Introduction
Licensed to practice California family law since 1993, Brett A. Gilman has spent more than three decades handling divorce, custody, and support matters in Butte County family court. His office at 140 Yellowstone Drive Suite 120 in Chico, CA 95973 serves clients across the Chico area with a model that puts the attorney directly in front of the client at every stage: Gilman personally handles the initial consultation, the hearings, and every court appearance. Competitive fees and direct access distinguish his practice from larger family law operations.
Reach the firm at (530) 343-4318. The firm website is brettgilman.com.
Practice Areas
Brett A. Gilman concentrates his practice on California family law, covering the range of matters that arise when marriages dissolve, parenting arrangements change, or family members require court protection or oversight.
Divorce representation covers both contested proceedings, where the parties have unresolved disputes about property, support, or custody, and uncontested matters where the parties have reached agreement and need proper legal documentation and court approval. Gilman handles both types and has the trial experience to manage contested matters through hearing.
Child custody and parenting matters include establishing initial custody orders, drafting parenting plans, and returning to court for modifications when circumstances change. California’s family court framework requires specific attention to best interest determinations, and Gilman applies his decades of Butte County family court experience to each case.
Child support cases involve both establishment and modification of support orders under California’s guideline calculation system. Departures from guideline support require specific legal arguments, and Gilman’s experience with local judicial practices informs that work.
The complete list of services:
- Contested divorce proceedings
- Uncontested divorce
- Child custody establishment and modification
- Child support establishment and modification
- Parenting plan development
- Domestic violence protection orders
- Modifications to existing family court orders
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
For domestic violence protection orders, the firm provides representation in obtaining or responding to restraining orders in Butte County courts. Guardianship and conservatorship matters fall within the practice scope for clients who need to establish legal oversight of a minor or incapacitated adult.
Attorney Profiles
Brett A. Gilman has been licensed to practice law in California since 1993. His career has focused on family law and family court litigation, producing a practice depth in Butte County courts that spans more than 30 years. He handles all client matters personally, from the first consultation through final court appearances, without delegation to associates or paralegals for substantive case work.
Clients describe Attorney Gilman as accessible, honest about case realities, and capable of explaining complex legal procedures in clear terms. His practice model reflects a commitment to direct attorney-client communication rather than the buffered communication that characterizes larger firm structures.
His longevity in the Chico family law market and his personal handling model have generated client trust that translates into referrals and repeat clients who return for modifications to existing orders or new matters as their family circumstances change.
Location and Service Area
Brett A. Gilman, Attorney at Law is located at 140 Yellowstone Drive Suite 120, Chico, CA 95973. The firm serves Chico and surrounding communities in Butte County, with representation in Butte County Superior Court family law proceedings.
Phone: (530) 343-4318. Website: brettgilman.com. Consultations are available by phone.
Client Focus
Attorney Gilman serves individuals and families in Chico and Butte County who face family court proceedings. His client base includes those going through initial divorce proceedings, parents seeking custody modifications, individuals who need domestic violence protection orders, and families arranging guardianships or conservatorships for vulnerable family members.
The competitive fee structure makes Gilman’s three-decade family law experience accessible to clients who might otherwise face a choice between inadequate representation and fees beyond their means. Personal handling of every case phase means clients work with the attorney who knows their file rather than a changing roster of firm personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Brett Gilman been practicing family law?
Attorney Gilman has been licensed since 1993, giving him more than 30 years of California family law experience with a focus on Butte County court proceedings.
Does Attorney Gilman personally handle all case work?
Yes. From the initial consultation through court appearances, Attorney Gilman handles all aspects of each case personally.
What family law matters does the firm handle?
The firm handles contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, parenting plans, domestic violence protection orders, modifications to existing orders, guardianships, and conservatorships.
What is the fee structure?
Attorney Gilman offers competitive fees for Butte County family law representation. Contact the firm at (530) 343-4318 to discuss fee arrangements for your specific matter.
Where is the office located?
140 Yellowstone Drive Suite 120, Chico, CA 95973. Reach the firm at (530) 343-4318 or visit brettgilman.com.
Closing
More than 30 years of Butte County family court experience, personal case handling at every stage, and competitive fees that reflect a practice model built on direct client service rather than firm overhead: Brett A. Gilman has served Chico-area clients through divorces, custody proceedings, and protective order hearings since 1993. For family law matters in Butte County, reach the firm at (530) 343-4318 or visit brettgilman.com.