Frederic Wieder | Palm Desert Family Lawyer

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About Frederic

Keep your family intact with reliable legal services from the Law Offices of Frederic S. Wieder. Visit out family law office in Palm Desert, California, for child support and marriage dissolution services you can trust. Our team evaluates your case to determine if annulment, separation, or dissolution of your marriage is the best course to take. We first advise you on any property and debt issues involved in your particular case; we will then process all of the necessary documents through our office, the staff, and within the court. Mediation and arbitration services are available from the beginning of the case to the conclusion.

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Experience

Lawyer

Law Offices of Frederic S. Wieder

Present

Palm Desert, CA

Admission

Verified California

1969

Education

Ohio State University

Bachelors

1963

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • State Bar of California
  • California Family Law Specialists; Desert Bar Association

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

I represented mother who was having marital difficulties with father. The parties had a two month old child who went to live with the paternal grandparents on a temporary basis in Virginia. When they refused to return the child to mother after she filed for divorce and custody in California where she, father and child had been residing, they filed and obtained a Guardianship in Virginia. After months of hearings in the California and Virginia courts, the Virginia court relinquished child custody jurisdiction to the California court.

How did you build a successful practice?

I built a successful practice by networking with other attorneys, volunteering as a mediator and judge pro-tem, and print and online advertising.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Clients should evaluate an attorney by seeing who gives straight answers, not necessarily the answers they want to hear; is clear on billing practices; and who explains the law, court proceedings and how he/she plans to resolve the case.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

An attorney who is familiar with local attorneys and judges always has the advantage. He/she will know which attorneys are trustworthy and how the judges normally rule on various issues.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

In a free phone conversation, I can identify the issues and explain what needs to be done to resolve them.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

In a free phone consultation, I need to know the immediate problems, and the client's goals.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

I have over 47 years experience as a practicing attorney. I am a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. I have many years experience as a temporary judge, a mediator and arbitrator.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Helping people obtain a fair resolution of their case.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Travel; Cooking; Reading.

Are you involved in your community?

I volunteer my services to the courts.

Family Law and Mediation Offices of Frederic S. Wieder Highlights

Family Law, Child Custody, Paternity

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Languages: English, Spanish