Marilyn E. Moreno

Marilyn E. Moreno

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

1150 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 29, San Jose, CA

About Marilyn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

44 years | 2,500 cases

50%
Child Support 25%

44 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

44 years | 1,000 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

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The Moreno Family Law Firm

1150 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 29, San Jose, CA, 95128

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Marilyn E. Moreno's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | July 13, 2011 | Child Custody

Tough as nails

I had sole physical custody of my son and my ex-wife filed to take him away from me. I was a nervous wreck! Marilyn not only put my fears at ease, but she was there for me every step of the way. Extremely responsive to my emails (Sometimes within minutes!), kind, caring, and her staff is amazing! ...I was scared to head into court because my previous attorney was soft and i needed someone to fight for me. The minute we got in front of the judge, Marilyn put on her boxing gloves and fought hard! She just walked all over my ex's lawyer making him look like he has never practiced before! I was utterly amazed with her fervor and tenacity. In the end, we shut down my ex wife, I did not have to pay my ex's lawyers fees, and I got everything I wanted from this hearing. I would, without hesitation, refer anyone to Marilyn. If you want a "Tough-as-nails" lawyer, someone who will fight hard for you, and someone who really makes you feel like you are being cared for, Marilyn is hands down the lawyer you need. With lawyers you really do get what you pay for, and Marilyn is worth EVERY penny!

Posted by Darlene | April 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Experienced and Compassionate Attorney

Marilyn’s staff is great! I want to thank each and every one of you for all your hard work over the past several years. You guys always made me feel like you truly cared about me as a person not just as a case. Josephine was always so sweet and patient no matter how many times I called in a d...ay. Carrie was there in the beginning, she was very kind and was truly a huge help. Tiffany is amazing with figures, her professionalism and expertise were invaluable. Lily is one sharp, hard working young lady and will go far. Keep reminding her she will move up faster with her degree in hand! :) And a big thank you to the all the others who did things for me and my case behind the scenes. Marilyn, you did an excellent job for me and my case. Now I will be able to move forward with my life, less the hassles and lies from my ex! I promise I will not second guess my decision to settle. I believe it was supposed to happen this way. Buena suerte on your next case.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Very tough lady

I had an extremely difficult divorce. After our second child was born, my wife gradually became totally focused on our children. But not in what I felt was an appropriate manner. She would buy them totally extravagant things that we couldn't afford even though I make good money. She also babied them ...so much, and thought I was intruding when I tried to do anything with them. I'm trying to deal with this by talking and being reasonable, but I felt she was totally unreasonable and sometimes the discussions could et a little heated. One day the police show up and I'm arrested and then she serves me with divorce papers. This was really a set up, I think. I hired Ms. Moreno. Another lawyer at her firm got the criminal charges dismissed. If that hadn't happened she told me I really would have been in bad shape. The hard part about my case has been the custody part. My ex didn't want to give me any time with the kids at all. And at first, because of the criminal charges, I really didn't have any. But more than a year later I now have 50/50, and I don't know that I will ever get better than that but I don't think it will ever be less either. Ms. Moreno had to fight tooth and nail just to get that. I'm very happy I hired her. She is tough, knows the law and was very prepared.

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Taylor House

Child support lawyer | Sep 17

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Rory Coetzee

Family lawyer | Oct 05

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"Marilyn is a fantastic lawyer. I would not hesitate to hire her myself."

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Business lawyer | Aug 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Westover

Family lawyer | Mar 18

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"Marilyn has a stellar reputation in the community and is widely regarded as a superb attorney. She will treat you honestly and fairly. Highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2007

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2006

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2005

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2005

Female Super Lawyers,

2005

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2004

Female Super Lawyers,

2004

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

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Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

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Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

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Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

1999

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

Education

1982

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Santa Clara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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