Top Paternity Lawyers From California

Families in California may need a paternity determination when parentage is uncertain, disputed, or not legally recognized. The process can include voluntary forms, DNA testing, hearings, and requests to establish or challenge legal fatherhood. A decision may affect child support, custody, visitation, parental decision-making, birth records, inheritance, and access to insurance or public benefits. Legal counsel can help explain the process, organize evidence, and address related family law concerns with care. Discover a curated list of some of the most trusted and top-rated paternity attorneys in California and connect with experienced professionals known for strong legal representation that fits your specific needs.

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Sina Mohajer
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, LGBTQ+, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Sherry D. Graybehl D’Antony
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, ...
Diana Djeredjian
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Family, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Iqbal Singh Bains
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Asylum, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, Deportation, ...
Ana Barsegian
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity
Renee M. Marcelle
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, LGBTQ Family, ...
Sara Driesen
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Litigation, Paternity
Stephen Cawelti
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Paternity
Alice A. Shaw (Purdy)
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Litigation, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Jeffrey R. Matsen
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, LGBTQ+, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Monty Gill
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
Benjamin Lopatin
Legal Specialization: Entertainment & Sports, Family, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Class Action, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Christopher Engels
Legal Specialization: Business, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Michael A. Morris
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Sara Neumann
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Matthew E. Palmer
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Class Action, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
William T. Kermisch
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Family, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Paul Eads

Paul Eads

  • The Law Offices of Paul A. Eads, A.P.C.
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military Divorce, ...
Nicole J. Hanson

Nicole J. Hanson

  • Hanson & Hanson Attorneys at Law
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Lulu Tseng
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity
Stephanie Mendez
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Annulment, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Military Divorce, Paternity
Michael Blue
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Health Care
Practice Areas: Advertising, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, ...
Mark E. Minyard
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Robert E. Blevans
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity
Amy York Garrett
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Paternity, ...
Lovette T. Mioni
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
David T. Pisarra
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Paternity
Robin D. Gross
Legal Specialization: Business, Family, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, ...
Avi Levy
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Shannon B. Miles
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Arbitration, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, ...

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