Donna Tsifrin Gibbs

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Donna Tsifrin Gibbs

also known as Donna T. Gibbs

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Alimony, Child Custody

334 19th Street, Oakland, CA

About Donna

Biography

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Civil Rights. Articles Editor, Santa Clara University Law Review, 1996-1997. Assistant Public Defender, Stanislaus County, 1998-1999. Co-Chair and Board Member,...

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 25%

Certified Family Law Specialist

27 years

25%
Mediation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen LLP

334 19th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Donna Tsifrin Gibbs's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | August 28, 2014

Words cannot express my gratitude

The first day I walked into Donna Gibbs office I was in tears and feeling totally desperate. Donna handed me a box of kleenex and told me she would do everything she could to help me but she could not promise me a positive outcome. Mine was an extreme case that involved potentially moving my infant d...aughter 3000 miles away and the court had to decide whether my baby girl would stay in California with me or move to Florida with her mom. It was a huge uphill battle. Donna kept me calm through one of the most difficult and challenging periods of my life. She was steadfast, determined, honest, incredibly prepared, and caring. We stopped the move away and my life and my daughter's life was forever changed. Today I cry tears of joy when I think of all that Donna and her firm did for my daughter and me. I am forever grateful. Believe it or not my child's mom recommended Donna to one of her friends when it was all over. Now that says a lot!

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014

Fantastic Divorce Attorney

Ms. Gibbs was my attorney for a long and difficult divorce. I don't think you could do any better than to have her by your side for what is often a very difficult process. To be sure, when it comes to divorce the legal system is far from perfect and I would suggest everyone try to avoid that system... as much as possible. Nevertheless, sometimes you want and need an attorney. Ms. Gibbs practiced with integrity, compassion, professionalism, skill, and hard work. She also seemed to be highly respected within the legal community which I think is incredibly helpful. Additionally, she was tough and decisive at the appropriate times. I also felt like she really always kept the kids in mind and put them first. Anytime I have a friend who needs a divorce attorney I recommend Ms. Gibbs without any reservations.

Posted by Juliana | August 27, 2014

Amazing attorney to have on your side!

Donna Gibbs is a rock solid attorney. She handled my case with care and efficiency. She effectively advocated for the kids' visitation schedule that I wanted and the divorce was complete in six months. She gave me top quality advice on how to communicate with my ex and how to protect against potentia...l pitfalls during the case and post-divorce. Her calm and steadfast personality coupled with her professional competence was exactly what I needed during a highly emotional time where I needed to trust someone to advocate for the best interest of me and my kids. I feel at peace knowing that I can always turn to Donna should any disputes come up between me and my children's father.

Posted by Jeff | August 26, 2014

Tremendously effective advocate

Ms. Gibbs has been of enormous help to me and my son. Starting from the original divorce, and continuing through several issues as my son has grown, there have been many disputes between the parents that could not be resolved without litigation. Ms. Gibbs made valiant efforts in all cases to first r...each agreement. When the other side insisted on going to Court, Ms. Gibbs has been brilliant in formulating and presenting the issues in Court filings, as well as in verbal argument to the judge during Court appearances. In every single instance, she was able to obtain results that were in the best interest of my son. Beyond that, she has been a trusted and valuable adviser to me in helping me make important decisions that are best for my son. She has also made many outstanding recommendations to me for other service providers that have also been of great help.

Posted by Roseanne | August 26, 2014

A Very Helpful and Competent Attorney: Donna Gibbs

Donna Gibbs assisted me with divorce proceedings. Throughout the couple of years that it took to finalize the complex divorce, Donna and her staff were extremely caring, knowledgeable and responsive. A few years later, when I needed advice about another family matter, I contacted Donna. She repli...ed quickly to my messages, gathered the information needed, and advised me on how to proceed. I highly recommend Donna Gibbs.

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"I endorse this lawyer. I met Donna way back in 2005 or so when we were opposite each other on a case. She's smart, tough, very experienced, caring and hard-working. When friends ask "who's a good family law attorney in the East Bay," Donna's always on my short list."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2010

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2009

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2009

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2008

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2008

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Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen

1900 - Present

Partner, Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP

2005 - 2016

Partner, Blum, Braz & Gibbs, LLP

1999 - 2005

Associate, Blum, Braz & Gibbs, LLP

1998 - 1999

Assistant Public defender, Stanislaus County Office of the Public Defender

1996 - 1996

Judicial Extern, United States District Court For the Honorable James Ware

Associations

2012 - Present

Collaborative Practice East Bay, Steering Committee

Chair

2007 - Present

Alameda County Family Law Association

Co-chair

2003 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Collaborative Practice East Bay

Member

2009 - 2012

Collaborative Practice East Bay, Steering Committee

Member

Education

1997

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California at Santa Cruz

BA

Languages

Russian

English

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