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Maria Elena Crabtree
also known as Mia Crabtree, Maria Crabtree
About Maria Elena
Biography
Crabtree Law, P.C. is a full service, bi-lingual (Spanish), family law firm dedicated to delivering personal, practical, and effective representation at an affordable cost.
Our founder, Maria Crabtree, received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communications from the University of California at Davis. She later returned to the University of California, Davis and earned her J.D. degree.
Ms. Crabtree herself is divorced and remarried, and as a result, intimately knows the struggles of adjusting to a new family dynamic. Our firm is dedicated to helping families navigate through the complexities of the laws and policies that rule family law issues. Dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, and domestic violence issues are a focus of our practice. The goal of the firm is to effectively address the client’s needs and concerns during a very difficult time in one’s life. We will always keep you informed on the status of your case while advocating for those needs in an effort to maximize long-term family stability.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-525 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Crabtree Law, PC
700 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 250, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Unprofessional
If you're looking for a competent, responsive and responsible lawyer, look elsewhere. I hired Maria to handle my divorce case and things seemed to be moving along fine. However, one day out of the blue, my ex decided to agree to a settlement. As a result, I immediately reached out to Maria to inform ...
Maria Elena Crabtree's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maria is a fierce advocate for her clients and comes up with out-of-the-box strategies to bring cases to resolution, both amicably or in court. Maria represents her clients with compassion, and integrity."
"I admired Maria's dedication to family law when she started her own firm right out of law school, and I'm even more happy to see that she has grown into a top notch family law practitioner. Maria's dedication is evident in how she advocates with great care for all her clients. I recommend her without any reservations."
"Ms. Crabtree is a professional and highly intelligent attorney. She is a skilled and effective trial attorney. Ms. Crabtree genuinely cares about her clients and works hard to reach effective resolutions in her cases. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Maria is an excellent attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in family law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Maria is a very knowledgeable family law attorney, who truly cares about her clients, and is always willing to take the time to share her knowledge with the community!"
"Maria is a sharp, aggressive and skilled attorney. I recommend her services for your family law needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Maria is a very knowledgeable family law attorney. She fights hard for her clients but is also very fair. I would not hesitate to recommend any family law cases to her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Crabtree is a dedicated and passionate professional. Her knowledge of the law and ability to navigate complicated and nuanced cases makes her a formidable attorney. I have referred cases to her in the past, and I will continue to do so because I always know the client will be in good hands."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Witkin Award in Mediation, UC Davis King Hall School of Law
2007
Graduated Summa Cum Laude--Highest Honors, UC Davis
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Maria E. Crabtree
2012 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Whatley Law Firm
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Law Offices Of Fredrick S. Cohen
2009 - 2009
Honors Extern, Office Of The Attorney General
2009 - 2011
Certified Law Student, Uc Davis School Of Law Family Protection & Legal Services Clinic
2007 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Law Office of Harry D. Roth
2006 - 2008
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Yolo County CASA
Associations
2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
University of California at Davis School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers