Paul David Fromson

Paul David Fromson

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Merced, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

1733 O Street, Merced, CA

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Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

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1733 O Street, Merced, CA, 95340

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38 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Selina | July 15, 2024 | Child Custody

Paul Will Fight For You!!

Paul is a great attorney! From the moment we met and I explained my situation he was ready to fight on my behalf. He truly cared about my son and his well-being. I did not end up hiring him as I was already at the end of my divorce, but wished I had hired him earlier on. Although I did not hire him ...he still called my ex-husband's lawyer and negotiated a deal with him and they accepted. I am so grateful to have met a lawyer who cares about my son and our situation. I left his office empowered and grateful for his advice and encouragement. I recommend him to anyone who needs a divorce or custody lawyer. He will truly fight for your best interest and the best interest of your child(ren).

Posted by Devin | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Paul is why I have primary custody of my child

When I walked into Paul Fromson’s office about two years ago, I was dealing with a very difficult child custody case with a person set on preventing contact at any cost. I was confused about my rights, the options available to me, and how I could possibly stand a chance in a system many men and women... agree still favors one parent over the other. From the moment I retained Mr. Fromson, I knew I made the correct decision, and would like to provide fathers in a similar situation with some hope about what you can do to fight back for your children. First off, men; you have rights as a parent. Knowing your rights and how to make the most of them is something Mr. Fromson intricately understands from decades of experience working in family law. He will not let you waive these rights, or let give negotiate them away because you’re hoping the other parent might come to their senses and become more amicable to your position. To this point, his exceptional knowledge of the system has yielded nothing but positive results from my perspective. Every time the other parent violated the court order, his office was expedient in ensuring they were held accountable. Every time this parent started playing games, he knew exactly how to get them to stop. I imagine I am hardly done dealing with the other parent’s disruptive behavior, as I have a long way to go still before my child is an adult, but I know he and his whole team will be there through it all. On that note, let it be known I think the world of everyone in his office. They have made and my child and me feel like part of their family, and I have never doubted they are genuinely impacted by the results, especially when the courts appear slow to react. This whole team has been there through every triumph and every setback, and I imagine them seeing me go through every roadblock possible to be involved in my child’s life has also impacts them greatly. Empathy is a must in this field considering you (as the client) want someone you are working with to also care about the most important thing in the world to you… and I believe they absolutely do. As far as accessibility; he returns 100% of my calls the same day. I do not believe any review that suggest otherwise. He is prompt to hearings and provides regular updates between hearings if anything relevant occurs. He will disclose to you at the initial consultation that he falls on the higher end of retainers, but from my experience there is a clear reason why (cheaper options are not better). Most child custody cases will go on for some time; so, do not expect a low initial retainer to last, especially through a high conflict case. I wanted to address one complaint I read about him not listening to a laundry list of your issues; well, that’s not his job. He is a lawyer who will tell you what you need to do to get the best results for your case. If you want to talk about every comment your ex made during your relationship, go see a counselor. When you have a consultation, leave your feelings at the door, and bring documentation. On that note; you remain the best tool for a successful court hearing. Showing up late, looking like you just rolled out of bed, or violating the court order because you think it’s not fair, is not going help… even with a lawyer. Keeping diligent logs of visits, photos of the other parent showing up late to exchanges, and police reports when appropriate is how you get what you’re looking for. Still, after more than two years and a lot of hearings, I am thrilled to say I have majority of the custody of my child, and I have Mr. Fromson and his team to thank for that. In closing, if you are a new single parent trying to figure out how to stop the other parent from abusing your rights, and damaging the relationship you should be having with your child… retain a family lawyer. And if this lengthy review is any indication of my recommendation, you should start by calling Paul Fromson first.

Posted by Hattie | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

We love Paul!

My boyfriend and I went to Paul with a child custody case concerning my boyfriend’s daughters. His children’s mother was extremely controlling and had had primary physical custody of the kids while my boyfriend was in school. She would not agree on 50% custody and was hell-bent on making anytime that... we had with the children, stressful and disruptive. She wanted to control all aspects of the children’s lives and treated my boyfriend as if he was a distant uncle or cousin. He had no input on anything, from doctors to schooling. Thanks to Paul and his amazing paralegal, Gina, my boyfriend is finally getting the time and input he has wanted and needed as their father. He now has a voice in his daughters’ lives and is no longer berated and bullied on almost a weekly basis by their mother. Hiring Paul was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made!

Posted by Zachariah | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Worth Every Penny!

If you are hesitant to find a family lawyer, don't be. Custody cases are never easy and I am truly thankful to have found Paul Fromson and his staff. They have assisted in all aspects of my case making the process much more tolerable, and given me hope, which I had believed was impossible. While this... is still an ongoing battle, I can honestly say I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, which wouldn't be possible without Mr. Fromson and his team.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Want peace of mind - look no further

I had a very traumatic custody issue. Paul's courtesy, attention to detail, knowledge and honesty made to rest assure that things were going to work out - and because of the aforementioned qualities - they did! Cant thank Paul and his team enough!

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Paul David Fromson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rickey Wallace

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Believes in his clients and stands up for their rights. Argues well before the court and is willing to work hard into the evening when that is required to protect his client's interests."

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Mark Valen

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul for many years. He is an energetic, kind and smart lawyer. Paul's enthusiastic support for positively assisting clients in the divorce transition, together with his deep knowledge of the law and his extensive courtroom experience make him a solid advocate. He is thoughtful, compassionate and a zealous representative. However, he is able to reach a negotiated settlement when there is a settlement to be had. I strongly endorse Paul as a colleague and excellent human being."

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Jennifer Byers-Lawton

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Gray

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

2015

10 Best Attorneys for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1972

Best Oralist Moot Court, California Western University

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Who is Who in Executives and Businesses,

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Partner, Lampe & Fromson

Associations

1990 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Membership Chair

1988 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

1975 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Merced County Bar Association

Member

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - 1991

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Fundraising Chair

1989 - 1989

Merced County Bar Association

President

Education

1974

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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