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Alameda County Family and Divorce Lawyer

At the law office of Sylvia Woods in Oakland, our mission is to provide quality family law legal support and counsel to our clients. We have a reputation for our dedication and thoroughness that is widely respected as one of the top family law mediation firms in Alameda County. We also represent minors in personal injury cases. We work collaboratively with our clients and take our responsibilities seriously, knowing that the results we achieve for our clients will have lasting impact on their lives.

We help Bay Area Families Solve Problems.

"Set up is cheaper than clean up". In family law matters it's better to hire a lawyer at the beginning of a case to set it up properly. After that you may be able to manage it with less assistance. "Clean up" cases are much more expensive because once a judge makes orders it's difficult and sometimes impossible to "put the toothpaste back into the tube."

Child custody is based on what is best for the child and since people and circumstances can change, custody of a minor child is never really permanent.

Mothers and Fathers have equal rights under California law when paternity is established.

Child support in California is complicated and with often unexpected results. Anyone involved in a child support case should seek legal advice early and often.

When a parent is planning to move away and wants to take the children, it's important to consult with a family law attorney as soon as possible.

Domestic violence issues maybe handled in domestic violence or family law court, but a person may also face criminal charges. Police reports and what you say to others can gravely affect your parental rights and freedom. See a lawyer!

Call 510-839-1200 or E-mail. ¡Se habla español!

The focus of the divorce and family law practice at our firm is on problem solving and taking the long view.

We emphasize the importance of communication. We appreciate the unique multi-cultural challenges faced by many families in our wonderfully diverse region. We work hard to help our family law clients make decisions that are well informed. And we work equally hard to make sure they understand the consequences of their decisions.

A good family law lawyer should be able to look down the road for you and tell you what may happen five years from now based on the decisions you're making today. - Attorney Sylvia Woods

Our commitment to excellent representation includes:

Giving our clients the attention they deserve.
Explaining all the options so they can make informed decisions.
Maintaining client confidence.
Offering our clients the option of mediation instead of going to court.
Being creative and non-judgmental when facilitating problem solving.
Being sensitive to ethnic and cultural differences.
Serving as educator and counselor as well as lawyer.
Keeping our clients informed at every step along the way.

We help families and individuals solve many different problems, including:

A.) Complex and high asset divorce
B.) Child custody and support issues
C.) Mediation, including high conflict and multi-ethnic cases.

If you are looking for a compassionate California family law attorney who is energetic, forward thinking, and will work tirelessly to achieve the results that are best for you and your loved ones, please call or e-mail us today and tell us about your situation.

Law Office of Sylvia Woods
City Center
499 14th Street, Suite 220
Oakland, CA 94612
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510-839-1200 phone
510-444-6698 fax

At the law offices of Sylvia Woods in Oakland, California, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area including the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Hayward, San Leandro, Fremont, Marin, San Mateo, Redwood City, San Jose, Fairfield and Vallejo; and in Alameda County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Solano County.