Atty. Michael James Amthor

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.

Brentwood Brentwood 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Michael James Amthor at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Amthor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Amthor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Amthor

Where is Michael James Amthor's law office located?
Michael James Amthor's law practice is located in Brentwood, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Amthor handle?
Michael James Amthor focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James Amthor practiced law?
Michael James Amthor has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael James Amthor go to law school?
Michael James Amthor earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1995); (B.S., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Adoptions Alimony Family Law Adult Guardianship Advance Directives Annulment Asset Protection Charitable Giving Child Abduction Child Abuse and Neglect Child Care Child Custody Child Custody Mediation Child Protection Child Support Cohabitation Agreements Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Conservatorship Decedents Estates Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Violence Elder Guardianship Equitable Distribution Estate Administration Estate Planning Estate Planning For Parents Of Handicapped Children Estate Planning For The Disabled Estate Planning For The Elderly Estate Planning For Unmarried Couples Estate Settlements Family Mediation Fathers Rights Gay and Lesbian Family Law Gay Divorce Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights Guardian Ad Litem Guardianship Guardianship Administration Guardianship and Conservatorship Independent Adoptions Inheritance Interstate Adoptions Interstate Child Custody Interstate Support Legal Separation Living Trusts Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Law Military Divorce Name Changes No Fault Divorce Non Traditional Family Law Parental Kidnapping Parental Rights Parenting Time Paternity Personal Planning Post Divorce Modification Post Nuptial Agreements Powers Of Attorney Premarital Agreements Private Adoptions Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Same Sex Marriage Special Needs Trusts Spousal Support Step Parent Adoptions Termination Of Parental Rights Third Party Custody Trust Administration Trust And Estate Collections Trust Law Trust Planning Trusts and Estates Uncontested Divorce Visitation Rights Wills and Probate

Education

J.D. Law
John F. Kennedy University
- 1995
B.S.
California State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Distrct
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1996

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