Demetria L. Graves
Glendale, California

Demetria L. Graves opened her firm to provide the personal service to clients not always available at a larger firm. Clients of her Glendale, California law practice will meet with Ms. Graves herself in a free initial consultation. She handles all aspects of California family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, paternity, visitation rights, guardianship and related legal issues.

The Law Offices of Demetria L. Graves represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, L.A., West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Arcadia, Alhambra and communities throughout the Los Angeles metro area.

Demetria L. Graves was born and raised in Pasadena, California. Ms. Graves attended Maranatha High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare. After receiving an undergraduate degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, Ms. Graves went on to receive her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. After practicing Family Law (divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, etc.) with a small law firm in Arcadia, Ms. Graves began her own Family Law firm in Glendale, California. As if running her own law firm was not enough, Ms. Graves became the legal chair for the YWCA of Glendale in May of 2006, and took on a teaching position with West Los Angeles Community College in June of 2007.

Ms. Graves is also involved in the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Langston Bar Association, Step Up Women's Network, City Club On Bunker Hill, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Business and Professional Women.

Awards/Recognition:

Teacher of Year, West Los Angeles College; On Air Commentator for Hollywood 411, Fox 11 News and TV Guide Network; Women in Business Award and Attorney of the Year (2007).

Legal Assistant: Elizabeth Deniz works closely with Demetria L. Graves and her clients. She is a dedicated Legal Assistant who looks forward to working with you!

Areas of Practice:

Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Divorce and Children
Property Division in Divorce
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Dissolution of Domestic Partnership Agreements
Guardianships
Marriage Law
Paternity Test
Bankruptcy

Education:

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Professor of Family Law, West Law College, Los Angeles

Honors and Awards:

Women in Business/Women of the Year Award

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member

Pasadena Bar Association
Member

NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Los Angeles
Member