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Private law firms represent individuals in family law cases. Private law firms typically charge hourly rates for their work and require an up-front retainer deposit to guarantee payment of their fees.
State: California
County: Shasta

Santa Rosa. CA Certified Family Law Specialists (State Bar CA). Nearly 25 years experience, hundreds of Sonoma County cases litigated. Exclusively family law area. Top-rated CFLS. Dissolution, modifications, mediation, child support, enforcement, alimony, custody

State: California
County: San Mateo

Santa Cruz County. Aaron J. Lodge (23+ years experience, Santa Clara Univ School of Law). BA first graduate work math. Family law, civil rights, divorce

State: California
County: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County. Aaron J. Lodge (23 years). Former math teacher (10 years HS/college). General practice: family law, mediation, civil rights

State: California
County: Stanislaus

Modesto/Northern California. Aaron O. Anguiano. Passion for superior community representation. Treats clients like good friends. Straightforward and honest

State: California
County: San Mateo

San Mateo/Santa Clara Counties. Alexandra Martin (San Francisco native). Family law practice

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Encino area. Abbas Hadjian (CFLS). Nationally recognized California Certified Family Law Specialist

State: California
County: Fresno

Fresno. Robert C. Abrams (40+ years, owner). Family law: divorce, custody, support, domestic violence. Real property, business experience, commercial banking background

State: California
County: El Dorado

Placerville. Adam Clark (El Dorado County native). Serves all El Dorado County and surrounding counties

State: California
County: Santa Clara

Sunnyvale area. Nicole Aeschleman (CFLS, board-certified family law specialist, founded 2008). Divorce, annulment, domestic partnership termination, spousal support, child custody/visitation, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, restraining orders

State: California

San Jose. Voted #1 2026. Serves Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo Counties. Experienced family law attorneys, personalized solutions, sensitivity and expertise. Free consultation

State: California
County: Riverside

Palm Desert. Amir H. Afsar (California Bar Certified 2004, 22+ years experience). Serves Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indio, Coachella Valley

State: California
County: Santa Clara

San Jose (Bay Area). Madan Ahluwalia (Managing Attorney since 1995). General practice law firm. Affordable, efficient, personalized service. Long-lasting client relationships

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Encino (formerly Glendale). Anie N. Akbarian (Attorney). Established 1997. Family law and personal injury. Emotional hardship and litigation expertise

State: California
County: Orange

Orange County. Albert A. Friske (Attorney). 30+ years experience. California Western School of Law 1995

State: California
County: Merced

Merced. Susan Albertoni. 820 W 18th St. Family law, criminal law, wills, trusts, civil law. Professional and personal services. Merced and surrounding areas

State: California
County: Riverside

Riverside. Shauna M. Albright (Lawyers of Distinction 2019 Power Lawyers), Brittany Yanni, Mary. Founded 2003. 40+ years combined experience. Small firm attention with big firm expertise. Serves Riverside, Corona, San Bernardino, Temecula, Murrieta, Victorville, Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, Ontario, Hemet. Author: 'Child Custody & Visitation in California' book

State: California
County: Marin

Bay Area including Marin. Ali Shahrestani (bi-coastal CA, NY, MA). High-conflict divorce, LGBTQ family law, father's rights. Education law combined practice

State: California
County: Kern

Kern County/Bakersfield. Alphonse Provinziano (CFLS, UC Berkeley BA Rhetoric with Honors, Commencement Address speaker, UC Hastings JD Civil Litigation concentration, CACI Institute Best Student Trial Advocacy II). Excellent client service, aggressive advocacy

State: California
County: San Diego

Stockton. Tamran Amaral (Certified Family Law Specialist, 18+ years helping families, minor's counsel). Client-first representation. San Joaquin County. Examines all available remedies. Creative strategies. Personal/professional experience identifies solutions. Stockton-Lodi Metro families. Customized strategy tailored to wants/desires. Free consultation

State: California

Contra Costa County. Amy L. Alvis (Attorney, 28 years experience, CAL Northern School of Law, CSU Chico). Divorce, estate planning, family, probate

State: California
County: Riverside

Fresno. Amy L. Lopez (20+ years family law experience). Understands how to deal with any case

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Santa Monica. Amy L. Neiman (Attorney). 39+ years experience

State: California
County: San Diego

Del Mar. Andrew Botros (CFLS), Matthew Blado (CFLS). Dual CFLS firm. Serves Del Mar, Carmel Valley, North County, La Jolla. Mediation, divorce, custody, support

State: California
County: San Diego

San Diego. Andy Cook (CFLS since 1994, 30+ years). LA Daily Journal featured. Contested/uncontested divorce, custody, support, property division

State: California
County: Butte

Chico/Colusa. Angeles 'Susi' Carrion (U.S. Army veteran, Cal Northern Law). Only Spanish-speaking private attorney in Colusa County. State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter Nevada. Law enforcement interpreter

State: California

Hemet area. Personal injury, criminal law, family law. Serves San Jacinto Valley

State: California
County: Stanislaus

Stanislaus County. Anna R. Evans (10+ years). Dedicated, compassionate attorney

State: California

Contra Costa County. Anne M. Whatley (Attorney, 20+ years family law). All aspects: divorce, custody, support, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, domestic violence

State: California
County: Solano

Solano County. Anne M. Whatley (20+ years). All family law aspects: divorce, custody, support, prenuptial/postnuptial, domestic violence

State: California
County: Solano

Fairfield. Anthony Proffitt. Criminal defense and family law. Former paralegal in Napa (three strikes, family matters). Document preparation background

State: California

Fremont. Swampa Anthoor (licensed in India and California). Family law, estate planning, business law. Multilingual: English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil. Free consultation

State: California
County: Orange

San Diego. 402 W Broadway, 21st Floor. Multi-office firm. San Diego, Newport Beach (660 Newport Center Dr Ste 100, 92660), Temecula (1 Ridgegate Dr Suite 215, 92590). Attorneys: Tim Miranda (CFLS Founding Partner), Ilona Antonyan (CFLS Founding Partner), plus 35+ additional attorneys. 37 attorneys total across 3 locations

State: California
County: Marin

San Rafael area. Mediation services for divorce and family law. Uncontested matters, consulting attorney services

State: California
County: Sacramento

Palm Springs, serves Coachella Valley: Palm Desert, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Indio, Blythe, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Indian Wells. Thurman W. Arnold III (CFLS, AAML Fellow, 30+ years), Michael C. Peterson. Best in Coachella Valley

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Arcadia. Ashley A. Andrews (Founder Attorney). Practicing since 2008, took over practice of well-known CFLS. Rotary Club of Arcadia President 2021-2022, Loyola Law School Alumni Board 2013-2018, Pasadena Bar Association Board, Collaborative Practice California Board. Pasadena Family Court Daily Settlement Officer. Mediation, collaborative divorce, high-net-worth cases. Lifelong Pasadena area resident

State: California
County: Kern

Bakersfield. Mr. Azemika and team including skilled woman lawyer. 30+ years. Professionalism, skill, depth of knowledge. Knowledgeable and aggressive at affordable cost. High asset cases. Fathers' rights success

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Long Beach. 115 Pine Ave Suite 420. B. Stuart Walker (CFLS). Practiced 5 years with large Santa Monica family law firm, opened Long Beach practice January 2009. Extensive litigation and settlement experience LA Central District (Stanley Mosk Courthouse) and all LA County Branch Courts. Fixed fees available, free 15-min consult

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Patrick Baghdaserians. Family law specialists

State: California
County: Fresno

Serves Calaveras County (also San Joaquin, Placer). Previously listed San Joaquin. Erica M. Bansmer

State: California
County: Ventura

Westlake Village. Barbara L. Fleishman (CFLS since 1981, AAML Fellow). Family law exclusively since 1976. Century City/Beverly Hills 12 years then Westlake Village since 1988. Former high school teacher

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Santa Monica. Barbara Tyson (CFLS since 2013). 18+ years experience. Works with high-profile, high-net-worth individuals, C-Suite executives, celebrities, professional athletes. Skilled litigator and mediator. Serves Santa Monica, West LA, San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills

State: California
County: Santa Cruz

Fairfield. Miranda Barber, Brian Tubis (UC Pacific McGeorge Law). Solano and Contra Costa counties. Individualized counsel, personal attention. Quality legal representation. Responsive, clear answers. Family law and estate planning

State: California
County: Sacramento

Sacramento. Alexandra A. Baron (CFLS CEO/Founder, nationally recognized, 10+ years, Pepperdine Straus Dispute Resolution Certification, creator of Mindfulness Journey 8-week program). Ultra-high-net-worth specialists, holistic approach, innovative solutions

State: California
County: Sacramento

Sacramento. Hal D. Bartholomew (CFLS since 1980, AAML Fellow, IAML Fellow, AV Preeminent, Avvo 10.0, US Supreme Court admitted, Elk Grove native), Diane E. Wasznicky (CFLS since 1987, AV Preeminent, Avvo 10.0, Senate Task Force Family Relations Courts, UC Davis JD 1980), Therese A. Larrea, Sean A. Kledzik, Carla Castaneda Terry. 125+ years combined. Co-founded 1989. Litigation, mediation, collaborative. 2007 Eureka Award. High net worth, business valuations

State: California

Walnut Creek. Ethan M. Weisinger (CFLS, Cal Poly SLO honors, McGeorge honors 2010, ACFLS), Indy Colbath (CFLS, UC Davis JD). Both Certified Family Law Specialists. BBB recommended, Avvo recommended, peer-endorsed. Serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano Counties

State: California
County: San Diego

San Diego. Founded 1974. Attorneys: Beatrice Snider (CFLS since 1980, one of first 12 in CA), Christine Hayes Sickler (partner), Stephen R. Murphy (partner since 2016), Jessica B. Medina (partner since 2021). One of California's largest firms dedicated exclusively to family law. Team approach

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Beverly Hills. Hossein Berenji (Attorney). 25+ years experience. Serves Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, West Hollywood, Century City, Bel Air, Sherman Oaks. All family law matters including domestic violence

State: California
County: Placer

Roseville office (Sacramento County). Dena M. Bez. Named Best Family Lawyers Sacramento by Expertise.com 2021, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Lead Counsel. Straightforward approach, donates 25% consultation fees to local charities. Serves Placer County and Sacramento County

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Brinda Gandhi/Brinda Mehta (CFLS, principal attorney). 15+ years experience

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Long Beach. Brinda Gandhi/Brinda Mehta (CFLS Principal Attorney). Licensed in India and California. 15+ years experience. International divorce and custody expertise. Also listed for LA

State: California
County: San Diego

San Diego. 12348 High Bluff Dr, Ste 220. Attorneys: Nancy Bickford (CFLS MBA CPA - deceased/In Memoriam), Matthew S. Blado, Andrew J. Botros (IAFL member, former SDFBA President). 3 attorneys. Note: Also appears as firm 020 in later data with updated information

State: California
County: Santa Clara

San Jose area. Michèle Bissada (CFLS, certified by ACFLS). Divorce, legal separation, child/spousal support, custody, domestic violence. Complex equity assets (cryptocurrency, stock options, restricted stocks)

State: California
County: Los Angeles

West Covina (satellite office). Blair C. Greene (Attorney). University of Illinois 1980 BA, Chicago-Kent College of Law 1983 JD. Practiced Chicago 1983-1996, Beverly Hills boutique firm 1996-1998, opened West Covina firm 1998

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles/Century City. Stacy Phillips, Kristina Royce (partners). Large national firm with family law practice

State: California
County: Monterey

Monterey/Santa Cruz service. Karen Hubbell. Highly reviewed for listening, comfort, professionalism

State: California

San Francisco. Four Certified Family Law Specialists on team. Top-tier family law attorneys. Complex and high-asset divorces throughout California. US and international litigation advice. Trial tested specialists

State: California
County: Riverside

Hemet (main), Murrieta/Temecula. C. Benjamin Graff (Attorney, strong negotiator, high-level litigation skills). Extensive family law experience. Serves San Jacinto Valley, Inland Empire, Riverside County, Temecula, Perris, San Jacinto, Murrieta. Bankruptcy and Family Law

State: California

Contra Costa County. Family law expertise. Professionalism, empathy balanced with assertiveness. Clarity and precision

State: California
County: Napa

Napa County. Bonifacio I. Lomeli (7 years). Family law services

State: California
County: Riverside

Fresno office. Samantha N. Schales (associate, La Sierra U BA History/Legal Studies, San Joaquin College of Law JD, began as Certified Law Clerk gaining family law/probate experience). Represents clients all aspects family law: dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, property division, child custody/support, domestic violence

State: California
County: Fresno

Fresno. Samantha N. Schales (Associate, La Sierra University BA History/Legal Studies, San Joaquin College of Law JD). Family law practice

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Glendale/Burbank. Taline Boyamian (Lead Attorney, Pasadena Magazine Top Attorney 2015-2018), Alfred Movsesyan (Associate, licensed since 2011), Nareh Arakelian (Associate, Southwestern Law School 2020), Mariana Kouloumian (Associate). Serves Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, La Canada. Complex marital dissolution, paternity, trial-winning attorneys

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles/Downtown. Karie Boyd (CFLS). Women-owned, 30+ years combined experience. Multiple CA locations

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Karie Boyd (CEO, Founder, CFLS), multiple CFLS attorneys. 30+ years combined experience. Team-based approach. Also has San Diego office

State: California
County: San Diego

San Diego County. Multiple CFLS on staff. Mediation, trial litigation. Serves San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Beverly Hills. Bradley S. Sandler (Attorney). 20+ years experience since 1996. Extensive trial experience, federal and state, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Also criminal defense and business law

State: California
County: Riverside

Riverside and San Bernardino. Exclusively family law since 1989. CFLS on staff, 85+ years combined experience, deep community ties, boutique firm

State: California
County: San Diego

Del Mar. Attorney: Braunstein. Del Mar location, serves San Diego County

State: California

Hollister. San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz, South Santa Clara counties. Highly reputable. Estate planning services and legal representation to families. Wills, trusts, probate court. Experienced attorneys guide through estate planning process: asset protection, tax planning. Highest level service/expertiseCA252

State: California
County: Orange

Newport Beach. Best Firms for Family Law (annual). 3 partners + 1 senior associate in Best Lawyers America. Serves OC and San Diego

State: California
County: Butte

Chico. Brett A. Gilman. Experienced family law. Serves Chico, Oroville, Paradise and Butte County

State: California
County: Monterey

Santa Cruz/Monterey area. Brette Evans. Child custody specialist. Stress-reducing approach

State: California
County: Kern

Bakersfield/Shafter. Brian Scott Winkler (23 years, California Pacific School of Law, CSU Fresno/Bakersfield). Born and raised Bakersfield. Criminal law, DUI trials, family law, personal injury. From hard-working family background

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles/Century City. Ron Brot, Mark Gross, Gary Fishbein. High-net-worth specialists

State: California
County: Orange

Ventura. Family law attorneys, Oxnard divorce lawyers

State: California
County: Alameda

Pleasanton. Bruce S. Silverman (Attorney, 58 years experience). UC Hastings/UC Berkeley. Family and divorce

State: California
County: San Diego

Carlsbad. Attorneys: Daniel V. Burke, Pierre A. Domercq, Daniel J. Martin. Both Domercq and Martin are CFLS and AAML Fellows. North County San Diego firm

State: California
County: San Diego

Stockton. Certified Family Law Specialist. Creative solutions. 30+ years experience. Family law, divorce, child support, custody

State: California
County: Butte

Oroville. 1 Court Street. Court self-help services. DUI and divorce assistance

State: California
County: Los Angeles

West Hollywood. Shannon B. Miles, Jaime N. Cage (co-founders, both CFLS). Multiple CA locations including San Diego

State: California

Redlands office, serves Fontana and Inland Empire. 40+ years combined experience, thousands of cases. Available 6 days/week Mon-Sat 7am-7pm. In-home consultations available

State: California

Inland Empire. Team of aggressive, dedicated divorce and family law lawyers. Decades experience, thousands of cases in Riverside and San Bernardino courts. Serves Redlands, Fontana, Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Ontario, Highland, Eastvale. Spanish speaking. Open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

State: California
County: San Diego

San Diego. 550 W. C Street, Suite 1150. General litigation firm, has San Diego office. Not primarily family law focused. Practice areas include Labor & Employment, Construction, Business Litigation. ~30 attorneys statewide

State: California
County: Riverside

Temecula and Palm Desert offices, serves Murrieta, Palm Springs. Joseph V. Camarata, Justine Fuller. 40+ years combined experience, family law and criminal defense, 24/7 availability

State: California
County: Orange

Orange County. Cameron M. Fernandez (CFLS). Second-generation Certified Family Law Specialist. Works hard to protect clients

State: California

Oakland and Walnut Creek offices. Alice P. Cheng (CFLS Partner), Molly Laughlin (CFLS Partner), Nicole Ramos Takemoto (Estate Planning CFLS Partner), Katie Capielo, Shane Nielson, Lorena Garcia. Serves entire Bay Area including Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Solano, Napa, San Diego counties. Unique programs for access to justice

State: California
County: Alameda

Walnut Creek, Oakland offices. Alice P. Cheng (CFLS Partner), Molly Laughlin (CFLS Partner), Nicole Ramos Takemoto (Estate Planning CFLS Partner), Katie L. Capielo, Shane C. Nielson, Lorena P. Garcia. Access to justice programs. Serves Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Solano, Napa Counties comprehensively

State: California

Walnut Creek office. Alice P. Cheng (CFLS), Molly Laughlin (CFLS). Serves Contra Costa comprehensively. Divorce, domestic partnership, custody, support, high asset, parentage, domestic violence, prenup/postnup

State: California
County: San Diego

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State: California

Contra Costa County. Caroline (Attorney). Complex divorce, custody, support, paternity, domestic violence issues. Each client handled individually

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Pasadena. 301 E Colorado Blvd #610. Carolyn A. Makupson (Attorney, part of Makupson & Howard firm). 35+ years experience. Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys 2011-2018

State: California
County: Monterey

Monterey. Carolyn B. Harris. Divorce, family law disputes, alimony, spousal support

State: California
County: San Diego

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State: California
County: Orange

Marysville (Yuba County). Serves Yuba, Sutter, Lake, Colusa counties. Previously listed under Sutter. Resided Yuba-Sutter area decades. Familiar: Marysville, Olivehurst, Wheatland, Brownsville. Numerous successful cases Yuba County Superior Court. Zealous, proficient representation. Yuba County local court rules, procedures, Drug Court Program. 215 Fifth Street courthouse, 5 courtrooms built 1962. 5 judges, 1 commissioner. Personal attention, individual legal needs. Free consultation. Also Lakeport office 707-995-7006

State: California
County: Napa

Napa. Decades combined experience. Hundreds of clients. Domestic violence assistance, veterans services. Community-focused. Education-based client approach

State: California
County: Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Edwin Castellanos. Spanish-speaking, serves Latino/Hispanic community

State: California
County: Sacramento

Indio office, serves Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Coachella Valley. Spanish speaking (Hablamos Español). Also workers compensation

State: California
County: Mono

Merced. Aaron Nicosia Castleton (LLM Dispute Resolution, Director Family Court Services Merced Superior Court). 10+ years. English/Portuguese. Family law, mediation, guardianships, conservatorships, estate planning, probate

State: California
County: Marin

Novato. Jeremy M. Castro (US Coast Guard veteran 2007-2014). Serves Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, San Francisco, Alameda Counties. Divorce, custody, support modification

State: California
County: Napa

Serving Napa County. Jeremy Castro (US Coast Guard veteran). Napa County Superior Court expertise. Divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, adoptions