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

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

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Family

Posted by Ben | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

The attorney who cares!

What can I say about Michael that hasn’t already been said. He’s extremely compassionate, fair, and caring. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and gets the results you deserve. Michael takes the time to really help you be at ease during even the most stressful situations and takes the time to ...advise you as much as possible. My case was all over the place, but in the end, I got the results I wanted, and as a dad, I can’t stress how important it is to have someone so competent and knowledgeable in your corner! If you want the best attorney, look no further. I highly recommend Mr. Kalanta to anyone in search of a professional and great family law attorney.

Posted by Angela | May 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

A true master of his craft.

I have been dealing with a very troubling family situation and was nervous about involving an attorney at first. But, I must say Michael Kalanta and his prodigious staff were absolutely lovely to work with, they resolved the matter seemlessly with their expertise and dedication. What I had thought wo...uld be a grueling process turned out to be a very pleasant experience thanks to The Kalanta Law Office. Michael is truly passionate about providing the highest caliber legal care with unrivaled attentiveness and unequivocal professionalism. Thank you so very much Michael!

Posted by Troy Dean | August 13, 2020 | Family

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...er I would highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Kristin | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Protected my child and a genuinely caring attorney.

Mr. Kalanta takes the time to learn about the details that surround your situation and provides fair, honest, and objective advice in times when it may be hard to see things rationally yourself. He is compassionate, caring, and trustworthy. He represented me in my custody case and fought to obtain a ...parenting plan that would keep my child safe & also petitioned the courts for deadlines/resolutions that were both respectful of my time, needs, and protecting my child's welfare. When I ended up needing emergency orders to further protect my child later on, I called upon Mr. Kalanta once again and he did an amazing job once again. He was my attorney from early-2017 to early-2018 and again in mid-2019. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to protect their child, he will fight for your child and provide you with peace of mind. If he can do that I am confident he can provide the best in any case. I am thankful to have had such a stellar attorney in my corner. If the need arose again, I wouldn't hesitate to rehire him yet again.

Posted by Trinidad | April 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Family Attorney, Highly Recommend!

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%.

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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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