Top Rated California Child Custody Lawyers

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support and more

Bio: 10 years ago, Michael Young left a mid-size prestigious law firm located in the Inland Empire to form his own firm. This has allowed him to better serve his clients by and their interests. Mr. Young is admitted to practice in all of the courts of ...

Rating: 9.6

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: I am a certified family law specialist and my practice is devoted exclusively to Family Law.

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

A LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO FAMILY LAW WITH OVER 125 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE

Rating: 10

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Hal David Bartholomew's Website

California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Bio: I am dedicated to providing exceptional representation founded on a high level of integrity, professionalism and ability to communicate with clients . I have earned a solid reputation in the courts, among his peers in the legal community, and more...

Rating: 9.5

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Our office remains open and accepting new clients. We offer consultations via Zoom, FaceTime or telephone calls. I am one of a handful of Certified Family Law Specialists in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin area. Family law is my favorite area of th...

Rating: 9.9

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Laura Matsie Chickering finds personal and professional fulfillment in assisting families through their most difficult moments. Laura’s focus is family law litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Laura understands that active listening and ...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Originally from New York, I moved to California in 1983. After finishing High School in Woodland Hills, I attended California State University, Fullerton, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Therea...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: For over 25 years, Steven B. Chroman has been providing outstanding legal services to clients in and around Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita Valley. The Law Office of Steven B. Chroman P.C., specializes in the area of family and marital law, divo...

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Matthew Skarin is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a CPA and has his California Real Estate Broker License, making him the only attorney in California with this set of credentials. Prior to law school, Mr. Skarin worked for the accounting firms ...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restrainin...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: About the FirmA team with 20+ years of Combined Trial and Litigation Experience. In addition to being fierce advocates in disputed divorce and family law matters, Roxas Law provides conflict resolution services as an alternative to costly court ba...

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Carlos Ramirez is a California-licensed family law attorney based in Holstrom, Block & Parke’s San Francisco office, representing clients throughout the Bay Area. Known for his approachable demeanor and professionalism, Carlos is committed to help...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Growing up in the Gassner family meant learning Family Law from the gurus. With 25+ years of experience as a licensed attorney, Mr. Gassner has seen and managed practically every sort of family law matter that ever arises. If you think you have a ...

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: Wendy K. Tse, attorney at Brandmeyer Gilligan & Dockstader LLP., has exclusively practiced family law since 1998. Ms. Tse has extensive experience in matters pertaining to California divorce, contested custody disputes, child support, spousal supp...

Rating: 7.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Traci graduated from Santa Clara University in 2000 and was admitted to the bar in December of that year. During her tenure at Santa Clara, she was the Sr. Technical Editor of the Computer Technology Law Journal and received a Certificate of Excel...

Rating: 9.4

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: For 20 years Sean Joyce has been providing exceptional legal representation to clients facing a host of Family Law issues, including Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Paternity Actions, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Pre...

Rating: 8.9

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