Atty. Michael James Amthor
Michael James Amthor is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, alimony and 83 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from California State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Michael James Amthor is a Principal based in Brentwood, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Distrct (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California (1996). Educated at John F. Kennedy University (J.D. Law, 1995) and California State University (B.S., 1992). Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Brentwood, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Amthor is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, alimony and 83 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from California State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices in Brentwood, CA
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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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Michael James Amthor is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Michael James Amthor is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael James Amthor is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
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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 Brentwood 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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