If you find yourself contemplating separation, consult David before taking further action.
I wished I retained him earlier.
In my case David was able to quickly repair the damage done previously, with speedy and successful court action that allowed a significant increase of time with my child which is priceless.
David is competent, reliable, responds quickly, knowledgeable in matters of family court (he’s a certified family law specialist), and bills accurately. He’s fair, professional, realistic, looks out for the best interest of the involved parties, and he’s exceptional in presenting his case during negotiations and in court.
David Erb is an absolutely fantastic Bay Area divorce attorney. He made this difficult and emotional legal process smooth and straightforward, and I got the settelement I wanted. David gives great advice, bills accurately and ethically, and comes up with excellent strategies. David is easy to reach by phone and by email. He listened to me about what I wanted and did not want and created and implemented a settlement negotiation strategy accordingly. He explained to me the complicated legal divorce process every step of the way so I would know what was going to happen, with no surprises. Finally, I appreciated how budget-conscious David was during the process. He advised me of the cost implications of the different decisions I could make, and I never felt like he was taking advantage of me for money.
His paralegal, Noah Avalos, is also top-notch. Noah is very organized and responsive on email. Both men were great to work with.
Thankfully, I was able to settle my divorce without going to court.
I would refer him to anyone I know planning to divorce.
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PARTNER AND CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST BY THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION.
David is a Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization. With a background in finance and business valuation, David specializes in family law matters that involve complex financial issues related to support and property division, including founder's stock, stock options, restricted stock, venture capital interests and other business interests. David also has extensive experience in contested custody matters involving recommending mediation, custody evaluations and the appointment of a special master/parenting coordinator. In addition to his litigation practice, David serves as a consulting attorney to his clients who are attending mediation.
David was named to the Super Lawyers' Northern California Rising Stars lists in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.Â
David is a member of the Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Bar Associations.Â
David was on the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association from 2014 through 2018, serving as the Family Law Section President in 2017. David is currently on the Board of Directors of the entire Contra Costa County Bar Association.
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Consult him before separation
If you find yourself contemplating separation, consult David before taking further action.
I wished I retained him earlier.
In my case David was able to quickly repair the damage done previously, with speedy and successful court action that allowed a significant increase of time with my child which is priceless.
David is competent, reliable, responds quickly, knowledgeable in matters of family court (he’s a certified family law specialist), and bills accurately. He’s fair, professional, realistic, looks out for the best interest of the involved parties, and he’s exceptional in presenting his case during negotiations and in court.
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Posted by Nadine | December 14, 2015
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Clever, Thoughtful, Kind, and Got the Job Done
David Erb is an absolutely fantastic Bay Area divorce attorney. He made this difficult and emotional legal process smooth and straightforward, and I got the settelement I wanted. David gives great advice, bills accurately and ethically, and comes up with excellent strategies. David is easy to reach by phone and by email. He listened to me about what I wanted and did not want and created and implemented a settlement negotiation strategy accordingly. He explained to me the complicated legal divorce process every step of the way so I would know what was going to happen, with no surprises. Finally, I appreciated how budget-conscious David was during the process. He advised me of the cost implications of the different decisions I could make, and I never felt like he was taking advantage of me for money.
His paralegal, Noah Avalos, is also top-notch. Noah is very organized and responsive on email. Both men were great to work with.
Thankfully, I was able to settle my divorce without going to court.
I would refer him to anyone I know planning to divorce.
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Posted by Daniel | November 2, 2022
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Integrity, Thorough, Professional and Smart
David and his team did an excellent job representing me in my divorce. I was a client who came with experience working with other lawyers and working in Pro Per.
From the start David told me upfront that he’s more expensive than other lawyers. I had been going through the divorce process for almost 4 years at that time and had tried going the inexpensive route both in Pro Per and working with an attorney who had a lower hourly rate. Working In Pro Per was saving me money but I soon found out there was more at risk than what I thought. While working with an inexpensive lawyer, let’s just say you get what you pay for.
David himself is very articulate, punctual and professional. He knows the law and also leverages the intellectual capital of his colleagues to make sure your case has been reviewed from multiple angles. Though I may have paid more for David and his team on an hourly rate than I could have elsewhere, I feel that it was more than worth it due to the peace of mind they gave me, and they were able to accomplish more in 6 months than what an inexpensive lawyer did in 1.5 years at the same total cost.
David’s team works great together. They communicate very well both with each other and with me, the client. All three of them made me feel that mine was the only case they were working on and the only way you would know this wasn’t the case is when they were in court representing someone else.
I have no reservations recommending David and his team. I spent many hours interviewing numerous attorneys, as I’m sure most of you who are reading this will. I highly recommend David and his team; you’ll be in good hands.
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Posted by Brittney | June 28, 2022
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Highly recommend David and team
I had an over year long custody case that turned into a contested move away. It was stressful, complicated and long but David and team were the calm in a storm. David is reasonable, thoughtful and calm when communicating with you especially during stressful times but is firm and pushes in court in the right moments. It gave me peace of mind knowing I had them on my team through all of the stressful moments. I wouldn’t recommend anyone have to experience any of this but if you must then I highly recommend David and team.
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Posted by Tracy | December 4, 2021
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Very impressed
David is very knowledgeable, thorough and easy to work with. He listens and explains each step in the process. He is also very conscientious and responsive. David made a difficult situation much smoother than expected. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Amy | August 29, 2021
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Great team of Lawyers
I hired David Erb less than a year ago. Him and Karen Buitrago are both extremely knowledgeable and well practiced lawyers. They helped me plan strategically for a complicated case and executed our plan with precision and kept me in the loop. David and Karen are both very well versed in court room proceedings and I was very grateful to have them on my side.
I have about 6 years in the family court system. Although it's gravely disappointing that our family court system is for profit and can be painfully litigous, if you've exhausted all other outside of court options, these guys are the way to go. I've hired many lawyers and none of them come close to David & Karen. These guys are the best I've seen. I highly recommend them.
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Posted by Mekhala | April 11, 2021
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Very efficient, conscientious and gets the job done
David represented me in my divorce and my only regret is that I didn't go to him sooner. After spending almost a year and thousands of dollars in legal fees with another attorney (who was highly rated), I switched to David. His hourly charges were higher than my previous lawyer, but he more than made up for them with his efficiency. In our first meeting, I went to him with a page full of questions/topics to discuss and anticipated needing an hour and a half, but he answered everything in half the time. He thinks very fast and was always a step ahead, anticipating many of my questions, before I even asked. He billed fairly and ethically and never nickel and dimed me. He was always aware that I was conscious of my costs and recommended things worth pursuing and those that were not. He got me a good fair settlement without trial and most importantly, helped close it relatively quickly. (Our divorce had dragged on for a year and a half before I switched to David).
Linda, his associate attorney is very thorough, organized and efficient and it was wonderful to work with her. She never asked me something twice and took great notes.
I will be happy to recommend David/Linda to anyone.
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Posted by Lucia | December 3, 2020
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Not only a lawyer but a therapist!
I had the opportunity to hire David as my divorce attorney in 2019 continuing into 2020. The state of California is clear that it is an equal opportunity state regarding spousal support and who should receive it, whether you feel they are worthy or not. As a woman with a career in a highly competitive environment, I was extremely tied to the emotional aspect of having to provide supplementary income to my ex-husband, who was unemployed by choice. David was able to negotiate for me and do what was fair for both of us, but ensuring that I felt good about what I needed to provide as compensation to my ex. He was extremely detailed, knowledgeable, and was available when I had questions or concerns. He worked in my best interest and was an absolute pleasure in a very unpleasant process. If you have the unfortunate circumstance of terminating a marriage, I highly recommend hiring David and his team to support you in your process.
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Posted by Michael | July 31, 2020
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Excellent
David is professional, to-the-point, and impressively responsive to my communications. He has demonstrated genuine interest in my case, notably starting one of our calls saying, "While I was thinking about your case this weekend.." I appreciate his pragmatism and that he is not just another attorney promising the moon to potential clients in order to win their business. I can't recommend his services enough.
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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019
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Great service!
David handled my case with care and expeditiously. Whenever I contacted him or someone on his team, they were very responsive. I highly recommend him for complicated family court matters.
Posted by Anna | March 30, 2019
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Fantastic. Look no further.
David is an exceptional attorney. He is knowledgeable, smart and ethical. His team includes paralegal Season and associate Linda, both are phenomenally organized, sympathetic and are true extension of David’s professional qualities. David is strategic and methodical in the negotiations and in the court. I’ve been honored to be presented by him and the solution he’s been able to work out in my case is the best I could have wished for.
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Posted by Andrew | March 20, 2019
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Outstanding Divorce Attorney
I strongly recommend David. He came highly recommended to me by two other attorneys. He has helped guide and support me through what has been an extremely challenging and stressful time. He has been very responsive, empathetic and respectful, providing excellent and candid guidance, whilst always trying to minimize costs. I had separate property claims and real estate holdings, and David helped me to navigate the best course throughout the divorce process, developing and implementing effective strategies
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Posted by Stephanie | July 31, 2018
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Dream Team
I fortuitously found David through an Internet search. This is my second divorce and was so distraught at the beginning of the process that I was not focusing and was very unsure. David gave me the strength and support to stand on my own feet and focus, make logical and strategic decisions while trying to make this process as economical as possible! All this while being respectful, empathetic, knowledgeable, quick, HONEST and ETHICAL! A very different approach from my first divorce. This was a very emotionally charged situation and David and his team were my guardians. He never backed down and did not put up with any nonsense but all in a very professional and respectful way. His associate, Linda, is so empathetic and articulate yet at the same time is made of steel! Both of them work quickly and seamlessly together to make the process move forward efficiently. Season is an ace paralegal and is also a very compassionate listener. Speaking to her during the intake process was why I hired David in the first place. Once I did, I could not have been happier! During such an emotionally tumultuous process, I felt cared for and supported and respected. They immediately follow up with you and keep you informed of progress in your case (even after hours and on the weekends in my case!). Though they deal with much larger and more complex cases than mine, I was treated with the same amount of attention, responsiveness and respect. I am forever grateful to David and his team for fighting for me and giving me my life back.
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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
David has been excellent in handling my case. My case has quite some complication around the child custody while the opposing counsel is terrible in terms of the legal knowledge and experience which leads to a lot of false expectation and wasted time & resources. In my case, David is always on top of everything and provides great insight and valuable advices. Extremely happy from working with him.
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Posted by Michelle | May 4, 2017
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Family Divorce - Take 2
David was so key to helping me deal with my second round of divorce proceedings. Our first round was handled in a manner that was open for argumentation and David helped guide me in the right direction to make the best decisions for my children and the most workable solution with my prior spouse.
Posted by Ray Ng | December 22, 2016
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Excellent Attorney
I highly recommend David Erb. He handled my divorce case in a upmost professional way. David kept me updated on all communications during my divorce and gave sounded advises along the way. I recall David worked on my case during the weekend so it would be on schedule.
Posted by Stan Stukov | October 12, 2016
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Excellent Attorney
David is a very good attorney. He is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and easy to work with. The team he work with is also very good. I highly recommend David and his firm.
Posted by Michelle | September 25, 2015
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Excellent Divorce Lawyer
David Erb was extremely helpful with my difficult divorce. He was supportive, honest and refreshingly candid. He was extremely responsive via e-mail and phone. When things felt stuck and hopeless, he was able to maneuver the situation by dealing with opposing counsel in a professional and clear way and successfully move things forward. An important part of my experience with David was having him really listen to what I needed, how I wanted things to be considered and guide the process based on clear goals. He is realistic, clearly grounded in law and experience and at the same time, human. I have already recommended him to a friend in need of a strong, focused, responsive and clever lawyer to help with his difficult custody issues. I will continue to recommend him. He does not waste time, is honest and accurate with billing and again, respectful of all considerations during my divorce. I really enjoyed working with him and will not hesitate to again.
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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2014
divorce client
I highly recommend Mr.Erb and his team at FKKB. David has my highest level of trust, he has been professional at all times, he tried to minimize my legal costs and informed me about any legal steps we could or should take without any delay. David did an outstanding job taking care of my divorce and I never had the feeling of being alone during this stressful time. I would definitely recommend David to my family and friends.
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Posted by Emily | October 11, 2013
Smart, thorough, connected and a pleasure to work with
David was extremely responsive and thorough helping me with my child custody case. He made smart, calculated recommendations on strategy but I always felt like he was respectful of my decisions and would fight for what I wanted. When I had concerns or was just stressed he was quick to respond and listen and he seemed genuinely concerned about my situation. There were so many nuances around strategy and jurisdiction that I would have made myself crazy trying to decipher and I was grateful for his breadth of knowledge of not only custody law, but more importantly on our local judges and court system.
I also appreciate that he was quick - I never felt like he was eating up my time and money on unnecessary details. I can't recommend him enough.
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