$ 325-400 per hour
Brian Lanz provides caring, efficient and effective legal service to clients throughout Sonoma County. He enjoys having his own practice, because it allows him to focus his work more directly on the needs and goals of the client.
Brian attended college in Santa Rosa and Chico California and then attended Empire LawSchool, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree. He chose to attend law school in Santa Rosa because he could work with practicing attorneys and for the District Attorneys Office, while studying the law. He completed his law degree and passed the bar shortly thereafter.
Brian has been practicing law and primarily family law for more than 15 years now. He previously worked for the Sonoma County District Attorney and the Child Support Department, before starting his own law practice. Since then he’s guided families and individuals through the legal process in all types of cases, including civil, criminal and family law. Over time he chose to narrow down his practice to the area of family law, because he felt he had a more direct impact with his clients in this area of the law.
During his time off work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, coaching baseball and basketball, golfing with friends and working out to reduce the stress load of a legal practice. He was raised with parents that divorced and understands the emotional and financial issues they go through. It’s his objective in every case to determine the needs of the client and tailor the work their case toward their needs.
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$ 325-400 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Posted by Nicholle | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I hired a small firm for extremely complex case and I have nothing but positive things to say about the family Law Firm. His associate attorneys are amazing. Highly recommend
Posted by Nicholle | November 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I’ve had a wonderful experience with this Law Firm, Stephanie ransom has been my attorney here and I’m beyond thrilled. They’re ethical and diligent and kind… highly recommend
Posted by Renee | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I brought Brian a very complex High Conflict Divorce case. Brian had an excellent strategy, was able to identify exactly what was needed from first review of the case. As time went on he found another attorney on the case had committed ethical violations and helped file appropriate motions regarding ...
Posted by Cameron Couey | December 6, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I have recently hired Brian Lanz to represent me in filing for the termination of my sons biological mothers parental rights because she has a a history of not exercising her custodial time for months at a time and has now gone 16 months with no contact. Though I have no faith in the family court sys...
Posted by Terrie | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Yes, I am very pleased with the representation I received from Brian. It was long, long divorce process, and Brian never once wavered in his representation on my behalf. I will and have recommended Brian to others. Brian Lanz listens closely, acts with decisive goal oriented precision, and has a dee...
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1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Brian P. Lanz
1994 - 1997
Certified Senior Law Clerk, Sonoma County District Attorney's Office
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English