Re-opening my solo practice after many years working for a large firm and the family court allows me the flexibility to offer the highest quality family law services in an affordable, attentive and caring manner. I am adept at reducing conflict and finding creative and cost-effective solutions, but am a tenacious litigator when necessary. As a divorced single parent of two minor children for the past decade, I have an unusual combination of personal experience and legal expertise that helps support and guide my clients in dealing with difficult custody and support issues. I am also a business-savvy lawyer skilled at solving the most sophisticated financial and business related issues that can arise in family law cases or in prenuptial/postnuptial agreement drafting.
My clients also appreciate that my paralegal Karen and I work within their budgets by offering a wide variety of legal service models, including consultation-only services (for self-represented parties), limited scope representation (for single issues or hearings), or full representation (for an entire legal matter), as well as services as a mediator and collaborative lawyer. I would be glad to discuss how my practice can meet your family law needs.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1994 | 06/20/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2016 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Principal Attorney | Law Office of Linda D States | 2015 - Present |
Family Law Attorney | Downey Brand LLP | 2005 - 2015 |
Asst Family Law Facilitator | Sacramento County Superior Court | 1998 - 2000 |
Owner/Principal Attorney | Law Office of Linda D States | 1995 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Placer County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Placer County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2016 - Present |
Women Lawyers of Sacramento | Member | 2016 - Present |
Rotary Club | Member | 2016 - Present |
State Bar of California, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
Sacramento County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1994 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hastings College of The Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
UCLA | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
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January 23, 2017
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September 27, 2016
Kimberly Lewellen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 9, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly endorse Linda. Other lawyers say they are compassionate but none of them compare to Linda. She is also an excellent advocate for her clients, with experience in all areas of family law practice.
Stephanie Bamberger, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Linda is highly ethical and professional.