The F.M. Zavala Law Firm, Inc.

I retained this attorney for approximately two years and, during that time, my case saw little to no meaningful progress. Communication was poor, and I had to follow up for basic updates, often without receiving clear or timely answers.

I ultimately terminated representation in December due to ongoing concerns about billing, lack of results, and a lack of transparency about the legal process. At times, I felt misled about what was being done on my case and how the process was moving forward. I also did not feel treated with the level of professionalism and respect a client should expect.

After ending the attorney-client relationship, I handled my case on my own and was able to finalize my divorce in less than three months. This experience made the prior lack of progress even more concerning.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this attorney. I strongly encourage others to ask detailed questions about communication, billing practices, and expected timelines before retaining their services.

Attorney Zavala provided me with studied and rational counsel during a very tumultuous case. He was easily accessible, accommodating, and was a voice of reason. He is more than attorney, he was also a friend in my corner.

I recently hired attorney Francisco M Zavala to represent me in my contested divorce and custody case in Chatsworth Court.

My wife assaulted me in front of our children.

I hired attorney Zavala to request a domestic violence restraining order. I was concerned that the courts would not believe me, as a male, could be the victim of domestic violence.

However, attorney Zavala did an incredible job.

He subpoenaed arrest reports, 911 call recordings, and even had the officer who responded to the initial call testify in court

My wife hired a lawyer who tried portraying me as the abuser. However, attorney Zavala did such an amazing job during his direct examination and presentation of our evidence that the judge did not believe anything my wife testified to.

Attorney Zavala destroyed the credibility of my wife in his closing argument.

In the end, the judge saw that my wife was the abuser, and granted my request for a domestic violence, restraining order with sole legal custody and sole physical custody to me.

I am willing to work things out with my wife and allow her visitation.

However, I also believe that a victim of domestic violence should not have to tolerate physical abuse, and I hope that one day soon to be ex-wife can get better through counseling.

I highly recommend Attorney Zavala.