Committed to Helping Families in California
Family law and criminal defense issues often overlap. They are deeply personal, affecting not only you, but also your entire family. Because each of these cases is unique, you need a lawyer who will build a strategy based on the specific facts of your situation.
My name is Michael Darlington. I provide aggressive representation to clients with family law and criminal defense issues. Having practiced law for 26 years, I understand how vital it is for you to achieve a positive resolution to your legal issues so you can move on with your life. Contact my offices in Redding and Red Bluff, California, for a free initial consultation.
Focused Family Law and Criminal Defense Representation
I represent clients in a range of family law and criminal defense matters, including:
- Divorce and legal separation — I have handled over 2,000 contested and uncontested divorces. I also help clients seeking legal separations.
- Child custody and visitation — Using my vast knowledge and experience, I will fight to protect your custody and visitation rights.
- Restraining orders and domestic violence — Whether you have suffered or have been accused of committing domestic abuse, you need aggressive representation.
- Spousal support and child support — Utilizing my extensive financial background, I can help you understand California spousal and child support payments.
- High net-worth divorce — The greater your assets, the more important it is that you proactively protect your wealth and property in a divorce proceeding.
- Complex property division/equitable distribution — Knowledge of intricate financial formulas allows me to maximize your share of the property.
- Separate property and debt — My financial experience enables me to maximize your share of the community assets.
- Palimony and "Marvin" actions — I help unmarried couples divide property and arrange support payments.
- Criminal defense and Appeals — I vigorously defend individuals charged with a range of crimes, including child abuse/endangerment, underage drinking, drug offenses and domestic violence. I also handle appeals work.
Whether you need an understanding counselor or assertive litigator, you can count on me to vigorously fight for what's important to you — whether that be your children, wealth, freedom or future.
Dedicated to Defending Your Rights, Property and Freedom
To schedule a free initial consultation, contact me online or call my office in Redding at 530-410-0858 or Red Bluff at 530-528-2600.
Credit cards are accepted.
