The Law Office of Erin Farley755 Baywood Drive, 2nd FloorPO Box 7331Petaluma, CA, 94955United States (707) 776-4772

Erin Patricia Farley

Avvo Rating9.5

Petaluma, CA
Licensed for 22 years

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About Erin

Our practice is based in a profound respect for our clients. The dissolution of a marriage is an emotionally charged and traumatic time. It is during this turmoil that clients are expected to make the most difficult decisions about their finances, their future, and the future of their children. We have a commitment to assuring that each client is treated with compassion, and that each client is fully advised of their rights, their options, and the impact that their choices will have for their future.

We are committed to honesty, integrity, and fairness. We will work zealously to further these values and to protect you, your children, and your emerging family.

Ms. Farley's work focuses on dissolutions, child support, child custody, spousal support, post-judgment support and comprehensive property division. She also handles pre-nuptial and marital agreements. For a respected family law attorney in Marin or Sonoma County, California, contact Erin Farley today.

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Family: 100%
Divorce, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, Division of Property
23 years

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English

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The Law Office of Erin Farley

755 Baywood Drive, 2nd Floor
PO Box 7331
Petaluma, CA, 94955

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	1999	06/12/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Petaluma 2013 People's Choice Award: BEST ATTORNEY	Petaluma Argus-Courier and Petaluma 360.com	2013
Equal Justice Fellowship www.equaljusticeworks.org	National Association for Public Interest Law	1999

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Law Office of Erin Farley	2007 - Present
Attorney, Head of Family Law Department	Biggs Law, PC	2007 - 2009
Attorney	The Shepard's Group, Inc.	2004 - 2007
Attorney	Legal Services of Northern California	1999 - 2003

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Kids Come First Coalition	Listed Professional	2011 - Present
Marin County Bar Association	Attorney	2009 - Present
Sonoma County Bar Association	Attorney	2003 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Advocates for the Rights of Children: Journal of Juvenile Law & Policy	Jury Trial Rights for Minors	1999

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of California at Davis School of Law	Juris Doctor	1999
University of California - Davis	Bachelor of Arts	1996

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Elder Law Symposium	Mobile Home Residency Law	2002

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Wasatch Property Management v. Syriah Degrate	Established 90-day notice for tenants in Section 8 housing
In Re Tyler D, Trial Counsel	Woman given standing as a "Putative mother".

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Divorce & Child Custody

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Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2016

She was amazing. Understood my case, had a wealth of knowledge surrounding it. Had great empathy for the nightmare situation I was in. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone need help!!!!

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Posted by Rose
January 6, 2016

I would absolutely 100% recommend Erin Farley to a friend, and have already done so twice! LOL! I can't understand why anyone would give a subpar review for Erin here on Avvo, and have instead found her to be an incredibly kind, intelligent and competent attorney. I was first referred to Erin by a friend in 2013 when my ex and I decided to separate. I was obviously anxious and upset at the time (not to mention a little untrustworthy of anyone in the legal profession...), but I knew I needed to speak to someone about what a divorce would actually mean for me and my family. Erin really helped me understand and come to terms with my divorce, and helped prepare me for everything that would follow (divvying up assets, custody battle, etc.) I eventually hired Erin to represent me during divorce proceedings in 2014, and could not be more happy with that decision. I was really angry at my ex at the time and at first thought of hiring a 'shark' lawyer to get what was mine, but through mediation with Erin I was actually able to come to an agreement with my ex and settle our divorce out of the court room. Not only did the settlement swing in my favor, but I do believe that attempting to avoid conflict during the divorce was what was best for my children. I also thing that our divorce mediations helped my ex and I become better co-parents today because it helped us put our family first instead of ourselves. We will, after all, be in each other's lives forever through our children, and I want to thank the Law Office of Erin Farley for understanding that and respecting it.

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Posted by Chelsea
October 29, 2014

Erin Farley helped me four years ago with a dicey landlord/tenant issue. Long story short: my roommates and I signed a contract and agreed to live in an apartment without being aware that our unit would be under construction while we lived there. After living amidst sawdust and construction workers who walked in and out without knocking, I asked a friend for the name of the lawyer who had recently helped her out. She recommended Erin, and I am so grateful she did! Erin was gracious, intelligent, determined, and even more importantly - personable! It was so lovely to work with an attorney who actually genuinely seemed to care about me and my situation. I've experienced other attorneys before who were 'wooden' and anti-social. Erin was the exact opposite and was truly compassionate. Not only was she helpful, she got the job done! My roommates and I soon got a drastic cut off our rent, got money back, and even got to stay in a different unit while they finished construction. THANK YOU ERIN!

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Frederic Douglas, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2018
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I have known Erin Farley for about 20 years. She is a hard-working lawyer dedicated to obtaining good outcomes for her clients in an area of law that is filled with high emotions and many pitfalls. If you need her services in family law, you will receive the attention that your situation needs. On a personal note, she is a high quality person. I highly recommend her.

Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
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Keen attention to detail and exceptional client service. One of the best family law attorneys there truly is. I endorse this lawyer.

Frederic Douglas, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2018
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Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
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Keen attention to detail and exceptional client service. One of the best family law attorneys there truly is. I endorse this lawyer.

Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty, Family Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Erin is highly respected in the legal community. She is a top notch attorney and very skilled in her field.

Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney.

Scott Kosner, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Ethan Pham, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
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Ms. Farley is a highly talented and knowledgeable attorney. She has helped many people on Avvo. I have no doubt she cares about her clients and provides excellent representation.

A. Felsen, Family Attorney on Nov 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Erin is great! I endorse her highly!

Douglas Borthwick, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
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Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Family Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Family Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Gary Brod, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Family Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

Shawn Jackson, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
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Roderick Clutter, Unknown Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
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William Woods, Unknown Attorney on Dec 10, 2013
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Kevin Monsour, Unknown Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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R. Jason de Groot, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2013
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David Altman, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
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Ms. Farley is a well-respected Family / Landlord and Tenant attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Ms. Farley is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Ms. Farley to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

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