effectively. Mr. Montagna is very intelligent and quick on his feet to present persuasive arguments in front of the judge with flying colors! Truly a genius of sorts. Above all, he is fair and just, holding himself to the highest standard with integrity. I’m being honest that it’s kind of hard to find that these days. Most of all, if you truly have been wronged, he is amazing at bringing justice to light. The only downside is that Mr. Montagna is extremely busy, but he makes time when and where it is due. He shows up exactly when and where you need him the most. It’s been two years for me and despite this rocky road, I feel really blessed that this attorney landed on my path to light the way in this darkness. He fights for justice like a god-send angel with my child’s best interest in his heart. Look no further if you truly want the best!

Posted by Joe | July 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorny

Stephen is a great lawyer. He has always responded to me in a timely manner. He has helped me out on several occasions.

Posted by Rod | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DON T hire this fraud..

Drug his feet for over a year. You must call to make an appt to get him on the phone. Appointments are not the same day!! you may wait 1-3 days to talk to your hired attorney,Ridiculas, clueless in his field. No plans no strategy just bumbling along month after month. He always uses text messages to... communicate. Huge failure huge mistake, DONT punish yourself by hiring him, please, your problems will only get larger and you WILL be alone in this

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Donald Hodson

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In four short years, Mr. Montagna has established himself as one of the leaders in divorce, family, and separation law in Northern California. He is the consummate professional, with an abundance of trial and mediation experience. I'd recommend Mr. Montagna to anyone."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Barrister Award for Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Hodson & Mullin, Attorneys at Law

Associations

2018 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Vice Chair

2018 - Present

Solano County Bar Association

Secretary

2017 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Co-chairperson of the Sacramento Chapter

2017 - Present

State Bar of California, Executive Committee of the Family Law Section

Board Member

Education

2011

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family law section Meeting

Diminished Capacity During Divorce

Publications

2018

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Confronting the 5th Amendment in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases: A Story of Competing Interests

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