Reviews

I hired Cathleen to consult on a post-judgment modification issue related to support and custody. She saw angles in my case I hadn’t conceived of and helped guide my strategy on how to proceed. She is a very sharp legal mind and was generous with her time when our initial consult had to be pushed back. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Ms. Norton and her staff were extremely helpful throughout my child custody dispute. They were responsive, compassionate, and understanding. I highly recommend her and her team to any family going through such a challenging time. She is assertive and empathic and her priority is the best interest of the child.

Cathleen represented me in my divorce proceedings. My ex and her attorney tried to make every step difficult for me. Cathleen and her team successfully fought and negotiated a fair settlement for everyone concerned. She is a tenacious and thorough attorney who I am thankful for having as my attorney.

I have been working with Cathleen for the past 18 months to resolve a child custody matter. Cathleen is very direct and has great communication, both with me and with opposing counsel. Cathleen delivered exactly what she said she would when we had our very first meeting. She and her team worked diligently and expeditiously while also minimizing costs by working with opposing counsel to resolve minor disagreements. Cathleen and her team were a pleasure to work with.

Cathleen Norton has been one of the most amazing attorneys to have. She is very good at what she does and won’t fail you. God blessed us with this woman and truly felt I had an angel on my side. She knows her job like that back of her hand and I couldn’t be more grateful.

From my initial consultation with Cathleen, I knew that she was the right person. She understood the family dynamic and central issues within a few minutes of me explaining the situation to her. The case was long and drawn out because the other party insisted on pursuing meaningless litigation. However, Cathleen and her team fought their frivolous claims and achieved the outcome I was looking for. There were several incidents that occurred outside of the court where the other party attempted to illegally withhold custody, Once again, Cathleen and her team were available immediately to enforce the custody agreement and coach me on next steps. I am very happy that I chose Cathleen to represent me and I appreciate her honesty and dedication in getting me and my children a favorable outcome. She is a wonderful person and will help you through your tough times.

Ms. Cathleen Norton has been a Godsend. After 2 years of litigation, more than 16 review hearings and a full 730 Child Custody Evaluation, I was desperate for a change - something or someone to change direction, strategy and the path to nowhere I was stuck on. I scoured the internet. I interviewed attorneys. I talked to other parents. I prayed. I cried. I was scared, exhausted and defeated. And I figured there was no attorney in the world who would understand me, protect me and my son, and ensure the damage done by prior counsel would be rehabbed (especially with the factual complexity of the case). And then...Ahhhhhhhhhh - I clicked on Ms. Norton's AVVO profile. <3 Thank you Jesus! From the moment her staff called re: my inquiry & request for consultation, I knew there was something different about this firm. After speaking with Ms. Norton on the phone, I knew, WITHOUT AN OUNCE OF DOUBT, she was going to get the job done. She is Amazing. Fantastic. Superb. Exceptional. Outstanding. Superior. And even those don't completely describe all that she is. Ms. Norton is a master negotiator. She was able to accomplish more in several months, than other attorneys could in two years. Her no nonsense, confident approach to negotiations is remarkably effective. And when she was unable to achieve the desired results because the opposing party was stonewalling, she upped her game & prepped for trial as if her life depended on it. She maintained her composure under pressure yet, kept me on my toes in questioning my intentions the way the Court might. Above all, she and her staff showed me an abundance of respect, grace & compassion - even when my OCD or emotions were getting the best of me. She is skilled beyond measure. With phenomenal memory retention, exquisite attention to detail and the ability to articulate in the most persuasive manner, I was unusually confident heading into a 4-day trial - that quickly turned into a 2 hour negotiation session resulting in a stipulated judgement with the parameters I was after all along. Not only did she save me thousands of dollars, she gave me 3 days of my life back and an enormous amount of relief. In the end, Ms. Norton and her amazing staff (Albertine, Heidi & Jordan) walked me, my son & my family down the tunnel, towards the light, to a new life of peace, and we are eternally grateful. I absolutely, 100% times infinity, endorse the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton - hands down, THE BEST family law attorney in California! *And NO, I was not paid for this review.

Cathleen and her team work diligently on my divorce case providing me with the best guidance, options and solutions. Cathleen is tough, professional, smart and understands how to approach all situations. I am so grateful I hired and trusted her with my case.