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Tobie B. Waxman

Tobie B. Waxman

Offering cost effective, compassionate representation for 30 years.
  • Family Law, Divorce, Medical Malpractice
  • California
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Biography

Providing high quality legal representation to a wide range of clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area since 1993. I offer reasonable and highly competitive hourly rates where applicable. Prenuptial Agreements and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) are expertly prepared for one flat fee. The best interests of the children are the focus of the courts and of my law practice. Once your family law matter has resolved, you will not be abandoned. If modifications of any support, child custody or visitation orders are needed in the future, contact my office to reopen your file. I was recently asked what types of medical malpractice cases I am willing to take. My answer? I take good cases. Unlike most other personal injury lawyers, I get the records reviewed by a qualified expert up front before any letters are sent or any case is filed. If I agree to take your case it's because I know it's good and I can make you money.

Education
George Washington Univ
Undergraduate Degree
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Loyola Law School
Law Degree
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Professional Experience
Sole Proprietor
Law Offices of Tobie B. Waxman
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Pro Bono Panel Attorney
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
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Associate
Reback, McAndrews, Kjar, et. al.
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Associate
Patterson, Ritner, Lockwood, Gartner & Jurich
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Sole Prioprietor
Law Offices of Tobie B. Waxman
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Awards
Client Champion/Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Top Attorney
AVVO
AVVO rating of 10.0 (Superb)
Client Champion/Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Client Champion/Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Client Champion/Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Professional Associations
Culver Marina Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 167151
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Hourly rate is $350. In addition to credit cards, I also accept payment by Zelle and Venmo and personal checks.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Medical Malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    QDROs and Prenuptial Agreements are handled on a flat fee basis.
Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Additional Practice Areas
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
Languages
  • English
Legal Answers
Q. My husband had a rental property, Soon after we married, he sold it but put my name on the deed. Is that his or ours?
A: Property purchased prior to marriage is separate property of the person who purchased it. If title was transferred to you in a writing (such as an interspousal grant deed), then the property becomes community property as of the date of transfer. The value of the property that accumulated before the date of transfer remains separate property. In your situation however, the property was sold, so it's a moot point. The sale proceeds were put into a joint checking account during marriage and then used to purchase a home -- during the marriage. The home purchased during the marriage is community property, but subject to tracing, could arguably have a separate property interest resulting from a portion of the down payment on that house coming from sale proceeds from a separate property asset. In other words ... it's complicated.
Q. Do I need his permission if our 11y old daughter travels to another country? He has moved out of the state.
A: Whether you need his permission depends entirely on what your court orders say. Without having the benefit of reviewing your court orders regarding custody, it's impossible to answer this question. Contact a lawyer directly for a consultation and provide that lawyer with a copy of your court orders so he/she can advise as to what your rights and obligations are in this situation.
Q. Does separation count against the length of marriage ?
A: Date of separation marks the end of the community. If the length of marriage form date of marriage to date of separation is less than 10 years, then yes, it can impact your rights to support and division of property. However, there are exceptions. Whether those exceptions apply in your case, I can't say without further or additional information. Consult with an attorney in your area.
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Law Offices of Tobie B. Waxman
400 Corporate Pt
Ste 300
Culver City, CA 90230
Telephone: (310) 410-9902
Fax: (888) 411-9036