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 experience1332 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Michael Stewart
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Cohn and Stewart with 40 years experience1514 Anacapa Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Helene Gradow
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Kingston Martinez and Hogan with 38 years experience1300 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Martin Cohn
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Cohn and Stewart with 37 years experience1514 Anacapa Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Edwin Stone
Santa Barbara adoption attorney at Edwin K Stone with 26 years experience5266 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.
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- 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.