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Cheryl Bigos

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence

About Cheryl

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 65%

10 years

65%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

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Cheryl Bigos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brenda | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome!

Cheryl helped me with my child custody case and am truly grateful! My case has been closed and couldn't be more happier with the outcome. She explained the whole process and what might happen in court. She explained everything step by step. Gave me advice and never let any details out. My family and ...friends hired her for their cases and everything is working out great!

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Trouble on the road

Traffic Ticket: Cheryl was the first attorney I spoke to who actually seemed to CARE about me and my case; she even spent the first 20 minutes listening to me ramble on about my case, ( at no cost ). I don't know how long this will last - because personally - I wouldn't have wanted to listen TO MY...SELF do all the angry ranting I was doing now that I come to think about it. ( Sorry Cheryl ). Other attorneys I contacted seemed to be ( all about the money ) and not so much about my issue. My problem came secondary with others I contacted. Other attorneys were also more expensive and more concerned about their resume, my case wasn't big or lucrative enough for the other attorneys I contacted. I had a simple traffic ticket - and I knew if I represented myself , having anger management issues - I would have exploded at the judge and others and ended up in a far worse situation. With Cheryl's help explaining my predicament in the traffic incident - my ticket was reduced. Sure I had to go to traffic school but my Auto Insurance DID NOT go up because of this ticket. Thank God. Thank You Cheryl ! You Rock !

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Stuart Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cheryl has provided countless, incredible answers to the Avvo community. She is a go-to attorney for legal questions."

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Lynnette Mc Alister-Villegas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Cheryl because she exudes professionalism, courtesy, and knowledge in the representation of her clients."

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William Fitch

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney provides sound legal advice throughout the AVVO legal community."

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Anna Czarples

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bigos is knowledgeable in her field and responsive to clients."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cheryl is an impressive and effective advocate. She is well respected among the legal community."

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Rachel Philips

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Cheryl Bigos for almost 20 years now. Cheryl is smart, zealous & great at connecting with people, all of which add up to very effective advocacy on behalf of her clients. Having recently worked with Cheryl on a matter, I got to see first hand her attention to detail, solid work ethic, & ability to deliver great results. You are in good hands if you hire Cheryl!"

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Ilian Alchehayed

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bigos is a fierce and passionate litigator and advocate. She works for her clients like no other and is compassionate to their needs. She is goal oriented and has her client's goals at the forefront of her legal strategy. She is knowledgeable and able to predict outcomes and in doing so is able to give her clients very solid legal advice. I strongly encourage contacting Ms. Bigos for your legal needs. You are in good hands!"

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Katherine Rudzik

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Bigos for twenty years. When I met her, she was a paralegal. We recently got to work together for the first time and, as expected, she was a knowledgeable, zealous advocate and a tough negotiator."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Staff Attorney, Community Legal Aid So CAl

2017 - 2019

Of Counsel, Law Office of Brian Michaels

2016 - 2016

Volunteer Attorney, California Innocence Project

2016 - 2016

Temporary Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

2015 - 2015

Certified Law Clerk, Orange County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

California Innocence Project

Attorney Volunteer

2015 - Present

Legal Aid Society

Attorney Volunteer

Education

2015

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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