Atty. Robert E. Blevans
Robert E. Blevans received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and was admitted to the practice of law in California that year.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Santa Rosa, CA · 29+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Blevans at a Glance
Robert E. Blevans is a family law attorney based in Santa Rosa, California, practicing at Blevans, Itzkowitz & Cantrell LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Santa Rosa) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Blevans
- Robert E. Blevans received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and was admitted to the practice of law in California that year
- He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law for over 35 years, having been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1983
- After practicing law for 18 years in Los Angeles, Robert moved to the heart of the wine country, Napa, California
- Robert is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- He is a past President of the Northern California Chapter of the Academy
- Robert was honored as the 2010 Fellow of the Year by the Northern California Chapter of the Academy and in 2013 was selected as the Family Law Person of the Year by the Southern California Chapter of the Academy
- He served as chairman of the Family Law section of the Napa County Bar Association for four consecutive years
- Robert is also a Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers
- The College is limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the United States
- Admission to the College is strictly by invitation only
- Robert lectures and writes extensively on various family law topics
- Robert has been a guest lecturer in numerous other states and at national family law conferences
- In addition to his emphasis on traditional client representation, Robert serves as a mediator and has been appointed as a Judge Pro Tem to preside over complex family law matters
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Blevans's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Blevans handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Rosa.
Family Law in Santa Rosa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa 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 venue, 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.
Santa Rosa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Rosa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Santa Rosa Choose Robert E. Blevans
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. Blevans's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Blevans brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Robert E. Blevans's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Santa Rosa
A Santa Rosa-based practice means Robert E. Blevans attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert E. Blevans Handles in Santa Rosa
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