Maricar Andrade

Maricar Andrade

also known as Rica

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family

About Maricar

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

I am now working for one of our honorable judges at the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division of Clark County, Nevada.

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to practice law

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Maricar Andrade's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angela | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best lawyer for a tough case!

Maricar and Andrade Family Law was amazing the entire process. I had no idea what to expect with filing for divorce. She was up front and honest with what to expect. Unfortunately my case went to trial and Maricar was positive and realistic and kept me on the right path. Motion after motion, Maricar ...was right there by my side supporting me and giving me the best advise. This was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made and Maricar was so supportive the entire time. She worked hard for me and my children, and for that I am so very grateful. I would highly recommend Maricar and Andrade Family Law. Simply the best!

Posted by May | May 25, 2014 | Family

Knowledgeable and Dependable Attorney

Maricar is one of the best family law attorney in Las Vegas. She is knowledgeable and dependable. I've seen many other attorneys who takes client(s) just because they need to pay their law firm office rent, their assistants, etc. However, Maricar makes you feel that you are not just her "business"..., she cares about you and your well being. Her passion for her client set her apart from other attorneys. She attends seminars and meets with people to obtain new information. She is well respected in the legal community. Her assistants are very helpful, also. I recommend to anyone who is in need of professional representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful Lawyer

Maricar was a great lawyer to me and was very understanding and had a lot of patience and at the same time was very persistent with oposing counsel. I was always informed throught out my whole divorce process. She was always responding to my question in a timely manner, she never ignored me nor did... she take days or weeks to get back to me, unlike some lawyers out there. My divorce process was very rough like everyone elses and it doesn't get any better when the other party is harrasing you via phone, e-mail and their attorney was almost the same way and then having a child to protect with out him/her seing everything that was going on. Maricar was always aware of the situation and she always managed to calm me down and made me focus and she always found a solution to make the situations better. When she would talk to me I would see myself talking to a friend and not a lawyer looking at you as their paycheck, she was and still is the best!!! I highly recommend her.

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Maricar Andrade's Lawyer Endorsements

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Courtney Devine

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation I would recommend Maricar to anyone in need of a family law attorney. Maricar is passionate about her practice, and is my first contact for any family law questions I have. Her friendly, warm personality will immediately put any client at ease. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Jess Matsuda

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maricar has a phenomenal reputation as a family law attorney. She is extremely bright, empathetic and represents her clients with passion and a strong commitment to ethics. Her reputation with family law judges is exemplary. I have referred countless clients to Maricar. Without exception, their comments have been exceedingly positive. Although I know many family law attorneys, Maricar is the one I refer my clients to. I have absolutely no reservations endorsing this attorney."

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William Devine

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maricar is an exceptional attorney and is a go-to attorney for family law matters. She is an active member in the legal community and regularly volunteers to answer questions from and help people who may not have the knowledge or the resources to help themselves - a rare combination."

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Lauren Pena

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Bergquist

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Magana is professional, conscientious, ethical, and a strong advocate for her clients. She is able to provide personalized service as a partner in a small firm."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Bystander Intervention Training Certificate of Completion, Green Dot

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County School District Board of School Trustees

2010

Inducted into 100 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2006

$10,000 Scholarship, Public Interest Law Association & Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

1997

Julie Roque Achievement Award, UCLA Samahang Pilipino

1994

Dean's List, University of California, Los Angeles

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Parenting Coordinator, Clark County Nevada

2014 - Present

Pro Tem Hearing Master Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Clark County Family Court

2008 - Present

Partner, Andrade Law, LLC

2016 - 2018

Pro Tem Hearing Master for Child Support Matters, Clark County, Nevada Family Support Division

2006 - 2007

Extern, Eighth Judicial District Court - Family Division

2006 - 2006

Extern, Clark County Legal Services, n.k.a. Legal Aid of Southern Nevada

1998 - 2004

Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

Associations

2020 - Present

American Association of University Women

Hospitality Chair

2020 - Present

Clark County Black Caucus

Lifetime Member

2020 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Latin Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas

Member

2020 - Present

Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce

Member

2020 - Present

Hispanics in Politics

Member

2020 - Present

National Filipino American Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Las Vegas Latino Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Member

2016 - 2020

SNAWA (Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys)

Member

2015 - 2015

S.A.F.E. House

Completed Domestic Violence Training Program

2014 - 2016

UNLV ASERTAV (Advocacy, Support, Education Team Against Violence)

Member

2013 - 2015

Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

Public Information Committee Chair

2012 - 2019

Clark County DV Fatality Review Team

Member

2011 - 2014

Bamboo Bridges, a nonprofit organization

Founding Member and Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce and Custody

Successful

Spousal Support

Arrears reduced. Attorney's fees granted.

Constructive Child Support Arrears Claim

Successful

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Education

2007

William S. Boyd School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

UCLA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Asian Pacific American Youth Leadership Symposium Leadership Skills

2017

Advocate Training

Diversity Panel

2016

UNLV CARE Summer Advocate Training

Cultural Competency

2014

Nevada State College

Ethnic Studies, From Theory to Practice

2014

Diversity Leadership Forum Series The Struggle for Identity

2013

Social Justice Institute at UNLV

Gendered Violence in the Asian Pacific American Community

2013

Project Resilience Training

Domestic Violence in Nevada

2013

APAYLS

Creating Change in the Friend Me Age

2013

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Small Firm Panel

2012

APA Youth Leadership Symposium

Top 10 Leadership Skills

2011

Women's History Month Panel

Path to Success

2011

Oras Ng Ligaya Radio Talk Show

Human Trafficking

2011

Free Legal Workshops for the APA Community

Family Law Seminar

2010

Boyd School of Law at UNLV

Work/Life Balance

Publications

Languages

English

Tagalog

Spanish

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