Top Rated Aptos, CA Family Lawyers

29 family lawyers serve Aptos, CA. Compare the best based on 61+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Santa Cruz County are listed below.

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Aptos Has 29 Family Attorneys with 61 Reviews

Krueger Family Law
7605 Old Dominion Court, Suite A, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: I can help you build an amicable co-parenting relationship and untangle your assets so that you can begin again. At the start of a family law case, most people want a fast and fair process that stays out of court. I can help you achieve those goal...

Rating: 8.3

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Gregory Carter Law Firm
9200 Soquel Avenue, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Business and more

Bio: I have been privileged to practice family, civil and business law in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties since 1995. I cherish our community and the people that make it wonderful. I am proud of our local resources including UCSC and Monterey Colle...

Rating: 8.6

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Family Lawyers in Aptos, CA

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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8070 Soquel Dr #120, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant

Review: "I am so thankful I talked to her first because my husband called her the day after I did and he was so upset I retained her before he was able to. She seems super sweet and caring but don't let it fool you because she is a total bulldog in court a..."

Rating: 6.7

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Jesse Ruben Law, PC
8054 Valencia St Ste C, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to Jesse Ruben after my x-husband and I failed meditation. I was told that If I ended up in court, he was the one to have. He offered me two courses of action, explained potential costs of both. He was very efficient with his time a..."

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Law Office of Mark Johannessen
7960 Soquel Drive, #277, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney-Mediator Mark F. Johannessen, is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and has practiced civil, business and tax law since 1983, and exclusively family law for over 25 ...

Rating: 8.4

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Rummonds | Thornton, LLP
311 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

Rating: 7.1

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990 Mesa Grande Rd, Aptos, CA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family

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Family Attorney near Aptos (San Francisco)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Employment and Labor, Family, Juvenile Law

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Civil Rights

Bio: In law school, Mr. Lodge was in the top 6% of his class and graduated with numerous honors, and has since published two prominent law articles and returned to Academia to obtain the highly prestigious LLM degree. Currently Mr. Lodge has a thriving...

Rating: 7.1

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Solving complex Family Law issues when it matters most. Call now to see what solutions are available in your case:.

Rating: 8.2

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Capitola)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "I do not generally leave reviews, but I felt this law office deserved one. Kamand Kompanian was phenomenal. She is quite well-versed in family law, and is the most fantastic advocate. She truly made the biggest difference for my family. As someone..."

Rating: 6.5

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Soquel)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Practicing trial attorney since 1973, office in Soquel since 1977. Practice areas include family law, landlord/tenant disputes, personal injury, property disputes, neighborhood disputes, partnership and small business matters,general civil litigat...

Rating: 6.8

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Jennifer Greene is skilled at advocating for her clients knowledgeable, resourcefully and with a tremendous degree of sensitivity. She managed my case in a cost effective manner strictly directed at achieving the best results â€“ and Attorney Gree..."

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Family

Rating: 8.2

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Capitola)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Contracts & Agreements, Mediation and more

Review: "I wish I had found Jenn earlier. I worked with two different lawyers, and interviewed many more during my divorce and ongoing custody battle erc. Jenn knows the local judges and opposing counsel, she understands the social aspect of divorce. If yo..."

Rating: 6.6

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Bio: Founder of Heit Law Group, P.C., Brian began the firm to ensure his clients’ matters were resolved with their interest in mind and the freedom to do everything possible to help his clients succeed. Brian’s diverse background in public and private ...

Rating: 8.9

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Family Attorney near Aptos (San Jose)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Arturo Rodriguez was very dis-organized when handling my case. During our meetings, he was often unprepared, never went directly to the points nor answered my questions in a concise and clear fashion. He had a lot of stories to tell. Often I found..."

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Santa Cruz)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

Review: "Angel Hess help guide me through a very difficult time and the process of filing for custody of my daughter. As my attorney, she was firm and direct and her services were swift and trouble free, resulting in a favorable outcome for my case. I high..."

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Family Attorney near Aptos (Capitola)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family

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Which Family lawyers have been licensed the longest in Aptos, CA?

Ed Frey 57 years licensed
James Denson Wells 53 years licensed
Wendy Weisman Benjamin 48 years licensed
Margaret L. Kinda 46 years licensed
John Thornton Kontz 44 years licensed
Arturo Rodriguez 44 years licensed
Robert Raymond Derber 43 years licensed
Mark Fredrik Johannessen 42 years licensed
Nancy J. Kerrigan 38 years licensed
Catherine Ann Philipovitch 32 years licensed

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Which Aptos, CA Family lawyers are newest to the area?

Brian Morgan Heit 11 years licensed
Angel L. Hess 11 years licensed
Dana Kelly Krueger 12 years licensed
Jennifer McCabe 12 years licensed
Thomas Steven Stinson 13 years licensed
Kamand Kompanian 14 years licensed
Grey Rufus Cohen 18 years licensed
Gregory Wade Carter 19 years licensed
Monica Lee Vantoch 21 years licensed
Nicholas C Fantl 21 years licensed

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Aptos, CA Family Lawyers

Aptos Has 29 Family Attorneys with 61 Reviews

Dana Kelly Krueger