Top Family Law Lawyers From California

In California, family law matters—such as divorce, child custody, support, or adoption—require thoughtful legal strategy and a deep understanding of personal dynamics. Whether you’re facing a difficult chapter or seeking long-term security for your loved ones, experienced guidance helps protect what matters most. With laws built to support fairness and individual rights, finding the right attorney means having someone who listens, leads with empathy, and helps you move forward with confidence—no matter how complex the road ahead may be.

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Matthew J. Knez
Legal Specialization: Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Employment Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Larry A. Ginsberg
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage And Prenuptials
Diane Singleton-Smith
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, ...
John Negley
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
Lisa Helfend Meyer
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage And Prenuptials
Brandon Wyman
Legal Specialization: Business, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Products Liability, Trusts, Wrongful Death
Gordon D. Cruse
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Harvey I. Levin
Legal Specialization: Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction And Development, Contracts And Agreements, ...
Shannon B. Miles
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Arbitration, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, ...
Jerry Wang
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Monty Gill
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
Heather M. Cullen
Legal Specialization: Family, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
Hossein Berenji
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage And Prenuptials, Mediation And Collaborative Law
Matthew K. Skarin
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage And Prenuptials, Paternity
Tobie B. Waxman
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Marriage And Prenuptials, ...
Jeffrey R. Matsen
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, LGBTQ+, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, ...
Matthew E. Lax
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage And Prenuptials, ...
Brette L. Evans
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
Thomas Alkam
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage And Prenuptials
Josefina L. Valdez
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship
Christopher Engels
Legal Specialization: Business, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, ...
Akindele David Akintimoye
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, ...
Geoffrey A. Norris
Legal Specialization: Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, ...
Shana J. Black
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship
Haleh Zarkesh
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, ...
Matt Cadwell
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage And Prenuptials

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