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 15 years

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

Review: "Celia is one of the most amazing attorneys I have ever come across! She was able to take on an extremely complicated case and worked effortlessly to get us the win we needed with very little time to prepare. I've worked with a number of attorneys ..."

Rating: 8.5

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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

Review: "I hired Elena and immediately felt comfortable. She's experienced and took care of business. My case went through a delay that ended up working on my favor. I was not ready and needed more solid evidence. She picked up were we left off and slam du..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: It is our mission statement and goal to provide a comprehensive array of legal services in divorce, dissolution and related family law matters that will protect the best interests of the client on both a legal and ﬁnancial basis. Our staff will ta...

Rating: 8.4

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Albert Friske has practiced law since earning his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law in 1995. Formerly, he was a senior analyst at the Orange County District Attorney's Office - Family Support Division (now known as the Department o...

Rating: 8.1

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: I have lived and practiced law in the Newport/Costa Mesa area for over 30 years. By partnering with me, you will receive personalized representation that is professional and thorough, and customer service that is consistent and compassionate. I ov...

Rating: 7.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: Sarah T. Schaffer, CFLS is a family law attorney and mediator, holding the prestigious Certified Family Law Specialist designation from the State Bar of California. Schaffer Family Law Group, APC is a full-service Mediation, Divorce, and Family La...

Rating: 8.5

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support

Bio: Daniel S. Frank is a lawyer who cares. His Torrance, California law offices are here to help you seek workable, lasting solutions to a broad range of important family law issues- Divorce, Legal Separation, Paternity, Child Custody and Visitation, ...

Rating: 8.0

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Review: "Laurie was very professional, knowledgable, and easy to work with. She helped create a very smooth, efficient divorce mediation process, and was great at maintaining a constant stream of communication from start to finish. Highly recommend."

Rating: 8.1

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Phone: Address: 3233 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, By Appointment Only Website: Due to her passion for and commitment to helping families, Kelly A. Tufts dedicates her practice exclusivel...

Rating: 7.8

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: An understanding lawyer with compassion. Listens to his clients concerns and develops a plan to best meet them. Come visit our 1,000 square foot law center and meet our friendly, professional staff.

Rating: 9.3

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Virginia Lively joined Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in 2016, and has practiced family law exclusively since 2012. Her work with clients throughout the Bay Area has demonstrated her expertise in divorce, domestic violence, and spousal and child...

Rating: 10

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: Mr. Jamison K. Shedwill is a sole practitioner at the California family law firm, the Law Office of Jamison K. Shedwill. Attorney Shedwill received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science in 1990 from the University of Califor...

Rating: 6.9

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Family law can be complicated, confusing and stressful. The Law Office of Christopher D. Wasson is a full service family law firm providing legal representation to persons in Los Angeles, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Reseda, Van Nuys, Tarzan...

Rating: 7.4

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