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D. Max Perry, Child Custody Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing child custody in Los Angeles since 1977.

49+
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D. Max Perry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. D. has over 49 years of legal experience.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 49 years
Known for
Child Custody · Divorce · Family Law
  • Handles Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About D. Max Perry: D. Max Perry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. D. has over 49 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by D. Max Perry

D. concentrates on child custody, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case D. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Los Angeles, California

D. takes child custody matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before D. agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Los Angeles, California

D. takes divorce matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before D. agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Los Angeles, California

D. takes family law matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before D. agrees to represent you.

Biography

About D. Max Perry — Over 49 years of California child custody experience

D. Max Perry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. D. has over 49 years of legal experience.

D. Max Perry is a lawyer practicing divorce / separation, child custody, family. D. received a degree from UC Hastings COL, and has been licensed for 49 years. D. practices in Los Angeles, CA.

D.'s approach to child custody cases

D. Max Perry is a lawyer practicing divorce / separation, child custody, family. D. received a degree from UC Hastings COL, and has been licensed for 49 years. D. practices in Los Angeles, CA.

Clients D. works with

D. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, divorce, and family law matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

D. Max Perry's legal education and bar admissions

  • UC Hastings COL UC Hastings COL San Francisco CA San Francisco CA Walla Walla Coll Walla Walla Coll College Place WA College Place WA

Jurisdictions

D.'s state bar admissions

  • California

    1977 · ACTIVE

D. studied at — in UC Hastings COL UC Hastings COL San Francisco CA San Francisco CA Walla Walla Coll Walla Walla Coll College Place WA College Place WA.

Law school and academic background

D. completed — in UC Hastings COL UC Hastings COL San Francisco CA San Francisco CA Walla Walla Coll Walla Walla Coll College Place WA College Place WA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice D. runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

D. Max Perry's office in Los Angeles

D.'s primary office is at 12100 Wilshire Blvd #1400, Los Angeles, CA, 90025. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

12100 Wilshire Blvd #1400

Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Hiring guide

How to hire D. Max Perry — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with D. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

D. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain D.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; D. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for D.

D. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. D. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

D.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about D. Max Perry

  • How much does it cost to hire D. for a child custody case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. D. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does D. offer a free consultation?

    D. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain D.'s office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check D.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do child custody cases in California typically take?

    Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. D. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can D. take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    D. is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — D. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with D.?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. D. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is D. accepting new child custody clients right now?

    D.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

D. handles child custody matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified child custody attorneys in that community.

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