Thompson Law serves clients from 424 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, specializing in divorce and family law since 2009. Attorney F.L. Thompson and his team handle divorce, child custody, visitation, parenting time/visitation, property distribution, and support/maintenance cases. With more than 50 years of collective experience, their office includes Paralegal Mayra Fernandez who manages probate matters and Office Manager Adriana Dueñas who handles family law documentation. The firm represents clients in family court throughout California, offering services including collaborative divorce, negotiated settlements, and traditional litigation. Their approach emphasizes client education and partnership in crafting effective legal strategies. Thompson Law also provides real estate transaction services, particularly valuable for divorcing couples navigating property matters. Contact them at (661) 322-8899 or [email protected] for a free consultation.
Family Law Attorneys in Bakersfield
Xochitl M. Garcia Attorney at Law works from 1670 “M” Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, specializing in family law representation. A Kern County native whose grandparents arrived in the 1940s, Ms. Garcia developed her passion for family law while clerking at a boutique firm throughout law school. Through aggressive litigation, skilled negotiation, and compassionate guidance, she empowers clients to not just survive family law disputes but learn, thrive, and grow from them. After working at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. for nearly five years developing programs for indigent self-represented litigants, she established her own practice in 2013. She later partnered with Karen Gaul Wallace before launching XM Garcia, Attorney at Law when Ms. Gaul Wallace retired in 2016. Ms. Garcia remains actively engaged in the community, serving on professional boards and coaching Foothill High School’s mock trial team since 2011. Contact her office at (661) 322-5295.
The Law Office of Edward J. Thomas operates from 5201 California Avenue, Suite 400, Bakersfield, California 93309, specializing in family law. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly named them the only first-tier family law firm in Central California and the only first-tier law firm in Bakersfield in any practice area. Firm founder Edward J. Thomas is recognized among the top 100 family law trial lawyers in the United States by the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. The practice handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, premarital agreements, property division, and post-decree modifications. Their expertise in characterizing, tracing, and valuing complex assets has established their renowned reputation. With substantial experience in family law litigation, 95% of their cases settle due to their reputation for thorough preparation and superior trial results. Contact them at (661) 322-1777 for consultation.
Garrett Rice leads Divorced by Design from 2200 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, providing customized legal solutions for divorce and family law matters. As a skilled litigator, Rice advocates to obtain the best possible outcomes for clients while priding himself on protecting families in difficult and sometimes tragic circumstances. The firm handles comprehensive family law services including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, marital agreements, spousal support/alimony, uncontested divorce, and same-sex divorce. Recognizing that not every approach to litigation is one size fits all, their attorneys develop tailored solutions that best fit the needs of both clients and their families. The firm emphasizes being with clients every step of the way, providing experienced, compassionate legal counsel and helping find the best path forward. For a free consultation with their Bakersfield divorce lawyer, call (661) 760-2872.
Serving Bakersfield and Kern County since 1995, the Law Offices of Paige Etcheverry Barnes specializes in family law from their office at 5701 Truxtun Ave, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Their practice encompasses divorce, legal separation, domestic partnerships, paternity, child custody and visitation, guardianship, child and spousal support, abandonment/termination of parental rights, and adoptions. Attorney Barnes leverages over 20 years of experience to derive beneficial outcomes while maintaining close contact with clients throughout their cases. The firm combines high-level legal skills with passion for serving clients’ best interests during difficult times. Their strategic approach involves identifying which issues to pursue most aggressively while working collaboratively with clients. For compassionate family law representation focused on protecting you, your family, and your assets, contact them at 661-635-3001.
The Law Office of Mellanie Marshall serves Bakersfield families from 2101 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. With 15 years of experience in family law, Attorney Marshall guides clients through emotionally and legally complex matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, mediation, abandonment, termination of parental rights, guardianships, and modifications. Understanding that people seeking family law services are navigating challenging circumstances, she offers experienced representation with a dedication to reconciliation and mediation, cost-effective representation, and a problem-solving focus. As a mediator, she helps spouses seeking amicable divorce solutions work through property division, child custody, and financial support issues, drawing on previous case experience to find creative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. For consultation, contact the firm at (661) 486-4313.