Atty. Patrick DeCarolis, Jr.
Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. is a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, focusing on family law. His extensive career began with notable associations, including roles at Manley Freid and Paul Caruso.
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About Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. at a glance
Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Decarolis Family Law Group Apc. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1978) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Chair, Family Law Section, 1997-1998 Executive Committee Member, Family Law Section Chair, Annual Family Law Symposium, 1995) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. is a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, focusing on family law
- His extensive career began with notable associations, including roles at Manley Freid and Paul Caruso
- In 1982, he took a significant step by establishing his own family law practice
- As a testament to his legal skills, Patrick became a founding partner in the esteemed DeCarolis & Trope in 1997, eventually merging with Trope and Trope in 2001
- This collaboration evolved into Trope & DeCarolis in 2007
- Patrick's commitment to the legal profession extends beyond his private practice
- He has served as a Judge pro tem in the Los Angeles Superior Court in both Santa Monica and Van Nuys
- Additionally, he holds a distinguished position as a member of the Mediation Panel for the Family Law departments in the Central and West districts
- Patrick's notable contributions include being trial and appellate counsel in the internationally significant move-away case Condon v
- Cooper
- His influence extends to the academic realm, where he acts as an editorial consultant for Matthew Bender and has made valuable contributions to the Rutter Group in its family law publication
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Patrick DeCarolis, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →
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 Los Angeles 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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