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    California Has 1813 Child Custody Attorneys with 17294 Reviews

    Anita Joy Margolis

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    Anita Joy Margolis

    5.061 reviews
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    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    Protecting what Matters Most, Real Solutions for Real Problems
    Rating:  10
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    Diane Elizabeth Wasznicky

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    Diane Elizabeth Wasznicky

    5.01 review
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Certified Family Law Specialist (State of Bar of Calif. Board of Legal Specialization) since 1987
    Rating:  10
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    Child Custody Lawyers in California

    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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    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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    Marshall William Waller

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    Marshall William Waller

    5.015 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Certified Family Law Specialist, Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and the International Academy of Family Lawyers Focused Entirely on Family Law
    Rating:  10
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    Michael R Strebe

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    Michael R Strebe

    5.016 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Hopper | Hopper | Strebe—Family Law Attorneys and Mediators. Helping You Turn Conflict Into Resolution. Call for a Free Consultation (916) 518 - 9718
    Rating:  10
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    Fredrick S Cohen

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    Fredrick S Cohen

    4.413 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    Certified Family Law Specialists by your side.
    Rating:  10
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    Sanders Baker Patton

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    Sanders Baker Patton

    4.98 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Approaching criminal defense with compassion and communication.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Mark Allen Erickson

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    Mark Allen Erickson

    5.07 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    We handle all aspects of divorce including complex financial issues, support and child custody.
    Rating:  10
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    Heidi Dionne Collier

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    Heidi Dionne Collier

    4.724 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097
    Rating:  10
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    Genevieve A. Suzuki

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    Genevieve A. Suzuki

    5.01 review
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Uncontested Divorce and more
    Exceptional Outcomes in Family Law Matters. Smart Lawyers for Smart Clients.
    Rating:  10
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    Harold William Edgar

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    Harold William Edgar

    4.5129 reviews
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    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more
    Custody disputes require careful preparation and a clear strategy. Courts evaluate the best interests of the child, but outcomes often depend on how facts are presented and supported. Edgar & Dow represents parents in contested custody matters, fo...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Julia Marie Garwood

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    Julia Marie Garwood

    4.519 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: Julia M. Garwood is a San Diego County family law attorney and mediator who is also a Certified Family Law Specialist. This designation tells you that Ms Garwood has met the rigorous standards set by the California State Bar for education, experie...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Patrick Johnson

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    Andrew Patrick Johnson

    5.05 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Andrew P. Johnson is an experienced and effective counselor in resolving child custody visitation.
    Rating:  10
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    Christine R. James

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    Christine R. James

    4.938 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Bio: I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and the owner and principal attorney of All American Law in Rancho Cucamonga, California. I have dedicated my entire legal career—more ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joseph Anthony Langlois

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    Joseph Anthony Langlois

    5.03 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Joseph A. Langlois is the owner of Langlois Family Law, APC. From the firm's office in Calabasas, California, he focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties in complex and high-p...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jason Patrick Hopper, C.F.L.S.

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    Jason Patrick Hopper, C.F.L.S.

    4.420 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Hopper Hopper Strebe —Family Law Attorneys and Mediators. Helping You Turn Conflict Into Resolution. Call today for a Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Steven Riznyk

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    Steven Riznyk

    5.07 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Litigation, Immigration and more
    We are the entrepreneur's law firm, offering everything from litigation to immigration.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Hal David Bartholomew

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    Hal David Bartholomew

    5.01 review
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 54 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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    Nicole Elizabeth Boros

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    Nicole Elizabeth Boros

    5.029 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Certified Family Law Specialist delivering the results you need.
    Rating:  10
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    Frank J. Terrazas

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    Frank J. Terrazas

    5.02 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Is it time to modify the existing order?
    Rating:  9.1
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    Elisabeth Anne Donovan

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    Elisabeth Anne Donovan

    5.033 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
    Experienced, dedicated and affordable Certified Family Law Specialist serving Orange County and Los Angeles.
    Rating:  10
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