The Best Family Lawyer in Oakland

Family law is an area of law that requires outstanding conflict resolution skills, compassion and effective trial advocacy. Clients can trust that I am an attorney dedicated to finding optimal solutions to meet their needs and goals, while considering the often emotional nature of the issues involved. I rely on versatility in my practice, shaping my approach based on the client and the case.

Sometimes negotiation and settlement is the best way to obtain the desired outcome. Other situations require aggressive litigation. I am able to achieve results using either approach. I handle a broad range of family law issues, including divorce, property division, child support, child custody, modifications, and establishment of paternity. Family law is all I do, and I do it well.

I know the system, the players involved and am dedicated to helping all clients achieve the best results possible. For individuals looking to either represent themselves or interested in limited scope representation, I can help simplify process of completing the legal forms necessary to get your matter started and provide assistance as needed along the way until your matter is finalized.

Clients can trust that I am an attorney dedicated to finding optimal solutions to meet their needs and goals, while considering the often emotional nature of the issues involved. I rely on versatility in my practice, shaping my approach based on the client and the case. Sometimes negotiation and settlement is the best way to obtain the desired outcome. Other situations require aggressive litigation.

PRACTICE AREAS:

• DOCUMENT PREPARATION
• DIVORCE
• SAME-SEX DIVORCE
• PROPERTY DIVISION
• SPOUSAL SUPPORT
• CHILD CUSTODY & SUPPORT
• MODIFICATIONS
• PATERNITY

The Law Offices of Janice Cho has earned its stellar reputation because we go out of our way to provide truly exceptional service to each of our clients. When you come to my firm, you aren’t handed off to an associate; I am managing your case personally and am always by your side giving you the counsel and advice that you deserve.

Unlike other offices where the attorney has only a few years of experience, where you wait days until you hear back from your attorney or never know what is happening in your case, my office will provide you with unparalleled personalized service with expertise, integrity and compassion. Please explore our website and find out what makes our firm the perfect fit for your needs.

The Law Offices of Janice Cho is committed to resolving your Family Law or Immigration case in the most positive and cost-efficient way possible. As your attorney, I will provide you with the quick response that you need when you need it and guide you through resolving your family and immigration issues in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

My experience in helping clients in divorce, division of assets and debts, child custody, child support, spousal support and immigration cases have earned the respect and admiration from those clients whom I have had the opportunity to serve and the legal community. Explore and learn how I may best serve you. Through my personal and professional experiences, I understand that the experience of a relationship breaking up is one of the most complicated and traumatic of crises that people encounter.

Practice Areas:

• Step-Parent Adoption
• Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
• Legal Separation
• Paternity Suits
• Domestic violence and Restraining Orders
• Pre-marital agreements
• Post-marital agreements
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child and Spousal Support
• Valuation and division of community property assets and debts, including real estate, business interests, professional practices, personal property, retirement benefits and other investments
• Post-divorce Modifications/Enforcement

At Hart Ginney, LLP, we try to take the fear out of divorce. We provide personalized legal representation for our clients facing the daunting, complicated and often overwhelming prospect of divorce, child custody litigation, or the division of complicated assets. We are highly experienced litigators who know how to fight and when to fight – if fighting is in your best interest.

We provide mediation services for those cases where the parties can get along but need a firm guiding hand. We also provide consulting services, for when you don’t know what the next steps are but want to strategize with an experienced attorney. If you are afraid of getting a divorce because you have been intimidated, harassed, bullied, or threatened by your spouse, we have the experience to help you find closure – whatever that looks like for you.

If you are afraid of destroying your relationship with your children, if your divorce explodes into a contentious action, if you are afraid you will end up paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorneys fees just to lose everything, we can help you preserve your relationships and your finances. Everyone deserves to divorce without fear.

At Hart Ginney, LLP, we combine our years of experience handling complicated cases and our different backgrounds and approaches to provide a tailored, focused approach to resolving issues without creating unnecessary legal fees. Every client deserves transparency, honesty and a focused approach to resolving issues without creating unnecessary legal fees.

We use a secure, cloud-based practice management program that allows each client access to their file so you can access documents, check and pay your bill, get reminders of upcoming court dates, and communicate with us. As one of the premier family law firms in the East Bay, Hart Ginney LLP understands every relationship is different and so is every divorce. You deserve an attorney who understands your perspective, your concerns, and the unique set of challenges you will face as you move forward with your divorce.

The Family Law practice includes litigation and mediation in high conflict custody disputes, support and division of property matters for married spouses, Registered Domestic Partners or non-married couples. The firm’s mantra is to be strong and flexible, direct and reasonable, assertive and responsive, all with the goals of listening to our clients and serving their needs.

Unlike courtroom procedures and practices, mediation is fairly informal. It is a cooperative process where interested parties attempt to resolve their dispute and enter into a binding agreement reflecting what they have agreed to. More often than not, mediation is far less expensive than litigation.

It allows parties to maintain control of their interests versus subjecting important outcomes to an overburdened and understaffed judicial system or to a jury who knows little about the parties and what is important to each of them. Even if litigation has commenced, mediation can be used an effective method to “put the brakes on” expensive courtroom battles, giving the parties an opportunity to step back and work on resolution.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Civil Litigation
• Contracts
• Business Formation
• Real Estate
• Litigation
• Purchase/Sale
• Landlord/Tenant
• Family Law
• Custody
• Child/Spousal Support
• Property Division
• Domestic Violence
• Mediation
• Contract Disputes
• Real Estate
• Family Law

Mr. Lewis, a formidable litigator, handles the balance of the practice. The value of working with a family law attorney who is personally invested in your success cannot be understated. Utilizing a cost-benefit approach, we help determine which avenue best serves our clients in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Mr. Lewis, a Certified Family Law Specialist, is dedicated to helping you and your family through this difficult time by guiding you through the complex legal process to achieve the best possible outcome for your unique situation.

Henry F. Lewis offers tenacious representation in divorce litigation. He’s passionate about addressing the needs of his clients and their families and has developed an approach that is both effective and cost beneficial. Mr. Lewis can handle diverse cases including complex financial issues such as business valuations as well as child custody, breach of fiduciary duty, high net worth divorce, and more.

When appropriate, he can take an aggressive approach to litigation, but he is also sensitive to the emotional component of family law cases. He is not aggressive for the sake of being aggressive but attempts to resolve your case with as little drama and acrimony as your case permits. He will always consider the impact and cost the contested litigation could have on you and your family, and will only pursue this avenue as necessary.

Practice Areas:

• Divorce
• Mediation
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Community Property Division
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Frudden & Padilla Family Law is a trusted resource for families looking to solve their toughest problems. We lead the way with genuine, thoughtful counsel that keeps you and your family’s well-being at the core of every solution. We are committed to being available, providing support, and working towards the best possible outcome for your case.

We promise to guide you through tough times with competence and compassion, and provide legal services that are financially feasible for your family. Based in Oakland, we practice in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. While our physical offices are currently closed, our attorneys remain available during regular business hours and our whole team will be working remotely to assist with your legal needs.

We strive to provide services that are efficient and transparent, rather than drive up unnecessary fees. Our intake coordinator will determine the nature of your case and connect you with an attorney on our team that best fits your needs. In addition to full-scope representation in mediation or litigation, we also work with clients behind the scenes to assist with your case as needed.

If you are handling a portion of a case on your own and aren’t certain if you need legal assistance, please contact us to learn more about how we can help. Particular cases allow us to guide you from behind the scenes, permitting a more cost effective option that will move you towards your goals with competence and care.

PRACTICE AREAS:

• CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT
• DIVORCE
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS
• PRENUPTIAL & POST-MARITAL AGREEMENTS
• CONSULTING SERVICES & LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION

It’s not unusual for families to be unsure of the process and fearful of the outcome. Ford Family Law is here to help. We’re a compassionate but results-focused group of attorneys. We listen, then devise an appropriate strategy that enables our clients to find the most efficient path forward. We’ve dedicated our careers to helping families minimize stress and get on with their lives.

Ford Family Law is dedicated to the practice of family law in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We provide mediation, litigation, and consulting services in the areas of marital dissolution, child custody and support, spousal support, paternity, domestic partnerships, stepparent adoption, and complex property division. Family law matters are complex, so an effective and time-tested process is critical.

We’ve spent over 20 years perfecting our approach. What are the do’s and don’t’s of custody during a divorce? What tax implications need to be considered? How do we begin to unravel shared assets? We keep clients on track and informed about the issues they need to consider—and the decisions they need to make—from day one. Complex family law matters often intersect with business, tax, estate, and employment issues.

We collaborate with our experienced network of professionals when subject-matter experience is required in a specialized field. These relationships enable us to provide strategic advice and help us create integrated, innovative solutions. Virtually all of Ford Family Law’s new client inquiries result from referrals—a testament to our expertise and the strength of our relationships.

SERVICE AREAS:

• LITIGATION
• MEDIATION
• CONSULTING

Going through a divorce – or any family law matter – is hard on everyone. It’s an emotionally challenging time, complicated by the additional stress of navigating new legal issues. That is why it’s important to have experienced and knowledgeable attorneys at your side to guide you through to the other side. Having skilled family law attorneys in your corner who care about you, understand your concerns, and protect your rights and interests are essential to achieve positive outcomes.

The unique legal challenges family law presents call for creative solutions and a customized approach to reaching resolution. As experienced and attentive family law attorneys and mediators, we get you through your legal matter so you can get on with your life.

With combined decades of experience helping people with all types of family law issues – divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, premarital agreements, and domestic violence legal issues – we provide litigation, mediation, mediation consultation, premarital agreement, and appellate services. Our practice is devoted entirely to family law. We are settlement-oriented, but trial-ready.

We handle cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. Call us today to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys so you can learn about the legal issues you’re facing and your options to resolve them.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Family Law Litigation, Mediation, Mediation Consultation, Appeals and Enforcement
• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support and Spousal Support
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
• Premarital Agreements (“Prenups”)
• Asset & Debt Division

Founded in 2007 in the Bay Area of California, Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. is an exceptional law firm. Our attorneys provide compassionate representation in all areas of family law to clients throughout the Bay Area. We have built our practice on the belief that our role as lawyers must go beyond merely applying technical solutions to legal problems.

When clients come to us, we understand that they are dealing with some of the most challenging issues they will ever have to face. That is why we take the time to listen to their problems, and to help them address their fears and concerns. We help each client navigate the legal process one step a time, with the goal of reaching a positive resolution.

We believe that teamwork is essential to any family law case. We will provide you with the tools you need to take an active, informed role concerning the direction of your case. We will explain legal concepts in a language that you can understand, so that you can decide on the best path forward. When people think of family law, the first thing that comes to mind is divorce.

The truth is, family law court is necessary for a full range of legal matters having to do with relationships between people. At Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C., we provide counsel for people who come to us with any type of legal matter related to their families.

Practice Areas:

• Child Custody & Visitation
• Child Support
• Minor’s Counsel
• Move-Away Disputes
• Paternity Actions
• Dispute Resolution
• Collaborative Law
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Prenuptial & Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Domestic Violence
• Custody – Code 3044
• Restraining Orders
• Spousal Support – 4320 Factors
• Family Law Actions
• Division of Property
• Divorce
• Domestic Partnership Dissolution
• Legal Separation
• Post-Judgment Relief
• Spousal Support

We are a law practice devoted to serving our clients with exemplary service while adhering to the strictest ethical standards. The firm serves a wide variety of client needs, including: Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Real Estate, Asset Protection and Family Philanthropy. Our firm prides itself in its attention to the individual needs of our clients.

Just as no two clients are the same, so no two estate plans are the same. Each plan is custom-designed to reflect the beliefs, values, and traditions of each client. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and to discuss how we may be of service to you and your family. The attorneys at Ainer & Fraker, LLP bring a wide variety of multidisciplinary expertise to their practice of law.

Through the years, our attorneys have become experts in diverse fields such as: tax and accountancy, insurance, investments, and financial planning, trust administration and probate, as well as a wide variety of legal experience as attorneys. This diversity of expertise allows us to bring an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise to your individual legal needs.

To that end, every facet of our practice is structured to produce results for our clients. Our goal at Ainer & Fraker, LLP is simple: 100% client satisfaction – every time. Attention placed on the so-called softer issues, including: personal and family values and belief systems, establishing a legacy, and the more human aspects of estate planning.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• ESTATE PLANNING
• ASSET PROTECTION
• FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
• SMALL BUSINESS LAW
• PROBATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION
• PROBATE LITIGATION
• NON-PROFIT LAW