Emily Elizabeth Vance

Emily Elizabeth Vance

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Family

100 Smith Ranch Rd., Suite 116, San Rafael, CA

About Emily

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Vance Family Law

100 Smith Ranch Rd., Suite 116, San Rafael, CA, 94903

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Emily Elizabeth Vance's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

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 ...Vance, who dedicate her time, early morning and late at night. Always calm and objective. After negotiations with three different lawyers, Not only she helped me kept legal and custody rights, she also accomplished a fair agreement. Fair for both parents. When I was wrong, she did let me know and managed to give guidance in a painful process with kindness and empathy. I am grateful

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 ...a collaborative solution in my matter. Throughout my divorce, Emily was responsible, diligent and accountable. Most importantly, Emily cared about me and made me confident in her representation and ability. Emily is highly ethical and capable, and builds trust as a person and as a professional. Emily gives lawyers a good name. Based on my experience, I recommend Emily highly.

Posted by Ally | February 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Best family law attorney

I can't say enough positive things about Emily. She made a very hard, long, dragged out divorce bearable by staying on top of the other attorney and the high jinx being played to by them to make this cost an arm and a leg. She is patient, professional and kind. She listens to you and your needs and w...ill tell you point blank if it is reasonable or not. I cannot say enough positive things about her. She encouraged me to press on when my frustration grew. Thank you Emily!!!!

Posted by J Philip | February 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional & Caring Divorce Lawyer

Emily was fantastic at helping me understand my legal rights through the emotional haze of divorce. I interviewed approximately 15 different firms before selecting her. She is very knowledgeable, and was compassionate to what I wanted in my settlement. She is also balanced, and allowing me to ...understand where I might be stretching regarding terms and conditions. I have referred a few people already to Emily, and I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Great experience with Emily!

Emily represented me for a prenuptial agreement. She was trustworthy, very knowledgeable, followed up promptly, and thoroughly explained the implications for any decisions I agreed to. Overall I was very pleased with her service and felt she was a friend throughout the process.

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Emily Elizabeth Vance's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristine Stewart

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Caroline Ham

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot say enough good things about this lawyer! I definitely recommend her!"

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Vanessa Candelaria

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Laura Pfeiffer

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Equal Justice Works Award, Washington University in St. Louis

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Vance Family Law

2015 - 2016

Family Law Attorney, Blevans & McCall

2010 - 2015

Family Law Attorney, Fox & Bank LLP

Associations

2013 - 2014

Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

Education

2009

Washington University School of Law

J.D.

2009

Washington University

Mastes of Social Work

2004

Washington University in St. Louis

B.A.

Publications

2013

Proceedings of the International Mentoring Conference Power Mentoring for the Novice in a Professional Career

Languages

English

Activity

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