Santa Barbara, California Adoption Attorneys

Compare 5 attorneys and 4 law firms in Santa Barbara , CA. Sort by highest rating and years of adoption experience.

Douglas Donnelly
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Douglas R Donnelly with 47 years experience

1332 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Michael Stewart
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Cohn and Stewart with 40 years experience

1514 Anacapa Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Helene Gradow
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Kingston Martinez and Hogan with 38 years experience

1300 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Martin Cohn
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Cohn and Stewart with 37 years experience

1514 Anacapa Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Edwin Stone
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Edwin K Stone with 26 years experience

5266 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Need help with an adoption matter?

Adoption laws form a legal relationship between a parent, or parents, and a child who are not directly related. Since each state has its own unique set of laws governing adoption consulting with a local attorney with significant prior adoption legal experience is essential.

Need an attorney in Santa Barbara, CA?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Santa Barbara adoption attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.