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Our Commitment to Service

Oakland Family Law and Divorce

Open lines of communication are essential to the conduct of your case. To that end, you can expect that:

  • I will promptly inform you of developments in your case and I will maintain regular communication with you.
  • Pleadings, correspondence, and other documents related to the litigation will be forwarded to you as they are prepared, filed, or received.
  • You may contact me any time you wish to discuss your case.
  • All phone calls will be returned promptly.
  • Your interactions with my staff will be professional, helpful, and friendly. It is a point of pride that my staff averages over fourteen years of service with me. They are well trained, informed, and unfailingly courteous.

At the same time, communication is a two-way street, and I expect that my clients will:

  • Keep me up-to-date of important developments and provide me with all pertinent information.
  • Return my phone calls promptly.
  • Respond to my requests for information in a diligent manner.
  • Advise me in advance of business trips, vacations, or other absences, so that I can plan accordingly.
  • Keep your contact information up-to-date.
  • Treat my staff in a professional and courteous manner.

My hourly rate is in line with other top family law attorneys in the Bay Area. I require a retainer, which will be determined and set after I evaluate your case. I charge my regular hourly rate for an initial consultation; after which you will have a clear idea of both your procedural and substantive rights.

Michael A. Gardner,
Attorney at Law

One Kaiser Plaza
Suite 1465
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 866-604-9578
Local: 510-291-4884
Fax: 510-451-3912

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