Michael James Kalanta

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!

Michael was my attorney and handled my very complex case. Believe it our not he helped me succeed in my case many times as I kept going back to court and I am a male. Yes, we can win in court to especially with Michael's assistance. Michael listens to your needs and he along with his staff are cou...rteous able to help all the time. I am pleased with the work he has done as results were in my favor. I recommend Michael as a family attorney 100%.

I had the privilege of retaining Mr. Kalanta on two separate occasions to modify spousal support. After retaining two different family law attorneys in the past, I was left extremely frustrated with the results. Those attorneys were clearly only there for the money. Then God put Mr. Kalanta in my pa...th. He saw the injustice that was going on with my case and took me on immediately. Mr. Kalanta is extremely well versed in Family Law and the Case Law which applies. The first court appearance he had my ex-wife's attorney's head spinning in the court room as he did circles around her. He was able to reduce my alimony substantially and provide me with some financial relief. Approximately one year later I retained Mr. Kalanta once again. This time he was able to get alimony terminated without even going to court. He is extremely sensitive to his clients needs and has a bull dog mentality in the courtroom. He has a strong Christian belief which I really appreciated. The care and concern he and his staff had for me was paramount. For the first time I felt I truly had someone on my side. Mr. Kalanta has my highest recommendations to anyone who needs the BEST Family Law Attorney. Thank you Mr. Kalanta and God bless you.

My world was turned upside down. My husband and I were in a evil custody battle with my brother in law. In our moment of desperation and feeling so defeated. I found Micheal Kalanta. From day one he has put our minds are ease. He and his staff worked very hard for us. In and out of the court room. In... court we were so scared. Mr.Kalanta got right down to the truth and showed the judge what outrageous lair my brother-in-law was. We won our case hands down! If not for our wonder attorney. It just wouldn't be possible. He is worth every penny. I would and have referred him to everyone I know. He and his staff are Amazing!

I hired Michael in July 2017 to assist with removing my daughters from a very dangerous and unhealthy situation. For 7 years, I've tried off and on to gain custody of my girls but their mother always seemed to keep the wolves at bay on technicalities or by manipulating my girls. Michael Kalanta is t...he first attorney who "Got IT" and had a legitimate strategy for winning my case. He was thoughtful, educated, thorough and most importantly consistent. His staff is fantastic and know the law. They know the court rooms in Stanislaus County and how to win. I've worked with lawyers on hundred million dollar real estate transactions and I've been through family court attorneys, but Kalanta Law was the first law firm where I actually felt like my attorney had a vested personal interest in seeing my case resolved in a righteous way. I was tight on money, he was creative with my payment. I was fearful of the results, he and his staff were assuring and kept me sane. We brainstormed like a team and I'm happy to say my daughters are now removed from the dangerous and unhealthy situation they had been subjected to for years. I could not have gotten this result without the entire staff over at Kalanta Law. I would STRONGLY recommend them to anyone who has lost hope in the system and wants to see justice brought to their case.