Full Service Family Law and Criminal Defense
At the Law Office of David P. Schwarz, PC, we provide experienced, sophisticated legal counsel and representation to men and women facing some of the most challenging family law and criminal defense matters in their lives. Based in Costa Mesa and serving clients throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas, our firm is dedicated to providing highly-personalized, results-oriented advocacy covering all aspects of family law and criminal law.
We have more than 20 years of experience handling hundreds of litigated cases – experience that has equipped us with the understanding of the law and practical insights necessary to help you safeguard your rights, your future, and your peace of mind.
We Will Protect Your Interests, Now and In the Future
Every client who comes through our door gets our full commitment. Our attorneys David P. Schwarz and Winiviere G. Sy combine compassion with tenacity. We will learn all about your situation, explain your options and work out a legal plan that makes sense for you. You can count on us to handle all your family law issues, from a complicated divorce to getting custody of your children or defending you against criminal charges.
Family Law Representation – Helping You Through Life’s Changes
Family law issues must be approached with knowledge of the law and compassion. At our firm, we provide the full range of legal services for family law matters:
- Divorce (Contested & Uncontested): Whether advocating for you in a high-net-worth divorce, contested divorce action or an uncontested divorce filing, we have the experience and legal skill to ensure you are treated fairly when dividing property, establishing spousal support or division of complex businesses/assets.
- Child Custody & Visitation: We fight aggressively to protect your parental rights whether you have a simple custody arrangement, move-away issue or are an unmarried parent wishing to establish fathers’ rights. Our lawyers establish custody and visitation plans that protect your relationship with your children.
- Child Support: We assist you from the initial child support determination to a child support modification, ensuring orders for child support are equitable under California state law, including college support and special needs cases.
- Property Division: California is a community property state. We carefully pursue equitable division of the marital estate, including debts.
- Prenuptial Agreements: We can prepare, review or enforce prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreements to protect your assets prior to and after marriage.
- Guardianships & Adoption: Seeking guardianship or adopting a child in California involves following the law not outlined in a family code section. Often there are hearings involved. We assume this legal complexity with a focus on your goals based on the best interests and welfare of the child.
- Paternity Actions: We assist mothers’ and fathers’ taking action when children are born outside of marriage or there are disputes for establishing legal parenthood and securing appropriate support orders and a parenting plan.
- Post-Judgment Modification of Court Orders: Life changes – so do court orders. We can help with modifications of custody, visitation and/or support orders when circumstances change.
- Court Order Enforcement: If another party fails to comply with a court order, we take aggressive enforcement actions to assert and protect your rights.
- Restraining Orders: We help clients pursue or defend against temporary restraining orders and automatic restraining orders when domestic violence or harassment is involved.
Our approach encompasses everything – providing services that combine the law with practical advice through every stage of your family matter.
Criminal Defense Representation – Safeguarding Your Freedom and Your Name
If you or someone you care about has found themselves in the crosshairs of a criminal prosecution, the stakes have never been higher. The Law Office of David P. Schwarz does not back down from the fight to protect your freedom and rights and we take extreme pride in an undefeated record for building persuasive defense strategies utilizing every resource at its disposal to make sure you can achieve the outcome you deserve.
Our firm’s criminal defense practice includes representation for:
- Domestic Violence: Being accused of domestic violence can change your life. For these cases, aggressive defense is critical, especially if these charges are part of a complex family law case involving issues related to restraining orders or child custody.
- Burglary & Robbery: Our skilled attorneys thoroughly understand property crime laws and vigorously attack the prosecutor’s evidence to reduce, dismiss, or acquit.
- Juvenile Crimes: We represent children and minors who have been accused of committing crimes with a keen eye towards rehabilitation, reduced sentencing, and ensuring their future is not compromised.
- Mayhem & Torture: Being accused of a serious felony offense at the state level requires an aggressive and highly advanced defense strategy. We will investigate every angle of your case, consult with professionals, and refute each of the prosecution’s claims against you.
- Civil Harassment: Whether we are seeking to defend or obtain a civil harassment restraining order, we will aggressively defend our clients’ rights in both civil court and during family law proceedings.
We maintain an up-to-date knowledge of California criminal law and because we have experience handling cases where criminal matters overlap with family law issues, we are well-prepared for even the most challenging legal matters.
Legal Advice and Practical Guidance
Life altering events and legal emergencies require straight-forward, practical advice. At our firm, we provide up-front consultations that explain what you can expect going forward with your matter and what rights you have. Our attorneys set high standards for straightforwardness and transparency – giving you the direction and guidance you need to make essential decisions from the outset of your case. Whether you require a road map toward divorce; wish to pursue a prenuptial agreement; or are involved in an unexpected arrest situation, our office is ready to serve you with honesty and foresight.
Why Retain the Law Firm of David P. Schwarz?
Our firm differentiates itself because:
- Skill: Over 20 years of legal practice and hundreds of litigated cases.
- Dual Perspective: Extensive experience with both family law and criminal defense provides strategic advantages in complex cases where matters of both criminal and family law arise.
- Recognition: Selected to Super Lawyers and involvement with the Orange County and Riverside County Bar Associations, as well as The State Bar of California.
- Service: Every case is provided with a customized legal strategy and hands-on involvement from our attorneys.
- Passion: Clients speak highly of how passionate, informative and thorough we are when it comes to their legal representation.
Ensuring you receive knowledgeable and efficient representation is our focus. You can rest assured that your interests will be protected 100% and we will work toward obtaining the best outcome in your case.
Meet Our Lawyers
David P. Schwarz, Attorney at Law, a graduate of UCLA and Western State School of Law, has successfully utilized the skills acquired during his more than 20 years of experience in both the family law court system and the criminal law courts to provide analytical, intelligent, and creative resolutions in complex cases. He provides the type of leadership and advocacy that brings positive value to every client.
Winiviere G. Sy, Associate Attorney, has a background rich in family law and exclusively practices within this area of the law, having practiced in family law since 2004. She applies her scientific and legal knowledge along with her attention to detail, thorough analysis of the facts and compassion when approaching each case. Our qualified team offers the skill, knowledge and personal attention you expect.
How You Get Started: Getting A Consultation
Taking that first step is easy. Simply call the Law Office of David P. Schwarz to arrange a confidential consultation. We welcome your call at 949-296-4119, or you can fill out the contact form on our website. Located at 600 Anton Blvd, suite 1100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, our office responds quickly to all contacts and is prepared to do everything we can to protect your interests – in family law as well as criminal defense.
Contact Us Now – Your Future Starts Today
“The right representation can be vital to your success.” The Law Office of David P. Schwarz is here to provide you the experience, compassion and dedication you need to handle your legal situation with confidence and care.
Call 949-296-4119 at any time or use website contact form right now to get started with a consultation, and we promise – 100% – to get the best for your interests.
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