If you’re considering hiring an attorney, please read this review!

I ended a 20+ year marriage, and the sole provider the entire time. Significant assets, and my ex, had no translatable skills in the workforce.

Most everyone wrote me off to the states reputation, favoring the party in need and not the provider.

I interviewed several Attorneys and was looking for a few specific traits:

•Business Acumen
My assets included stocks, and stock options, and believe it or not, many Attorneys are not completely well versed or comfortable in the different types and how they work.

•Negotiator
I needed someone who was a deal maker. The court outcome was too risky in my particular case, and more importantly, it would have cost an arm and a leg to go the distance!

•Reputation
Its so important to consider reputation when selecting an attorney. I was interviewing another attorney and i asked her who she respected in the industry and she was the one who ultimately gave me Bill’s name. Every attorney has a reputation amongst themselves and the court. It is critical to select one who is respected by the parties who will be involved. I saw judges act very dismissive with attorneys who I could tell did not have credibility. I’m convinced a settlement was made possible because of Bill’s reputation and ability to work with the other side.

•Cost versus price
While Bill was not the cheapest hourly rate, he told me during our consultation that he often saves the client money because he negotiates a favorable settlement. That is exactly what he delivered to me! A very fair outcome at a fraction of the cost my case was worth!

As unpleasant as divorces are, my experience with Bill and his team made the process much better, than I’ve heard from others, who selected other attorneys.

Bill under promised and over delivered, and I knew from day one, and at least ten other attorney interviews later, he was my guy!

I hope this helps someone out there because I empathize with all of the feelings you’re going through!
That’s why it’s so important to select the right professional to represent your legal interest through this process!

Bill was an absolute savior in helping me gain full custody of my children. I had already had 2 lawyers prior who were completely unsuccessful at getting me even a fair custody agreement to my kids. Bill came highly highly referred to me from a client of mine so I took my last attempt at using a firm to represent me. Mr Bratton was beyond professional and gave me hope that I had a chance at winning my case. He is always prompt at returning phone calls, always on time to meetings and court, and was very informative on all the paper work that I needed to fill out and all of the info he needed to complete my case successfully!! He is straight forward which is a characteristic I think many lawyers lack but need as to not give false hope to their clients. I knew from our first consult that Mr Bratton was the best thing that was going to happen to my fight in court.

Our family has needed representation twice now and both times we have used the Law Team at Bratton Razo & Lord. Should we need them again we would not hesitate to retain their services. We were recently represented by Mr. Mike Razo.

Mr. Razo was both professional and considerate during the duration of our case. His knowledge and ability to quickly and precisely navigate the legal system has resulted in another positive outcome for our family.

Several years ago we were represented by Mr. William Bratton. His ability to provide positive results while helping us to understand the process, as well as provide support throughout our case, gave us the confidence and trust in his firm to seek representation once more when we were tasked again with defending our family.

Needing to seek representation to defend our family was both frustrating and unfortunate, but the one thing that never crossed my mind was that I didn't have the "best in their fields" attorney's fighting along side of us. If you are in need of someone to stand along side of you, that will give you confidence and the peace of mind to know that you are in good hands, then I recommend trusting Bratton Razo & Lord to stand in your corner as well.

Thanks again Mr. Razo and Mr Bratton for your kindness, professionalism and skill during times of uncertainty and frustration. God bless you and may you continue to be successful as you stand with others during difficult times in their lives.

Mr. Bratton was wonderful to work with and made all the difference in my case. My first impression of Bill was that he terrified me. I realized that was exactly who I wanted and needed to represent me, a real fighter. He came up with creative ways to prove my case and made my inexperienced thoughts sound strong. In my time of anxiety and vulnerability I felt confident with him at my side. He let me know what was happening every step of the way so I was never left feeling unsure of the very complex process. He and his staff were always there for me, day or night, to answer questions and make me feel like I mattered to them. I would highly recommend him and his firm.

Elisabeth Lord represented me in an extremely difficult and contentious divorce and custody battle. Mrs. Lord conducted herself in a knowledgeable and professional manner. This was one of the most difficult times in my life and Elisabeth treated me with dignity and respect. Despite the continued harassment and unwillingness to reach an amicable solution of the opposing party. Unfortunately, the other party continues their harassment even after this case has been settled at trial. My ex and her family (Specifically Shannon Swift) have now resorted to bashing Mrs. Lord and her firm on-line. I am here to say, when dealing with unreasonable and manipulative people, it is invaluable to be represented with competent counsel such as Mrs. Lord. Mrs. Lord was able to navigate a gender biased family court system and obtain the fair outcome I was seeking since the beginning of my 2 year ordeal.

Ms. Lord is an unprofessional and unethical lawyer. Don't waste your time or money!

They know what they are doing

If you're looking for a top notch family law attorney, go with the attorney who the other local attorneys (like me) know to call. He has and maintains a sterling reputation with judges and other attorneys, which will mean all the difference in your case. If it's a close call, the judge will trust the attorney who has been honest in court time and time again over decades of experience in the Inland legal community. He gives realistic expectations to clients, which means you'll know what you will be getting. He is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Look no further. There's never a good time to need a family law attorney, but don't make a bad situation worse by hiring the wrong one.

I found attorney Bill Bratton by reading reviews and researching as best I could family law attorneys in the Riverside county area. I am very pleased to have selected Mr. Bratton as my attorney. I previously had two prior (expensive) attorneys that didn't seem to care about my ultimate outcome and ran up expenses by requesting needless paperwork that I thought was necessary at the time, but in the end was worthless. I wish I had found the offices of Bratton, Razo & Lord earlier. I found Mr. Bratton to be honest, a man of great integrity, and someone who gives solid advice. He genuinely cares about his clients and is someone I came to have great respect for. If you are looking for a solid attorney, who can negotiate a favorable settlement for you, look no further. My ex had hired a top attorney that my previous attorneys failed to match. Mr. Bratton had the necessary skills to handle my case and the opposing counsel, and is well familiar with the court system in Riverside county. I am happy with the settlement reached and, in the time-frame, completed. If you are looking for a family law attorney, you owe it to yourself to have an initial consultation and see for yourself. Going through a divorce is not easy and is not just a matter of processing forms. Selection of your attorney is critical to the outcome and I have no hesitation in giving Mr. Bratton the highest rating. Good luck.

HONEST.. FAIR..BRILLIANT!!!

MR. William Bratton has represented me on more than one occasion. He is not intimidating until he walks through the doors of the courtroom. He commands a presence without the air of arrogance. As his client, you feel protected and safe. Mr. Bratton makes it very clear he will fight for you. He takes your concerns seriously. Mr. Bratton does NOT over promise. He will only advise a plan that he feels confident in. Trust him. His intuition is impeccable.

For Bill Bratton .
I had been through two attorneys already in a particularly nasty divorce a few years ago , but was not happy with them. I had heard about Bill through another MD. friend of mine.What a difference! Bill and I were in and out of court for 3 years as my ex contested everything. He was fairly priced, always prepared, and very accessible. He was able to get me the settlement I always hoped for and full custody of the kids. I have sent many patients to him and will continue. There is no one better for your family law needs

After hiring the wrong attorney (NOT Mr Bratton) who was not a family law attorney and assured me a marriage is "Just a business deal gone wrong" he could handle my divorce matter. I quickly learned that was a HUGE and costly mistake.

I then contacted another attorney whom I had knowledge of and learned he was no longer practicing but he provided me the most valuable referral to Mr. Bratton's firm. I contacted Mr Bratton's office to make the initial consultation appointment which was provided to me within just a few days of my call. I was treated with kindness by his staff during every call or visit I made to his office.

During my initial consultation he was professional, extremely honest and what immediately was known to me is that Mr. Bratton would not tell me what I wanted to hear. Yet, he was telling me what I needed to hear. Even if I didn't like the answer. He was extremely informative, was able to quickly weed through the issues that didn't matter and address the truly important issues.

I had no question this was the attorney that I wanted to represent me. Not only did I come to him needing the representation in the divorce matter, but a more concerning issue of minimizing the damage done by the first attorney. He did more than minimize it, he negated it!

Mr. Bratton listened well, of course when you are going through the stress of a divorce matter this is important. I was amazed how well he remember so many details of my case, not from looking at documents but from his memory. He was more accurate in recalling balances, accounts and details than I was.

Set aside all the professional attributes. He takes interest and time to get to know you, your personal interests, activities, lifestyle ect. I feel like I have made a forever friend and when we were in court he was firm, passionate and honest in his representation of my interests. I found that the other attorneys showed him a great deal of respect, clearly liked by his peers.

I have read many of the other favorable reviews and they are spot on.

I had a lot to lose in this matter and ended up gaining so much more than I ever expected I would. It was a fair settlement for both myself and my ex-husband but bottom line I prevailed.

The evening after that long emotional and exhausting day in family law court Mr Bratton called me to check in, chat and just recap how things went earlier in court.

Mr. Bratton returned every call I made to him, his staff is unbelievably fast in getting documents to you. They kept me well informed of what was going on as it was happening and Mr. Bratton is beyond fair in his billing. He does not nickel and dime you into poverty. We had several telephone conversations that I was not billed for. He informed me of this practice during my consultation and he did exactly as he said he would.

Look no further, you can not afford NOT to hire Mr. Bratton to represent you.

Thank you once again to you and your staff Bill.

My ex-wife and I hired Bill to mediate our divorce. As unpleasant as divorce is, Bill's experience and willingness to help us navigate the process was second-to-none. Although I didn't always like what he told me, he was factual and un-biased and assisted me in making decisions that were appropriate and beneficial in the long run. Even after our divorce was finalized, Bill has been an invaluable resource, as I have reached out for consultation on small matters pertaining to child custody, retirement benefits, etc. Without hesitation, I recommend Bill to any of my friends who are dealing with divorce. I can't think of another lawyer who I would trust and confide in to handle such a complicated, life-changing process.

Bill Bratton was the perfect choice to represent me in my divorce. He was patient and thorough in explaining difficult and detailed legal processes. I never felt pressured by Bill and I felt as though he was my advocate. He was very good in setting the strategy and in negotiating with the other attorneys. Bill got a very good result for me. He is an excellent attorney and has become a good friend. I highly recommend him.

I hired Bill Bratton to represent me in my divorce based on a referral from a trusted friend who had hired Bill previously. During the course of my divorce I periodically ran into others who knew Bill professionally and personally. In each and every case, I was told that I had hired the best. Based on the outcome of my personal case, I have to agree. Bill is the best. He is a straight shooter. He is very strategic and knowledgeable. He told me that he seeks to wrap up cases as quickly as appropriate and does not believe in running up his bill or pursuing strategies that are unnecessary or time consuming. He was true to his word. I was very well represented by Bill and I, therefore, highly recommend him. Jim Gawrys

My decision to retain Mr. Bratton was based on a bad experience with another divorce attorney. Walking into Mr. Bratton's office for a consultation I felt like the outcome of my divorce was very dark but after our meeting walked out with a ray of hope.

Mr. Bratton took my case and was very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. He is well versed in the law and is respected in the court room. His staff has been awesome through this process also.

There are many emotions involved in a divorce and anytime I had a phone conversation with him he always had a calming effect.

He is good at sizing people up which helps in developing his strategy for the case. He is an excellent attorney and is loyal and committed to his client.

Thank you again for helping me start a new chapter of my life.

I wrote this preceeding review over a year ago. In the months that followed my divorce being final there has been several occasions I needed Mr. Bratton's help and he has continued to give me sound advice. Thank you for everything!!!

My divorce, like most, was very painful; emotionally draining and taking far longer than I had anticipated due to my ex's sudden reluctance to work with me to come up with a mutually agreeable decision. I had consulted several attorneys before deciding upon Bill Bratton and have never regretted that decision.

Bill has been honest and forthright with me, helping me stay focused on my goals and not be derailed by the processes of divorce. His office staff is kind and supportive, with a steady supply of tissues if needed!

Even after my divorce was finalized, Bill has been available for legal advice regarding changes to visitation and custody. Getting a divorce does indeed suck, but if it must be done, you'll want someone to guide you through it. Bill does the job wonderfully.

Bill Bratton and his firm did an outstanding job on my divorce case. My settlement was what I had hoped for. Always professional, courteous, and very accessible. Bill made sure we had a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Bill Bratton!

Bill Bratton and his legal team of professionals has been absolutely outstanding and couldn’t receive a higher recommendation from me. His office is professional, clean, comfortable, and private in both his office and conference rooms. The Bratton and Bratton law office is conveniently located in Downtown Riverside. Parking is easy and within walking distance to Family Law Court, Riverside. His team is knowledgeable, always courteous, and friendly.
With the unfortunate dissolution of my marriage in 2014, Bill was there every step of the way to council and represent me. His communication skills both in person and on paper are excellent, and his ability to be fair and informative in the process is second to none. He’s very thorough. He has many years of experience in the Family Law arena, is very knowledgeable, and has the confidence I depended on to get the desired results. I was very pleased with the outcome.
I rehired Bill Bratton and his team again for my custody hearings in 2016. His team is absolutely fantastic. They are very personable, professional, and timely with all requests.
Bill, as he did before, continued to use his great negation skills, strong analytical and advocacy skills, his high level of commitment to my case, and understood my objectives for custody. Once again I received the results I wanted and was given equal time share of my child.
There’s lots of choices out there for representation, but if you’re looking for the best, Bratton & Bratton is the answer. I have witnessed Bill’s ability to stay poised, think fast, be sharp, and aggressive when needed in the courtroom. From my observation, these are traits not characteristic of all attorneys. If your loved ones mean something to you, your financial position is important, and you seek a fair and just outcome than Bill and the associates of Bratton and Bratton are the team to hire to get the results you’re looking for.

Bill Bratton has been my right hand and saving grace regarding all matters custody over the past five years. He expertly navigates through every issue, every time we are brought back to court by my contentious ex husband.

Having helped me through the last battle two years ago and more recently this last month, Bill answered my panicked phone calls, frustrated emails and took care of everything in order to prepare us for success. He was there for me all along the way, and never once did I feel like my attorney was unreachable.
The staff at Bratton’s firm is impeccable, professional and genuinely invested in what is best for my son and I. They never made me feel intimidated or like “just another client.” I received all the personal attention that my case required, which was quite a lot, and was in constant contact with Bill all along the way.

Our case is quite dramatic with a lot of very particular and unique issues regarding schedules and logistics. Bill was attentive, diligent and extremely detailed organized when it came to the case, prep work and presenting in court. He did not miss a beat and I did not feel that I needed to remind or clarify anything. He knew the ins and out of this monster of a case and handled it with skill. We were in constant contact, as issues developed and I felt prepared and well equipped to face mediation as well as court because of Bill’s guidance and true expectations of the case and possible outcome.
Bill guided me through the process and helped me adjust my own emotional attachment to all of this horrible experience by showing me the reality of what was occurring and what would be. It was business and that was very important to me. He did not get emotional but kept it all about my son and made sure to steer me back onto that path when I went on an emotional tangent.

I have been through the gauntlet with my ex husband unfortunately and without Bill’s knowledge and experience of the case, my ex husband, the court but even in particular to our judge- I would have been lost. I never felt once that he was forcing me to “settle” for what I wanted but I do know that he was very realistic with me which I appreciated. There were no surprises because I was prepared by the best. I will continue to work with Bill Bratton as long as I need to and having used other attorneys in the past- there is no one better that would even compare or come close to the professionalism, but also humanism that I felt from Bill as well as his entire staff. This is an emotionally exhaustive process and having someone to hand the stressful laborious and all together intimidating parts of any child custody issues off to it absolutely priceless. I was able to remain present with my son and be Mom through the entire lengthy process of court dates because I knew I was in the best hands with Bill and his team.

From Dead Beat Dad to Child Custody
I have been using Bill Bratton for 4 years now in Family Law during my divorce, we have been through everything from child custody issues, income determination issues since my ex was self-employed (with the adjoining business evaluation), and the return of property as well as the division of property. I am not proud to say it was really bad, really a mess, and really started out one-sided and unfair. Bill has a level of strategy and patience that was hard to trust at first because we want to fix stuff that’s unfair RIGHT AWAY!? Right?! You need to trust Bill Bratton and trust the process, as difficult as this sounds, the Family Law Court seems stacked against guys when it comes to Child Custody and Spousal Support.
I left my wife on July 9th, 2012, and started out with another attorney in 2013 on a referral from a friend. If my case had been anything like easy, normal, amicable, or negotiated, I would not have EVER met Bill Bratton, and would have negotiated a 50/50 split and shared custody settlement with my Ex, but my Ex was greedy, awful, and mean about the entire mess, and refused to cooperate and refused to even let me see my own kids, even on Father’s Day with a court-approved Supervisor, it was really crazy because my ex had worked in setting up and running a self-employed business doing bookkeeping, accounting, taxes, payroll, and claimed ZERO income. When child support and spousal support garnishment came, I was immediately at 50% wage garnishment, WHICH WAS NOT ENOUGH, so from DAY 1 there I was a “Dead Beat Dad” even though my ex was lying about her income and “cooking the books”. I had to switch Attorney’s to Bill Bratton on good Family Law advice, when everything was stacking up against me.
For 27 months my ex carried out misrepresentations to the court of her income and her expenses, ‘lived in’ or ‘withheld’ our home without making ANY payments, and had a free new truck to drive while I made those payments, too. Bill Bratton is methodical, strategic, deliberate and gauged. While I was almost in panic mode, Bill kept me calm and stayed on his strategy. Eventually, everything turned around, one thing right after another, including having my Ex ‘Fined’ by the court $1250 for ‘contempt of court/ failure to comply’.
Today I have custody, and our 2 youngest daughters live with me, I pay no child or spousal support, and my Ex has remarried and moved to New Mexico. Our property settlement was accurate and legitimate. My advice: beware of pipe-dream attorneys who push clients to do anything, say anything, accuse others of anything just to ‘get a leg up on’ them in court, or, promise ridiculous unjust rewards for playing dirty, that’s the type of attorney my Ex had. I have Bill Bratton, and am blessed that I do!
After Divorce settlement 11 months later my Ex 'Rehired' her attorney to try and get one-sided visitation and vacation scheduled since she moved to New Mexico, and attempt to alter provisions of the Original Settlement (even though the ink had just dried!)

Beautiful firm, Bill is amazing to work with and incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend anyone meet with him for their free consultation for him to show you how great he is.

I was pleased with Bratton & Bratton Family Law. I worked with Bill on my original divorce case and recently on a modification of spousal support. Bill’s many years of practicing Family Law was key in my decision to have him represent me in court.

He took the time to answer all my questions and was very thorough in everything he did. He handles himself with confidence in court and appears to be well respected among his peers.

I would definitely recommend Bill Bratton if you need a Family Law attorney.

Mr. Bratton came highly recommended from a former client. After speaking with him on the phone, I knew he was the attorney I wanted to hire. I met with other attorneys, but none that had his confidence. He was prepared and able to respond quickly in any situation. He is very knowledgeable and always had a plan on how to proceed. He put me at ease on multiple occasions. No, I didn’t get it all, but I got everything that was important to me. If you are looking for an attorney who is extremely capable and knows what he is doing, Mr. Bratton is the one you want on your side.

I would like to share how amazing Mike Razo, attorney family law, has been for me. In every step of my court proceedings he has been overly communicative, encouraging and empathetic. He took the time to understand my situation thoroughly, so I knew what was happening. He fought for me and my rights as a father. I would strongly recommend Mr. Razo to anyone that needs an attorney for family law.

If you are serious about your situation this is the right place to go for representation.

This review is for Elisabeth Lord. She has given me peace in this chaos. Most lawyers I've encountered have that almost arrogant "win at any cost" mentality, Elisabeth is very genuine and focuses on what's important. I had no desire to play dirty or get a "one up", I just wanted things handled appropriately and to make sure my children and I were protected. She's thorough, detailed and she understands the emotions involved.

The attorneys at Bratton, Razzo & Lord will go out of their way to make difficult situations as painless as possible. They are honest and do everything in their power to get you what you deserve in all family law matters. I highly recommend them and won't go anywhere else ever again.

This firm was fantastic! Danielle is a dedicated attorney who will stop at nothing to accomplish what is necessary. I came to Danielle with little time and Danielle did not let me down. The same day I came in for a consultation, we were able to finalize the paperwork to file and also send a settlement proposal. This was all done in one day and I can honestly see that Danielle is a no nonsense attorney and works at the speed requested of each client. I know Danielle is quite busy but the fact she took the time of out of her day to make sure I was where I needed to be speaks volumes.

My now wife hired Bill to handle a divorce and custody case 5 or so years ago after some time being separated from her ex. The frustration of dealing with the ex meant we needed custody handled, and finalizing the divorce just made sense as well. He came highly recommended by a friend of hers as being someone who was hard working, honest, easy to deal with, understanding and helpful beyond belief. Of course, we took it with a grain of salt as anyone would, but we went in for a consult. After an hour and a half with him, we knew he was exactly what you expect a good attorney to be. Needless to say, we went ahead and hired him the next week and started all of the proceedings for divorce and custody. He was wonderful and helpful the entire time, keeping exacting track of everything we were paying for, and even everything we were not. On many occasions he took the time out of his day to check in and let us know what the status was, without our prompting for it, and he never charged for those sometimes 20-30 minute phone calls.

After all of these years we ran across some issues with the ex. He was refusing a lot of our requests for flights to get our daughter down for his visitation. We started with the order stated dates, then moved to offering additional dates, times, even family members to pick her up and drop her off at the airport. We were being told no at every step we took. Finally, we called Bill, fully expecting we'd need to pay for a 1-2 hour consult and time for him to refresh on our case, maybe pay for the second or third phone call we expected to have. He called us back late that night, after normal hours, and after reviewing our old case file and current issue. After a half hour on the phone, we asked him about payment since we were taking up his evening. He refused, said he was glad to help and to call back once we took the next steps. We called again on a Friday evening, he then called us back before noon on a Saturday, again refusing any payment.

We're sure we'll be in need of his services for another court visit, but it's a happy thing to know we have a great attorney on our side who is helpful more than anyone could ever expect. Greatly appreciate everything he's done for us and our family. If you're here reading this and you've made it this far, it's worth your time to sit down with him and see for yourself. You'll be happy you did once everything is said and done.

Thanks for everything Bill,
John

I consulted with a few Lawyers and was hesitant about hiring a lawyer and that was when Bill Bratton was recommended to me and he exceeded what I thought a Lawyer could do for me. Mr. Bratton is confident in what he does and knows what he is doing. Even though it was extremely expensive it was not money wasted because he puts all his effort into the case and you can see it. Mr. Bratton was always upfront and honest with me and I feel he did absolutely everything he could do for my case. My case was difficult/messy and had started a little over a year before I became Mr. Brattons client. Mr. Bratton was able to fix my case and make sure that the truth was presented to the Judge. Personally from my experience Mr. Bratton is not in it for the money, he did everything I asked for and more. I knew I could trust him and he helped navigate me through the process and even gave me advice. He is an excellent Lawyer and I have and will continue to recommend him to others.

Michael Razo did an amazing job in helping us get great results with our case. He was very accessible, friendly, and professional. He gave great advice and was of extreme help. He walks you through everything. He was considerate, honest, responsive and kind. I got the results I was hoping for and couldn’t be happier with the outcome of a unfortunate situation. Razo even recommended me to a great property lawyer. My husband and I are both very grateful for our experience with Mr. Razo and recommend him to anyone who is seeking aid.

DO NOT HIRE THIS LAW FIRM!!!!!!! Highly recommend looking elsewhere for an attorney. Biggest waste of time and money. Danielle got nothing accomplished even though there was plenty of evidence. Was not firm with her statements nor did I ever feel like she was fighting for my son. I picked this office to represent me because of their high ratings and I am beyond disappointed with their services. I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT HIRE!!
****they even charged me additional fees after I fired them! Total scam! I would have been better off representing myself!!!****

Mr. Bratton was an excellent attorney. I felt his billing was extremely fair, he was very knowledgeable and did not give any false hope. I felt the judge appreciated the way he handled the case and was very happy with how my case results ended. I will continue to use him if any further issues should arise.

Mr. Bratton was very professional and honest from day one. He did not seek to sell me on his exceptional services in order to gain another client who he saw has means to his retainer and billable hours. He gave great advice. He made it clear cheaper and easier to resolve the matter amicably between the other party and myself. When that wasn't an option Mr. Bratton made it a point to shoot it straight with me, never over promising, and bringing back a result I was pleased with.

Go elsewhere, you will be wasting time and money.

I had a friend go here for a family law case the attorney was confident they would be able to help bottom line is they did nothing and fulfilled none of their obligations or make any Headway whatsoever

These attorneys have no back bone don’t waste your time or money with this law firm.

Mr. Bratton was a phenomenal lawyer to have on my side. He was very understanding and really took the time to get to know myself and my case. He was always available if I ever had questions and made this, already messy situation, very easy and simple to understand. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for a lawyer.

Danielle is an amazing attorney to have on your side! Custody battles are long and stressful but Danielle made it as painless as it could be. She, along with her team, were easy to communicate with. When I had any questions or worries, they were prompt to address it and help ease my nerves. She’s straight forward and was honest about having realistic expectations that benefitted our son’s best interest.

Danielle not only provided a strategic game plan that delivered results but also helped prep me before mediation and every court session to map out our approach. She made me feel prepared and ready for whatever that could arise. More so, Danielle is quick on her feet which plays a huge factor in court. She’s not like other firms that aren’t prepared for their cases or don’t care to remember details about their cases. She was knowledgeable about my case and knew exactly what to say to defend me when the opposing counsel was not being truthful or provided false information.

Danielle’s amazing team of experienced attorneys and paralegals deserve recognition too! They were on top of everything! I interviewed and met with over a handful of firms but ultimately decided on Danielle because she was honest and personable. I’m beyond happy with Danielle's services. Custody battles that end up on court are usually with partners who have been too difficult to work with outside of court. You want to make sure you put in your all if you decide to go into ligation to accomplish anything. That’s where Danielle surpasses expectations, she managed to help me win the case and finally get the custody I’ve been unsuccessfully been fighting for all these years until now. Needless to say, I highly recommend Danielle and her team to anyone in need of a family attorney!

Mike Razo represented me in a Domestic Violance Restraining Order and Child Custody/ Visitation case verse Joyce Holcomb.

He was very knowledgeable and responded quickly to all the accusations in court. He was very strategic and prepared in court, he had all the information ready for opposing counsel exposing the reality of our case. He was transparent with ever question I asked. The top qualities I saw from Mike was that he was true to his word, honest, and I felt like he wasn’t just trying to take my money as part of the black hole that is the family law system. I could tell he really believed in my case.

He made promises to me and kept his promises. I paid for a professional, knowledgeable, well-spoken attorney and that’s what I got!

Thank you Mike Razo and Support staff.

I am a 47 old divorced dad with a 6-year-old lovely daughter. My ex-wife filed for a divorce about a year and a half ago claiming for full legal and physical custody over our daughter. We had been married for 17 years owning real estate and had my own business.

I was just like anybody else panicked and I asked my friend to help to find the best attorney to representing me. I was told to call Bratton Razo Lord family law firm. Now my case is over and I could not be happier with the result.

I unfortunately had to deal with the spouse who thought that because she is the mom so she can do and say anything. Besides that she accused me with almost anything just to win the case.

Mr. Razo was a big relief since start.I felt so confident with him. He was always calm and focused. He always explained the situation and always had a plan to take care of the incoming attacks. Mr. Razo is young, but with the skill and logic like not too many attorneys have these days. My case had involved with the 730 evaluation.

Court hearing after hearing Mr. Razo always been a step ahead of my ex’s attorney. Unfortunately negotiating our agreement with my ex wife was out of question since the start.

Again Mr. Razo is more then an average attorney. He works towards nothing but the best results as possible. After every office meeting with Mr. Razo I felt very positive and hopeful until the final result.

Mr. Razo has an excellent reputation even among attorneys as well. I was witnessing that the other experienced attorney asked his opinion while I was waiting front of the court room.
Anytime I had to make a phone call to the office I was handled very professionally. Emails and messages returned with quickly.

Also like to mention that Elisabeth Lord helped my case once Mr. Razo was not available and she had done an excellent job. Just another big win. She convinced me to see the judge instead of hopelessly dealing with the other parties. I could not believe to my ears the judge ordered the physical custody for me Monday through Friday for the whole 1st grade class for my daughter. HUGE AND RARE WIN!!!!!!!. - Not for Mr. Razo and Elizabeth Lord. Great team work of this law firm!!!!!

I would highly recommend this law firm and especially Mr. Razo and Elizabeth Lord. I rarely leave feedback at all but I feel that I have to do it for Mr. Razo and for the law firm. He has done an AMAZING job for and my life is back and HAPPIER than before.

Thank you Mr.Razo!!!

Had an appointment with them. They never called for the appointment nor apologized for it. Thats already unprofessional. I had filled out the paperwork and turned it in. I dont work so i left it blank. I have money saved up and my fiance works so he was going to pay for the service. Im pretty sure they assumed I couldn't afford their services so didn't make the effort to help me. Judging a book by its cover. Which sucks since they seemed like a good place according to other people who received a good service from them.

Mr. Razo was very professional and helpful from the start at my consultation to the end when my divorce was finalized. He and his staff always got back to me in a timely manner. They were very professional and thorough through the entire process and answered all of my questions. They were there for me every step along the way during the entire divorce process which is not a fun thing to go through. I would highly recommend Mr. Razo and his team.

I found Mr. Bratton's legal advice timely and accurate. He has an easy way, even when his advice is difficult to hear. His thorough review of the facts and his approach to conflict resolution gave me the best settlement. I highly recommend Mr. Bratton.

Mr. Razo recently provided excellent representation for a custody/visitation case. He was very thorough, detailed, attentive and professional. Very responsive during my case and provided frequent updates and was always open to answering my questions. He was always very organized and very familiar with the details of my case. I am very protective of my children and I felt like he truly cared about what was best for them and fought for them. He brought many things to my attention that I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of and made sure that I was thoroughly prepared for mediation and court.

Mr. Bratton and his office helped to make a horrible life event manageable. I doubt anyone wants to retain an attorney, but sometimes life forces that decision. In my case I was going through an unexpected divorce after 36 years of marriage and although much of the settlement issues were amicably decided upon between the parties, I still wanted the security of having an attorney handle my side of the divorce. Mr. Bratton was recommended to me by two different people whose opinions I trusted and ultimately he made the entire process as painless as possible. I highly recommend Mr. Bratton!

When I was referred to Mr. Razo by a coworker, I was told he was fair, ethical, and thorough. I immediately found that to be true. Mr. Razo was honest with me the entire time. He always gave me expectations, but he also advised me of the reality and possible outcomes. Mr. Razo did not promise me anything but his full effort to help gain joint custody of my children. I had been divorced for 5 years and had partial custody of my two kids with my ex having primary custody. My Ex-wife moved our children over an hour away from me causing turmoil and hardship for the children. Over the years of fighting for more custody, I was bullied and pushed to back down by my ex’s lawyer. My job and schedule were constantly used against me since I worked 12 hours shifts. Mr. Razo assured me that fathers are equal and we can have equal time and custody of our children. Mr. Razo assisted me in having my ex move back to a central location where we can live in the same town, and I was awarded joint Legal and Physical Custody with the equal time share that I requested with no restrictions due to my work schedule. I could not be happier with Mr. Razo's work. He truly made it his goal to help me win the case, but did so in an ethical way that allowed my ex and I to maintain a good relationship. I highly recommend Michael Razo.

When it became clear I was going to need a divorce attorney, like most I asked around for recommendations. Bill came highly recommended and has not disappointed me once. At the initial consultation he listened and was very clear on what to expect. Bill came across as knowledgeable, honest and most importantly reliable. My initial overwhelmingly positive impression of both he and his staff has never faltered. During the course of my divorce I would often get calls or emails on the weekends or after hours from Bill or a member of his team. My divorce has ran longer then most and I have consistently received the highest quality representation from an attorney and staff who I believe genuinely care.

I also think it is important to add that my preconceived notions of how a divorce works and the reality of the situation were very very far apart. Bill took the time to explain to me on several occasions the reality of the situation...I would argue with him..he would quote case law and give me examples very patiently and set me straight. I recently joked with a friend of mine I have a love/hate relationship with Bill Bratton. I honestly believe that my divorce could have been an unmitigated disaster given its contentious nature. Hiring Bill is the best decision I made during the arguably worst period of my life. I do hate that he has been right about everything...lol, his advice and guidance has been on point from day one.

I have also taken the time to watch Bill work. When we have been in court I made it a point to watch him interact with other attorneys and even in court twice representing other clients. He demonstrates his vast experience with ease and clearly still has a passion for what he does. Bill is a master at his craft.

I will close as I started...Bill Bratton is the best decision I made during the arguably worst period of my life.

Bill Bratton handled my divorce/custody case. I was completely stressed out before my consultation wondering how I was supposed to support my kids in my situation. Bill put my mind at ease and explained how the process would go. I still had plenty of worry throughout the process, but his knowledge and professionalism continued to put my mind at ease. I continue to go to Bill for legal advice because he is honest and trustworthy.
Divorce can be quite costly, but you get what you pay for. Bill Bratton is worth every penny and you won’t regret choosing him as your lawyer.

I hired Mr. Bratton after being referred by my sister. She was very pleased with his services so I decided to set up a consultation with him. Bill was upfront with me from the very begging. I appreciated his honesty, understanding and his attentiveness to my concerns. He was very thorough in documenting every conversation and was quick to advise me on how to handle my ex. Being a father of three young daughters, I expected to fight an uphill battle with custody. Bill fought for me and got me what I deserved...50% custody!! He was there through my entire divorce process which included division of all assets, child custody, pension and retirements. Through the 2 1/2 year process, he made sure I was prepared for all court hearings and mediation, he returned all phone calls and emails in a timely manner and he made me feel that he sincerely cared about my case. Bill is worth every penny I spent.

In December of 2017 I found myself in need of an attorney to help me gain visitation of my two grandsons. On the recommendation of my previous divorce attorney (who no longer practices family law) I went to Bratton, Razo, & Lord. After a consultation my case was taken by Mike Razo. Mr. Razo has a very professional and calm demeanor; don’t let this fool you, he’s there to win. When our case finally went to trial Mr. Razo was incredibly well prepared and focused. One of the things that I appreciated was that Mr. Razo doesn’t get involved in personal character assassination and unnecessary drama. He fought my case with the facts and the law. The office staff at BRL is always friendly and professional. My e-mails and phone calls were always promptly answered. These things are so valuable when you’re in the middle of an emotional and difficult time. My case was complicated and a difficult win. I’m so glad that I put my trust in Bratton, Razo, & Lord and my entire family is eternally grateful for the hard work and dedication to this case.

My family hired Bill Bratton from a friends referral. We worked with Bill and his team for 3 years, through a custody situation and divorce. Bill's team provided excellent service throughout the entire process. Bill himself would sometimes call late in the evening to confirm details, for trial.
We would highly recommend Bill to anyone that asks.

Bratton is reliable, extremely smart in matters of the laws in his practice, and works with you in regards to payments, and known in the community of law. He is most definitely my go to person each and every time I have legal questions/situations. Thank you Bill for being the amazing attorney you are!!

I am writing this review in support of the law firm Bratton Razo & Lord. I have employed their services on multiple occasions, for my divorce and subsequent issues, and I can say without hesitation that I have always received the highest quality representation. The care they show for their clients is outstanding and they make you feel like you are part of their family. Their depth of knowledge in the law assures that you will receive fair and just treatment in the courts and if your requests are reasonable and appropriate you can be assured of a great settlement. Not only did I receive excellent representation but excellent life advice as well, especially on dealing with my current situation and how things may change in the future. I have employed other attorneys but have never been treated so well or received such sage advice. Legal services are never inexpensive, but the law offices of Bratton Razo & Lord always exceed the old adage of “you get what you pay for”, the attorneys here and all of the excellent staff they employ will deliver on their word. Trust them and you will receive far more than you pay for.

I have used Bill Bratton as a mediator for my past Divorce, and I have referred Bill to many friends. Bill is one of those attorneys who keeps everything above board and is extremely ethical. He has an approach that is aggressive but fair. He does a good job in establishing a positive relationship with opposing counsel when possible. He is well known in Riverside County and has a great reputation. He is very familiar with the judges, and many other attorneys, in Riverside County as well which is helpful.
Every now and then I run into one of those friends whom I recommended Bill to and almost every time they thank me for the recommendation. When you go into a Divorce, and all of the baggage that come along with that, it is comforting to know that your attorney is being honest with you and doing everything that can be done on your behalf. Bill has been that attorney for me and my friends, I couldn’t give him a higher recommendation.

My very long divorce/custody court battle began in December 2016. I hired a basic attorney and she wasn't in it for me and my children. She was in it for the money. Upon reading what seemed like a million yelp reviews it seemed like most attorneys bill you for everything and take months/years to resolve anything...why? Because they can!

I had to present myself in court once and although my brother's attorney friend helped prepare me for the task I don't think anyone can fully prepare for something like that. Judges DO like to speak to LAWYERS. If one side has an attorney no matter how valid your points are the judge WILL give the attorney more respect and time to speak. #fact

My first time meeting Mr. Bratton I KNEW he was the attorney for me. He was assertive and to the point. I could tell he knew what he was saying and doing. He walked in to court like a boss and his demeanor demanded respect. I know my ex and his attorney felt intimidated by Mr. Bratton now handling my case. He looked at everything and fought for what was right. He told me what to expect and he got me out of a few very nasty situations by dealing directly with the opposing counsel.

Most importantly I trusted Mr. Bratton with my custody agreement. Without saying too much let's just say he was 100% right about everything. He has dealt with so many divorce custody cases and he can smell bs from a million miles away....if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck...IT'S A DUCK!

In the end Mr. Bratton wrapped up everything in less than a year of being on my case. I had the most peace of mind during the time he spent on my case. He was honest with me and he called me right away when I had a question about something. He is a good man and he is great at what he does. He is not just doing it to make money (even though he loves to travel, lol)

Overall:

1. Is he expensive? YES, rightfully so. It did cost a lot...but he is qualified and you're paying for top notch service. It goes hand in hand. You want the best, be willing to pay the price. It depends on how much your case means to you. 

2. What to expect- you will be billed for the emails and phone calls so be careful when you're making calls. They deduct from the retainer so make sure you really need that information. Otherwise trust who you're paying the big bucks to!

3. My experience - Mr. Bratton is my lifelong attorney if I ever need one. He and his staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Understand it's their livelihood and your life. Ideally two parents should figure out what's best for their children but when that seems impossible because one side simply wants to fight...trust that there will be a fight. Just hire the best to fight for you! Mr. Bratton knew I'd put NO price on fighting for my children; however he didn't prolong my case just to make that money. And that is what I respect him for most. He didn't take advantage of my situation just for his own benefit.

If you're serious about hiring someone good then go hire him! Trust me....YOU WILL be happy when you do! Your peace of mind is more important than a few thousand dollars...remember his boss status in court will probably end up saving you in the long run...if you hire some random attorney not only will he/she not be known in the courts but you'll end up paying so much more in the long run! It's a win win if you hire Mr. Bratton!

Thank you Mr. Bratton for all that you did for me and my children. God bless you!

The words compassionate, kind, considerate, fair, practical, are not commonly referred to when I hear talk of lawyers but this is exactly the treatment we received from Bill , Pam and their entire office. They went above and beyond our expectations. Bill impressed upon us how expensive principal is and it is in everyone's best interest to wrap up as soon as possible and move on with our lives, life is short and it isn't worth your time, effort and health (stress). Our case was difficult and it was a trial case. Our BEST interests were his motive , purely from the heart , his goal was to wrap up our case quick .He was able to accomplish what two prior lawyers hadn't been able to do. We are forever grateful for the grace he showed us , his knowledge, and professionalism along the way. They are a dynamic husband and wife team and we would highly recommend them! Thank you , Thank you , Thank you!