Certified Family Law Specialist

Effective advocacy is essential when your case is using the court system to resolve your family law issues.

Certified Family Law Specialists are by far your best advocates to provide the highest quality legal representation. The California State Bar only certifies a very small percentage of attorneys to be licensed as Certified Specialists in their field of practice. This license requires many hours of specialized practice, including trials, hearings and settlement conferences, as well as a higher standard of education and yearly compliance with rigorous education requirements. Earning the qualification to be licensed as a Certified Family Law Specialist also requires passing a day long, very difficult exam whose pass rate is even lower than the State Bar Exam. Finally, keeping your Certification means yearly recommendations from peer attorneys and judges affirming your reputation to uphold the highest standard of legal practice.

Lisa Marie Fraas, Esq., CFLS has been licensed to practice law in the State of California since 1989 and in the State of Nevada since 1993. She gained her Certification as a Family Law Specialist twenty-one years ago in 2003. First trained as a trial litigator, Lisa will help you navigate your family law case successful through the complicated court system.

We believe that the issues faced in family cases are the most important conflict you will face in your lifetime. Resolving difficult issues of divorce, child custody, support and division of assets, as well as addressing the future of your new relationship moving forward, with the help of a professional attorney makes this process easier and more well informed. As a sole practitioner with so much experience, Lisa provides exceptional representation, detailed attention to client’s specific needs and a compassionate heart to every situation.

“Working with Lisa was truly a breath of fresh air after consulting with several other law firms regarding my divorce. Prior to meeting her, I felt like most attorneys were more focused on following a rigid playbook and meeting billable hour goals than actually understanding my unique situation.

Lisa stood out immediately. She was empathetic, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable. Throughout our conversations, she not only listened attentively but also provided valuable insight by referencing relevant cases, which helped clarify my options and set a clear strategy moving forward.

What impressed me most was her commitment to making a very difficult time feel manageable and fair. Her guidance was both practical and compassionate, and I always felt like she had my best interests at heart.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa to anyone in need of a skilled and caring attorney. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer her to friends or family in the future.”

– James Brandon