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 21 years

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

Rating: 7.9

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Review: "I have retained Mr. Thompson several times over the years for different cases involving criminal and family law matters, both times the work was excellent. Thank you."

Rating: 7.0

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

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

Bio: Janette Malanowski is an associate of Sherlock // Anderson, P.C. Janette received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis in 2014, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in Communication. She reecieved her Juri...

Rating: 6.6

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

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

Rating: 7.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Review: "Going into this process I was completely unfamiliar with what was needed and what to expect. Mr Cervantes was thorough, competent, timely and trustworthy. Thanks to him, I got everything I wanted and more."

Rating: 6.8

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Bio: I am a Partner at Di Maria & Cone, a Palo Alto law firm where we practice family law exclusively. I've been practicing law since 1978 and can provide my clients with extensive experience and knowledge. Our firm handles the broad spectrum of family...

Rating: 7.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Review: "I was in need of an attorney and have not had much experience in dealing with attorneys. You always hear the scary stories; the nightmares people go through in dealing with attorneys. I was nervous and didn't quite know how to go about retaining a..."

Rating: 6.4

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support

Bio: Prior to entering private practice Jeff served as General Counsel Corporate Secretary for Neopost Inc. and its subsidiary companies, which included operations in Canada and Mexico. As a member of Neopost's Executive Committee Jeff was recognized f...

Rating: 7.2

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

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

Rating: 8.3

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce and Separation

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Rating: 7.9

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Appeals

Rating: 6.6

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and more

Review: "I was arrested on a felony charge under a highly questionable legal basis. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, but the prosecution continued. Ms. Slone moved to have charges dropped for illegal search and seizure, but the judge refused. Ms. S..."

Rating: 7.1

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "She really didn't help me she pretty much just said 1 or 2 words but yet I won my case, it was not by her doing more less the other party doings."

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Mediation and more

Bio: I value you and your family. As a trained collaborative professional, I seek to provide you with the support and protection you need during this important legal and emotional process. Your divorce is an opportunity for you to grow emotionally, to ...

Rating: 7.9

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