Roz Bateman Smith

Roz Bateman Smith

3.5
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

823 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

About Roz

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Provencher & Flatt LLP

823 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404-4714

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Roz Bateman Smith's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by A.B.C. | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

There in my most troubling times of need

I hired Roz Bateman-Smith, Esq. for an extremely complicated and contentious divorce involving domestic violence/restraining order with a shared child/custody. She was extremely easy to communicate and work with and solidly reliable in my most troubling times. Her demeanor in a heated exchange in no...thing short of composed and professional. One of the most important things to me is that I knew she truly cared about the safety of me and my children. After the divorce was finalized, I hired her once more. She represented me again in court after it was revealed my ex committed a horrible crime against a child. Once I knew I needed a lawyer she was the first and only lawyer I called! She helped prove that we needed even more protection in the form of strict supervised visitation, confidentiality of our location and a maximum term protective order. For the past two years, she's been invaluable and I will always be grateful for the role she played in the lives of me and my children.

Posted by Abida | August 02, 2015 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Roz represented me in a very difficult case regarding a restraining order, child custody, and divorce. Amazing is an understatement; she gone above and beyond in every aspect. She was honest, compassionate, but most importantly VERY knowledgeable about how to address and tackle legal issues. She has ...brought me nothing short of success and I would recommend her to anyone. Loved her!!

Posted by Sara | January 10, 2014 | Child Custody

Honest, Hardworking & Knowledgeable

Roz has gone above and beyond for my son and I. Roz has been very practical and realistic in explaining what we hope to achieve and reiterating the possibility that things may not go the way we want, or that we will get everything that we ask for. Thanks to her hard work we have been granted everyt...hing we has asked for and then some. Going to court has been an overwhelming and sometimes frightening experience for me. I am so grateful to have found someone who truly cares about the welfare of my son and myself. Roz always responds in a timely manner and has even made extra calls to check in and see how we are faring with new arrangements made in court. I very highly recommend her.

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Roz Bateman Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Castro

Domestic violence lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Hawkins

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and experienced and will provide excellent legal services to her clients"

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Robin Estes

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roz has a long history in family law, not just as an attorney. She worked for many years for one of the best Family Law Judges to ever take the bench (the Honorable Rex Sater). She has worked for the DCSS. She is intelligent, kind and tenacious, all great qualities for a family attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Hawkins

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Sonoma County Department Of Child Support Services

2011 - 2011

Intern, Sonoma County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2011

Extern, Sonoma County Superior Courts

Associations

2015 - Present

Redwood Empire Collaborative Law Council

Member

2013 - Present

Sonoma County Women in Law

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Sonoma County Family Law Rules and Best Practices Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Education Committee Member

Education

2012

Empire Coll School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Santa Rosa Jr Coll

Languages

English

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