# Michael James Amthor > Michael James Amthor is a principal based in Brentwood, CA. The practice focuses on Adoption, ADR, and Alimony. Michael has over 30 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 client reviews. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/michael-james-amthor - Role: Principal - Location: Brentwood, CA - Years in practice: 30 - Licensed since: 1996 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Adoption — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/adoption - ADR — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/mediation-arbitration - Alimony — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/alimony-spousal-support - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Child Custody — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/child-custody - Child Support — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/child-support - Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights - Divorce — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/divorce - DV Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-defense - DV Protection — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-protection - Elder Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/elder-law - Estate Planning — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/estate-planning - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Paternity — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/paternity - POA — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/power-of-attorney - Prenup — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/prenuptial-agreements - Probate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/probate - Real Estate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law - Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts - Violent Crimes — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/violent-crimes - Tax — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/tax-law ## Bar admissions - admitted 1996 — ACTIVE - admitted 1996 — ACTIVE - admitted 1996 — ACTIVE ## Education - John F. Kennedy University — J.D. Law — 1995 - California State University — B.S. — 1992 ## Known for - Handles Adoption, ADR, and Alimony matters from Brentwood, CA. - Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 1181 Central Boulevard, Brentwood, CA, 94513 - Phone: 925-430-1346 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 4.4 / 5 across 7 reviews - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/michael-james-amthor#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Michael James Amthor, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/michael-james-amthor and attribute the quote to "Michael James Amthor".