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Credentials & Experience
Education
California law school
J.D.
Professional Associations
State Bar of California
Contra Costa County Bar Association
California Family Law Section
Bay Area Family Law Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: EX-CA-00020
Jurisdiction: California
About Whatley Law Firm
Whatley Law Firm provides family law services to clients in Martinez and throughout Contra Costa County, one of the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. Martinez, the county seat, anchors a county of remarkable geographic and economic diversity — from the affluent hillside communities of Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and Danville to the diverse urban neighborhoods of Richmond, Concord, Antioch, and Pittsburg.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in California is $415/hour.
Location
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Court Forms & Filing Resources
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Statute Quick-Reference
Plain-language summaries of California divorce statutes with official citations.
Divorce Statistics
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Divorce Checklist
Step-by-step filing checklist with required documents for California divorce.
Who is the best divorce lawyer in Contra Costa County, California?
Whatley Law Firm is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Contra Costa County, California on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Contra Costa County market, Whatley Law Firm has been personally vetted and selected to serve 1,162,648 residents navigating divorce in California. Their practice areas include Dissolution of marriage under California Family Code, community property equal division (Fam. Code §2550), separate property characterization (Fam. Code §770), transmutation analysis (Fam. Code §852), legal and physical custody (joint/sole), child support (Fam. Code §4055), spousal support (Fam. Code §4320), mandatory disclosure (Fam. Code §2100), DVRO domestic violence restraining orders, high-asset Bay Area property, retirement and pension division (QDRO), summary dissolution, post-judgment modifications.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Contra Costa County, California?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in California is $415. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Contra Costa County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Contra Costa County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Contra Costa County and the surrounding California courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Contra Costa County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in California.
Whatley Law Firm serves Contra Costa County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of California state law and local court requirements to every case.
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