Atty. Maya K. Grey
I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law. I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives.
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Maya K. Grey is a Member based in Martinez, California, practicing at Grey Family Law, PC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of California at Los Angeles B.A. University of California at Los Angeles (M.Ed., 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Martinez, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law
- I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives
- I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division
- I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements
- Additionally, I serve as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion
- I am also a divorce mediator who specializes in educating parties about the law, while also supporting their freedom to create their own solutions that may differ from what would happen in a litigated case
- I completed an intensive 40-hour mediation training with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and am a Volunteer Mediator for the Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program
- My goal is to empower my clients to reach agreements that meet both their own individual interests and their shared goals while remaining informed of their legal rights
- For those cases that are not a good fit for mediation, I am a fierce advocate for my clients, and will stand up for their best interests in court and in negotiations with the other side
- However, I believe that the best and most cost-efficient outcome is when a negotiated settlement can be reached outside of court
- Therefore, I work hard to avoid litigation unless it is necessary
- I tell my clients what they need to hear, and not necessarily what they want to hear, in order to help them achieve the best results for their case
- I also help families looking for assistance with uncontested adoptions
- I completed the rigorous ALTO (Adoption Law Training Online) program under the guidance of preeminent adoption attorneys Alison Foster Davis and Douglas Donnelly
- I find great satisfaction in helping my clients complete the adoption process and the joy that comes with welcoming a new family member
- I graduated from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012
- During law school, I was the president of the Equal Justice Society and had internships at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the USF Child Advocacy Clinic, Legal Aid of Marin, and Metoyer Law Offices
- I was also the recipient of the 2009 USF Women Lawyer’s Committee Scholarship for Transitional Students and the 2011 Wiley W. Manuel Award
- Prior to founding my own firm in 2020, I practiced for over 7 years at the highly respected firm Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP. I am a member of the Alameda County Bar and the Contra Costa County Bar Associations
- I taught second and third grade for 5 years prior to attending law school
- I received both my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters in Education from UCLA
- I speak French and have traveled to more than 25 countries around the world
- In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching Netflix, reading books, and listening to music and podcasts
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Martinez are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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