Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney
Real Licensed Attorney with 30 Years Experience You Can Trust
For over three decades, The F.M. Zavala Law Firm has served as the trusted Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney — a real licensed attorney with 30 years experience, former Los Angeles County Temporary Judge, and UCLA Law graduate. Direct Attorney Access for clients in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, and the Santa Clarita Valley. We provide experienced representation in divorce, child custody, spousal support, and high-asset property division — never handled by paralegals or staff.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney: Francisco M. Zavala, Esq.
A UCLA alumnus (B.S. 1993, J.D. 1996) with advanced training at Harvard Law School and Hastings College of the Law, Francisco M. Zavala, Esq. is the real licensed Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney serving Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, and the Santa Clarita Valley with 30 years of experience as a Former Los Angeles County Temporary Judge. Direct Attorney Access — your case is never handed off to paralegals or staff.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney Practice Areas
Divorce & Legal Separation
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney strategic guidance through uncontested and high-conflict dissolutions with clarity and respect for the personal and financial stakes in Santa Clarita, Valencia, and Newhall.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney services →Child Custody & Visitation
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney advocacy in complex custody matters, including 730 evaluations, Minor’s Counsel, forensic assessments, and move-away cases for families in Valencia and Newhall.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney services →High-Asset Divorce & Property Division
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney for sophisticated asset tracing, business valuation, forensic accounting, and equitable division of complex marital estates in Valencia, Newhall, and the Santa Clarita Valley.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney services →Support & Estate Planning
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney for child and spousal support, post-judgment modifications, and wills and trusts tailored to changing family circumstances.
Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney services →Why Families Choose Our Real Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney with 30 Years Experience
Celebrating his 30th year as real licensed Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall family courts
Work directly with real licensed Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney Francisco M. Zavala, Esq. — never handed to paralegals or staff in Valencia, Newhall
Familiar with judges, procedures & local practices in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Santa Clarita Valley courts as your Divorce Attorney
Settlement-focused when possible, trial-ready when necessary
Real stories from real families.
“Mr. Zavala guided me through a very difficult custody case with patience and professionalism. I always felt heard and supported.”
“He helped us reach a fair property settlement without the bitterness I feared. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
“The level of personal attention and clear communication was exceptional. My children’s future is secure because of his work.”
Ready to take the next step with your Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney?
Schedule a confidential consultation today with your real Santa Clarita Divorce Attorney — licensed with 30 years experience as a Former Judge, providing Direct Attorney Access (not paralegals) for clients in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, and the Santa Clarita Valley. We’ll listen carefully, answer your questions, and help you understand your options — with no pressure and no obligation.
Most initial consultations are scheduled within 48 hours.