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 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Christopher Banuelos is a Founding Partner at Patterson, Lopez, Banuelos, Khiterman, LLP. Having graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law, Mr. Banuelos has practiced exclusively in the area of family law litigation since his admission t...

Rating: 9.2

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: “She’s a badass with a good heart, soft but strong. Unapologetic and honest. She’s the type of woman you go to war beside – not against.” – R.H. SinImmediately after becoming licensed, Abby began her own law firm. She is a tough-as-nails litigato...

Rating: 7.6

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Review: "Hands down Shelly Morgan is the best family lawyer in the Redding area. I have been in and out of court for the past two years and she has fought tooth and nail for my rights to visitation and custody. I have seen the other family lawyers and none..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

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

Rating: 9.0

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California 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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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Elder Law, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "I am so grateful I was referred to Rami by Center of Comunity Solutions! Rami helped me TREMENDOUSLY in a very complicated domestic violence, child custody, separation and eventually divorce case. He walked me through the entire process, and his k..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: [UPDATE] IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT I ANNOUCE I HAVE JOINED THE PRESTIGIOUS FIRM GARWOOD ATTORNEYS, ALC AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019. I have had the great pleasure of spending ten years under the tutelage of one of the finest certified family law spe...

Rating: 7.3

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: Take Your Legal Issue One Step at a Time TALK TO A FAMILY OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN RIVERSIDE, CA 3 REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST ATTORNEY COOKSON WITH YOUR SITUATION Whether you're dealing with a drug charge or need to file for child support, or explore...

Rating: 7.0

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "If you are looking for an outstanding lawyer for Family Court, please take the time to read this. Simply put: Bradley is an absolute shark - in a great way. I had a custody case and reached out to Bradley for his services. After the initial consul..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: More than 20 years ago I dedicated my professional career to helping others successfully navigate through the most difficult time of their life - that time when their family and their financial resources were vulnerable and under attack. In the ye...

Rating: 7.8

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

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

Bio: Family Law Attorney Brittany Nicole Yanni is an associate attorney at Albright Family Law Group has been in the legal field since 2016. Attorney Yanni is a native Southern Californian who graduated with a duel Bachelor's Degree in Political scienc...

Rating: 5.9

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "Mr Keese represented me in a major time of need in my life. My sons mother would not let me see our son and she even filed temporary restraining order against me, falsely claiming that I physically abused her. I consulted with Mr Keese and within ..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: The first step in a Divorce or Family Law matter is to hire a competent and zealous attorney. Keith Simpson is a Family Law Lawyer located in Manhattan Beach, California. Attorney Keith Simpson is an experienced litigator regarding Child Custody, ...

Rating: 6.5

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California Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Bio: Steven L. Weiss is a Certified Family Law Specialst, as certified by the State Bar of California, with over forty years of experience. Mr. Weiss is able to resolve matters in and outside the courtrooms across Los Angeles, Ventura, and beyond. In a...

Rating: 7.0

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