Top Rated Surfside, CA 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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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Long Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

More Than Just Experience. We Offer Integrity, Commitment, And Results. Call Today

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Long Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Brinda Gandhi is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). She has been an attorney for over 13 years and is licensed in both California and India. Brinda has dealt primarily in dissolutions, domestic violence, restraining orders, and custody case...

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Long Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Practicing Family Law & Divorce Attorney Since 1995

Rating: 8.1

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Michael Sarris's Website

Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Seal Beach)

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.

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: After dedicating my practice exclusively to family law matters since 1997, I passed the specialization exam and becamea Certified Family Law Specialist in July 2008. My boutique firm is small, and my case load is managed exclusively by me. I do no...

Rating: 9.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Shannon E. Payne is a graduate of the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri, with a Minor in Hispanic Studies and a Certificate in Women and Gender Studies...

Rating: 8.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Seal Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Janet E. Dockstader is a partner with Dockstader Orliczky. She has more than a decade of experience litigating marital and domestic partnership dissolutions that include property issues, spousal support, child support, child custody and often time...

Rating: 9.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I specialize in complex divorces for middle to high-income clients. I am skilled in handling difficult courtroom cases, and I promise to give you sound, personalized legal advice in a prompt manner. I understand the difficulties and challenges tha...

Rating: 9.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Bio: I offer a FREE initial telephonic consultation. Also, sometimes in divorce/custody cases, a private investigator becomes necessary to locate hidden assets and other related assignments. I can offer my clients this service since I am also a Califor...

Rating: 9.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: I am dedicated to solving problems for clients in the most effective and efficient manner possible. I take a creative approach to each case based on the facts and unique needs of each client. I am a strong negotiator and am well repected by the co...

Rating: 8.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Review: "I sent a few clients over to Matt both criminal defense and family law. And I was amazed when he was able to get three felony counts with three to five years of jail time reduced to a misdemeanor and 6 months. Then he got my buddy's daughter home ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Child Custody Attorney near Surfside (Huntington Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: Born in Virginia. Military family. Grew up in multiple states and countries. Attended Nurnberg American High School in Nurnberg, Germany and George C. Marshall Regional High School in Ankara, Turkey. Active in student government in college and col...

Rating: 6.5

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