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At long last we are starting to build out this listing of the Top California Family Law and Divorce Attorneys whom we know and/or have worked with or against, as our recommendations of those individuals and firms that can best help you in your home jurisdiction.

While we cannot guarantee you the results you may hope for in any given case, our goal is to give you a leg up in finding the most qualified legal and family law related help that best fits your needs. If you called us for a referral, these are the names we'd give you depending upon where your case is or may soon be pending. Likewise, I'd make the same recommendations to my own family members. This is not a paid for advertisement; nor can our opinions be bought. We will be adding more potential referrals throughout California regularly.

If you do contact any of these outstanding lawyers, please mention that we sent you!

Thurman W. Arnold III CFLS

January 31, 2015


Riverside County Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Robert McCarty, Jr., CFLS, AAML
4046 Chestnut Street
Riverside, CA 92501
951-686-1583

Email: rmccarty@ramccartylaw.com

Website

I have opposed Rob in an extremely high conflict custody case involving allegations of parental alienation filed in the Indio Family Court. He was honest, thorough, and tough.


Orange County Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Justine A. Dell, CFLS, APC
30 Corporate Park, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92606
949-428-1530

Email: jdell@dellfamilylaw.com

Website

I have opposed Justine in a high conflict divorce involving spousal and child support issues, as well as tracings and 2640 reimbursements. The case was filed in the Santa Ana Family Court. She was polite, thorough, and professionally stubborn in all our interactions.

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Lisa Dawn Sterling
2700 N. Main Street, Ste. 335
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-543-0048

Email: lisadawnsterling@gmail.com

Website

I know Lisa as a dedicated reader of our Blog, who shares a similar philosophy as we strive to achieve, by attempting to de-escalate conflict in divorce and family law cases rather than pursuing insane aggression!


Los Angeles County Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Marshall S. Zolla, CFLS, AAML and Deborah Elizabeth Zolla
2029 Century Park East, Suite 1020
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-407-0770

Email: msz@zollalaw.com

Website

I have worked with both Marshall and Deborah on a complex paternity and child custody case originally filed in Indio, in which venue was successfully changed to Los Angeles County (the mother resides in Riverside County). They are terrific legal writers, and extremely articulate advocates in Family Court!

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Leslie Ellen Shear, CFLS, IAML, and Julia Shear Kushner
16133 Ventura Blvd 7th Floor
Encino, CA 91436
818-501-3691

Email: lescfls@earthlink.net

Website

While I've not worked with Leslie or Julia yet, Leslie is a family law scholar who is a major force in complex California divorce and family law, with a practice emphasis on high-conflict custody litigation. Julia joined Leslie in the practice in 2010 and is following in her mother's footsteps!



San Mateo County Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

H. Yvonne Seeley, CFLS

Seeley Family Law Practice
A Professional Corporation

Email: yseeley@seeleyfamilylaw.com

Website: www.seeleyfamilylaw.com

Address: 411 Borel Ave., Suite 603
San Mateo, CA 94402

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Kimberly A. Madigan, Esq.

Madigan & Lewis, LLP

Email: kmadigan@madiganlewis.com

Website: www.madiganlewis.com

Address: 3 Lagoon Drive, Suite 190
Redwood Shores, CA 94065


Testimonials & Endorsements

  • “Not only is Mr. Peterson’s knowledge of the law beyond measure, he’s able to articulate it so it’s understandable.”
    If you are going through a divorce, The Law Offices of Arnold, Peterson & Criste is in my opinion the best option available. Mr. Peterson and his assistant Jordyn are top notch. Not only is Mr. Peterson’s knowledge of the law beyond measure, he’s able to articulate it so it’s understandable. He was able to navigate my emotions and help my uphill battle to receive proper visitation as a father. Jordyn never hesitated to reach out within the same business day if documents were needed or for any question I had about the process. Thanks to the team, we resolved the divorce healthfully. I couldn’t be more grateful.
    - Josh Arguijo
  • “I needed the best analysis and advice possible. I found Attorney Thurman Arnold III in Palm Springs.”
    I am a Veteran and Retired Deputy Sheriff. My divorce involved complicated property distribution and spousal support issues. I spent considerable time looking for the best Counsel I could find before I negotiated with my ex-wife and her Attorney. In fact, my case was in another county, but that didn't matter. I needed the best analysis and advice possible. I found Attorney Thurman Arnold III in Palm Springs. Attorney Arnold is a BAR Certified Family Law Specialist. In my humble opinion the best! His review of my case and how "Moore Marsden" property division applied was invaluable. His guidance saved me $30,000 dollars. Thank you, Thurman!
    - Jeff Jones
  • “Mike is adept at managing expectations and being very fair and measured.”
    Needed to modify a settlement and hired Mike Peterson. Mike is very, very knowledgeable and experienced. When you are going through a divorce or child custody issues, it is the most terrifying and stressful experience. Mike is adept at managing expectations and being very fair and measured. I wish I had hired him initially to get it all done straight the first time around. He is very responsive and communicative and understands the client well. Good luck going through this process - have a good guide like Mike without a doubt.
    - Donika McKelvie
  • “I would highly recommend him and the firm”
    Micheal Peterson is very knowledgeable of law and can help you make the best decisions for your family. He does is job with integrity. He helps with giving discounts when he can . I would highly recommend him and the firm . Very good staff .
    - Vincent Hall
  • “Very professional, honest, and handled everything without a hiccup.”
    Arnold, Peterson & Criste are a class act. Very professional, honest, and handled everything without a hiccup. When a year had passed, he and Jordyn contacted me to let me know I still had retainer on the books! I had forgot and they sent me the money anyway! For this I am very grateful and cannot recommend them enough. You won’t go wrong with Thurman Arnold. He is definitely the guy to have on your side.
    - Matt Feenstra
  • “Simply the Best of the Best!!!”
    I Highly Recommend Michael C. Peterson at the Law Office of Thurman W. Arnold!!! I hired Michael for my custody case and he is very knowledgeable and took the time to educate me on the process so we can put together a winning strategy. He fought for me and my children in court and successfully won our case. There are no words to describe how grateful and appreciative I am for Michaels service!!! If you are sitting on the fence on which Attorney to hire, do yourself a favor and hire Michael. I would not recommend anyone else!!! Simply the Best of the Best!!!
    - John and Lukes Tube
  • “Mike amazes me by his knowledge of my case, made me feel like I was his only client.”

    I reached out to this law firm 2 years ago when my life was falling apart. My case was assigned to attorney Michael Peterson. I didn't know much about him except few reviews on google but I'm glad I hit the jackpot. Mike amazes me by his knowledge of my case, made me feel like I was his only client. He's very responsive, respectful and and goes above and…

    - Damaris M.
  • “He and Michael Peterson are truly masters of their craft.”
    When my clients have family law issues, I routinely refer them to Thurman Arnold. He and Michael Peterson are truly masters of their craft. Family law can be an unwieldy beast, but they handle it with precision and finesse.
    - Edward Cross

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