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Andrew J. Botros, APC Andrew J. Botros, APC
858-422-1377
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Legal Consulting

Instead of hiring Andrew J. Botros, APC to represent you as your Attorney of Record in your divorce or legal separation, we offer a legal consulting option. This option may appeal to you if you have the time and ability to represent yourself and you are trying to save money by not hiring an attorney. Having a legal consulting agreement will allow you to get the legal advice and assistance, but without being represented by counsel.

If you elect the Legal Consulting option you will sign an “Attorney-Client Fee and Engagement Agreement for Consulting Services” which will outline the scope of our services, your retainer fee, and other important information. Entering into a Legal Consulting agreement with our firm will give you the opportunity to call one of our attorneys to inquire as to legal strategies, obtain blank judicial counsel forms and to ask for legal advice and legal information as it relates to your divorce.

If you have entered into a Legal Consulting agreement with our firm, we will not be listed as your Attorney of Record. This means that in all pleadings and judicial counsel forms your name will appear in the caption on the top left of the pleading or judicial counsel forms along with the words “in pro per” to reflect that you are representing yourself.

Since you will be representing yourself, it is important to remember that it is your duty to keep informed of all court hearings that are scheduled by the court in your case, including, but not limited to, Requests for Order hearings, mediation appointments, Family Resolution Conferences and settlement conferences. It is also your duty to be informed of all deadlines to file paperwork with the Court. You cannot rely on our firm to furnish you with this information if you are simply consulting with us, rather than having our firm represent you as your Attorney of Record.

If you are interested in the Legal Consulting option and would like to get more information or proceed with your case, please contact Nancy J. Bickford at (858) 422-1377 to schedule a consultation.  Andrew J. Botros, APC also has experienced and knowledgeable paralegals available to help with your Legal Consultation.

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    Stories From Families We’ve Helped

      Professional & Personal Counsel
      “I appreciate all you have done to facilitate this divorce, with both your professional and personal counsel.”
      - C.W.
      Very Professional
      “Thank you and your paralegal for the legal services you provided for me. Your legal advice as well as services rendered by your team was very professional and timely.”
      - C.K.
      WOO HOO!
      “First of all, can I just say WOO HOO! I really appreciate you keeping me updated. Thank you so much for everything and for all of your hard work. Most certainly you made my afternoon!”
      - S.V.

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      • Strategic Advocacy
        We approach every case with a thoughtful strategy designed to achieve the best possible result. Our blend of experience and insight ensures we stay steps ahead.
      • Smart Strategies
        We combine book smarts and street smarts to create effective legal strategies. This balance allows us to handle both straightforward and complex cases with precision and practicality.
      • Trusted Authority
        Our team is recognized as leaders in the field. Our team leader, Andrew J. Botros, is a fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
      • Certified Expertise
        A majority of our attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists, an achievement held by only a small percentage of lawyers in California. This certification reflects advanced knowledge, skill, and experience in handling family law matters.