Child Custody Attorneys in California

Amazing team of experts - I could not have navigated the past 4 years without their help for custody, child support, bankruptcy and even a name change. Thank you so much Steve and Rob for making my 4 children your priority.

I hired John Sylvester two years ago while I was going through several issues in my family law case. To date, he has helped me resolve every single one of those issues in my favor. His professionalism and knowledge of the law is second to none. He was always responsive when I had questions. He helped me understand how everything worked, from RFOs, to subpoenas, to trial litigation. John always had a plan, and he was always prepared. He was able to take all the information I gave him and make sense of it all. John never pushed me to spend more money and Rebecca the co-owner was kind enough to work out the financial aspects of my bills with me. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with John, and I have already recommended him to friends and family who want the best family attorney in San Diego.

Steven set my mind at ease immediately. My situation felt incredibly difficult and extreme. After our initial consultation I knew that when the time came for me to act that Steven was the perfect professional for me to hire. He was very diligent dotting every “i” and crossing every “t” while carefully explaining each step through completion. I can’t imagine anyone else doing a finer job. Thank you!

This review is long over due. I cannot say enough nice things about Jillian Duggan-Herd. Over the past several years, Jillian has helped me with multiple family law issues. Every single time, Jillian was able to help clear up the issues with integrity, honesty and a high standard of ethics. Jillian is a professional of the highest standards. Without the help of Jillian, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had. Jillian will stand by your requests and will guide you through what is sometimes a very stressful and lengthy process. Though there were MANY difficult challenges for Jillian in my personal cases, she did not falter. Not once... Thank you Jillian for the dedication, professionalism, honesty and integrity. Your hard work has allowed many smiles within our family and we are extremely grateful. On a scale of 1 to 10, you are an 11. Keep up the amazing work!

Jaime Cage and her team were invaluable in helping me through a challenging marriage dissolution. I expressed a sincere interest in placing my children first and then have the rest follow. I was not interested in a complicated process that would make an already challenging situation more difficult. Jaime ensured we stuck to my goal every step of the way. Thanks to Jaime I wrapped up this process in two months and can now focus on being the best dad possible.

I whole heartedly stand by my five star review. The attorneys at Cage & Miles began working immediately on a custody issue that was time sensitive and no other attorneys could start for a week. Both the knowledge and passion that Mr. James Dooley and Ms. Jessica Nguyen have shows in their quality of work and is next to impossible to find! Through the entire case, I was kept up to date and never once felt like I didn't understand what was happening. I actually felt comfortable enough to never check in as they had the entire issue under control. I spent well over 1000 dollars just speaking with other attorneys and wish I would have began with Cage & Miles as they have set the gold standard for what I expect from future attorneys.

Elizabeth Brown and the firm are outstanding. They take the high road and are professional, caring and know how to navigate the court system for the best interests of children. They keep focused. Return calls and emails promptly. As I navigate through life with my children in a complicated situation, Liz Brown continues to be available to meet legal and communication needs. I have kept her as my attorney for 10 years and will continue until my children are adults. I highly recommend her and the firm at which she works. Lynn S

Since I have worked with several attorneys in Southern California, I have no hesitation in recommending this law firm. My initial consultation with Shannon was so informative and she was 100% honest with me about where my high conflict custody case stood and where it needed to go. I am very grateful to my attorney, Steven Brumer and team, for their exceptional attention to detail, informativeness, and dedication to my case. Ultimately, Steven was able to secure the best possible resolution for my case, all without requiring me to go to trial. My child's best interests were always at the forefront of his decisions and he provided me with guidance and advice I can continue to use throughout this journey of parenting. If there is one thing I've learned over the years, it's that you really get what you pay for with attorneys. I 100% recommend Steven for any custody case.

It's not easy to combine pragmatism with something as personal as family law. Maria Spear has a unique ability to clearly and quickly distill empirical truth from the excess information and emotion that tend to muddy the waters of family and custody litigation. Unfortunately, it took an an extensive trial and error process to find this group. Heine is quoted saying "Experience is a good school. But the fees are high." As someone who is not big on online reviews, I'm writing this in thought of the next person who experiences the pains and uncertainty of this process: there is no substitute for excellent legal counsel when your family affairs' are in jeopardy. Cage & Mills is an excellent firm.

Hi - I am eternally grateful for Traci Hoppes and her team at Cage & Miles - on the contrary of being a divorce attorney, she has saved our marriage. Traci is a CFLS (Certified Family Law Specialist) with an abundance of experience and expertise in her field of practice. She is also gifted with her experience and understanding of addiction and how to navigate these troubled waters. She has saved my young children from harm's way, and this is not a debt in which I can repay. Traci has forced my wife to look at herself and made her accountable for her actions, this in turn has brought about her sobriety and her joining AA. She is two years sober now and still working on herself. I am proud of her and her continued sobriety. Thank you again, Traci all the best to you!

I could not recommend Cage & Miles enough. I was involved in a tough custody case, Christina Alkire and Brenda Rozynek were there for me every step of the way.

VANESSA and TANIA are awesome. First time being in a custody battle and they were able to answer all my questions and give me a piece of mind. When my court day came VANESSA was able to get me exactly what she had said she could get me when it came to custody. She went into that court room and argued my case with confidence. I walked out on my very first court day with my case resolved and exactly with the outcome I wanted. She’s awesome and will definitely refer her. Her and Tania work wonderful together and are very easy to get a hold of and respond quickly.

I can’t recommend Avi Levy enough. He represented me during an extremely difficult and toxic divorce and was a constant source of strength and professionalism. Thanks to his expertise and commitment, I was awarded full legal and physical custody of my children, which was my greatest priority. Throughout the process, Avi was always available to answer my questions, guide me through every step, and ensure I felt supported. I knew I was in excellent hands, and his skill and dedication truly made a difference during one of the hardest times in my life. If you need someone who will fight for you and put your needs first, Avi is the one to trust.

I would give 1000 stars if I could! Jillian Duggan-Herd is the BEST! She and her firm handled my child custody matter with determination, fierceness and FOUGHT for me and my kids. The empathy for her clients is top notch and the knowledge she and the staff have was unmatched in the courtroom. I retained her firm twice and will do so again if need be. I had retained 2 lawyers prior to her and I wish I found Jillian sooner!!! Her firm is the ONLY one I trust. Thank you Jillian!!!

They are very good company to deal with the family law, I had Mehry Mohseni and Stephanie they did an awesome job. They will let you know what is going on in your case, help you how the court works and put you in the picture when you go inside the court what you expect to happen. They will prepare you for your court day very well.I’ll recommend them to anyone going through these kind of problems they will do their best for you.

I was involved in a highly complex and exhaustive family law case over the last couple years. Jillian Dugan-Herd was my 2nd attorney and thanks to her it's finally over! She is honest, fair, intelligent, professional, kind, unbelievably fierce and highly respected not only by the judge but also her colleagues (I saw that 1st hand). She's quite simply a bad-ass. Other attorneys were coming out of the attorney room telling me how hard she was fighting for me. I was humbled by and grateful for her intense dedication to my case and her incredible ability to argue on my behalf. She never gave up! I was wholly represented and no words will ever fully express my gratitude! My case was not an easy one and the results she got me were fair but also life changing. I know I would not have gotten the results I got with any other attorney. Listen to her, she will not steer you in the wrong direction. She has your & your children's best interest at heart.

My ex is a total asshole, I can't thank Cage & Miles enough for putting him in his place and helping me and my daughter get out of a really bad situation. Use Cage & Miles if your husband thinks he can take advantage of you!

I am highly appreciative of Ms. Duggan-Herd's representation in my child custody case. With thoroughness and empathy, she tackled negotiations that were overwhelming and upsetting. Thank you, Jillian, for your work!

I had a post judgment child custody situation arise when my ex moved 70 miles away with our son, lied about her new address, enrolled him in school, and started calling the new guy my son's dad. Tess went to trial for me and used her skills to win my case handily. I would recommend Tess to anyone in need of a divorce lawyer.

I went to cage and miles after I was referred to them by a friend who's family member had used their services. My wife had filed for a divorce and wanted full custody, and was calling me an unfit parent and denying me even supervised visits. Going to cage and miles I had hesitation they possibly wouldn't be able to help me, but they're great at what they do and helped me get custody of my children I knew i deserved. Thank you very much Jaime Cage I recommend her to anyone needing a very good divorce lawyer.

I have been been represented by Cage & Miles for the past two years on a multitude of issues surrounding custody of my son. John Sylvester and his team worked diligently with me throughout the entire process, outlining what to expect with upcoming litigation as well as what needed to be done on both our ends to present the best possible case. He and his team answered any and all of my questions in a timely manner, being straightforward with answers even if they were not what I wanted to hear. This enabled me to make clear and concise decisions surrounding my litigation, which has ultimately seen me gain joint custody of my son even with the books stacked up against me. The financial team, led by Russel and Rebecca, worked within my budget so that I could maintain having top notch representation without stressing over my finances. Overall, I would recommend Cage & Miles to anyone going through any family law matter. They treat you like family and I look forward to working with them and John in future litigation.

Jillian was fantastic with my very toxic custody case and represented me through some of my toughest times. She still is the only attorney i have hugged it was our thing! ;-) i was awarded 50% custody thanks to her conviction and tireless counter argument skills she is the best i fully recommend if you have custody issues.