Oakland Family Law Attorney

I look forward to being of service to you. For over twenty years, I have been providing clients in the Bay Area with legal representation in divorce, alimony and spousal support, child custody and visitation, and other family law matters. I believe I’ve been successful because of my care and concern for my clients and by staying ahead of the rest in developing creative solutions to even the most complex family law problems.

NOTE: The use of the Internet for communications with the firm will not establish an attorney-client relationship and messages containing confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent.

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 with me. They are well trained, informed, and unfailingly courteous.

At the same time, communication is a two-way street, and I have expectations of my clients:

• you will keep me up-to-date of important developments and provide me with all pertinent information
• you will return my phone calls promptly
• you will respond to my requests for information in a diligent manner
• you will advise me in advance of business trips, vacations, or other absences, so that I can plan accordingly
• you will keep your contact information up-to-date
• you will 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, in Oakland, California, represents clients in need of family law advice throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties, including communities such as Berkley, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Dublin, San Ramon, Albany, Danville, Castro Valley, and Concord.

Michael A. Gardner, Attorney at Law
One Kaiser Plaza, Suite 1465
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 451-4822
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