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%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Moreno Family Law Firm

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Marilyn E. Moreno's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (8) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top tier law firm

I am incredibly grateful to the wonderful Moreno Family Law Firm for their exceptional assistance with my divorce. Their guidance throughout the complex legal process and their advice at every step helped me reach a resolution in a very difficult divorce. As I did not have access to my marital assets... or income, they promptly helped me secure alimony. Their support with the declarations and the settlement officer conference was crucial in helping me reach a final settlement agreement with my spouse. I am very thankful that the divorce is complete and that I have received my share of marital assets. Attorney Moreno and paralegal Martinez were always very prompt in responding to my many questions and concerns during this time. Attorney Moreno is a very good negotiator, accessible, and considerate. Their billing is reasonable, and they provided a full breakdown of the charges. This is a great, ethical law firm and I so glad that I went through this process with them. Thank you, Moreno Law Firm and Attorney Moreno!

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2015 | Family

Excellent family law firm!

I would not hesitate to recommend Marilyn and her team at the The Moreno Family Law Firm. Marilyn and her team are outstanding. They're the perfect combination of tenacity and pragmatism. I always felt confident that they would go full throttle when the situation required it but would not be needless...ly adversarial when there was nothing to be gained or a lot to be lost. As a team they work efficiently which means cost savings for you as a client. For example, Marilyn would work on the elements she needed to and for other things I'd work with Virginia (a fantastic junior attorney) and Cary (quite simply one of the best paralegals I've ever seen). The team are professional, efficient and most of all caring. They get the job done. Well. And throughout this difficult process, they never let you forget that you are their number one priority and they're going to get the best result they can for you. I honestly can't thank them enough for getting me through one of the most difficult chapters of my life.

Posted by Eli | July 19, 2013 | Child Custody

I have custody of my 2 beautiful children!! Marilyn Moreno and her staff were amazing! I recommend her highly!!

In December of 2012, I found myself having to fight for the custody of my two children. They lived in San Jose, CA and I realized I would need an attorney in that area. I looked around for the right lawyer and decided on Marilyn Moreno and her staff to handle my case. From the start they were very co...mpetent, knowledgeable and professional. My case quickly became complicated when some disturbing allegations surfaced having to do with my children's mother. Marilyn Moreno and her staff acted swiftly and knew exactly how to handle it. I really felt that they gave my case the priority it needed and they made a very happy customer out of me. I now have custody of my two beautiful children and I thank the Moreno Family Law Firm for all they did. I am glad that I had them standing with me and giving me the right advice. They were more than instrumental in this nightmarish journey and I believe they were truly God sent. If you are looking for a good, competent and effective lawyer, I highly recommend the Moreno Family Law Firm. Sincerely, Eli S. Richmond, CA

Posted by Casey | January 01, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Service

Marilyn and team was extremely professional and efficient in their representation of me during my divorce. They provided very helpful advice as I was navigating the legal ramifications of divorce and assisted with all of the paperwork and filings. I would recommend them to anyone for similar services....

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!

See All Client Reviews

Marilyn E. Moreno's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Marilyn
Taylor House headshot
Taylor House

Child support lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Rory S. Coetzee headshot
Rory Coetzee

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Holden W. Green headshot
Holden Green

Business lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Lee Westover headshot
Andrew Westover

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

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

2002

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2001

Top Family Law Attorneys, San Jose Magazine

2000

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution