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Maya K. Grey
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I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law. I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives. I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Additionally, I serve as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion.
I am also a divorce mediator who specializes in educating parties about the law, while also supporting their freedom to create their own solutions that may differ from what would happen in a litigated case. I completed an intensive 40-hour mediation training with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and am a Volunteer Mediator for the Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program. My goal is to empower my clients to reach agreements that meet both their own individual interests and their shared goals while remaining informed of their legal rights.
For those cases that are not a good fit for mediation, I am a fierce advocate for my clients, and will stand up for their best interests in court and in negotiations with the other side. However, I believe that the best and most cost-efficient outcome is when a negotiated settlement can be reached outside of court. Therefore, I work hard to avoid litigation unless it is necessary. I tell my clients what they need to hear, and not necessarily what they want to hear, in order to help them achieve the best results for their case.
I also help families looking for assistance with uncontested adoptions. I completed the rigorous ALTO (Adoption Law Training Online) program under the guidance of preeminent adoption attorneys Alison Foster Davis and Douglas Donnelly. I find great satisfaction in helping my clients complete the adoption process and the joy that comes with welcoming a new family member.
I graduated from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012. During law school, I was the president of the Equal Justice Society and had internships at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the USF Child Advocacy Clinic, Legal Aid of Marin, and Metoyer Law Offices. I was also the recipient of the 2009 USF Women Lawyer’s Committee Scholarship for Transitional Students and the 2011 Wiley W. Manuel Award.
Prior to founding my own firm in 2020, I practiced for over 7 years at the highly respected firm Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP. I am a member of the Alameda County Bar and the Contra Costa County Bar Associations.
I taught second and third grade for 5 years prior to attending law school. I received both my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters in Education from UCLA.
I speak French and have traveled to more than 25 countries around the world. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching Netflix, reading books, and listening to music and podcasts.
A Family Law Firm with Consultation and Mediation Services Offered Throughout California; Adoption Services Offered Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
55%
13 years
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
10%
Marriage and Prenuptials
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Mark | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and professional
Maya helped me through a difficult divorce taking the brunt of all the aggressive and demanding emails from the ex-spouses lawyer. Crushing demands to attend court and explaining how the law calculates financial separation. I do not think I could have hired a more knowledgeable, analytical, persu...
Posted by Cat | August 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Great experience with Maya
I had a great experience working with Maya on a pre-marital agreement. She is friendly, patient, professional, and very detail-oriented. She told my partner and me about our different options and walked through the process in detail. Since we went with a mediated pre-marital agreement, I was able to ...
Posted by Sameer | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great communication, very professional and prompt
Ms Grey worked on my divorce case, and throughout was very good at keeping me informed and educated about the case. I felt she always had my best interests in mind and was good at striking a balance between fighting for what was fair on my part while also getting the case closer to a conclusion so it...
Posted by Maggie | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledge, prepared and patient.
Maya represented me during my divorce. During difficult times like these, it’s difficult to know who to trust, but I followed my gut and so glad I did. Maya was very professional and supportive. I was not very computer savvy and because of this, it took me a lot longer to submit papers online., whic...
Posted by Dawn | May 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Maya is great!
Maya has provided me with honest and diligent advocacy for years. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and has provided me clear, straight-forward guidance in many challenging situations. I could not have asked for a better family lawyer to help me through custody and support issues. I highly reco...
Maya K. Grey's Lawyer Endorsements
"In addition to knowing Maya as a friendly colleague, we have worked together as co-counsel on one case. I found her to be very dedicated, hard-working and thorough in her approach during her work on our related matter. Overall, Maya is extremely knowledgable, patient and kind. She is a pleasure to work with, and truly cares about her clients. Highly recommend!"
"After over 30 years as a litigator myself, I had the opportunity to confront Maya as opposing counsel in a difficult, highly contentious property and alimony case. She impressed me consistently throughout a long process with her knowledge of the law, her attention to detail, and mostly her ability to bring an appropriate level of toughness to the table, as well as appropriate compassion, which earned my respect. She showed a real commitment to her client's best interests and determined advocacy that impressed me as showing a level of seasoned competence well beyond her number of years in practice."
"Maya is a very smart, professional, and effective advocate for her clients, and she will work collaboratively with the other side to settle cases whenever possible. I highly recommend Maya for all your Family Law needs."
"I have known Maya Grey for a number of years and she is a straightforward, skilled family law attorney who fights for her clients. Ms. Grey is a legal adversary for whom I feel great respect."
"Maya is a thoughtful and zealous advocate for her clients. Although we were on opposite sides of a contentious case, she was a true professional and a pleasure to work with."
"Maya and I worked opposite one another on a dissolution. The case required both parties to come to a set of agreeable compromises, and it took some time to get both parties to a point of settlement. Throughout the process, Maya was clear with her communication and was an integral part of keeping the case moving forward in an efficient manner."
"Maya is a strong advocate who knows the law and cares about her clients. We had a difficult case together and she did a great job for her client."
"Maya was professional, experienced and displayed civility throughout the case. She was a diligent advocate for her client while conducting skilled negotiations. I highly recommend her."
"I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases with Maya. While Maya is always a vigorous advocate for her clients, she is always courteous, professional, and willing to negotiate in good faith. Maya is also willing to discuss amicable, creative solutions that lower costs and keep her clients out of court. I cannot recommend Maya more highly as a family law attorney."
"Maya and I worked to settle a difficult post-judgment issue together. I found her to be professional, smart, reasonable, and insightful when proposing solutions, such that they met both parties' needs. She's crackerjack on top of paperwork and deadlines. I endorse her thoroughly!"
"Maya is a great attorney to work with. She is is experienced and hard working. She is dedicated to her work and always has her client's best interest in mind. I highly recommend Maya!"
"If you’re looking for a trusted and experienced family lawyer, Maya is the one. She is smart, talented and a force to be reckoned with in court. She is known as a master negotiator, outstanding writer and persuasive advocate. She is well liked and respected by Judges, defense counsel and clients, alike. Most importantly, she is honest, kind and patient. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a Bay Area family lawyer."
"Maya is ethical, understanding, easy to work with, smart, hardworking, and just an all around a great attorney."
"Maya Grey is a highly ethical, detail-oriented attorney. She is a pleasure to work with, an asset to the community, and a dedicated advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2011
Wiley W. Manuel Award, Legal Aid of Marin
2011
USF Public Interest Law Foundation Scholarship, University of San Francisco School of Law
2011
Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Scholarship, Equal Justice Works
2009
USF WLC Scholarship for Transitional Students, University of San Francisco School of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Owner, Grey Family Law, PC
2019 - Present
Volunteer Mediator, Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program
2020 - 2022
Partner, Grey & Associates Family Law, LLP.
2013 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP.
2012 - 2013
Contract Attorney, Emanuel Law Group
2006 - 2009
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher, San Francisco Community School
2004 - 2005
3rd Grade Teacher, Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School
Associations
2012 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IRMO Doe
My client was awarded joint legal and physical custody of his daughter, and the bogus restraining order filed against him was dismissed
Education
2012
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Los Angeles
MA - Masters - Education
2002
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
The Business of Love: Premarital Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
2012
8th Annual Creative Justice Art Show
Hunger Pains
2011
7th Annual Creative Justice Art Show
Fostering Dreams of Equality
Publications
2011
Free Advice: Legal
Parental Alienation: What Does it Mean and how can it Affect Child Custody
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Guides