Law Office of Stephen M. North

Experienced help with Family Law cases in Northern CA

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association.*

Firm Overview

The office emphasizes helping people with the issues that can make life difficult after the divorce. I have more than thirteen years of experience in working with support issues and the state agencies that collect child support.

Example cases

We can help you with Divorce Assistance including: Spousal Support/Child Support Orders, Custody and Visitation Orders, Civil and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.

Main Office

Main
1223 High Street
Suite #B1
Auburn CA 95603-5017

Phone

(530) 886-4018

Fax

(530) 885-2829

Websites

http://www.northcallaw.com

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

No, but reduced rate of $100.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

None.

Hourly Rates

$225.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 for lunch.

Office Manager

Receptionist: Mary Cane

Emergency After Hours

Yes

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Family law gives me the most discretion with regard to case management and client relations.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I am all for it.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Depending on the case and client.

Stephen North

2 years Deputy County Council for Solano County.

6 years District Attorney for Placer County (family support division).

Accumulated day-to-day interaction with attorneys and judges.

I patiently work through issues and avoid unnecessarily inflaming passions or tensions between the parties, as they need to co-parent for a very long time.

Personal interests:

Community organizations and involvement.

License

Bar Number: 153651
California , 1991

Education

McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor , 1989
Sacramento, CA
Law Review
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts , 1983
Los Angeles, CA
1983 Debate Team, National Champion.
McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor , 1989
Sacramento, CA
Law Review
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts , 1983
Los Angeles, CA
1983 Debate Team, National Champion.

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