Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
Family Law | Serving Sacramento, CA
916-603-2913Contact Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP for experienced Family guidance in Sacramento, California.
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A Law Firm Dedicated To Family Law Issues
Our firm stands apart from others in the Sacramento area in several ways: the experience of our legal team, our commitment to staying at the forefront of family law issues, the collaborative approach we take to resolving our clients’ matters and the broad range of legal services that we offer.
Among law firms in the area, few can match the experience that our attorneys bring to divorces and other family law disputes. Our attorneys have more than 125 years of combined experience. Because we practice exclusively in the area of family law, we can focus on keeping informed of developments in family law practice, both in California and nationwide. Our firm routinely participates in continuing education, and we share our knowledge with the greater community by participating in classes and seminars offered to the public, and sharing relevant news about family law issues.
As the largest exclusively family law firm in Sacramento, we have established relationships with financial, forensic and mental health experts who assist us in providing the highest quality legal counsel and guidance to our clients. Whether your needs are complex or relatively straightforward, we have a network of professionals to assist you.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Interstate Custody
- Divorce Taxation
- Marital Agreements
- Premarital Agreements
- Annulment
- Domestic Partnerships
- Family Arbitration
- Marital Property Law
- Name Changes
- Paternity
- Collaborative Practice
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Family Mediation
- Marital Property Settlements
- Spousal Support
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Domestic Torts
- Gay and Lesbian Family Law
- Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
- No Fault Divorce
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Custody
- Visitation Rights
- Collaborative Family Law
- Legal Separation Agreements
- Post Divorce Modification
- Uncontested Divorce
- Community Property Law
- Domestic Violence
- International Family Law
- Matrimonial Law
- Non-Traditional Family Law
- Restraining Orders
- Mediation
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce Mediation
- Marital Property Distribution
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Alimony
- Divorce Arbitration
- Equitable Distribution
- Interstate Support
- Military Divorce
- Palimony
- Child Custody & Visitation
Call 916-603-2913 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Hal D. Bartholomew
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1972
- U.S. Federal Court, 1972
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1979
- U.S. Tax Court, 1983
Education:
- University of California at Davis School of Law, Davis, California
- J.D. - 1971
- University of California, Davis, Davis, California
- B.A. - 1968
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Super Lawyers in Northern California 2004 - 2012
- Licensed real estate broker
- Partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew
- Co-founded the law firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP in 1989 and limits his practice exclusively to family law
- Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist since certification commenced in 1980
- Service as fee arbitrator for the Sacramento County Bar Association
- 2007 Eureka Award Collaborative Practice California
Attorney Diane E. Wasznicky
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1981
Education:
- University of California at Davis School of Law, Davis, California
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Super Lawyers in Northern California 2004 - 2012
- Co-founded the law firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989 and limits her practice exclusively to family law
- Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist in 1987
- Served on the Senate Task Force on Family Relations Courts
- Co-founder and facilitator of the Sacramento Custody Discussion Group (1983 - 2008)
Attorney Carla Castaneda Terry
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2013
Education:
- University of California at Davis School of Law, Davis, California
- Juris Doctor
- University of California Davis
- Major: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology
- Minor: Minor in Chicano Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar, Present
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Family law Section, Present
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
- English
Attorney Therese A. Larrea
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
Education:
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- Juris Doctor
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
- B.A.
- Major: Communication Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar Member, Family Law Section, Present
- Sacramento County Bar Member, Family Law Section, Present
Attorney Katharine Biwott
Bar Admissions:
California, 2016
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
- Juris Doctor - 2012
- University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
- B.S. - 2009
- Major: Sociology
- Minor: Music
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar, Member
- Sacramento Bar Association, Family Law
- Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group
- Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist
Attorney Mende Romaniak
Education:
- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- J.D.
- University of Redlands
- B.A.
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California, Family Law Section
- Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist
- CFLS Certified Family Law Specialist
Attorney Sean A. Kledzik
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2016
Education:
- John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, California
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Mediation Skills Training Certificate from the Congress of Neutrals
- Honors: Children, Family & the Law Certificate
- San Francisco State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Hal D. Bartholomew
This attorney practices in California and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Since 2014 |
| Family Law | Since 2014 |
Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP Awards
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