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    California Has 1799 Child Custody Attorneys with 17100 Reviews

    Fredrick S Cohen

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    Fredrick S Cohen

    4.413 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    Certified Family Law Specialists by your side.
    Rating:  10
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    Marshall William Waller

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    Marshall William Waller

    5.014 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Certified Family Law Specialist, Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and the International Academy of Family Lawyers Focused Entirely on Family Law
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    Child Custody Lawyers in California

    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

    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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    Diane Elizabeth Wasznicky

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    Diane Elizabeth Wasznicky

    5.01 review
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Certified Family Law Specialist (State of Bar of Calif. Board of Legal Specialization) since 1987
    Rating:  10
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    Sanders Baker Patton

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    Sanders Baker Patton

    4.98 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Approaching criminal defense with compassion and communication.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Stephen Vincent Smith

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    Stephen Vincent Smith

    4.911 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Move away request, difficult custody issues, domestic violence, support, mediation? No Problem.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Harold William Edgar

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    Harold William Edgar

    4.5129 reviews
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    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more
    Custody disputes require careful preparation and a clear strategy. Courts evaluate the best interests of the child, but outcomes often depend on how facts are presented and supported. Edgar & Dow represents parents in contested custody matters, fo...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Andrew Patrick Johnson

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    Andrew Patrick Johnson

    5.05 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Andrew P. Johnson is an experienced and effective counselor in resolving child custody visitation.
    Rating:  10
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    Hal David Bartholomew

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    Hal David Bartholomew

    5.01 review
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    A LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO FAMILY LAW WITH OVER 125 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Anthony Langlois

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    Joseph Anthony Langlois

    5.02 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Joseph A. Langlois is the owner of Langlois Family Law, APC. From the firm's office in Calabasas, California, he focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties in complex and high-p...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Debra R Schoenberg

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    Debra R Schoenberg

    4.8138 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Compassion and experience in all family law matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Rebekah Ryan Main

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    Rebekah Ryan Main

    5.051 reviews
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    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Rebekah Ryan Main - a child custody advocate who is committed to the best outcome for your family. Our team will work for the best interest of your children.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Elisabeth Anne Donovan

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    Elisabeth Anne Donovan

    5.032 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
    Experienced, dedicated and affordable Certified Family Law Specialist serving Orange County and Los Angeles.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicole Elizabeth Boros

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    Nicole Elizabeth Boros

    5.029 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Certified Family Law Specialist delivering the results you need.
    Rating:  10
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    Shana Jo Black

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    Shana Jo Black

    4.861 reviews
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    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Call today for an experienced and aggressive family law attorney on your side.
    Rating:  10
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    Joy Wren Kraft Miles

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    Joy Wren Kraft Miles

    4.847 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Helping you navigate the complex legal process w/ expertise & provide the protection you deserve!
    Rating:  10
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    Kristen Ashleigh Holstrom

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    Kristen Ashleigh Holstrom

    4.938 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Kristen Holstrom and the Holstrom, Block & Parke team specialize in child custody, using certified expertise to achieve the best outcomes for families across Southern California with care and dedication.
    Rating:  10
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    Samantha Kate McBride

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    Samantha Kate McBride

    4.937 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Holstrom, Block & Parke Combines More Than 300 Years of Family Law Experience. Let Us Secure the Greatest Possible Outcome for You. Mention Avvo for a FREE Phone Consultation. Call (951) 783-2706
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy N. Roark

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    Jeremy N. Roark

    5.015 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Our results-oriented approach is backed by the expertise of our Certified Family Law Specialists (CFLS)* and associates committed to understanding every aspect of your Child Custody case, from the ground up.
    Rating:  10
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    Dayn Anthony Holstrom

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    Dayn Anthony Holstrom

    4.740 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Holstrom, Block & Parke Combines More Than 300 Years of Family Law Experience. Let Us Secure the Greatest Possible Outcome for You. Mention Avvo for a FREE Phone Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Cathleen Elisabeth Norton

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    Cathleen Elisabeth Norton

    5.093 reviews
    California Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    We are prepared to advocate fiercely for our clients’ interests both inside and outside of the courtroom.
    Rating:  10
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