$ 350-450 per hour
Michael Raymond Norton
About Michael
Biography
Michael Norton is recognized by the State Bar of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Norton advises and represents clients in all areas of California family law including: Divorce, child custody and parental rights, post-judgment modification of orders, premarital and post-marital agreements, spousal support, child support, registered domestic partnerships, guardianships and adoptions. He provides services in traditional litigation and negotiation, mediation and collaboration. He has extensive experience in cases involving complex estates and significant assets involving privately held and public businesses, real estate, and professional practices.
At the Law Offices of Michael Norton we pride ourselves on practicing with integrity, compassion and competence. Mr. Norton will help you make decisions that are best for you and your family.
We serve the communities of San Joaquin County (Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca), Sacramento County (Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks), Contra Costa County (Brentwood, Antioch), Solano County (Fairfield, Benecia), Calaveras County, Amador County and Tuolomune County and have appeared in courts throughout Northern California.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
39 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
39 years
Child Custody
15%
39 years
Child Support
15%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Law Offices of Michael Raymond Norton
7540 Shoreline Dr #J, Stockton, CA, 95219
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"I endorse Michael. He is dedicated both to his clients and his practice. Decades of experience do pay off. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I strongly endorse Michael Norton. He is extremely knowledgeable and is an exceptional advocate for his clients. Not only that, but he highly respected in this community by his peers and other professionals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a seasoned advocate who is always looking out for the best interest of his client. As opposing counsel he is extremely knowledgeable as a family law practitioner. Michael works hard to settle his cases in a collaborative fashion."
"Michael is a very experienced attorney and highly respected in the community. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a mediated family matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Norton is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional repuation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services. He is one of the finest attonrey's in his entire state."
Hal Bartholomew
Family lawyer
Jennifer Coenenberg
Divorce and separation lawyer
Dianne Butler
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Michael R. Norton
Associations
2008 - Present
San Joaquin County Bar AssociationFamily Law Executive Committee
2007 - Present
Sacramento Collaborative Practice GroupBoard of Directors
1980 - Present
San Joaquin County Bar Association
Education
N/A
UC Hastings COL
law
N/A
Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2011
Divorce Options
Divorce: How to do it well
Publications
2011
Across the Bar
Collaborative Practice: A Better Way to Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do to get sole physical custody of my daughter?
05 Aug 2021
Q&A
What happens if I do not complete a court ordered parenting class?
28 Aug 2015
Q&A
My husband has forced me to sign on a piece paper. He did not show it to me what has written on that paper.
30 Dec 2014