$ 400-400 per hour
Certified Family Law Specialist / The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Part of my job as your legal counsel is to provide honest and practical advice. I will always set realistic expectations and offer guidance based on likely outcomes. While I might not always say what you wish to hear, it will always be the truth and with your best interests in mind.
As the mother of a child with autism, I have a particular interest in resolving family law issues facing parents with special needs children. I devote a significant portion of my practice toward helping clients who have children with special needs.
Michelle Stowell is a Shareholder of Forester Purcell Stowell PC Family Law Attorneys. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, a member of the Sacramento Collaborative Law Practice Group, and a California Family Law Mediator, she has the knowledge and flexibility to tailor legal strategies and solutions to her clients’ unique circumstances.
Focusing exclusively on family law since 2003, Michelle initially practiced eight years with Downey Brand LLP, where she acquired extensive knowledge of complex family law issues, including marriage dissolution, custody, child and spousal support, business valuations, and other community property issues. Michelle then served clients as a solo practitioner until 2016 when she formed Folsom-based family law boutique Forester Purcell Stowell.
Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis; her Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University; and her Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law with Great Distinction, where she was ranked 6th in her class.
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620 Coolidge Drive, Suite 325, Folsom, CA, 95630
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Posted by Greg | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend Michelle for Family Law!! 5+ Stars!
Michelle was the right person at the right time for me for legal services in Family Law! Michelle was both highly effective in court and out of court. Extremely professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable, experienced, and caring. I could not have asked for more from a Family Law attorney to re...
Posted by Danielle | August 02, 2015 | Child Custody
Fierce protector, with grace under pressure
The custody process even when it should be cut and dry, never is, and is scary. There is SO much on the line. My ex had criminal and drug problems but can work the system and has no prison record. The mediator wanted to give my lil guy to this druggie half time when he'd never raised him. My baby...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2015 | Child Custody
Exceptional Attorney
I was one of those women who thought they couldn’t afford or need an attorney for my child custody conflict. The process of changing custody orders and adjusting child support was one of the most overwhelming situations I have ever faced. After stumbling through the initial process and making several...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
Divorce is usually one of the worse times in a person's life. It definitely was for me, but Michelle really helped me get through the legalities of going on with my life. She kept me out of the drama that the other attorney and my ex were creating while keeping me well informed of what I needed to ...
Posted by Wendi | May 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic Attorney
Michelle is fantastic. She came in as the second attorney with my complicated 3 year divorce/custody matter. She reviewed my case extensively; she was very easy to talk to and always made me feel as if I were her only case. She was quickly up to speed and prepared for trial if need be. She accom...
"Ms. Stowell and I have been colleagues for a number of years now and I have the utmost confidence in her abilities. She is competent and personable. I do not hesitate to send all my family law clients to her."
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2012
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2002
Order of the Coif, McGeorge Law School
2016 - Present
Shareholder, Forester Purcell Stowell PC
2012 - 2016
Owner, The Law Office of Michelle Stowell
2003 - 2012
Associate, Downey Brand LLP, Family Law
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JD - Juris Doctor
1992
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1990
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