Zoe Garvin

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Zoe Garvin

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

2744 E. 11th Street, Suite C06, Oakland, CA

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About Zoe

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Zoe Garvin PC

2744 E. 11th Street, Suite C06, Oakland, CA, 94601

zoegarvin.com

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Zoe Garvin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dana | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

She made the impossible feel doable

I came to her during one of the most stressful times of my life, and she handled everything with strength, clarity, and compassion. She helped me reach a peaceful agreement without escalating to a high-conflict case—and made sure I walked away with everything I needed. I’m incredibly grateful for her... calm, strategic approach and how fiercely she advocated for me. If you need someone truly in your corner, she’s the one.

Posted by Angelique | December 19, 2024

Genuinely helpful

I was referred to Zoe to assist me with some paperwork preparation. Not only was she extremely helpful, she was patient, thorough and very clear and transparent about the process.

Posted by Alexandra | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

SHE WILL BE YOUR ROCK.

I don't typically write reviews for anything , but this woman is a SAINT! I had spent literal years consulting with different attorneys, most of which were afraid to take my case. A random person gave me her number, I called it, and when I tell you this woman took my case with a week (or so) notice ...of a court date, and has had my back and consulted me better than any of the other 5-10 attorneys I had spoken with prior to her, she is AMAZING. Empathetic, to the point, financially conscious, responsive, not selfish at all, and an amazing memory to boot, she has been my absolute rock and I probably would have lost my kids if she didn't articulate correctly to me. The way she handles her business and communicates to me in such a grounded manner is precisely the reason I have my children. She is strategic as hell, like a cat waiting to pounce on the right moment, and I will never choose another attorney for family matters! The way she strategizes is also the reason why many of our disagreements can now be resolved outside of the courts, because I think many attorneys would have been impulsive in my case which would have made matters much worse in a very delicate situation! Thank you Zoe!!

Posted by Lucy | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Great work. We were able to achieve 100 % of our goals. Me and my son's life are much improved as result of hiring Zoe Garvin. Thanks much!

Posted by Betty | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney!

Zoe is the best! She helped with my Divorce. It was hassle free. I highly recommend Zoe!

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Family lawyer | Aug 04

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

CALI - Family Law, CALI

2014

CALI - Appellate Advocacy, CALI

2013

CALI - Legal Research and Writing, CALI

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Zoe Garvin PC

2017 - 2019

Partner, Garvin & Dost LLP

2016 - 2017

Owner, Law Office of Zoe Garvin

Associations

2016 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2015

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

San Francisco State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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