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I would give her more stars if I could. Kristina is amazing and was referred to me from a friend. I have a high conflict situation so getting the best representation was extremely important. I have worked with her for a couple of years now and I am beyond on impressed with the results that she has delivered. I always tell her that I am a "Kell lifer" because I can't ever see me using any one else to represent me. I have also recommended several friends to her and they are all extremely impressed. Thorough. Tenacious. Professional.

Kristina Kell is a sharp, compassionate, and outstanding attorney, of whom I can't speak highly enough. After I asked for a divorce, my very rich and very controlling ex-husband basically tossed me in the streets without warning (he changed all house locks while I was away for my father's funeral!) and cut my access to all financial and telecom accounts. Most unconscionably though, he completely alienated me from my children -- going so far as to change their mobile numbers and make sure I was unable to see or contact them. Left with no means of my own, I did not have the same limitless budget of my husband to also hire a powerful, top-ranked attorney to go up against his. My first attorney was no match for my ex's, and I was desperate to see my children. Thankfully, an attorney friend referred me to Kell with glowing recommendations, and that's when everything changed. From the start, Ms. Kell listened carefully and was genuinely compassionate and reassuring, but also remained level-headed, realistic, and strategic regarding what could be done and what to expect. That said, she has relentlessly fought for me to receive my fair share, after 20 years of marriage, and, most importantly, to reunite me with my sons. Ms. Kell also saw to it that the court held my ex accountable for months of temporary alimony and support that he'd deliberately withheld in order to cripple me financially. Having been a homemaker throughout our marriage, I had no steady income, and it became difficult for me to keep up with mounting legal and living expenses as my ex orchestrated endless delays and diversions in attempts to bankrupt me. Recognizing his tactics, however, Ms. Kell continued to represent me and saw to it that my ex settled what he owed in back alimony and held to a strict payment schedule moving forward. Ms. Kell is a clever, focused, and exceptional attorney who knows California family law inside and out. She comes to the table prepared and armed with well-researched facts and supporting evidence, and has proven a formidable match to my wiley ex's high-powered counsel. Ms. Kell always conducts herself with the utmost dignity and professionalism, which garners her respect from all she engages with, including the judge and opposing counsel. We are now finalizing the divorce, and I'm incredibly grateful to Ms. Kell for the steadfast support, strength, confidence and shrewd counsel she has provided me. Thanks, too, to Kell that this divorce is finally wrapping and will not drag on for years. Initially, I never thought I stood a chance against my ex, who was determined to ruin me, and his big-shot lawyer; but in fact, Ms. Kell has given my ex a run for his money and has been able to peacefully and reasonably negotiate with his attorney. And I won the lotto with Kristina Kell, who is a stellar attorney and steady force to be reckoned with. Sincerely, Mouna Belkaid Iken

When I went looking for a divorce lawyer I was overwhelmed. I was a mess and needed a strong, experienced, yet compassionate attorney. I also did not want to find myself paying for needless hours of attorney fees and a bill equal to my years salary. When it came time to hire Kristina as my divorce attorney, I knew I was in good hands and that she would handle things efficiently and at a reasonable billing, not wasting my money. Between Kristina and her staff, my needs and requests were addresses, she took care of me. I would highly recommend Kristina to any man or woman needing a compassionate, experienced, strong and fair attorney in their corner.

Kristina Kell is an excellent attorney. She came highly recommended from several other attorneys so has the respect of her peers. My divorce was very contentious and she took time to answer my numerous questions about the law and what could happen in court. She was also willing to fight for what I wanted but more importantly, she would provide me valuable feedback when she thought what I was requesting would not be to my advantage. In addition, she knows both the law and the Ventura court system and its people very well which seems to be a great advantage. She is highly professional, tough but kind, and always stayed on top of when pleadings were due and when we needed to appear in court. She did a phenomenal job presenting my case. I highly recommend her services.

Face it, a divorce is/can be a traumatic experience and it is important to select a great Attorney. I am highly recommending Zonder Family Law. Lisa Zonder, Nicole Odin and staff have been great to work with. They are professional, responsive, knowledgeable, yet, very personable as well. They understood my needs and I felt totally comfortable having them represent me!

From the moment I sat down with Julie, I knew she was the attorney I wanted to have take over my divorce case. Over the past five(!) years, I've been dealing with what I now know is inadequate counsel. Not only has Julie picked up where they left off, she has made leaps and bounds in my case in and out of the courtroom. Without going into detail, because the divorce is not yet finalized, Julie and her secretary have provided exquisite respective counsel and service. With that said, I would not want to be the person on the other side of the courtroom. I feel defended, advocated for, attended to, and for the first time, like I'm in excellent hands. I am excited for the resolution of my case and am confident I could not have gone with a better choice. I HIGHLY recommend this attorney!

The Law Offices of Lisa Zonder have been nothing short of a miracle for my divorce proceedings.  After interviewing law offices contracted with my company’s legal plan, I settled upon OLZ  because of  Lisa Zonder’s and Matthew Jewett’s consultative, pragmatic, visual (effective use of whiteboards to convey concepts) and settlement-oriented approach.  Initially, I was effectively representing myself (in pro per), with Matt providing primary counsel. Although we had entered divorce mediation, I was still hopeful that I would be able to save the marriage. The mediator whom my wife had selected advised that since we were currently in mediation, I did not yet need to worry about filing a response to the divorce petition, which is generally required within 30 days in order to protect certain rights, and that the filing fee would be a waste of money at this time.  However, when I discussed this guidance with Matt and Lisa, they insisted that this was CRAZY talk, and vigorously advised that I MUST file the response, also advising that the filing fee would not be a waste of money anyway, because it would still be required down the line anyway at the time of submitting a divorce settlement.  So I heeded their VERY forceful counsel and filed the response.  I will say that in doing so, it ended up being the single most important action that I took; if I had not heeded their advice, I would have been obliterated by what eventually ensued. After Petitioner walked away from mediation and began to take a more aggressive and litigious posture, the need for a more broadened scope of assistance from OLZ began to manifest itself.  I was still a small potatoes client at that point, but I never felt neglected or under-represented.  About a year after my receipt of the initial divorce filing, things went sideways, and I realized that I needed OLZ fully representing me, else I risked getting absolutely steamrolled by my estranged wife's legal counsel.  As I entered this aggressive litigious phase, another attorney with the firm stepped in, Nicole Oden.  I soon learned that Nicole was a legal ninja, a meticulous note taker who provided expert counsel.  She and Lisa guided me through several spurned settlement offers, as well as advised on certain legal maneuvers to counter the aggressive litigiousness that we were facing.  We engaged a forensic accountant named James Good from a well-respected accountancy firm called Gursey Schneider that Lisa had recommended and Mr. Good’s analysis so precise and, well flawless.  Also enter Claudia Silverman, another member of the OLZ team with a great “bedside manner”, who made cogent, persuasive oral arguments during our court appearances. More than two years after the initial divorce filing, things began to come together all at once and the court rendered a very consequential order that vindicated every aspect of Lisa and Nicole’s masterful guidance.  At every turn, the entire team of professionals that Lisa had assembled along the way operated in a fact-based, integral, and ethical manner, and employed all good faith efforts in an effort to streamline the litigation. The divorce is not yet complete, but thanks to Lisa, Nicole, Matt, Claudia and the other staff from OLZ, not to mention James Good from Gursey Schneider, the range of remaining items needing to be addressed became a whole lot narrower.  I could never have made it this far without them.  If there is a such thing as a perfect family law firm, I am certain that it must be the Law Offices of Lisa Zonder.

Simply writing this review cannot fully express the gratitude I have for Julie and her staff and how they have helped me with my divorce and child custody matters. Julie has guided me in making complicated decisions during an extremely difficult time. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she is compassionate and truly cares. It was obvious through her actions that she was honestly concerned about not only my well-being, but that of my children as well. She gave me the confidence I needed to make difficult decisions and fight for what was truly important. Regarding court hearings and filings, she has shown that she knows when to fight and when to let situations play out. I completely trust the advice and direction she gives. She has been (and continues to be) there for me through the whole process to provide expert guidance and support whenever needed. I am so thankful that I found Julie to help me through such a complicated and overwhelming process.

Julie came as a referral from my mom after I pulled my hair out trying to figure out how to file my divorce and deal with my ex-husband at the same time. My ex-husband was an unpredictable petty person that had me worried about the entire divorce process. I knew he was going to do everything he could to make things more miserable and costly for myself. The first time I spoke with Julie I knew I needed her in my corner. She literally put my mind and heart at ease! She gave me hope and a sense of protection. Over the entire divorce period Julie and her team always kept me informed of the work they were doing, the next steps and what to expect. If I called, she answered. If I emailed or texted, she responded almost immediately. She ALWAYS made me feel like my case was her number one priority, but also that she cared about how I was doing. When it came to battling out the settlement process she was definitely a bulldog and my champion. She always listened to what I wanted, got me what I needed and EXCEEDED every expectation out there. Thank you Julie and Team!

Lisa Zonder and Matt Jewett helped navigate my children and I through a difficult divorce. Their steady hands guided me through some of the most wrenching decisions I have ever had to make, mitigating conflict and avoiding court. One of the reasons we were successful is that I listened to and trusted their counsel which was sound every step of the way. In addition to her staff, Lisa's associated experts and specialists brought additional depth to our experience. I would recommend Lisa Zonder and her team to anyone seeking experienced, calm guidance through a marital dissolution or any family law challenge.

Very Informational if you're entering or currently in divorce proceedings.

When my ex-wife filed for divorce I was blindsided. Through a family member I was referred to Julie. Upon our first meeting she did her best Robin Williams impression from Goodwill Hunting and assured me "It's not your fault, It's not your fault." I think at that moment she sensed I needed a therapist more than a lawyer. Shortly thereafter she shifted into lawyer mode. She guided me effortlessly through a tumultuous period in my life shifting concurrently between being a lawyer and friend. She never lost sight of the big picture and made sure the checklist of legal items were taken care of along the way. But more importantly she always realized there was a human element at stake. I wasn't just some hour glass with the sand serving as the metaphor for her time on the clock. She is an astute Family Lawyer with a great command that all encompasses her profession. She is passionate and cares deeply about her clients. She knows when to be tough and when to pull up on the pedal. I highly recommend her.