Experienced Santa Rosa Family Law Attorney

Joel Rubin is a lawyer to whom other experienced family law attorneys refer complex and often hotly contested litigation and other cases. He brings years of practice, as well as a strong and confident presence to his cases born of a determined personality, a thorough knowledge of family law and of years of litigating difficult cases. He has a wealth of experience to assist his clients in resolving their cases both in and out of court. Joel Rubin's philosophy of practice is that while strong advocacy is necessary and appropriate in certain cases, many clients are best served by assisting them in resolving their family law cases peacefully, out of court, and by avoiding a legal contest. Joel Rubin is trained as a mediator and is actively involved collaborative practice, as well as continuing his litigation practice.
He has been handling family law cases for 25 years. He holds the Martindale Hubble AV rating (the highest peer rating) and is listed as a "Super Lawyer". His experience has taught him to take a direct approach for his clients. He gives clients a realistic assessment of their cases, as it is important to understand what to expect and to know all of your options when dealing with family related matters. Before deciding on a plan, there will be discussions as to how the decisions made will impact your family in the future, as it is important that clients be fully prepared to make the right decisions to accomplish their goals. Please contact Joel Rubin to schedule a reduced rate initial consultation at his Santa Rosa, California, office.
His practice covers a wide range of family law cases, including the following:
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Child support
- Property division
- Debt division
- Paternity actions
- Legal separation
- Dissolution of registered domestic partnerships
- Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Contested guardianships involving minor children
Family Law Litigation and the Collaborative Law Method
His background enables him to help clients choose the right approach to resolving their family law disputes. He is trained in the collaborative law process. This process works well for clients who want greater control over decisions affecting their futures and who are able to work together. If that is not possible, he has extensive litigation experience. He can help you manage your case in the best way for you. Contact Joel Rubin to schedule a reduced rate initial consultation to discuss your case.
Law Office of Joel R. Rubin
3333 Mendocino Avenue
Suite 202
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 526-4470
Fax: (707) 546-1360
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