Your family's future deserves a thoughtful plan.
Compassionate guidance through life's most difficult transitions.
Whether you're navigating divorce, fighting for your children, or protecting your financial future, you need an advocate who understands that family law is never just about the law — it's about your life.
Services
Divorce & Legal Separation
Dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and division of community property and debts.
Custody & Visitation
Legal and physical custody arrangements, parenting plans, and visitation schedules that prioritize your children's wellbeing.
Child & Spousal Support
Calculating, establishing, and modifying support obligations to ensure fair outcomes.
Parentage & Paternity
Establishing parental rights and responsibilities.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Protecting you and your children from abuse.
Guardianship & Adoptions
Establishing legal guardianship or completing stepparent and independent adoptions.
Modifications & Enforcement
Changing custody, visitation, or support orders when circumstances change, and enforcing court orders when they're violated.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protecting assets and clarifying expectations before or during marriage.
A different kind of representation
You'll work directly with Noel
You won't be passed off to a paralegal or junior associate. From consultation to resolution, you'll have her direct attention and counsel.
Strategic yet compassionate
A litigator who knows how to fight when necessary, but also knows when settlement serves your family's best interests. Every strategy is built around your specific goals.
Clear communication
You'll always know where your case stands, what to expect next, and what your options are. No legal jargon, no surprises.
Recognized excellence
Named to the Daily Journal's Top Family Lawyers for 2026 and recognized by Best Lawyers — big-firm experience with small-firm personal attention.
A clear path forward
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Consultation
We'll discuss your situation, your goals, and your options in a confidential 45-minute consultation ($300, payment required in advance).
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Strategy
Noel develops a legal strategy tailored to your circumstances — whether negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
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Advocacy
She handles all court filings, negotiations, and advocacy while keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Resolution
Working toward the best possible outcome for you and your family, whether through settlement or trial.
Serving all of California
Based in Yuba City, Noel represents clients throughout California. Thanks to remote court appearance technology, she can effectively represent you regardless of which county your case is filed in — from San Diego to Sacramento, Los Angeles to the Bay Area.