Merritt Louis Weisinger

Merritt Louis Weisinger

4.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 52 years

Alimony Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

1600 S Main St #185, Walnut Creek, CA

About Merritt

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

Walnut Creek Family Law Center specializes in family law in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties. Our expertise is in high conflict custody disputes, child and spousal support, false allegations, domestic violence, restraining orders, property issues and move-away cases. We have a reputation for aggressive and fair representation. Our attorneys are well informed in family law, and familiar with most of the bay area family law attorneys, judges and specialists.

36 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

Walnut Creek Family Law Center specializes in family law in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties. Our expertise is in high conflict custody disputes, child and spousal support, false allegations, domestic violence, restraining orders, property issues and move-away cases. We have a reputation for aggressive and fair representation. Our attorneys are well informed in family law, and familiar with most of the bay area family law attorneys, judges and specialists.

36 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Walnut Creek Family Law Center specializes in family law in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties. Our expertise is in high conflict custody disputes, child and spousal support, false allegations, domestic violence, restraining orders, property issues and move-away cases. We have a reputation for aggressive and fair representation. Our attorneys are well informed in family law, and familiar with most of the bay area family law attorneys, judges and specialists.

36 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Walnut Creek Family Law Center specializes in family law in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties. Our expertise is in high conflict custody disputes, child and spousal support, false allegations, domestic violence, restraining orders, property issues and move-away cases. We have a reputation for aggressive and fair representation. Our attorneys are well informed in family law, and familiar with most of the bay area family law attorneys, judges and specialists.

36 years | 300 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Walnut Creek Family Law Center specializes in family law in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties. Our expertise is in high conflict custody disputes, child and spousal support, false allegations, domestic violence, restraining orders, property issues and move-away cases. We have a reputation for aggressive and fair representation. Our attorneys are well informed in family law, and familiar with most of the bay area family law attorneys, judges and specialists.

36 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 130-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 52 years

State: California

Acquired: 1973

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Merritt Louis Weisinger

1600 S Main St #185, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596-5341

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Merritt Louis Weisinger's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Aggressive and disrespectful lawyer

I had lots of communication issues with Merritt Weisinger when I hired him last year. He never replied to my emails and hung up the phone on me a few times. He imposed a court hearing which was not necessary for my case and only cost me more in attorney traveling fee, etc. He is not a nice attor...ney who tries to resolve your issues. My ex and I agreed to settle on the matter but he advised against it and prolonged my case which could have been resolved much faster. Overall, working with Merritt was such a nightmare and super stressful. I would NOT recommend him.

Posted by Ed | February 07, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

A fighter in your corner.

After working with two different lawyers that specialized in divorce, the only thing that seemed to get taken care of was my retainer. I found myself feeling like I would never end up divorced. When I was in court the Judge told me that I should just be glad that he’s granting the divorce(after two... years of trying) and to forget about asking for a financial judgment against my wife, just get on with my life was his recommendation. It was just not fair. My attorney sat in the chair next to me telling me that I should just do what the Judge was telling me to do. I was not about to do that. I still asked for the financial judgment and got it much to the surprise of my attorney. My then attorney told me that I should be prepared to go back to court to continue the fight. REALLY?? I decided to fire her instead. After calling several lawyers I was about to throw my hands in the air and just give up when I called Merritt. I was prepared to answer the same questions that the other attorneys typically asked, but something different happened. Merritt asked me what can I do for you, and then he listened to me. That in itself was something different; the other attorneys ask that question but stopped me long before I finished telling them my problem. After hearing me out, he told me that he could help. We scheduled an appointment and after meeting with Merritt, I retained him and his team. In short order Merritt and his team had my divorce back on track and now I’m receiving payments from my ex-wife. I never had to go back to court. If you find yourself looking for a great attorney, I recommend Merritt and his team to you. Your couldn't ask for a better team to have in your corner.

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David Brooks

Domestic violence lawyer | Mar 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Merritt since before I went to law school. He has handled major cases, a few famous cases, and I see he's managed to practice long enough to work with his son. He is both skilled and durable. He also opened a door for me when I didn't know what to be when I grew up. Thank you."

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Arlene Kock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding knowledgable attorney with a sharp, attentive professional support staff. Hard working, compassionate and highly respected by his peers and judges alike."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1975 - Present

President, Walnut Creek Family Law Center, Inc

Associations

1973 - Present

State Bar of California

Education

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

N/A

Colgate Univ

undergraduate

Publications

2009

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Languages

English

Spanish

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