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Robert B. Treister
Law Office of Robert B. Treister
16400 Greenlake Ln.
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: (562) 924-4427 | Fax: (562) 926-6656
http://www.modernweb.net/robertlaw/
30+ years experience. You speak to me, not a secretary.
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
No preference. I handle dissolutions, nullity, legal separations, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, property division, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, collection of support arrearages, and modification proceedings.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Annulment
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
No preference. I handle dissolutions, nullity, legal separations, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, property division, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, collection of support arrearages, and modification proceedings.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Name Changes
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1968
Bar Number: 42400
Other Court Admissions
All California State Courts; all Federal Courts of Central District
of California
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Continuing Education
I attend CLE courses and/or listen to recorded presentations.
Papers and Publications
An article on the pitfalls in purchasing a home, in a local guide for new residents of Cerritos, about 1978 - 1980
Example Cases
Too numerous to mention; have had outstanding results in several fields, including family law-child custody, visitation, support; personal injury, medical malpractice (radiation injury), and criminal (successful defense of a murder case, 3 sex cases, and an unusual burglary case where I sensed the accused had a psychological problem his attorneys in previous cases missed. The Court psychiatrist agreed. Result: probation and counseling instead of state prison.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
UCLA
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1961
Focus and Accomplishments:
Economics major, Mathematics minor
Degree:
J.D.
School:
UCLA
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1967
Focus and Accomplishments:
Constitutional Law, Tort Law
Degree:
M.A.
School:
UCLA
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1962
Focus and Accomplishments:
Economics
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
July 1973, when I left the professional corporation/partnership known as English, Treister & Marotta.
My office has been in Cerritos since July 1973.
Previous Employment Summary
English , Treister & Marotta, Lynwood, CA, partnership which became a professional corporation; late 1971 - July 1973
Law Offices of Richard M. English, Lynwood, CA, Associate, June 1968 - late 1971
Law Offices of Allan Bird, Redondo Beach, CA, part-time research associate while waiting for Bar exam results, spring 1968.
Activities and Awards
Pro bono work for Legal Aid during law school; BV rating by Martindale-Hubbell;
Member California Council on Criminal Justice during early 1980's, a Senate Rules
Committee appointee
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more the client understands about the law applicable to his/her case, the better.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I always review them. They are important if they commit a party to something; or they may be a workable foundation for a final document; or they may tell you what the client wants, and what factors the client thinks is important, or they may provide an accurate chronology of relevant events, or other important information.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I will do this in a limited way under certain circumstances where my responsibilities and limited scope of representation are clearly understood and agreed. It is risky to play a partial role while having no control of the case or what the client actually does, especially if the client is going to court as a pro per.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To protect people's rights, to assist the underdog.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
38 years experience; continuing legal education. In addition, my own marital dissolution made me realize how it feels to sit on the other side of the desk, how much pain, anxiety, sense of loss, uncertainty, and chaos a dissolution client may be experiencing. It made me a more empathetic lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I like working with individuals on a one-to-one basis.
What do you like best about your career?
I have ongoing opportunities to make a significant difference in people's lives.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and a one man band but thanks to computers and excellent legal software, my clients deal directly with me.
What are your strengths and style?
Persistence and preparation; documents I file with the court on a motion or other disputed issue are concise, well researched and well-reasoned. I'm comfortable in court, and treat my client and opposing counsel and parties with respect. I always seek a good negotiated solution before presenting an issue to the Court for decision. My charges are
fair; it is rare for a client to question an item on any of my bills.
Personal Interests:
Music, reading, photography, bicycling.
Fax
(562) 926-6656
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Only for certain limited services, e.g., a document, or an initial negotiation to see if a court proceeding can be avoided.
Hourly Rates
$240
Free Initial Consultation?
Free on personal injury and medical malpractice. $40 minimum on most other cases, though if retained, I'll often absorb the consultation fee.
Typical Retainer
Family law, usually at least $2,000
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