Top Rated San Francisco County, CA Child Custody Lawyers

In San Francisco County, California, there are 87 child custody lawyers available with 635+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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San Francisco County Has 87 Child Custody Attorneys with 635 Reviews

San Francisco County 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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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Certified Specialist, Family Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(415) 570-4328

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Child Custody Lawyers in San Francisco County, CA

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

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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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Valerie Fenchel is the founder of Fenchel Family Law. Her legal services empower men and women to navigate marriage and divorce toward more vibrant futures. She advises clients, devises strategies, and works with therapists, actuaries, and forensi...

Rating: 9.5

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Licensed in both California and Nevada, Audrey focuses her practice solely on family law. Prior to dedicating her career to family law, Audrey worked in civil litigation. As a civil litigator, she was often in the courtroom vigorously advocating o...

Rating: 8.0

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Review: "I am thankful I found Bill Parks to help me through my divorce. He was responsive, provided incredible advice along the way, and guided me through the process in a professional manner. At every stage of the process, I felt that he was truly workin..."

Rating: 8.3

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Jayne was wonderful with helping me navigate through a difficult time. Her legal advice was spot on, she always respected my desires and she was often my personal confidante when things became quite heated. Divorce is not pleasant but she helped t..."

Rating: 8.3

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Review: "I am very pleased with the work Robert did for me. Robert was very responsive to my concerns and easy to work with. He was on top of all the chaos of changing court dates. He met all deadlines. His advice was sound. I especially appreciated his tr..."

Rating: 9.3

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Sole Practitioner: Defending professionals in administrative matters since 2004. Practices throughout California. Has extensive experience in representing licensees in hearings held by the Office of Administrative hearings, California State employ...

Rating: 7.4

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Taylor B. Wallin is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Taylor is a skilled litigator equipped with the legal sophistication necessary to handle issues ranging from international child custody disputes to complex fi...

Rating: 9.8

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: I help my clients with a full range of family law matters, including divorce, separation, complex financial issues, child and spousal support, child custody, domestic violence, and pre- and postmarital agreements. I am a trained and experienced me...

Rating: 8.9

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Review: "Erik is my family law resource whenever I encounter family law issues in my practice. He provides authoritative guidance and learned counsel. I recommend him without hesitation."

Rating: 10

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Certified Family Law Specialist. In my free time, I enjoy hula, hiking, running, scuba diving, swimming and exploring.

Rating: 9.7

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family

A rational, compassionate divorce attorney who is paying attention. I will serve as a strategic advisor and guide you through freedom and peace!

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(415) 234-5756

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: James P. Rudolph is an experienced California family law attorney whose practice is defined by thoughtful advocacy, strategic judgment, and a deep understanding of the personal and legal challenges clients face during family law matters. Since 201...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 482-7118

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: I am a 2008 graduate of Pepperdine Law and have been practicing family law ever since. If you live in the San Francisco Bay area and have questions about your case, contact me for a consultation.

Rating: 7.9

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: I am a Berkeley native. I moved to New York after high school and spent most of the next 15 years there, first in college, then the workforce, and finally in law school. In the middle of that period, I returned to Berkeley to get a master's degree...

Rating: 7.4

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: I'm a certified family law specialist and have practiced family law since 2005.

Rating: 10

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Stefani received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2010 from the University of Michigan, where she studied psychology. Stefani continued on to earn her Juris Doctor, as well as a Certificate in Family Law, at DePaul University College of Law (2013). Du...

Rating: 7.8

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "Family law is a hard business, especially when there are children involved. My co-parent used a rather aggressive attorney and every time they did something nasty, my first reaction was to get nasty back. And that is not a good place to be in with..."

Rating: 10

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San Francisco County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Brian T. Mayer is a Senior Counsel out of the Schoenberg Family Law Group. Mr. Mayer has been practicing law since 2005. He is Certified by the National Trial Advocacy Board as a Family Law Trial Advocacy Specialist and Certified by the California...

Rating: 9.5

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