Frederic Wieder | Palm Desert Family Lawyer

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Please describe a case(s) 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.

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

• Family Law | Not a denial of equal protection | 124 Cal App 3rd 524. Opposing party challenged the conclusive presumption of paternity of the parties who were married and cohabitating when their child was conceived. During the trial court proceeding, the statute was amended allowing a parent to challenge paternity during the first two years of the child's life. The child was over two years old at the time of the trial and the father's attorney challenged the Constitutionality of the trial court's refusal to challange paternity claiming it was a denial of equal protection. The Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling.

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