The F.M. Zavala Law Firm, Inc.

Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation for uncontested and complex cases. We handle property division, spousal support, and child custody matters while protecting clients' rights. Our strategic approach combines negotiation skills with trial readiness to achieve favorable outcomes.

We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody and visitation cases. Our team helps create parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while ensuring fair access for both parents. We handle custody modifications and enforcement actions with sensitivity to family dynamics.

Our firm assists clients with temporary and permanent spousal support matters. We analyze financial circumstances to determine fair support arrangements and represent clients in modification proceedings. Our approach balances legal requirements with clients' financial realities.

We protect clients' financial interests in property division cases involving community assets and debts. Our team works with forensic accountants to ensure accurate valuation of complex assets. We negotiate equitable settlements while preparing for potential litigation.

Our experienced attorneys defend clients against false allegations and protect victims of domestic violence. We conduct thorough investigations with law enforcement and private investigators. We help obtain protective orders for genuine victims while defending against unfounded claims.

Francisco Zavala is a seasoned family law attorney with 28+ years of experience. A UCLA Law graduate and former Los Angeles County Temporary Judge, he's recognized in Who's Who in American Law. He specializes in complex divorce cases and has handled 1,500+ family law matters.

We serve Santa Clarita, Burbank, North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, and all Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

The F.M. Zavala Law Firm, Inc. has provided family law services since 1996, with over 28 years of legal experience.

Yes, we specialize in complex divorces involving high assets, international elements, and intricate custody arrangements.

We provide urgent legal assistance for custody emergencies and can help obtain temporary restraining orders when needed.

Our combination of trial experience, expert network, and personalized approach sets us apart in family law representation.

Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your case and develop a tailored legal strategy for your situation.

Attorney Zavala provided me with studied and rational counsel during a very tumultuous case. He was easily accessible, accommodating, and was a voice of reason. He is more than attorney, he was also a friend in my corner.

I recently hired attorney Francisco M Zavala to represent me in my contested divorce and custody case in Chatsworth Court. My wife assaulted me in front of our children. I hired attorney Zavala to request a domestic violence restraining order. I was concerned that the courts would not believe me, as a male, could be the victim of domestic violence. However, attorney Zavala did an incredible job. He subpoenaed arrest reports, 911 call recordings, and even had the officer who responded to the initial call testify in court My wife hired a lawyer who tried portraying me as the abuser. However, attorney Zavala did such an amazing job during his direct examination and presentation of our evidence that the judge did not believe anything my wife testified to.

Attorney Zavala destroyed the credibility of my wife in his closing argument. In the end, the judge saw that my wife was the abuser, and granted my request for a domestic violence, restraining order with sole legal custody and sole physical custody to me. I am willing to work things out with my wife and allow her visitation. However, I also believe that a victim of domestic violence should not have to tolerate physical abuse, and I hope that one day soon to be ex-wife can get better through counseling. I highly recommend Attorney Zavala.

Attorney Zavala came through when I needed him the most. My ex falsely accused me of domestic violence. My ex and I were never married but we have a 3-year-old daughter that I love with all my heart. When I decided to end our relationship, my ex threw my cell phone to the ground, shattering it. She then became violent and came after me trying to punch me. I locked myself in our bathroom so she would not hit me.

After kicking the door for several minutes, she finally stopped and left. After my ex left our home, I packed some of my belongings and went to stay with a friend. A few hours later an L.A. County sheriff deputy called my cell phone and informed me he needed to speak with me in person. After I met with him at the sheriff station, he handcuffed me and arrested me for domestic violence. I knew not to answer any questions so I sat in jail for two days.

The prosecutor declined to file charges so I was released. However, upon being released, I was served with a request for a domestic violence restraining order that my ex had filed in Chatsworth court. My ex was given temporary full custody of our daughter based on her false accusations that I choked her. I was ordered to move out of our family home and I was not allowed to see our daughter. I was so shocked that this was happening, I was scared and broken.

I found attorney Zavala. Attorney Zavala brought witnesses to court, presented text messages as evidence and cross examined my ex so well that at one point the Judge looked at my ex in disbelief of her testimony. Attorney Zavala is an expert at cross examination, without his trial skills, my ex would have gotten away with her lies and I would have lost custody of our daughter and would have a permanent domestic violence restraining order on my record.

After a lengthy hearing, the Judge denied my ex's request for a permanent domestic violence restraining order and returned our daughter to me. The Judge did not believe a single allegation my ex had falsely made. Thank you attorney Zavala.