Divorce & Family Law lawyers within 50 miles of Seal Beach California

Brinda Gandhi aka Brinda Mehta is the managing attorney at BG Family Law, APC. Brinda is also a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). She is an experienced family law attorney. Brinda obtains meaningful outcomes for clients in family law matters. Brinda’s broad-based knowledge, expertise and courtroom experience, allow her to quickly and deftly grasp the unique aspects each case needs to get the best possible result for her client. Not only is Brinda proficient at representing people currently located in California, but she has extensive experience with international divorce and custody issues. Being licensed as an attorney in India as well as the California allows Brinda to effortlessly advise her clients that have interests and/or children in both countries. Brinda has in-depth knowledge of immigration laws that allow her to maneuver her cases skillfully. Brinda is a leader in the community at large. She was past President and Board Chair for the non-profit organization South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA), working to provide services to victims of domestic violence. She was awarded the N24 Excellence Honor for her distinguished service to the South Asian American and South Asian community as an activist. Brinda has been recognized by political leaders and was awarded Assembly District Woman of the Year by Assembly Woman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens). Brinda has been an attorney for over 15 years. Brinda received her LL.B. at the K.C. Law College, permanently affiliated with the University of Mumbai where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Brinda also earned The Stanford LEAD: Personal Leadership Certificate, a year-long, 8-course program that develops principled and effective leaders who are compassionate, courageous, curious, and who exhibit humility. Brinda speaks Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and beginner level French.

Jennie LaRossa graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in psychology and obtained her Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law. Jennie is known for her compassion, success, and for being a strong advocate for her family law clients. She is also an experience mediator and minor’s counsel. Jennie takes great pride in assisting her clients through the legal process and is able to settle most of her cases our of court. This helps families by avoiding unnecessary litigation, expense, and emotional trauma — especially when children are involved. Mrs. LaRossa is a member of the State Bar of California, Long Beach Bar Association, and is a past president of the Long Beach Barristers Association. Mrs. LaRossa is also a past member of the Joseph A. Ball / Clarence S. Hunt Inns of Court and attended the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence Awards Banquet at the United States Supreme Court.

Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. Stepping into a lawyer's office can be even more stressful. At our firm, however, we strive to take the stress out of your legal matter. When you walk into our office, you will find a small, family-oriented firm focused on providing valuable and friendly service. John is the only attorney, and our legal secretary, Veronica, is his sister's childhood best friend. They have worked together for 20 years and treat each other like family. They will treat you the same.

Attorney Daniel R. Knowlton has 38 years’ experience in San Diego divorce and family law, at every level, Requests for Orders (motions), Settlements, Trials, and Appeals, to your advantage in your San Diego divorce or family law case. Deep and focused legal training and skill in family law issues often changes outcomes. Real estate experience, business education, handling major assets, and familiarity with family law assets and situations, both common and exoticStrong representation, since 1977, coupled with sensitive, nuanced understanding of family law and family life; we analyze your options, and we respect your choice. Our philosophy: settlements promoted, but prompt, effective litigation when necessary. Practical solutions, avoidance of unnecessary expense, trauma, crisis, and enmity. Wise application of financial and judicial resources. Minimize damage to families, family members, and poignant memories.

Since 1994 attorney, Michael D. Shook, has been specializing in family law, criminal defense and personal injury law cases.

Scott Feig is a member of the California State Bar, California State Bar Estates Section, Orange County Bar Association Estates Section, and the California Young Lawyers Association. He graduated from Western State University College of Law with a juris doctorate summa cum laude. Additionally, Scott received Distinguished Honors and earned six Witkin Awards for the highest academic achievement in a specific subject. Prior to earning a juris doctorate, summa cum laude, Scott was an educator for 17 years. This experience coupled with his broad legal knowledge establishes him as a strong legal advocate for families. In addition, Scott understands the myriad of family dynamics and how essential it is to develop estate plans to meet each client's needs. Overall, Scott's problem-solving skills, along with his genuine concern for clients, are fundamentals that are essential to FEIG Law Firm.

Anthony Tall is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Attorney Tall received his J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Attorney Wade specializes in civil litigation, conducting jury trials in complex cases and in helping individuals and businesses in every phase of their development. He has been practicing law for almost twenty years. He also has served as both a judge pro tem and an arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and has guest lectured at Stanford University.

Patricia Ellen Parker is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling family law matters.

Merritt McKeon is considered to be one of California’s preeminent experts in complex international and interstate family law litigation, mediation, and appeals, and has received numerous awards over 25 years of experience as an expert in international Hague Treaty petitions, child abduction, domestic violence, and both domestic and civil business mediation. Ms. McKeon has appeared on numerous television broadcasts such as Burden of Proof, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, C-NBC, and various international media outlets in both Australia and Italy. In 1999, Ms. McKeon participated on a legal team with attorney Gloria Allred which resulted in the successful release of an American-born child whose mother had been murdered in Italy. Ms. McKeon appeared in the book Fight Back And Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice and How You Can Win Your Own Battles by Gloria Allred, which highlights Ms. McKeon’s participation in the successful appeal written in Italy for the Italian Court. Ms. McKeon is co-author of Stop Domestic Violence: An Action Planning Guide to Saving Lives and appeared with the father of Nicole Brown Simpson on Larry King Live shortly after the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Merritt is considered a preeminent attorney in her subject areas and a ‘lawyer’s -lawyer’ who enjoys participating as both case consultant and co-counsel, focusing on tactical solutions to complex legal issues which often result in successful mediation through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In 2014 Merritt attended the renowned Pepperdine, Strauss Mediation program and maintains an active practice assisting both clients and attorneys.