Law Offices of Schwartz & Godbey

- 6877 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

Family Law Attorney

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz are very well versed in California family law and have helped many past clients throughout the Inland Empire reach favorable conclusions with their child custody agreement proceedings.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have extensive experience handling child custody cases and support proceedings in Riverside, San Bernardino, and throughout the Inland Empire of California.

At the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz, we provide legal representation for clients needing protective orders and those disputing a pending or existing restraining order. Time is of the essence, regardless of your specific need as it relates to domestic violence allegations.

In California, an ex parte application consists of a request of a court to make an emergency order in the event that harm may come to someone in a family. Do you need an ex parte hearing on behalf of someone in your home in Riverside? The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz are here to help.

We stand up for grandparents who are trying to keep their families together during a crisis. Attorney Catherine A. Schwartz has practiced law in California for more than 30 years. She and the rest of our legal team of experienced attorneys have litigated thousands of juvenile dependency cases.

The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz provides sound guidance and solid support for grandparents in California who seek to positively contribute to a child’s upbringing via custody, visitation or adoption.

If you are seeking to establish a guardianship, to ensure the long-term care of a minor child or senior citizen with special needs — but you don’t know how to go about it — you could benefit from the assistance of a knowledgeable, understanding family law attorney.

When child visitation and custody modifications or spousal support modifications to an existing settlement agreement must be requested — or contested — after a divorce, the skilled Riverside family law attorneys with experience you can trust are at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz.

When a parental relocation, child relocation or “move away” after a divorce threatens to disturb a child custody or visitation routine — and harms the best interests of the child — our team of skilled family law attorneys has the experience you can trust to get positive results.

When a parental relocation, child relocation or “move away” after a divorce threatens to disturb a child custody or visitation routine — and harms the best interests of the child — our team of skilled family law attorneys has the experience you can trust to get positive results.

Are you a target of domestic violence and in need of a protective order to ensure your family’s safety? Catherine A. Schwartz has more than 30 years of experience with successful handling of legal issues after allegations of domestic violence, and defenses against those charges in criminal courts.

If your marriage is ending in Riverside, San Bernardino, or anywhere else in the Inland Empire, you need a reliable divorce attorney to guide you to an equitable result when it comes to alimony and spousal support. The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have helped countless clients.

Criminal Justice Attorney

When you or a loved one face DUI charges in Riverside, CA, it’s vital to secure legal representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney. The team at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have the experience and resources to help you reach a more favorable outcome with your DUI case.

The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz can help you reach the most positive possible outcome in a DUI case for an offender under the age of 21. We know how Riverside County prosecutors build their cases. We can help you secure reduced or dropped charges in many situations.

When you need a criminal defense attorney for a DUI violation for recreational marijuana, it’s vital to secure legal representation from an attorney who can fully investigate the facts of your case and provide a solid defense to help you avoid the harsh penalties that come with a DUI conviction.

If you need reliable and experienced criminal defense representation for a domestic violence issue, call our office. The team of attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have experience handling all types of domestic violence cases in Riverside, San Bernardino.

An arrest for a drug crime does not mean that a conviction is automatic. In many misdemeanor cases, Riverside drug possession lawyer Catherine A. Schwartz has taken a proactive approach in contacting the district attorney. Her goal is to find resolution before charges are filed.

If you or a loved one currently face drug trafficking or possession charges for opioids, we can help. Whether you made a mistake and attempted to make some quick cash by selling opioids or simply turned to desperate measures because of addiction, our firm will determine the best available defense.

Riverside Expungement Attorneys Through an expungement, you can withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest, replacing it by entering a plea of not guilty. While not completely a clean slate, it does allow certain job applicants to state that they have never been arrested or convicted of a crime.

A gang-related crime carries severe penalties for those who are convicted — years behind bars, heavy fines that deplete bank accounts, criminal records and strict probation conditions that limit a convict’s future. You need the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz.

Are you facing murder charges in Riverside County or San Bernardino County? If so, you could benefit from the aggressive advocacy of criminal defense lawyers you can trust. The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz bring more than 30 years of experience to your side.

Even though white collar crimes are considered nonviolent, the penalties are severe for those who are accused of using the internet to commit identity theft or fraud. Catherine A. Schwartz has represented residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties at both the state and federal level.

Have you been accused of domestic violence, such as stalking or harassment, or violation of a protective order in Riverside County or San Bernardino County? If so, the only person who can protect your rights and prevent a return to jail is a skilled, experienced criminal defense lawyer.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have handled many cases involving sex crimes. We know how Riverside County prosecutors build and pursue these cases and can help you determine the best possible defenses for your situation.

Ms. Schwartz uses her more than 30 years of experience, public defender background, useful connections with investigative resources, aggressive advocacy in court and attentive, personalized service to put you in the best possible legal position after an arrest for a serious white collar crime.

At the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz, we understand the life-changing severity of a life sentence for you and your family. With that in mind, we attend to every detail and presents you in the best possible light. Despite what you may believe, third strike cases are not “open and shut.”

At the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz in Riverside, our team approach to building credible defenses against violent crimes charges has achieved positive results throughout the region. We aggressively protect your rights from arrest and arraignment to trial verdict.

You owe it to yourself and your family to do what you can to avoid harsh punishments that accompany conviction for concealed weapons. Protect your rights & preserve your future by contacting criminal defense lawyers you can trust, the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz.

Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is rarely an easy process, but working with the right attorney in Riverside can make it much easier for everyone involved. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz have the skills and experience to help you navigate the complexities of your divorce with greater confidence.

Money can complicate divorce. The more assets there are to divide, the more contentious and drawn-out divorce can become. It does not have to be that way. The Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz is one of the leading divorce firms in Riverside, California.

Whether you are filing for divorce against a service person stationed elsewhere in the U.S. or around the world, or you are deployed overseas and seeking a divorce that will be finalized here, the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz can help.

While family law is not designed to be adversarial, division of property can create acrimony and conflict. It is one of the most heavily litigated aspects of divorce, a process people already do not want to be in. At the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz, we streamline the divorce process.

Your domestic partnership and cohabitation rights, especially the right to an equal say in matters of property division, child custody, visitation and child support, are of paramount concern. Our knowledgeable, compassionate same-sex divorce settlement agreement attorneys can help.