Cathleen E. Norton

Cathleen E. Norton is a Los Angeles family law lawyer and Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 20 years of focused practice. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence matters. Her work covers Los Angeles County and Ventura County, where she appears in family courts handling contested and negotiated matters. She approaches cases through evidence, legal standards, and practical evaluation of litigation risks.

Cathleen earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Women’s Studies from UCLA. She later received her J.D. from UCLA School of Law. Her academic background developed a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and the social issues that can affect family disputes. This training supports her work on cases involving parental rights, financial concerns, property interests, and court-ordered family arrangements.

Cathleen handles complex divorce and custody matters that require detailed preparation and strategic decision-making. She evaluates whether settlement or litigation best protects a client’s long-term interests. Her courtroom work includes motion hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and trials before Los Angeles and Ventura County courts. She focuses on presenting relevant facts and evidence, applying governing legal standards, and avoiding unnecessary conflict that can increase costs.

Cathleen E. Norton has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for more than 10 years and maintains certification as a Family Law Specialist. Her practice emphasizes disciplined advocacy, client education, and informed decision-making throughout difficult family law proceedings. She combines extensive courtroom experience with a measured approach to settlement and litigation, helping clients address divorce, custody, support, property, and restraining order disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Offices of Cathleen Norton
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• UCLA School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Univ of California, Los Angeles
  Undergraduate Degree