Hermes Law Group — Los Angeles Family Law Attorney
Hermes Law Group represents individuals and families across Southern California in all aspects of family law. We focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters, delivering aggressive, effective representation backed by a career spanning over 48 years. The team is well-respected by colleagues, judges, and court personnel, and also offers an independent mediation practice for parties seeking negotiated resolutions.
Comprehensive Family Law Services
We provide a full range of family law services for clients in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Core practice areas include:
- Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage — contested and uncontested matters, preparation of pleadings, negotiation, and trial representation
- Legal Separation — strategy and documentation when separation is the preferred legal path
- Child Custody & Visitation — custody evaluations, parenting plans, enforcement, and modification requests
- Child Support — establishing, enforcing, and modifying support orders per California guidelines
- Spousal Support (Alimony) — temporary and permanent support issues, enforcement, and modification
- Divorce Mediation / Family Law Mediation — neutral, independent mediation services to resolve disputes efficiently
- Paternity — establishment of parentage, associated custody/support issues, and related filings
- Marital Settlement Agreements / Stipulated Judgments — drafting and negotiating settlement documents that reflect client objectives
- Contested Divorce / Trial Representation — aggressive courtroom advocacy when matters cannot be resolved outside court
- Post-Judgment Enforcement & Modifications — enforcement of orders and requests to modify support, custody, or visitation
Why Choose Our Family Law Team
We specialize exclusively in family law, which allows us to concentrate resources, knowledge, and court experience on matters that affect families. Our practice benefits from:
- Extensive experience: a career spanning more than 48 years practicing California family law
- Reputation: well-respected by peers, judges, and court staff across Southern California
- Proven client satisfaction: 5-star rating from client reviews
- Flexible dispute resolution: offering both independent mediation and assertive courtroom representation
- Representation guarantee: we guarantee effective and aggressive representation for our clients
What to Expect — Our Process
Our approach centers on clear communication, thorough preparation, and strategic advocacy. Typical client workflow includes:
- Initial consultation: case review, identification of priorities, and discussion of possible paths (mediation vs. litigation)
- Case planning: development of a customized legal strategy tailored to the family’s goals and circumstances
- Negotiation & mediation: promoting negotiated settlements when appropriate, including through our independent mediation practice
- Court action: preparation of pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trial advocacy for contested matters
- Post-judgment services: enforcement, modifications, and follow-up to ensure court orders are implemented
The team is experienced handling both negotiated and contested matters, and we will recommend the dispute resolution path that best serves your objectives — whether resolving matters through mediation or pursuing trial when necessary.
Experience & Qualifications
With a career spanning over 48 years in California family law, our attorneys combine deep courtroom experience with a practical understanding of settlement dynamics. The practice is recognized throughout Southern California for professionalism and effectiveness in family law matters. In addition to litigation services, an independent mediation practice is available to clients seeking alternative dispute resolution.
Contact Us
If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, support issue, or other family law matter in Los Angeles or anywhere in Southern California, contact our office to schedule a consultation. The team is ready to evaluate your case, explain your options, and advocate aggressively on your behalf.