Business Details
32 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Claremont
At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, we have dedicated our professional practice to helping families navigate complex family law issues with expertise and compassion. Since 1994, our firm has specialized in matters affecting parents and children, including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Our attorneys bring over 20 years of combined experience to every case, ensuring personalized attention from seasoned litigators who prioritize client involvement throughout the legal process.We maintain active participation in case progress, provide timely communication, and offer honest assessments of legal rights and outcomes. Our reputation as tough but fair advocates stems from our commitment to protecting clients' interests while adhering to the highest standards of legal professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Domestic Violence
Mediation
Child Support
Paternity
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Military Divorce
Grandparents Rights
Property Rights
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized family law experience
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention from seasoned litigators
- We maintain active client involvement throughout the legal process
- We respond promptly to all client communications the same day
- We serve clients in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through California's divorce process, handling complex issues like property division, alimony, and child custody. We prepare all necessary legal documents and represent clients in court proceedings. Our approach balances negotiation with aggressive litigation to protect clients' financial and parental rights during marital dissolution.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, focusing on creating arrangements that serve children's best interests. Our attorneys handle legal and physical custody determinations, visitation rights, and modification requests. We work to ensure fair access to children while addressing safety concerns through supervised visitation arrangements when necessary.
Domestic Violence
Our firm assists victims of domestic violence in obtaining emergency and permanent restraining orders. We explain legal options for protection and represent clients in court proceedings. We handle cases involving physical, emotional, and psychological abuse while ensuring clients understand their rights throughout the legal process.
Mediation Services
We provide mediation services for couples seeking amicable divorce resolutions. Our attorneys facilitate negotiations on property division, child support, and custody arrangements. We help clients understand legal requirements while working toward mutually beneficial agreements that avoid lengthy court battles and reduce emotional stress.
Child Support
Our attorneys handle child support establishment, modification, and enforcement cases. We explain California's child support guidelines and help clients navigate calculations based on income and custody arrangements. We represent clients in court to ensure fair support determinations that meet children's needs while considering parents' financial circumstances.
People
Kristina Kendall-Gkikas
Attorney
Licensed since 2004, Kristina has over 20 years of family law experience. She focuses on parental rights, custody, and support issues. A former paralegal, she brings practical insights to cases involving complex custody battles and child support disputes.
Brian D. Mitchell
Attorney
Licensed since 2006, Brian specializes in family law litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience in Inland Empire and Los Angeles courts. His background includes child support enforcement work with the Orange County Department of Child Support Services.
Thomas Kendall
Founding Partner
A certified family law specialist since 1998, Thomas founded the firm in 1994. He focused on fathers' rights before expanding to comprehensive parental rights representation. He passed the California bar at age 24 and maintained active legal practice until his passing.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we offer 60-minute initial consultations with a senior partner for $60.
What family law services do you provide?
We handle divorce, child custody, domestic violence, mediation, child support, and paternity cases.
Are your attorneys licensed in California?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed to practice in all California state courts and federal courts.
How experienced is your firm?
Our attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience in family law matters.
Do you handle military divorce cases?
Yes, we have experience with military divorce cases and understand their unique requirements.
