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

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

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 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Edward | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Family Law

I signed Mr. Kalanta in 2014 for what I knew was going to be a long, drawn out and honestly brutal child custody battle. In 2017 we got it done, it was the right thing to do for my three kids, they were living in a horrible situation, Mr. Kalanta and his law team represented me well and got it done.... Yes, tough cases like these take a lot of hard work on both the parent and law firm, yes, it costs a lot of money to fight for custody of children, those were basic expectations of mine going into the legal preceding's, not knowing what the outcome might be is the unknown part of this, Mr. Kalanta and his law firm walked me through it all, every step of the way we did it together. Mr. Kalanta fought hard for me in the court room, had to deal with a very upset other parent that lost custody; he always stayed professional, even when I wanted to loose my cool. Mr. Kalanta is prior service Navy, I'm active duty myself, he understood the challenges of being on active duty but also fighting for custody, pay, benefits, military programs, he understood. I definitely recommend Mr. Kalanta and his legal team, if I have any future legal needs he will be the lawyer I turn to for help. Thank you Mr. Kalanta!

Posted by Elizabeth | June 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Lawyer Around

My name is Elizabeth I have had Mr. Kalanta for a little over three months and he has done much more than I have ever expected outstanding lawyer. He has brought me and my three children along way and we continue to fight in court and keep getting what we want he is very respectful and honorable will... sit down listen to every thing you have to say and give a list of options and his best opinions he is by far the best family law attorney around. I highly suggest any one struggling in child custody or child support or anything in family law you talk to Mr. Kalanta first.

Posted by Valentino Vaughn | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Just What the Doctor's order!!!!!!!!

Mr. Kalanta took my case after my estrange wife filed for divorce and from the first day he took time to explained each steps in the divorce process. Mr. Kalanta listen to my issues and he did not treat me like just another client. My case has been complex with my estrange wife attempting to keep the... house while still having me pay the mortgage and spousal support in the process. I was forced to retired from the military after 24yrs of service due to medical issues connected to Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts. Mr. Kalanta conveyed the important parts of the case to the judge, thus reducing my spousal support and fighting for me not to pay my estrange wife mortgage. Bottom line, As a retired CSM/SGM who has led troops in and out of war, I strongly recommend Mr. Kalanta, to all my fellow soldiers who may find themselves in a similar situation or in need of legal consult. To All who May Read this Review: Michael James Kalanta (Prior service) is awarded this Certificate of Achievement for outstanding support in and out of family court. V/r Thank you, CSM V

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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

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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

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