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Thurman Wesley Arnold III
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Thurman Wesley Arnold III

4.8
53 reviews

225 South Civic Drive, Suite 1-3, Palm Springs, CA 92262

California Family Law, Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Attorney, Child Custody and 6 more

About Thurman Wesley Arnold III

Thurman Wesley Arnold III practices at Law Firm of Thurman W. Arnold III

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Thurman Wesley Arnold III got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 05, 2016
Hired Attorney

Thurman lives and breathes family law. I have been a practicing litigator for over 20 years and I consider Thurman like a Scientist of California Law. He is the only family lawyer I refer to in the Coachella Valley. He approaches his work with intellect, ingenuity and energy, and has been an inspiration to me as a lawyer.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 14, 2009
Hired Attorney

Having had to engage legal representation in the unfortunate situation of 2 divorces in 10 years, the latter as the direct result of a protracted 5+ year business lawsuit, I have experienced a number lawyers in these matters. Mr Arnold is the most thoroughly knowledgeable and effective of the 5 I have had to engage in Family Law. He is also highly ethical in his practice. I give him the highest recommendation.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 01, 2009
Hired Attorney

Within the past 5 years, I've had 6 attorneys that have done NOTHING to move my divorce case along but had allowed it to go stagnant. And in the meantime, they sat back and asked for more money. Not one of them was worth the money I paid them. Mr. Arnold was recommended to me and I couldn't be more grateful! I finally found an attorney that is very knowledgeable about the law, extremely thorough and fights for me! He has achieved more in 5 months than my past 6 attorneys had in 5 years combined!

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
May 26, 2009
Hired Attorney

Very professional and well informed on the law. Took a sincere interest in my case. Works very hard for his clients.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2009
Hired Attorney

A few words: {para}Prompt
Professional
Beyond Reproach
Ethical
Extremely knowledgeable!
Thorough
Fearless
Money well spent
Should be cloned for other generations!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2009
Hired Attorney

Mr Arnold accepted to represent me after a prior attorney's mal-practice and non-practice left me hanging with a merit-less 'Motion to Compel' in a Family Law divorce proceeding. No other lawyer in our area would accept my case because of the craziness of opposing counsel. His representation restored my faith in at least one person in what is a very broken legal system in Riverside Cty. His representation is adroit, direct, succinct and affordable.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 11, 2009
Hired Attorney

Tremendous knowledge of Family Law which was of the greatest importance in my case.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2009
Hired Attorney

Mr. Arnold and his support staff are personable, professional and attentive to the needs of the client.

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Other 6
    • California Family Law
    • Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Attorney
    • Marital Dissolution and Divorce
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Prenuptial and Post-Marital Agreements
    • Expert Family Law Second Opinions by Phone or Zoom

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Law Firm of Thurman W. Arnold III
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Life Savings Bank v. Tom F. Wilhelm (2000) 84 Cal. App. 4th 174, 100 Cal. Rptr. 2d 657.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.thurmanarnold.com http://www.thurmanarnold.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1982, California
    1983, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    Memberships
    Riverside County Bar Association, Desert Bar Association, American Bar Association
    State Bar of California (Admitted 1982).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Inns of Court; Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA); Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC); Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS); American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Lewis and Clark College Law School
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Law Review
    Other Education
    Reed College
    Certificate of Excellence

    University of California at Santa Barbara
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
    With Honors

    Loma Linda University
    Class of 2010
    Family Studies
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Domestic Relations - Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in Certified Specialist, Domestic Relations
    Palm Springs, California, 1956

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