Catherine Caroline Forbes

Catherine Caroline Forbes

also known as Xxx, Xxx

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 17 years

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Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Catherine Caroline Forbes's Reviews

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Posted by Lorna | May 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

excellent lawyer

My name is Lorna from San Jose Ca. I've got the chance to meet Atty. Caroline Forbes sometime in May last year. Never had the second thought. This is it! She can help me represent my case. Atty. Forbes was with me all the way from the start up to the end. She was able to guide me and assist me with ...all the necessary information legally that I need with regards to my separation. With her knowledge and expertise, my divorce was finally over within a year. We were able to get what we deserve for me and for my kids. Impressive! I was able to regain my life back through her. Now I can freshly start a new life, a new career. If there's anyone out there who have the same issue as mine, Atty. Caroline Forbes is within reach.

Posted by Tina | May 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you want a lawyer that's highly skillful, personable, diligent, and that has a vested interest in YOUR case, then Caroline Forbes is that lawyer. Caroline Forbes kindly answered my barrage of questions and concerns. Any inquiry I had was met with a timely response from Caroline Forbes. Withou...t being too specific, she was successful at navigating my very intricate and complex legal matter. I've had a few other lawyers for various (non-criminal) reasons, but Caroline Forbes exceeded my expectations in her care and commitment to my case. Caroline is a refreshing balance between professional, highly educated, and skillful lawyer balanced with compassion and genuine interest for (me) her clients. I highly, unequivocably recommend Caroline Forbes as an attorney.

Posted by John | May 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An honest, fair attorney

Ms. Forbes is first rate. She did the required preparation and got me a fair settlement. Better still, she stopped me from taking everything personally. A first rate settlement if far better than spending a lot of money on lawyer fees to get a pound of flesh from someone I felt did me wrong.

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Timothy Griswold

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Caroline is a great family law attorney. By far her best attribute is how much she cares about her clients. She often goes way above and beyond what an average attorney will do!"

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Elaine Morinelli

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Debra Crawford

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edna Straus

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Ginny Bedi

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

National Anti-Vivisection Society

National Association of Social Workers

Education

2007

Monterey College of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

UCSB

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

CSUS

Master of Social Work

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