For the past fourteen years I have practiced in the area of divorce, family, estate planning, and probate. I am attorney Matthew J. Long I have been trained in mediation and spent four years practicing as a mediator. For those people just starting to think about a divorce I can help you to understand the divorce process so you can make informed decisions.

I am also able to help people who want a divorce facilitator to help a couple work through a family law matter within the boundaries of the law, without the need for each side to hire a lawyer and to increase the amount of fees. It is an inexpensive way of achieving settlement without implying weakness. Each party retains more control over their outcome than they would going to court and facing uncertain results. I am reasonable and will explain what a court is likely to decide given the facts of each case. That couple can then decide if mediation might be right for them.

My many years of experience make me the best choice for a lawyer to help you through the difficult process of a divorce or child custody matter. I have a small firm that will be able to provide personal attention to your case. In the Santa Barbara area, I am ready to provide the best legal representation to you in the areas of family law, estate planning or probate. Contact me today for all your family and estate planning needs.

Law Offices of Matthew J. Long
100 East De La Guerra Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2049 
Phone:  (805) 963-1994
Fax:  (805) 963-1997