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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Reasons to choose pinkham & associates

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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    Family 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.

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    Led by a Knowledgeable, Passionate, and Ethical Family Law Team

    The 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.

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    Fearless Advocacy In Every Case

    We 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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  • Great legal services. Highly recommend Pinkham and associates for all of your needs

    Alan D.

  • First and foremost look no further. Doug and Cathy worked diligently to resolve a very complexed case. Cathy you’re the best and I can’t thank you enough. Cathy represented me and far exceeded my expectations. My case was a complicated child custody matter. Pinkham and Associates thank you for being in my corner. From start to finish the entire staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable during my most difficult and challenging times. I am pleased to share that we came out on top. Got what I wanted and some. At the end of the day I could not have done it without them. I would like to add so everyone has a better understanding their affordability, financially they worked with me as I didn’t have much. I did not have the funds but did everything I could and made it happen. Best decision ever. My results: Doug and Kathy paved the way for a bright future for my two young daughters and I. I will continue utilizing their services as needed moving forward. Thank you Doug, Cathy and staff.

    Brandon B.

  • The receptionist is polite. The self-help videos on YouTube are so helpful. And D. Pinkham is a true Gentleman, very knowledgeable and capable, and ready and willing to help. I recommend that anybody that has any Family Law issues come to this law firm first. You won’t be disappointed!!!

    Jeffrey K.

  • I had the pleasure, after watching all of his wonderful videos to help me with the divorce process, to actually speaking to Mr. Pinkham himself today. The fact that he took the time on a Tuesday afternoon, right right before 5 to speak to me only confirms how much he truly cares about what he does and helping people. It was not about money for him it was about providing the necessary and correct information to help with where we are in the divorce process. He and his firm by far are who I would recommend to help assist anyone who is searching for a family law attorney. Thank you so much Mr. Pinkham for making the helpful educational videos and for all of your help this afternoon. 10/10 recommend.

    Tamara R.

  • i couldn’t recommend Cathy, Doug and the whole team enough. if i could give 10 stars, i would. i felt like i was informed and comfortable throughout my entire divorce.

    Rico D.

  • Pinkham & Associates have been an absolute God send in my life. Their professional staff is amazing in every way with direct communication every step of the way during the legal process. Douglas Pinkham and his associates are quite simply the best representation one could ask for.

    Mark K

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Lawyers that other Lawyers Hire

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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.

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Individualized Legal Strategy and Approach for Every Case, Every Client

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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.

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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.

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Personal Attention From Highly Respected Family Law Attorneys

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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.

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Call Pinkham & Associates Now for a Free Family Law Consultation

If 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.

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Thoughtful Approach. Strategic Representation. Exceptional Results.

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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.