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    61 family lawyers serve El Cerrito, CA. Compare the best based on 48+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Contra Costa County are listed below.

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    El Cerrito Has 61 Family Attorneys with 48 Reviews

    Audrey D Shields

    Audrey D Shields

    1.01 review
    Law Office of Audrey Shields
    11100 San Pablo Ave Ste 209, El Cerrito, CA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Review: "Audrey is the worst attorney ever. You shouldn't expect any customer service from her after she cashed your check. She helped me to file for a motion which should not be filed in the first place. She didn't warn me that I shouldn't file the motion..."
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    Tenesha Michelle Jackson

    Tenesha Michelle Jackson

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    Law Office of Tenesha M. Jackson
    11100 San Pablo Ave Ste 209, El Cerrito, CA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Estate Planning, Family and more
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    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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    Erin Ann Levine

    Erin Ann Levine

    4.411 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Emeryville)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
    Bio: I practice law because I want your legal experience to be better than mine was. When I was a child, I was the victim of sexual violence. As a teen, I was a plaintiff in a civil action and a witness in a criminal case. It was scary, disempowering, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Sharon E. Alkire

    Sharon E. Alkire

    4.85 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Dealing with family law issues can be one of the most difficult events in a person's life. It is important to hire the right attorney for your case - someone you trust to aggressively fight for your rights. I will use my 10 years of experience, so...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brook Gwendolyn Meakins

    Brook Gwendolyn Meakins

    5.06 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Bio: Brook is the principal at Meakins Law, a thriving Family Law practice in Berkeley, California. Brook is a passionate advocate for her Family Law clients and is committed to seeking creative resolutions to Divorce, Child Custody and Support cases, ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Lawrence William Thorpe

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    Lawrence William Thorpe

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Rating:  8.6
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    Seth Dadlani Morris

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    Seth Dadlani Morris

    3.73 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I recently had the privilege of working with Morris Law PC, a distinguished criminal defense firm led by the exceptional attorney Seth. Faced with an impending court date in just two weeks, I found myself overwhelmed with stress and financial conc..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Robert Duval Terris

    Robert Duval Terris

    5.03 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Mediation, Business and more
    Bio: Robert is both a licensed attorney and family therapist who has been practicing understanding-based mediation for 12 years in a variety of family and legal settings. He is committed to helping people work through legal problems and preserving rela...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kate Merrill

    Kate Merrill

    5.03 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Kate is brilliant beyond comparison, and takes the time to understand your story and analyze the facts. She will both advocate for you and support you in a way that is unique beyond comparison. Her dedication comes from her heart - ultimately from..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sunena Sabharwal

    Sunena Sabharwal

    5.04 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ms. Sabharwal has been an attorney for over twenty years, handling a wide range of matters in civil and family law. Her experience and breadth of knowledge in real estate, business, employment, family law, consumer, construction, and tort / person...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Leigh Ellen Johnson

    Leigh Ellen Johnson

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Richmond)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Leigh E. Johnson is a strong and effective advocate who places great emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.The LawOffices of LeighE. Johnson isdedicated to listening to your needs, assessing the current law, and obtaining the results you w...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Joel Hillson Tranter

    Joel Hillson Tranter

    5.03 reviews
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I am a Berkeley native. I moved to New York after high school and spent most of the next 15 years there, first in college, then the workforce, and finally in law school. In the middle of that period, I returned to Berkeley to get a master's degree...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Laura Anne Bandler

    Laura Anne Bandler

    5.01 review
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Laura helped me obtain a restraining order against an abusive ex-boyfriend. She listened to me and cared about my experience and what I had gone through and never once judged me. In court, she fought for me and did not let up in any way against my..."
    Rating:  5.9
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    Andrea M. Weiss

    Andrea M. Weiss

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Los Angeles)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Partnership, Litigation
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    Ashley Carmen Schuh

    Ashley Carmen Schuh

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Emeryville)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and have focused solely on family law issues since 2005, when I was admitted to the California bar. My family law practice is focused on strategizing practical solutions for each client, embracing the ideolog...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Mallika Kaur

    Mallika Kaur

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
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    Andrea Bella Davis

    Andrea Bella Davis

    5.01 review
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Review: "I cannot recommend Ms. Davis highly enough for anyone in need of representation. She represented me in a child custody case, and from start to finish, she was nothing short of exceptional. Her kindness, empathy, and genuine care made an incredibly..."
    Rating:  5.6
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    Tessa K. Weeks

    Tessa K. Weeks

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    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Bio: Tessa Weeks is dedicated to providing her Bay Area clients with aggressive advocacy, skilled negotiation, and creative problem solving in all family law matters. Whether you are embarking on a divorce, require representation during child custody o...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Marcy Shana Sharafian

    Marcy Shana Sharafian

    Not yet reviewedReview Marcy
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
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    Summer Lea Nastich

    Summer Lea Nastich

    Not yet reviewedReview Summer
    Family Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Litigation, Environmental and Natural Resources and more
    Rating:  9.8
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