$ 150-350 per hour
Pamela Janet Ross
About Pamela
Biography
Family Law: Restraining Orders, Divorce, Prenups/Postnups, Custody, Support, QDROs, etc
Immigration: Family Based, Asylum, U-Visa/VAWA
Labor & Employment Defense: Provided by other attorneys at Pamela Ross Legal Services, PC
Estate Planning/Probate: Wills, Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships,Probate of Estates, etc
Services at Pamela Ross Legal Services, PC are available in Spanish, French, Romanian, Russian, and English.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Pamela Ross Legal Services, PC
3137 Castro Valley Blvd, #210, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
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Pamela Janet Ross's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Advice and Feedback
I appreciate Pamela's responsiveness and direction. Her ability to message directly through social accounts is far more convenient than having to call a number nobody answers, or calls that take forever to get to the point. In a matter of minutes, my questions were answered that I've been spending a...
Posted by Sam | May 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very responsive
We haven’t signed on yet but I feel very confident as Pamela has been very responsive to my emails and questions. Signs of a sincere and knowledgeable attorney. Hope to be signing soon for my girlfriends sake.
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2014
Compassionate
I contacted Pamela to help my son with his custody agreement two years ago. She was so kind throughout helping him to figure out not only what he needed but what was reasonable to ask for. She was down to earth and non-judgmental. She has a gift.
Posted by Elena | October 18, 2012
Paralegal Student Looking for Help
I am a student who needed help with a homework assignment. And, even though this was most likely not the correct site for me to ask questions about the daily practices of a law firm Pamela took the time out of her day to explain in detail how everything works. She spoke a great deal about how clients...
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2012
Nicest Attorney Ever
Pamela is the nicest attorney ever. She listen without judging me or my past. She want to discuss what was best for me and for my kids. She explains things. She is real nice.
Pamela Janet Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
SuperLawyers Rising Star 2019, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Northern California Under 40, National Association of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Law Firm of the Year - Distinguished Service Recipient, Alameda County Bar Association
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Best of the Best Legal Services East Bay, Bay Area Parent's Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star 2016, SuperLawyers
2016
Certificate of Congressional Recognition, Congresswoman Barbara Lee
2016
Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Service, State Bar of California
2015
Global Directory of Who's Who Top Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2015
Nominee Top 10 for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Member Selection - Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Service, Alameda County Bar Association
2015
VLSC Volunteer of the Year, Alameda County Bar Association
2014
Woman of the Year in Law 2014, Assemblyman Bill Quirk
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Managing Attorney, Pamela Ross Legal Services, PC
2012 - Present
CEO/Managing Attorney, All for the Family Legal Clinic, Inc.
2010 - 2010
Teacher Paralegal Ethics; English Literature, Westwood College
2010 - 2010
Chief Intern-Felony family violence unit, District Attorney's Office Dallas County
2010 - 2011
Student Attorney, Legal Aid Civil Clinic
2009 - 2016
Director of Operations, Capable Coordination & Consulting, LLC
2006 - 2012
Sr. Project Coordinator, Purchasing Management International
Associations
2023 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's SectionPresident
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
All for the Family Legal ClinicBoard of Directors
2022 - 2022
Alameda County Bar AssociationPresident
2021 - 2021
Alameda County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2020 - 2020
Alameda County Bar AssociationVice President
2016 - 2023
Alameda County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - 2019
Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2014 - 2015
Alameda County Bar AssociationVice Chair Family Law Executive Committee
2013 - 2014
Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member- Family Law Section
2012 - 2014
National Association of Professional WomenMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce and Custody
Favorable
Estate
Favorable
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Favorable
Contract
Favorable
Contract
Favorable
Education
2011
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Federal Crime Victim Compensation
Certificate
2007
National University
MA - Masters
2005
University of San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
University of San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
California State Certification
Domestic Violence Counselor
Speaking Engagements
2020
Family Law Bootcamp
Modest Means Practice Advice
2020
Family Law Bootcamp
Hague Convention Service
2018
ACBA MCLE
Advice for Solo Practitioners
2017
MCLE ACBA
Intro to Family Law
2014
Jewish Single Parent Support Group
Custody and Visitation
2011
Paralegal Program
Paralegal Ethics
2011
Family Law Association Symposium
Family Law Association
Publications
2015
Alumni Recognition
COMMunity Buzz
2012
http://allforthefamilylegalclinic.blogspot.com/
All for the Family Legal Clinic Blog
2012
Facebook group
All for the Family
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my landlord refuse rent after serving me a three(3) Day Notice to Pay or Quit?
14 Jan 2013
Q&A
Filing Amended Income and Expense Form (FL-150)
04 Dec 2012
Q&A
Filing FL-150 Income and Expense declaration with the court. Was family law facilitator wrong?
15 Nov 2012