Reviews

I had been through several lawyers that were not giving my case the attention I felt it deserved. I was referred to Mr Hamilton by a friend that used his services and was very happy. Well she was right, he saved me and renewed my confidence in lawyers. Every issue I was dealing with swiftly got reversed in my favor! My only regret........ not seeing Mr Hamilton first.

Mr. Hamilton changed our lives for the better. I had gone through divorce 4 years before without representation. I wound up moving to Orange County to be closer to my family. The marriage and settlement agreement gave my ex wife physical custody and me “reasonable visitation.” My ex wife decided that meant she could dictate visitation how she saw fit. As she remarried and had another baby, she decided she would only allow me to see my daughters once a year, told me I didn’t have a right to phone calls, and if I wanted the girls to visit me during the summers I could wait till they were 18. I hired Mr. Hamilton to represent me and file a request I for order changing the custody arrangement. He negotiated with me ex wife’s attorney and represented me in court. I now have joint legal and joint physical custody. I get to drive up every other weekend to see them. They now will come down here half the summers and alternate holiday weeks. I was missing out on my daughters’ lives. Mr. Hamilton fought for me. My daughters are the most important part of my life. I couldn’t be happier, and I owe this all to Mr. Hamilton.

I retained Mr. Hamilton to help with a revision to spousal support payments. He and his staff worked closely with me to ensure that they knew precisely what my parameters and limits were, and Mr. Hamilton outlined my options realistically. He then pursued the matter efficiently--typically composing a letter for my review as we sat in his office--and would contact me as soon as he'd heard anything from opposing counsel. He was smart, engaging, and obviously knew the law. He and his staff communicated timely and efficiently; I was never left wondering what was going on with my case. We reached a satisfactory conclusion, and I would not hesitate to retain Mr. Hamilton in the future should I need any further representation. Five stars, easily.

Mr. Hamilton has helped me through my divorce and several child custody and support issues over the years. He always looks at any problem I'm facing to determine what the best outcome for me and my children will be. There have been several occasions when I've wanted to go to court to fight something on principal and he has helped me weigh the cost of the battle against what I might stand to gain if I won. I know he would fight for me if I decided to go that route, but he helped me keep a level head. I know he sees his clients as people who need help, not as billable hours. He has integrity and I can't recommend him more highly.

As a male entering divorce proceedings it can be overwhelming. You absolutely owe it to yourself to find counsel who will represent your interests and advocate for you in an ethical but assertive manner. Stephen Hamilton is that and more. He will guide you through the difficult process and ensure you end with a satisfactory result. Hiring Mr Hamilton I believe was the smartest thing I did when my marriage ended.

I was referred to Mr. Hamilton by a friend who said he was the best there is in the county. I had represented myself throughout my divorce and then after several custody modifications later. I finally needed help and the advice of someone who knew what they were doing in a contentious custody battle. Mr. Hamilton was upfront, honest, and provided me with a spectrum of outcomes, never giving me any false hope. I tend to over analyze and prepare for the worst, which he could immediately sense. He reassured me throughout the process to keep me from over analyzing. The end result was a result that I could have never imagined possible on my own and I am entirely thankful for his assistance. He has superb communication skills and by the way he interacts in the court room, you can see how well respected he is in the county as a family law attorney. His staff is friendly and kind; always making you feel welcome. It isn't stuffy and no one makes you feel like your situation is less important than the next client. It was one of the best decisions I ever made when I hired him as my attorney.

Steve helped our family through a very difficult time. He helped us with a guardianship situation. We can now move on to help our family and the minor child get into school, get medical help, and start living his life. Thank you so much.

I was referred to Mr. Hamilton by a friend, and I will be ever grateful to her. I came to Mr. Hamilton a senior, emotionally fragile lady knowing nothing about our finances or the daily operation of a budget due to years of living with a controlling, abusive spouse. Mr. Hamilton guided me step by step through the process from locating the various accounts, to dividing up all the assets, and seeing that all aspects of the divorce settlement were carried out. He was always concerned about my physical and financial well-being. With Mr. Hamilton's help and encouragement, I went from a "nobody" to a strong confident woman who has learned to manage my finances and daily living affairs with self-confidence. I never felt Mr. Hamilton was out to prolong the process for his own personal gain. He was very knowledgeable, organized, and concise, and yet showed compassion and integrity.

Stephen Hamilton represented us in a guardianship case. He really help us get through the court system easily. He explained everything and made us feel at ease. We are really happy we made the choice to hire Mr. Hamilton.

Mr. Hamilton is the very best in the business when it comes to Family Law and Child Custody cases. Mine was a very contentious divorce involving my two children and several years of court battles for custody. Mr. Hamilton took my case after three prior attorneys had proven themselves under-qualified, inexperienced, or unmotivated. He took the necessary steps to put my case on track, and then followed through to get the very best possible outcome. He explains very clearly what to expect before each court appearance, and keeps his client well informed throughout the process. He has excellent communication skills, returns telephone calls in a timely manner, and his office staff is courteous and professional. Most importantly, Mr. Hamilton is a HUGE advocate for the children involved, always keeping their best interest at the forefront of the case. He is a Family Law Specialist, and has been for many years. Don't waste your time or money with any of the other "family law" attorneys in the area. Call Mr. Hamilton, and know you're in good hands.

Stephen Hamilton has been my lawyer for over 4 years. He and his office staff have always been very thorough and honest with me whenever I have asked for his help with any issue. He has guided me through the process of child custody during a bad break up and just recently a guardianship. I will continue to use Stephen for any family law issue I may have and I will continue to recommend him to anyone needing a great lawyer.

I was recommended to Mr Hamilton by a previous client (close family friend) that was very happy with how he handled his hourly charge. And after my previous lawyer had wasted my entire retainer in less than two weeks with absolutely nothing to show for it, that was looking good for me .Mr Hamilton does not waste your money on frivolous charges and round up charges that are unnecessary . In the middle of the heated divorce after leaving the other attorney and trying to figure out what I was going to do I went for my free consultation. Mr Hamilton kept my emotions at bay in order to get the best outcome from my situation. I was over the top ecstatic with how my divorce ended. It was a little rough somewhere in the middle but with good recommendations from Mr Hamilton it kept me on the right path .Then with a follow up court hearing over child custody Mr Hamilton exceeded my expectations. I can't give Mr Hamilton a higher review in my opinion.