Michael James Kalanta

Michael James Kalanta

4.6
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Modesto, CA
Practice Areas: Family

Centre Plaza Office Tower, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1410, Modesto, CA

About Michael

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

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Location

The Kalanta Law Office

Centre Plaza Office Tower, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1410, Modesto, CA, 95354-0840

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Michael James Kalanta's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Cassandra | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Lawyer & Staff

I was referred to Michael Kalanta by a relative as I was addressing custody and other support issues. Michael Kalanta is very professional and truly an excellent lawyer. He assisted me with child custody and support issues as well. Because he represented me, I was able to receive the financial s...upport that was due to me, and the child custody outcome was a success as well. The staff at the Kalanta office provided superior service through it all. They are all very courteous and professional. If you are looking for an excellent lawyer with great staff, the Kalanta Law Office is the way to go!!

Posted by Thomas | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best for Family Law

Being a father and fighting the stereotypes that fathers never get their children when it comes to fighting the court... I was relieved the very first meeting with Mr. Kalanta. Very professional and he knew strategies and connections like a lawyer should when it comes to fighting for the best interes...t for your child. Hiring Mr. Kalanta put my fears to rest, knowing I have a very respected lawyer in the court and ultimately my respect as well. He was very detailed in what I needed and what I should be doing to have a better chance when it comes to such a stressful situation. Mr. Kalanta really made me feel more positive and was able to handle the ordeal much better, keeping me focused for my child. I was quite impressed with his knowledge and staff's diversified information. To put it in perspective: I have had 2 lawyers before and about 4 consultations before contacting Mr. Kalanta and they do not compare. Truly powerful and aggressive, he helped me put so much legal pressure for a result I was truly satisfied with. I will always recommended anyone to Mr. Kalanta!

Posted by maria silva | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best experience I have had with any lawyer

Mr. Kalanta Handled my complicated and exhausting case with sincerity and great force..never letting me down..He is a straight up powerful attorney. His staff is also the very best...Thank God we hired him.!!.He got results and saved our kids and our sanity.!!.."You won't go wrong with him"

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

all around best family attorney

I fought a major custody battle for almost 2 years and cycled through several attorneys to see the job through appropriately. Kalanta is where my search stopped because he put the puzzle pieces together and finally made sense to the courts of my what was a very confusing case I was involved in. I w...ould recommended mr. Kalanta to anyone because he truly has what it takes to make a difference and that is knowledge, motivation and ambition to get to the bottom of the most difficult situations .

Posted by Damon | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Finding the "needle" in a stack of needles

I have been extremely blessed to have found the Kalanta Law Office. After several months the back and forth in family court, I was granted custody of my Son and we are able to move to Texas to be with my side of the family. The journey began four years ago, but once we started working with Michael, t...he process began and ended in several months. I do not like saying "I won" because it was never about "wining", it was about receiving favor and the best outcome for my son. Michael was steadfast and the voice of reason. He knew what the best approach and the best outcome for me and my Son would be. His staff always treated me with compassion and professionalism. For me and my Son, our new journey begins soon. My Son will have his "fresh start" that he has been asking for since 2013. Michael Kalanta was one of those blessings that has helped us along our way. Thank you Michael.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

2020

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2019

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

2019

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2018

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

2018

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2017

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

2017

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2016

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

Work Experience

1997 - 2001

Master at Arms, United States Navy

Associations

2011 - Present

Stanislaus County Bar Association, Family Law Section

member

Education

N/A

Chapman Univ

N/A

Humphrey's Coll SOL

Languages

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Activity

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