Pinkham & Associates, APLC is a trusted and respected Divorce and Family Law firm. We have been in practice for over 25 years. Divorce and family law includes child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support, domestic violence, division of all marital assets and debts, divorce mediation, and other sensitive matters involving loved ones and household members. At Pinkham & Associates, APLC, we only practice divorce and family law.
Leaders In The Southern California Family Law Community
Pinkham & Associates APLC is your dedicated Family Law Firm in Orange County, California, practicing Divorce and all related Family Law issues. Our team has earned great respect and trust from our clients, as well as other attorneys and Family Law judges in the Orange County and greater southern California legal community, over the last 25 years. The credit for it goes to both Douglas Pinkham, our firm’s founding attorney, and the entire team of lawyers and paralegals who represent the entire Pinkham & Associates team.
We also assist our clients in matters involving paternity disputes, annulments, domestic violence, grandparents’ rights, and more. If you or anyone you know needs advice about their divorce or family legal matter, call us – we can help.
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Douglas S. Pinkham
Founding & Managing Attorney
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Cathy R. Iles
Sr. Associate Attorney
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Ju Kyung “Steve” Lee
Associate Attorney
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Jessica B. Cha
Certified Family Law Specialist / Of Counsel
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Liby M.
Firm Manager / Sr. Paralegal
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Delia T.
Paralegal
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Melia K.
Legal Assistant / File Clerk
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Gyselle L.
Administrative Assistant
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A Note to Our Potential New Clients
Anyone looking to hire a family law or divorce attorney should know that the choice of the attorney is one of the most critical decisions that will make a substantial difference in the outcome of their case. While it is an emotionally overwhelming period at a personal level for anyone in this situation, it is time to be objective and make a well-considered decision about the type of family law firm to hire. With all our experience, passion, and commitment to our clients, Pinkham & Associates is the right choice.
Here are a few important reasons why Pinkham & Associates, APLC is the choice for many individuals who are focused on achieving their desired results in a family law or divorce case:
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01Family Law Focused
The team at Pinkham & Associates, APLC has spent the last 25 years acquiring a deep knowledge and authoritative expertise on how to best handle divorce and family law cases in Orange County and the greater Southern California region. Our firm has steadfastly focused only on divorce and family cases all these years, and as a result, Pinkham & Associates, APLC has acquired the skills, knowledge, and experience as divorce and family law practitioners in this area and built an outstanding reputation as a family law and divorce law firm with a very high success rate.
Read More02Led by a Knowledgeable, Passionate, and Ethical Family Law TeamThe family lawyers of Pinkham & Associates, APLC are proud of upholding the highest ethical standards of the legal profession throughout the past 25 years. We believe integrity and commitment to our clients is more valuable than anything else. That is the reason why our clients believe in us and recommend us to their family, their friends, their co-workers, and other people they care about, and that has been our firm’s biggest strength over the years.
Our team is also exceptionally knowledgeable about California divorce law, and our deep understanding of the intricacies and subtleties of the law often becomes the winning edge in a client’s case.
Read More03Fearless Advocacy In Every CaseWe are aggressive litigators. We have been litigating for as long as we have been in practice, and we are very comfortable and confident fighting hard for our clients both in and out of family law courtrooms.
However, while there are occasions when litigation is absolutely necessary, we are at all times cognizant of the fact that prolonged litigation is both time-consuming and expensive. Anytime we can negotiate a settlement that benefits our clients, and we are able to avoid court or arguing before a judge, we do not hesitate to take the opportunity to save our clients’ time, money, and anguish.
That being said, we only engage in settlement talks when the ends justify the means. We will never recommend a settlement that is not as good or better than we would expect to receive in court. At Pinkham & Associates, APLC, our priority is to meet your needs in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. We understand how stressful and draining it can be to bring family matters to court, so we work hard to ensure your time and money are not wasted. Our highly skilled attorneys will always choose the most straight-forward path toward success.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and we will personally help you analyze your case and create a legal strategy that works for your needs.
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I consulted with Mr. Doug Pinkham on a divorce mediation matters. I found him to be knowledgeable, experienced, and fully involved. I am a professional with fair amount of assets and a long marriage. There were some issues I really needed clarification and guidance of a good lawyer, and Doug was a great help. I found it very refreshing and grateful that his answers were clear and straight-forward and weighted with his experience. Thank you Doug!
PGweon
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My first experience using Pinkham went great and so having a new issue for my case, I re-hired Pinkham & Associates. I had to file a motion, and when I reached out to Doug he was still familiar with my case so I didn’t have to repeat my entire story. He knows what the judges need to make informed decisions and took the time to guide me with the declarations and responses I had to write He’s very knowledgeable and a straight shooter.
Lynda G.
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I am an attorney (non-family law) wrapping up a 10 year long custody battle in Northern California. I have recently gone pro per (e.g. I am representing myself) and I had a couple of procedural questions about filing form FL-300. I came across the firm’s video on YouTube about how to file that form and, at the end of the video, it said to call the firm (Doug specifically!) if I had any questions. I had a couple of questions so I called the firm and, to my surprise, Doug answered the phone right away!
Donald S.
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Pinkham & Associates were top notch with handling my case. From our initial meeting through the multiple days in court Douglas Pinkham was on point and very knowledgeable of similar cases that set precedence. At a very stressful time he remained very confident and reassuring, “he had my back”. I hope I never need his services again but if I do Doug will be the guy I call.
Brian H.
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I was referred to Pinkham & Associates by a family friend, and I am very happy with the support and services they had provided me during my Child Custody case. The entire staff is so supportive and thorough with making sure things ran smoothly with my case. Liby is a gem! Cathy Iles was my Attorney and she is AMAZING, if needed I will definitely be utilizing this firm again. They are a great team!
Vanessa E.
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My first time hiring a divorce attorney, looking back I can honestly say everything went smoothly, They made me feel like everything was going to be okay…and super friendly staff! HIGHLY recommend
Margarita C.
Lawyers that other Lawyers Hire
When deciding which attorney should represent you in your family law case, you’ll want to know whether they are trusted by other lawyers to handle similar cases. Our attorneys are regularly hired by other lawyers to successfully resolve complex divorce and family law cases, often involving valuable assets, complicated family structures, and privately owned businesses. Other law firms trust their most difficult cases with Pinkham & Associates, and you can, too.
Individualized Legal Strategy and Approach for Every Case, Every Client
One of the traps that a majority of family lawyers get into is that they start believing every case is the same. They start giving each case the same treatment, and as a result, they get stuck in a cycle of taking on far more cases than they can actually do justice to. With Pinkham & Associates, APLC, our clients have the assurance that they will receive exclusive, personalized attention to their case at every level until it is resolved to its best possible outcome.
The greatest principle that we have abided by for over 25 years is that every single divorce and family law case is different and should be treated as such. Each divorce is unique, each family dynamic is unique, and the children’s needs and desires in each family are unique. There could be issues of domestic violence, which are always very individual. You may have a specific concern with regard to a retirement account or some other property. You may have a case where one or both parties to a divorce owned a piece of property or part of their retirement from before marriage. You may have issues of business ownership or self-employment income, which are always tricky. These are all issues that are going to require detailed discussion and a nuanced approach to resolve.
One of our experienced attorneys will sit down with every client and deep dive into their highly individual issues related to divorce and family law. We absorb you into our well-honed team and work with you to achieve a successful outcome for you and your family.
Personal Attention From Highly Respected Family Law Attorneys
When you come to Pinkham & Associates, APLC for help with your divorce or family law case, you will meet with one of our attorneys personally, and we will go through the issues and process together with you. We will make ourselves personally available throughout the duration of your case so that you can reach us whenever you want to speak to us.
This personalized attention to your divorce case will not come at the cost of financial prudence. We are a full firm. we have Clerks that do clerk work, such as filings and contacting the court for information. We have paralegals that are exceptionally detail oriented and handle things like subpoenas and some discovery work. We have associate attorneys that handle simple matter and financial issues that require the work of an attorney. and, we have senior attorneys at Pinkham & Associates. You want a senior attorney with 20, 25 or even 30 years’ experience when you are formulating complex legal arguments or standing in court arguing those issues before a judge. This is a huge financial benefit to our clients because you don’t want an attorney charging attorney rates to contact the court clerk for some simple bit of information or drafting a subpoena. Every member of the Pinkham & Associates team has a job to do, and they do their job exceptionally well. Recognizing the contingencies and emergencies that may arise in sensitive divorce and family law cases, our attorneys will make themselves available to all our clients, often on nights and weekends.
Call Pinkham & Associates Now for a Free Family Law ConsultationIf you are ready to hire an experienced and dedicated divorce and family law attorney in Orange County, or the greater Southern California region, call Pinkham & Associates, APLC now to speak to Doug Pinkham personally. Your initial consultation is free, and we will be happy to provide some free legal advice and help you determine whether we are indeed the right family law firm to represent you.
Thoughtful Approach. Strategic Representation. Exceptional Results.
We understand how complicated family legal matters can be and know you will likely have questions. If you are comfortable with talking to a Family Law Attorney, call Pinkham & Associates. We truly are happy to talk to you.
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