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Family Law Services in Novato, CA
Castro Law Offices, P.C. is a dedicated family law practice based in Novato, California, serving Marin County and surrounding areas including San Rafael, San Francisco, and Napa. Founded on principles of empathy, integrity, and legal excellence, our team is led by Jeremy Castro, an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran and experienced family law attorney. We specialize in guiding clients through complex legal matters such as child custody, divorce, adoption, paternity, and domestic violence cases. Recognizing the emotional challenges our clients face, we prioritize personalized support, clear communication, and strategic advocacy.Our bilingual services, including Spanish-speaking support, reflect our commitment to accessibility and cultural sensitivity. Since establishing the firm, we have earned a reputation for standing firmly in our clients' corners, consistently demonstrating deep legal knowledge, responsiveness, and a dedication to preserving family relationships while protecting individual rights.
Services
Child Custody
Divorce Law
Paternity Cases
Adoption Services
Domestic Violence
Spousal Support
Child Support
Restraining Orders
Legal Separation
Custody Modification
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of combined experience in California family law with a focus on client-centered advocacy.
- Our firm provides bilingual Spanish-speaking legal services to better serve diverse Bay Area communities.
- We guarantee 24/7 availability for urgent consultations and case updates.
- Our team includes a U.S. Coast Guard veteran attorney with specialized training in family court procedures.
- We maintain transparent billing practices with detailed explanations of all legal fees.
What people say
Passionate about helping families
Kind and respectful professionals
Exceeded expectations
Knowledgeable and professional team
Supported through emotional challenges
Services
Child Custody
Our child custody attorneys help parents establish legal custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. We assist with creating parenting plans, modifying existing orders, and representing clients in contested custody disputes. Services include emergency custody filings, visitation rights advocacy, and interstate custody negotiations while addressing unique needs like military family considerations and special needs children requirements.
Adoption Services
We guide clients through California's adoption process, handling step-parent, independent, and adult adoptions. Our services cover consent acquisition, termination of birth parent rights, court documentation preparation, and finalization hearings. We provide specialized support for complex cases involving uncooperative birth parents or international adoption transitions while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Domestic Violence
Our firm offers urgent legal protection for domestic violence victims through restraining orders. We assist with emergency filings, evidence documentation, and court representation for cases involving spouses, domestic partners, and extended family members. Services include VAWA petition support and guidance on maintaining safety while navigating related family law proceedings like custody and support modifications.
Divorce Proceedings
We manage all aspects of divorce cases from asset division to spousal support arrangements. Our services cover contested and uncontested divorces, mediation support, property valuation disputes, and post-divorce modifications. We specialize in protecting client interests during emotionally challenging separations while minimizing children's exposure to conflict through strategic negotiation approaches.
Paternity Establishment
Our team handles paternity cases to establish legal parental rights and responsibilities. Services include voluntary declaration processes, genetic testing coordination, and court-ordered parentage determinations. We assist with both establishment and dispute resolution, ensuring proper child support arrangements and custody entitlements while protecting parental rights throughout Marin and surrounding counties.
People
Jeremy Castro
Attorney
Jeremy is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with specialized training in family law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, focusing on child custody advocacy. Fluent in Spanish, he previously worked at the Family Violence Law Center in Oakland, handling domestic abuse cases while emphasizing child protection and parental rights.
Danielle Castro
Legal Administrator
Danielle manages legal operations with over five years of family law experience. She coordinates case filings, client communications, and document preparation while supporting attorneys with complex adoption and custody cases. Her administrative expertise ensures efficient case progression through California's court systems.
Nina Vigarino
Associate Attorney
Nina specializes in juvenile law matters, including special immigrant status for abused children. She graduated from UC Hastings Law School with honors in family law advocacy, bringing expertise in complex custody disputes and cross-cultural communication to our bilingual client base.
Kacey Gardner
Senior Attorney
Kacey focuses on appellate family law matters with 15+ years of courtroom experience. A former deputy county counsel, she provides strategic oversight for high-conflict cases, ensuring thorough preparation for appeals while maintaining a client-centered approach throughout litigation processes.
Maria MacQuarrie
Paralegal
Maria specializes in preparing legal documents for adoption and paternity cases. With decade-long experience in Marin County court procedures, she assists with form preparation, filing deadlines, and evidence organization while providing direct client support in Spanish and English.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in child custody, divorce, adoption, paternity, domestic violence, spousal support, and child support cases.
Do you handle cases outside Marin County?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area including San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Contra Costa Counties.
Are consultations available in Spanish?
Yes, our firm provides bilingual legal services with Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff.
How quickly can I get an emergency custody order?
We prioritize urgent matters and can often prepare emergency filings within 24-48 hours of consultation.
Do you represent fathers' rights in custody cases?
Yes, we actively advocate for balanced custody arrangements and fathers' rights in family court proceedings.
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