Top Rated Santa Barbara County, CA Child Custody Lawyers

In Santa Barbara County, California, there are 20 child custody lawyers available with 260+ 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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Santa Barbara County Has 20 Child Custody Attorneys with 260 Reviews

Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: My name is Cameron Fernandez. I have been certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as a Certified Family Law Specialist. In fact, I am a second-generation Certified Family Law Specialist. I work hard to protect my c...

Rating: 9.9

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Jennifer is originally from Mount Shasta, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara College of Law. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2009 and has practicing family law almost exclusive...

Rating: 9.5

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Child Custody Lawyers in Santa Barbara 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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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: The governor of CA issued a public health order for our state on March 19, 2020. We are still operating, so this will not impact most clients and potential new clients. However, please note that we are not opening our doors to the public at this t...

Rating: 7.7

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

We are fast, effective, and professional. See more reviews www.morganhollandlaw.com/testimonials.nxg

Rating: 6.5

Call for a FREE consultation(805) 762-4788

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Professional, competent Family Law representation by a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 22 years of legal experience. Call us for Family Law Legal needs.

Rating: 7.7

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: Channe G. Coles understands the struggles which face divorced parents, especially those confronted with the challenge of raising a child on their own while struggling financially. As a child of divorce herself, she grew up in a single-parent fami...

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "We had the opportunity to work with Eric Gans, whose ability to provide my family with professional, yet empathetic counsel is a rare combination we found to put us in a position of strength and comfort. We found the entire firm at OxtonStaabGans ..."

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: In addition to running my own practice, I am the mother of four children; three grown and one almost. I teach law school and have for twenty years. I teach family law, evidence and civil procedure in addition to practicing law about 70 hours a wee...

Rating: 6.5

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Trusts and more

We understand the pain of not having your children all the time. We work tirelessly to develop the best custody and timeshare arrangements for your children. Remember: no one can advocate for your children like you can. We amplify your voice to ma...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(805) 863-9587

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I strive to guide my clients through basic and complex family law related matters in the most professional, competent, efficient, and ethical manner possible, including specifically the following issues: dissolution of marriage (commonly called "d...

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Review: "I needed help with a child custody and support issue. Tracey was able to handle this in a very professional yet friendly and quick manner. Her entire staff was great to work with and I would hire her again!"

Rating: 9.0

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: I have been a trial attorney for over 35 years. I handle family law, criminal and personal injury cases. Family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, and restraining order issues, finds me in court most weekdays, ...

Rating: 7.4

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: My philosophy is simple. I strive to provide the best and most cost effective representation during the most significant and possibly traumatic time of your life. I bring a lifetime of experience, compassion, and common sense, to this task. My Off...

Rating: 7.6

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: MICHAEL B. CLAYTON AND ASSOCIATES Our goal is to provide each of our clients with the best courteous service they deserve. We know that every client is unique, and each case different. Therefore we must always analyze their situation, take the app...

Rating: 6.5

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Probate, Trusts and more

Review: "I am forever grateful for Noelle Gaston. She expertly guided me through an exceedingly complex probate case that unfolded like a soap opera! From day one, I felt confident that she had my best interests at heart and she proved it time and time aga..."

Rating: 7.1

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

A caring approach to family law issues, where children come first.

Rating: 9.7

Call for a consultation(805) 465-6406

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: WE DO DIVORCE DIFFERENTLY We know that you and your children may be seriously impacted by conflict created in the divorce process. Conflict also increases your legal fees. Therefore, as a Family Law Attorney, Georgia Staab suggests strategies to r...

Rating: 7.3

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "Extremely professional. Cares about about the best welfare of the children. I was immediately confident and impressed with her knowledge of the law and the way she communicated with myself and the other party. If you're looking for a Family Law La..."

Rating: 6.5

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

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

Review: "Lacey is the rare attorney who combines profound legal expertise with genuine human compassion and is just an inherently good person. From our first meeting, she immediately put me at ease. Her ability to listen and her empathetic approach took aw..."

Rating: 6.4

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Santa Barbara County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "Drew did an excellent job at helping me get through my divorce and stayed focus on closing out all issues related to the divorce to help finalize everything as quickly and amicably as possible. I'm very grateful for his attention to detail and ins..."

Rating: 7.2

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