Ms. Vandergrift has successfully settled hundreds of civil and family law cases in her career. In her tenth year of practice, she remains a passionate advocate with a personal touch. 

Much of her experience is with high conflict custody and visitation matters, asset and liability distribution, and child and spousal support. 

 

As a certified mediator, she often negotiates agreements in high conflict cases, resulting in reduced costs and stress. She is also a credentialed Co-Parenting Specialist, coaching families through tough transitions while keeping their children a priority.

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Ms. Vandergrift is the former Director of Legal Outreach for the Social Justice Advocacy Program, Inc. Through SJAP, Ms. Vandergrift provided information and advice at legal clinics, helped clients in need with preparation and representation in court and organized clinics in the San Gabriel Valley to benefit the poor and disenfranchised.

 

She has a special interest in single parents who are victims of domestic violence. 

 

 

VALUES

• Commitment - If I choose to take your case, I will commit to see it through to completion, develop a strategy, and be upfront about what it will take to succeed in your matter.

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• Integrity - I am honest. I am straightforward about costs, likelihood of outcomes, and whether I think a matter should be pursued in court. I work hard to efficiently resolve matters outside of court because it is generally most cost effective and yields better results. I will not create unnecessary work to have billable hours.

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• Compassion - I care. I will personally invest in your case, your family and the impact your case has on you and them.  I will minimize the time the case takes and the stress involved to the extent it is in my power to do so. 

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• Communication - I am regularly accessible. Either myself (or my staff) will get back to you within 48 hours on all non-urgent matters.  For urgent issues, the return time is 12 hours. Because I limit my active cases, I have time to focus on your matter.

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• Family First – I respect your family time and ask you to respect mine. Thus, my hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00. 

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• Making Time for what Matters Most - At least 15% of my cases are Pro Bono and Low Bono cases at all. I  also    offer free family law legal advice to anyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay or whether they are seeking legal representation. I speak at women’s shelters, organizing and consulting at free legal clinics. Please see community outreach section to read more about my non-profit work.