Stephen Hamilton Testimonials “I had been through several lawyers that were not giving my case the attention I felt it deserved. I was referred to Mr Hamilton by a friend that used his services and was very happy. Well she was right, he saved me and renewed my confidence in lawyers. Every issue I was dealing with swiftly got reversed in my favor! My only regret........ not seeing Mr Hamilton first. ” — Posted by Anonymous/Daniel on Avvo and Yelp, March 27, 2020 “Stephen Hamilton took my divorce case under his care and turned it from a very scary dramatic life event to a very logical and reasonable unfortunate road bump on my way to a more pleasurable life. Not only did he finalize everything within six months for me (average divorce being one year), but he listened, assertively took my concerns as valid and acted accordingly, but also made things fair for both parties involved, and translated any and all uncertainties I had throughout the entire process. I felt well taken care of and I feel confident he will absolutely do the same for anyone in need of this service. I highly recommend Stephen Hamilton Family Law. ” — Posted by Cole on Google, April 2019 “I retained Mr. Hamilton to help with a revision to spousal support payments. He and his staff worked closely with me to ensure that they knew precisely what my parameters and limits were, and Mr. Hamilton outlined my options realistically. He then pursued the matter efficiently—typically composing a letter for my review as we sat in his office—and would contact me as soon as he’d heard anything from opposing counsel. He was smart, engaging, and obviously knew the law. He and his staff communicated timely and efficiently; I was never left wondering what was going on with my case. We reached a satisfactory conclusion, and I would not hesitate to retain Mr. Hamilton in the future should I need any further representation. Five stars, easily.” — Posted by Lee on Avvo, July 17, 2018 “As a male entering divorce proceedings it can be overwhelming. You absolutely owe it to yourself to find counsel who will represent your interests and advocate for you in an ethical but assertive manner. Stephen Hamilton is that and more. He will guide you through the difficult process and ensure you end with a satisfactory result. Hiring Mr Hamilton I believe was the smartest thing I did when my marriage ended.” — Posted by Jerry on Avvo, March 27, 2017 “I was referred to Mr. Hamilton by a friend, and I will be ever grateful to her. I came to Mr. Hamilton a senior, emotionally fragile lady knowing nothing about our finances or the daily operation of a budget due to years of living with a controlling, abusive spouse. Mr. Hamilton guided me step by step through the process from locating the various accounts, to dividing up all the assets, and seeing that all aspects of the divorce settlement were carried out. He was always concerned about my physical and financial well-being. With Mr. Hamilton’s help and encouragement, I went from a “nobody” to a strong confident woman who has learned to manage my finances and daily living affairs with self-confidence. I never felt Mr. Hamilton was out to prolong the process for his own personal gain. He was very knowledgeable, organized, and concise, and yet showed compassion and integrity. ” — Posted by Anonymous on Avvo, April 28, 2016 “I was recommended to Mr Hamilton by a previous client (close family friend) that was very happy with how he handled his hourly charge. And after my previous lawyer had wasted my entire retainer in less than two weeks with absolutely nothing to show for it, that was looking good for me .Mr Hamilton does not waste your money on frivolous charges and round up charges that are unnecessary . In the middle of the heated divorce after leaving the other attorney and trying to figure out what I was going to do I went for my free consultation. Mr Hamilton kept my emotions at bay in order to get the best outcome from my situation. I was over the top ecstatic with how my divorce ended. It was a little rough somewhere in the middle but with good recommendations from Mr Hamilton it kept me on the right path. Then with a follow up court hearing over child custody Mr Hamilton exceeded my expectations. I can’t give Mr Hamilton a higher review in my opinion.” — Posted by Keven on Avvo, March 6, 2016 “Before I hired Mr. Hamilton to represent me, I had a bad experience with a prior greedy, unscrupulous female attorney in North County. Mr. Hamilton has purposely SAVED me money at every turn by providing excellent communication skills & cutting through the normal hour-padding lawyer. I am fully confident in Mr. Hamilton and his first rate staff. He is easily accessible by phone or email and returns correspondence in a timely matter. I would recommend him freely to anyone who finds themselves in need of an attorney.” — Posted by Onie M. on Yelp, February 17, 2016 “Mr. Hamilton just finished my case today. I was referred to him by two of my professors. I’ve been through hell and have spent a substantial amount of money on my previous two attorneys that didn’t do half of what Mr. Hamilton did for me. He has been a God send to me. It is a scary thing when you have to put your life in someone’s hands, but I would trust my life a hundred times over to Mr. Hamilton. He knows family law. He cares about his clients and does right by them. I would refer anyone to him in a heartbeat. He is worth it. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised sitting in court and watching other attorneys coming to him for advice and help. He is the great white of sharks. In an ocean full of uncertainty, you want the best and he is THE BEST! Thank you a million times over.” — Posted by Aileen on Google, July 2019 “Steve was the only family law attorney I used for my divorce and the years of custody related hearings that followed. He was always professional, well prepared, and could cut to the real issue instead of get caught up in the emotional circus that my ex-wife’s changing attorneys seemed to abuse to charge more fees. I recommend his services to people who unfortunately need a family law attorney. ” — Posted by Michael on Google, April 2019 “Mr. Hamilton has helped me through my divorce and several child custody and support issues over the years. He always looks at any problem I’m facing to determine what the best outcome for me and my children will be. There have been several occasions when I’ve wanted to go to court to fight something on principal and he has helped me weigh the cost of the battle against what I might stand to gain if I won. I know he would fight for me if I decided to go that route, but he helped me keep a level head. I know he sees his clients as people who need help, not as billable hours. He has integrity and I can’t recommend him more highly. ” — Posted by Melissa on Avvo , September 20, 2017 “Honorable, ethical, moral, professional, experienced, organized, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable in all facets of family law. These are the adjectives that define my experience with Mr. Hamilton and his staff. I am thankful I was directed to his office.” — Posted by Linda S. on Yelp, July 12, 2017 “Mr. Hamilton is an excellent attorney who can turn a would-be disaster of a case right around. I tried representing myself and it wasn’t going well at all. Another attorney I hired was intimidated by some aspects of my case but Mr. Hamilton rose to the challenge by working quickly and very hard. I also felt the other attorney gave me false hope about what kind of outcome was attainable. Mr. Hamilton, on the other hand, clearly outlined what I could expect and was even great about helping me save money throughout the process. His office staff is polite, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend Mr. Hamilton to anyone, no matter how difficult the case!” — Posted by Laura on Yelp, June 1, 2016 “Stephen Hamilton represented us in a guardianship case. He really help us get through the court system easily. He explained everything and made us feel at ease. We are really happy we made the choice to hire Mr. Hamilton. ” — Posted by Cecelia on Avvo, April 27, 2016 “Stephen Hamilton has been my lawyer for over 4 years. He and his office staff have always been very thorough and honest with me whenever I have asked for his help with any issue. He has guided me through the process of child custody during a bad break up and just recently a guardianship. I will continue to use Stephen for any family law issue I may have and I will continue to recommend him to anyone needing a great lawyer.” — Posted by Denise on Avvo, March 28, 2016 “Stephen Hamilton is the best Attorney I could have asked to have for my child custody proceedings. He met with me on numerous occasions to make sure that all of the facts of my case were clear and concise, and made me feel comfortable each time I was in his office. His staff is always charming and polite, and the homey feel of the office makes it a warm and easy experience. Mr. Hamilton’s presence in the courtroom is palpable and it is easy to see that the other attorneys respect him greatly. Although I was fighting an uphill battle, he never treated my case as though I should expect to lose what I was asking for. From his staff and office to his prowess in the courtroom, I would highly recommend Stephen Hamilton to anyone looking for a family law attorney. ” — Posted by anonymous on Avvo, March 3, 2016 “Mr. Hamilton changed our lives for the better. I had gone through divorce 4 years before without representation. I wound up moving to Orange County to be closer to my family. The marriage and settlement agreement gave my ex wife physical custody and me “reasonable visitation.” My ex wife decided that meant she could dictate visitation how she saw fit. As she remarried and had another baby, she decided she would only allow me to see my daughters once a year, told me I didn’t have a right to phone calls, and if I wanted the girls to visit me during the summers I could wait till they were 18.I hired Mr. Hamilton to represent me and file a request I for order changing the custody arrangement. He negotiated with me ex wife’s attorney and represented me in court. I now have joint legal and joint physical custody. I get to drive up every other weekend to see them. They now will come down here half the summers and alternate holiday weeks. I was missing out on my daughters’ lives. Mr. Hamilton fought for me. My daughters are the most important part of my life. I couldn’t be happier, and I owe this all to Mr. Hamilton.” — Posted by Matt on Avvo, June 8, 2019 “This is without a doubt the attorney you want to use for an amicable divorce as well as someone who will make sure you are fully represented.First of all, Steve was the only divorce attorney between Los Angeles and San Francisco who agreed to represent me other than sharks who would have destroyed both my life and my spouse’s life.I was married to a very powerful attorney.I was incredibly damaged, hurt and confused when Stephen met with me. I I was pretty much the most needy and difficult client Stephen has ever had, and yet he persevered for me. He stood up for me. He informed me of my rights, and made sure I got the best possible settlement. Stephen could have encouraged me to go to court for more money just to fill his pockets, but he didn’t. Not only is he a licensed attorney, he has a degree in economics. He can look at the financial picture and tell you exactly what you need to do.He might piss you off at times for telling you to stop sending mean text messages to your ex-husband, but other than that, he’s a good guy.” — Posted by Anne on Yelp, July 10, 2017 “I was referred to Mr. Hamilton by a friend who said he was the best there is in the county. I had represented myself throughout my divorce and then after several custody modifications later. I finally needed help and the advice of someone who knew what they were doing in a contentious custody battle. Mr. Hamilton was upfront, honest, and provided me with a spectrum of outcomes, never giving me any false hope. I tend to over analyze and prepare for the worst, which he could immediately sense. He reassured me throughout the process to keep me from over analyzing. The end result was a result that I could have never imagined possible on my own and I am entirely thankful for his assistance. He has superb communication skills and by the way he interacts in the court room, you can see how well respected he is in the county as a family law attorney. His staff is friendly and kind; always making you feel welcome. It isn’t stuffy and no one makes you feel like your situation is less important than the next client. It was one of the best decisions I ever made when I hired him as my attorney.” — Posted by Courtney on Avvo, June 14, 2016 “Mr. Hamilton is the very best in the business when it comes to Family Law and Child Custody cases. Mine was a very contentious divorce involving my two children and several years of court battles for custody. Mr. Hamilton took my case after three prior attorneys had proven themselves under-qualified, inexperienced, or unmotivated. He took the necessary steps to put my case on track, and then followed through to get the very best possible outcome. He explains very clearly what to expect before each court appearance, and keeps his client well informed throughout the process. He has excellent communication skills, returns telephone calls in a timely manner, and his office staff is courteous and professional. Most importantly, Mr. Hamilton is a HUGE advocate for the children involved, always keeping their best interest at the forefront of the case. He is a Family Law Specialist, and has been for many years. Don’t waste your time or money with any of the other “family law” attorneys in the area. Call Mr. Hamilton, and know you’re in good hands. ” — Posted by Steve on Avvo, April 3, 2016 “Stephen Hamilton’s professionalism and expertise were of invaluable help and support to me during my divorce process. Mr. Hamilton provided me with answers to my questions, was consistently accessible and available to me, and brought together excellent ancillary professionals to assist in obtaining the best outcome and support that I needed. During the entire process, his office staff and assistants were welcoming and responsive to my calls and questions in a positive and supportive way. I felt that my divorce was as important to Mr. Hamilton as it was to me. For his attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to me as the client, I am indeed grateful to have worked with Stephen Hamilton.” — Posted by Cynthia on Avvo, February 10, 2016