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Anne Whatley
Whatley Law Firm
821 Main Street
Martinez, CA 94553-1225
Phone: (925) 228-0800 | Fax: (925) 228-9898
http://www.whatleylawfirm.com
Solutions Not Problems
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with clients who want a resolution and are truthful.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence
- Child Support
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Domestic Partnerships
- Marriage
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with clients who want a resolution and are truthful.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
Bar Admissions
CA, Jul 1997
Bar Number: 189646
Other Court Admissions
Admitted: 1995, Oregon; 1997, California and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Association Memberships
State Bar of California (Family Law Section); Contra Costa County Bar Association (Family Law and Criminal Law Sections); Oregon State Bar.
Continuing Education
Over 100 hours in classes focusing on family law. I consistently exceed all requirements required by the State Bar, and I also actively take part in personal research and personal education related to all different aspects of Family Law to ensure I'm up to date.
Papers and Publications
Nothing published as an individual author.
Example Cases
We work with people from all walks of life -- so our cases involve children or no children, high assets and low assets, employed and self-employed; those from the all over the Bay Area and those from around the world. Our clients are both mothers and fathers, as well as grandparents. The high level of technology in our firm, along with our staffing level, allows us to communicate 24/7 anywhere in the world. Our cases involve a wide variety of issues and, although we do not specialize in any particular area, our two attorneys bring different strengths yet a common style to any case -- the team approach coupled with a high level of personal service is only a part of what makes our downtown firm unique.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
City:
Portland
State:
OR
Year:
1994
Honors:
Top 3% of LSAT (in the world) 1990
Focus and Accomplishments:
Member, Second Amendment Club
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California at Los Angeles
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California and Oregon
Firm Focus and History
Whatley Law Firm is a full service family law practice located in downtown Martinez, California, just a short walk from the courthouse. The firm is devoted almost entirely to the practice of family law, with a small criminal misdemeanor defense practice. We take great pride in the quality of our work and strive to ensure that our service and work product meet the highest professional standards. We provide clients with excellent service and representation and take great pride in our team approach that emphasizes solutions, not problems.
Previous Employment Summary
Before I was admitted into the California State Bar, I worked for County Counsel in Hillsboro, Oregon, where I am still currently active in the Bar. Prior to working for County Counsel, I worked for a private attorney practicing personal injury and was one of two lawyers who opened a public interest family law center in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We are all for educated clients. We want clients to be informed on what the real realities are and not pump them up with "fluff." We're truthful and give our clients realistic expectations. We try to educate our clients with how the family law system works; and that it is not always fair.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will do so; however, I will charge my hourly rate.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I am a truth seeker. I like the intellectual aspect of being a lawyer. My uncle has been a lawyer for over 50 years, and I used to work for him as a little girl; therefore, being an attorney was the career path that I chose and decided to go to law school.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am a hard worker, and I finish every job I start. I also utilize a lot of my personal education and required classes by the State Bar to assist me with all aspects of my family law practice.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
There was a demand for it.
What do you like best about your career?
What I like best is seeing the end result on a case where my client was wronged and the wrong was made right.
Tell us about your law firm:
Everyone within our law firm works as a team, and we try to make a point of when you call our office you speak with a live person and not a voice mail. We have two certified paralegals who are wonderful to work with. We put an emphasis on providing our clients with the best service we can.
What are your strengths and style?
I am open-minded. I am all about advocating on my clients' behalf when I feel my client has been wronged. Honesty. I focus on the root of things in order to get a resolution.
Aggressive but truthful. Impeccable.
Personal Interests:
Reading, hiking, animals, theater, art, culture.
Office Manager/Assistant
Lyn Barber Dana Jordt - Certified Paralegals
Fax
(925) 228-9898
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
None
Hourly Rates
$300 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I do provide a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Our policy is not to quote retainers; simply because every case is different and the retainer is based on the complexity of the case.
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