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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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Centre Plaza Office Tower, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1410, Modesto, CA, 95354-0840
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Showing 6 - 10 of 38 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Ryan
Mike is very knowledgeable and technically sound. His guidance through my process was tremendous and I’m grateful for his assistance. Alicia, his paralegal, was also a pleasure to work with. Sandra, at the front desk, was just all around awesome and nice to talk to. Great team!
Posted by Baileigh | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Termination of Parental Rights
Mr. Kalanta did an amazing job working my case and was very diligent. He voiced my concerns and answered all my questions I had for him. He's highly professional, reasonable, and very kind. I recommend him in regards to custody battles and or divorce. Thank you Michael Kalanta.
Posted by Troy Dean | August 13, 2020
Insightful Consultation
Mr. Kalanta provided me with information that I otherwise would not have have known that enabled me to make a very important decision regarding my child support case. He was very thoughtful and provided insights that were helpful. If I need a family law attorney who will fight for my rights as a fath...
Posted by Laura | June 26, 2020
Knowledgeable/Caring
After looking around for some time in search of a good counsel Mike popped up on my google search engine. I took a chance, and did the free consultation. Moreover, in less that 20 minutes Mr. Kalanta made me feel as If I found the perfect person to handle my case. I am forever grateful for his work, ...
Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Highly recommend this man... great lawyer... handled everything fast and got everything I needed to keep my child safe and happy. His whole staff was wonderful and ready help
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Alonzo Gradford
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 Sectionmember
Education
N/A
Chapman Univ
N/A
Humphrey's Coll SOL
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
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Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the other parent and I fill out a form modifying our court order ourselves and have it approved by the court?
17 Jun 2020
Q&A
Custody case. I'm in California her in Texas.
16 Feb 2019
Q&A
Unjust Enrichment in a child support case?
07 Dec 2017