Our Legal Services
Clarity, Strategy, and Support—Start to Finish
No one expects to need a lawyer—until they do. Whether you’re facing a legal challenge or planning ahead, we’re here to help you understand your options and take action with confidence. From your first call to the final resolution, we’re in it with you.
When your family, your freedom, or your future is at stake, the attorney you choose matters. At Flatiron Legal Advisors, PLLC, we represent individuals and families across California in the legal matters that matter most — divorce, custody, criminal defense, estate planning, and more.
Since 2011, thousands of clients have trusted our firm to guide them through high-stakes situations with clarity, compassion, and results. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all legal work. Every client gets a strategy built around their life, their goals, and their budget.
California Legal Services Built Around You
California law is complex. Community property rules, strict probate procedures, unique custody requirements, and some of the toughest criminal sentencing laws in the country all demand attorneys who know the landscape inside and out. That’s what we bring to every case.
Divorce and Property Division
California is a no-fault, community property state — meaning marital assets and debts are generally split 50/50. But “equal” doesn’t mean “simple.” Between real estate, retirement accounts like PERS and CalSTRS, stock options, RSUs, business interests, and separate property tracing, the details get complicated fast.
We handle uncontested and contested divorces, high-asset cases, military divorces, and collaborative dissolutions. We also guide clients through California’s mandatory six-month waiting period, financial disclosure requirements, and spousal support determinations under Family Code § 4320.
Child Custody and Support
Nothing keeps a parent up at night like uncertainty about their children. California courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, and the state requires mediation before any contested custody hearing goes to a judge.
We help parents establish and modify legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time arrangements. For child support, we work with California’s guideline formula — which factors in both parents’ incomes, time with the children, and tax status — to ensure the numbers are accurate and the arrangement is fair.
Criminal Defense
A criminal charge can upend your life in an instant. California’s sentencing laws — including the Three Strikes law, wobbler offenses, and sentencing triads — create both serious risks and real opportunities for a skilled defense attorney.
We defend clients against DUI charges, drug offenses, assault, theft, white-collar crimes, and more. We challenge evidence, file suppression motions, pursue diversion programs under Proposition 36 and Penal Code § 1000, and fight for reduced charges, dismissed cases, and expungement under Penal Code § 1203.4.
Estate Planning
California’s probate process is one of the most expensive in the nation, with statutory fees calculated on your estate’s gross value — not what you actually owe. A home worth $800,000 with a $600,000 mortgage still triggers fees on the full amount.
That’s why a revocable living trust is one of the most important documents a California resident can have. We also prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, special needs trusts, and HIPAA authorizations — everything your family needs to avoid probate delays and honor your wishes.
Family Law
Family law goes beyond divorce. We represent clients in domestic violence restraining orders, paternity actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, guardianships, and modifications to existing custody or support orders. California’s community property framework and strict procedural requirements make experienced representation essential in every family law matter.
Civil Litigation
When business disputes, contract breaches, real estate conflicts, or insurance bad faith claims threaten your livelihood, we bring strategic, cost-effective litigation. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in California state and federal courts, and we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial — because that’s what gets results, whether the case settles or not.
What Sets Flatiron Legal Advisors Apart
We Talk Straight
No jargon, no runaround. We explain your options in plain language, give you honest assessments, and make sure you understand every decision before you make it.
We Plan Around Your Budget
Legal fees shouldn’t be a mystery. We offer flat fees for many services, transparent hourly billing when appropriate, and payment plans for clients who need flexibility. You’ll always know what your case costs before we start.
We Show Up When It Counts
Courtroom experience matters. We prepare aggressively, negotiate strategically, and try cases when that’s what it takes. Opposing counsel and insurance companies know the difference between a firm that settles everything and one that’s willing to go to trial.
Serving Clients Across California
We represent clients statewide, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area, Sacramento, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and everywhere in between. Virtual consultations make it easy to get started no matter where you are.
Take the First Step
You don’t need to have all the answers before you call — that’s our job. Whether you’re facing a legal crisis or planning ahead to protect your family, one conversation can change the trajectory of your case.
Contact Flatiron Legal Advisors, PLLC today to schedule your consultation.
Your family. Your freedom. Your future. Let’s protect what matters.
