$ 400-400 per hour
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist in California. I have exclusively practiced family law in California since my admission to the California bar in 2009. I specialize in complex family law matters including property division, financial issues, domestic violence, child and spousal support, and child custody, both in dissolution and post-judgment matters.
I also prepare and negotiate premarital, postmarital, and separation agreements. I am a New York native and am also licensed to practice law in New York. I received my B.A., Juris Doctorate and Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.
I understand that each client, each relationship, and each family is unique.
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Acquired: 2015
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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100 Smith Ranch Rd., Suite 116, San Rafael, CA, 94903
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Posted by Carlos silva | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
After 9 years together I recently got divorced. Started with a simple separation that soon escalated into complicated matters, specially regarding custody and visitation rights. It was a time in my life where emotional pain clouded my judgement, I was confused and inexperienced. Then I meet Emily ...
Posted by Carlos | February 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent representation
For those of us who are unfortunate to have to go through a divorce will be pushed to our limits and beyond. We often forget why it has come to this and lash out at those who are near to us and those whom we have hired to help us. A divorce will bring out the worst of some of the parties involved. Wi...
Posted by Philip | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A great attorney
I cannot speak highly enough of Emily and my experience working with her. Divorces come in all shapes and sizes, and mine was particularly contentious, complicated, and difficult. From day one, Emily listened and provided sound and sober advice which not only helped me remain calm, but led to a bette...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Cares more about billing than helping
Avoid at all possible costs. She is what makes attorneys have a bad reputation. She did not inform me that she was leaving for three weeks for her wedding and honeymoon. I feel that is ethically wrong. I had to email constantly to follow-up. She would not answer my questions directly, instead op...
Posted by David | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Divorce Lawyer
Emily is an excellent divorce lawyer, who represented me very well in my collaborative divorce. Emily is experienced, professional and upbeat. Emily communicates extremely well, and was highly responsive to me throughout my divorce. Emily is smart and creative, and was instrumental in developing ...
"Emily Vance is in my go to top three list of attorneys when someone I am not able to assist needs a recommendation. Emily is smart, thoughtful, and exceedingly competent. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
"I give my unequivocal endorsement for Emily Vance. Emily and I used to work together for two years. Emily is knowledgeable, skillful and passionate about family law. She is very good with her clients and is highly effective both in the courtroom and outside. She is an outstanding attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable about all areas of family law. Additionally, her Master's in Social Work is an asset when dealing with custody cases. She is able to challenge custody recommendations or argue in support of them using her legal and therapeutic education and knowledge."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2009
Equal Justice Works Award, Washington University in St. Louis
2016 - Present
Family Law Attorney, Vance Family Law
2015 - 2016
Family Law Attorney, Blevans & McCall
2010 - 2015
Family Law Attorney, Fox & Bank LLP
2013 - 2014
Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2009
J.D.
2009
Mastes of Social Work
2004
B.A.
2013
English
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