Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Pasadena, CA
Schweitzer Law Partners has served Pasadena, CA since 2003, offering comprehensive family law and estate planning services. Our team of AV-rated attorneys brings over 55 years of combined courtroom experience, ensuring clients receive strategic legal representation tailored to their unique circumstances. Recognized in Pasadena Magazine's Top Attorneys from 2009-2015, we prioritize client needs through personalized service and rapid response times. Our practice combines advanced legal resources with a commitment to ethical excellence, as demonstrated by our Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. We specialize in complex divorce cases, domestic violence matters, and estate planning, providing clients with both litigation expertise and compassionate guidance.Our attorneys' extensive trial experience positions us to achieve favorable outcomes in even the most challenging cases. With a focus on protecting clients' financial futures, we offer transparent pricing and proactive communication throughout the legal process. Our reputation as trusted advocates is built on decades of successfully navigating family law matters in California courts. We maintain strong community ties through local legal resources and educational initiatives, ensuring clients receive contextually relevant counsel. Our practice philosophy centers on combining legal excellence with personalized attention to help clients move forward with confidence.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Over 55 years combined family law experience in California courts
- AV-rated attorneys for exceptional legal ethics and skill
- Personalized service with rapid response times
- Thousands of hours of courtroom litigation experience
- Proven success in complex divorce and estate planning cases
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
- Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys (2009-2015)
What people say
Professional and responsive
Open and honest pricing
Successful case outcomes
Immediate communication
Good hands throughout process
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of marital dissolution, child custody, and spousal support. We provide strategic guidance through California's complex family court system while protecting clients' rights and assets. Our attorneys combine litigation expertise with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes in divorce proceedings and domestic violence cases.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our approach ensures clients' assets are distributed according to their wishes while minimizing tax implications. We specialize in crafting customized solutions that protect beneficiaries and maintain family wealth across generations through proper legal documentation.
Probate
Our probate services guide executors through California's estate administration process. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Our team streamlines complex legal requirements to efficiently settle estates while minimizing family conflicts and tax burdens.
Divorce
We represent clients in all aspects of divorce proceedings, from property division to child custody arrangements. Our attorneys leverage extensive courtroom experience to protect clients' financial interests while navigating California's community property laws. We provide realistic assessments and strategic representation for both contested and uncontested divorces.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence practice focuses on obtaining emergency protective orders and navigating related legal proceedings. We provide compassionate representation while aggressively advocating for clients' safety and legal rights. Our team understands the complexities of these cases and works to secure immediate court interventions when necessary.
People
Donald P. Schweitzer
Founding Attorney
With over 30 years of family law experience, Donald P. Schweitzer leads our practice with a focus on complex divorce cases and estate planning. His AV Martindale-Hubbell rating reflects exceptional legal skill and ethical standards. He has successfully represented clients in thousands of courtroom hours.
Casey J. Marticorena
Family Law Attorney
Casey J. Marticorena specializes in child custody matters and domestic violence cases. With 15 years of litigation experience, she provides strategic representation while maintaining a client-centered approach. Her courtroom success includes numerous favorable rulings in contested family law proceedings.
Alexandra Smyser
Estate Planning Attorney
Alexandra Smyser focuses on comprehensive estate planning solutions. She has designed over 500 customized estate plans, including complex trust arrangements. Her expertise ensures clients' assets are protected and distributed according to their wishes while minimizing tax implications.
Mane Hakobyan
Litigation Attorney
Mane Hakobyan brings extensive trial experience to our firm, handling high-conflict divorce cases and probate disputes. She has successfully represented clients in over 200 court appearances, combining aggressive advocacy with strategic legal analysis to achieve favorable outcomes.
Brooke V. Mulligan
Associate Attorney
Brooke V. Mulligan specializes in post-divorce modifications and spousal support cases. With 8 years of family law experience, she provides detailed legal analysis while maintaining a compassionate approach to client representation in both negotiation and litigation settings.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence protective orders with experienced legal representation.
How does your estate planning process work?
Our estate planning includes wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and power of attorney documents tailored to your specific needs and family situation.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team has over 55 combined years of family law experience with thousands of courtroom hours and multiple recognitions in Pasadena Magazine's Top Attorneys.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We maintain rapid response times with attorneys personally available to address client concerns through direct phone and email communication.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area, providing legal representation in local family courts and probate jurisdictions.
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