I genuinely think Desmond is magic. Not just because of what he knows, but because of the kind of person he is. I called him completely out of the blue. He answered, took the time to listen, and gave me thoughtful, honest advice. That alone would have been enough. But then, the following day, on his way to court, he called me just to see how I was doing. He wanted to know how I felt and whether there had been any developments. That, to me, says everything. We live in a world where people are busy, where kindness often feels like it's in short supply, and where simple human decency can be hard to find. I hadn't paid Desmond a penny. Yet I called him again... and again. Each time he generously gave me his time, his attention, and his wisdom without ever making me feel like a burden. He helped because he genuinely wanted to help. I'm honestly speechless. People like Desmond are incredibly rare, and if you have the opportunity to work with him, consider yourself very fortunate. read more

This attorney's office is clueless. I wrote down the "advice" and then spoke with a certified family law specialist and found the information I should have been given. read more

Donald S. Desimone is a highly professional attorney. provided incredible legal support in my child custody battle. Him and his team, were not only deeply knowledgeable and strategic but also compassionate throughout a very difficult time. I felt supported and understood at every step. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a dedicated professional attorney. read more

I highly recommend Donald S. Desimone as an attorney for his professionalism, expertise, and genuine dedication to his client. From the very beginning, he was responsive, attentive, and clear in explaining every step of the legal process. His knowledge and strategic approach gave me confidence and peace of mind during a stressful time. He handled my case with integrity and care, always prioritizing my best interests. Communication was consistent, and I always felt heard and supported. Thanks to his expertise and commitment, the outcome was positive. I would not hesitate to recommend this attorney to anyone seeking reliable and effective legal representation. read more

Donald has help me with my child custody issue multiple times. He is direct and knows what he is doing. He always answered all my question directly I never dealt with anyone else. He made sure I understood everything that was going to be happening before court. Thank you Donald. read more

I'm beyond grateful to have Don represent me and my daughter in not just the first, but second round of our custody case. There is so much security as a parent trusting an attorney with the level of professionalism, empathy, and logical guidance he's able to offer. Genuinely took the time to understand our situation, incredibly attentively to my concerns, and offered the most reasonable advice that always prioritized my daughter's well-being. Truly advocated for my daughter every moment I spoke with him. Don has a quickly efficient, yet down-to-earth approach that alleviate's a ton of the stress and anxiety that comes with custody disputes. His expertise and knowledge of family law help you preemptively navigate through different potentials. Being able to discuss or come to terms with the different avenues a Judge could potentially take truly felt healing during that standstill anxiety ridden period of time. This man knows how the system and California judges work, be willing to listen! Thanks to the exceptional representation, I feel like my daughter achieved a favorable outcome that ensures her best interests are protected. Cannot thank, or recommend Don enough to anyone seeking a trustworthy, logical, and compassionate attorney for custody or family law matters. Thank you for your service and dedication to my daughter! We appreciate you!!! read more

Don and his team are the best! Communication is always there and made it so that this experience was seamless and smooth. They work with everyone and make it affordable for you as well. I would definitely recommend to everyone! read more

So Happy to have met Mr DeSimone, professional intelligent and respectful Lawyer! I researched all over the internet to find Mr DeSimone. 2 prior lawyers dragging out my divorce case for 3 years. Mr DeSimone answered all my questions and responded immediately and followed through. Mr DeSimone is kind and considerate to the circumstances. Mr DeSimone also helped me with a completely separate issue and stood in to help receive documents with respect to my son which I was grateful for. Really great lawyer and a nice man! read more

I was recommend to Don by my coworker. He went out and about on her custody case. My case was about my child's education and for me to have more say of that matter. I originally had an equal say with my child's mom. End result was that I didn't get absolutely everything I had asked (that's on the judge and the assessor assigned to my case) but I did get a major win in a few things, specially in getting final say regarding my child's education. I was ecstatic at the results that I didn't think was possible. Donald prepared me for the right things to say to the assessor assigned to my case without having to lie or be sneaky. He told me how things may go if I am granted certain things before going to court. The court granted it and things happened how Don said it would. There was one mistake Don did make way before court but he took credit for the mistake and worked things out. I bring this up because someone who takes credit for a mistake is trustworthy and showed care for my case. During our time in front of the judge, Don expressed my concerns of my child's education in a way I wouldn't have been able to express properly to a judge. I'm thankful for the results of my case and therefore I'm thankful for Don. read more

I absolutely recommend anyone hire Donald DeSimone if you want to work with someone who cares and spends the time to explain things to you and work on your case efficiently and effectively. He is always available when I need him and schedules a meeting within one or two days of contacting him. Been working with him for over 10 years now and I am completely satisfied with him work! read more

Don Cerroni , This man is great , help me out in my time of need in a court case , don had me not worries about it got me through a tough time in my life. "I would recommend"! read more

Donald S Desimone - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Burbank, California

This man is a god in the court room. Completely destroyed the opposing counsel. Out of 10 questions brought to me by opposing counsel, this man objected 8 of them. My ex wife's lawyer didn't have a chance. I was going through hell in my situation. My wife was physically abusive in our relationship. She went up there crying and completely lying about everything. Don found a number of flaws in her story. Presented them to the judge and shut it all down quick. I was granted full custody of my beautiful infant daughter and a 3 year restraining order against my lying and toxic ex wife. Thank god for Donald Salvatore Desimone. read more

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If you ever want to experience a piece of hell, call this rude, immature, pathetic excuse for a lawyer. This guy is a complete, and total jerk. Don't call him unless you wanna hear him talk nonstop, really fast for 30 minutes. He'll tell you not to interrupt when he's interrupting the WHOLE time!!! It seriously sounded like he was tweaked/coked out of his mind. I had to hold the phone up in the air for like 5 minutes while he kept blabbing on and on. The nerve of this guy. He wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise; and yet insisted on telling me personal stories about his life, family etc. Unbelivable! It was like watching a really, really bad movie that didn't end and you couldn't get out of it. He was so narcissistic; he didn't even care or check to see if I was even listening. And when I tried to talk it was literally like: Me: "Wha...." Don: "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Me: "And.." Don: "blah blah blah blah blah It was hilarious and unreal. How do people like this exist in the world? I didn't even feel like I was on the other end of the line. I wish I could explain this better! It was like something out of the twilight zone. This guy has zero communication skills and I have no idea how the judge deals with this guy. No wonder he charges the least out of all the other, mature lawyers I've spoken too. Now I know why the other ones are worth 600 an hour. Anyway, so after 20 minutes of incessant talking and him not letting me get in a single word in--literally- and when I tried he kept talking and talking over it, he then said he refused to say the same spiel to my boyfriend and I had to relay all this technical jargon to him myself when I didn't even understand half the things he was saying that were sandwiched in between his stupid personal stories. When I tried to explain it to him he wouldn't let me talk back--of course--and he hung up on me, all the while talking, talking, talking, Wow, what a joke. This guy has some serious childhood issues he needs to address. read more

I am so proud to say Mr. Desimone was my family law attorney. He's very busy but truly cares for each of his clients. He's a man of great faith and it truly shows in the court room. I always felt safe and heard from him. He helped me regain the peace that I have been yearning for since these cases can be very stressful. I will forever be thankful to him! In the court room he is confident and stands up for his clients as if we were family. Thank you Mr. Desimone for everything! read more

Don is a fantastic lawyer. He has flawlessly represented us over the last few years and always provides direct, quick, and honest feedback and opinions. He is extremely experienced in his field and has given us confidence when we didn't have any. He is from New York so he talks really fast, but he is equally as quick witted. So be ready for him to talk quickly, but feel free to ask for clarification when you need it because he has no problem explaining. He always fights for us and does his best to get us the outcome we are looking for. He is a formidable lawyer that some might even call a "shark" (in a good way). I highly recommend Don DeSimone. read more

More than 15 years ago I retained Don Desimone to handle my side of an impending divorce. He helped me through the process, the forms, the filings, the meeting with opposing counsel...etc. As it played out the divorce never happened, instead the case sat dormant for over a decade. Retirement meant all this had to be resolved - and this is really the time Don gained my highest respect. A special form was required to assure the court of the end of the divorce action so that assets could be dealt with normally. I expected to pay for this service but Don said there was still money on the books from the original retainer payment. I would not have remembered, he did. That's ethical in a big way! Finding a lawyer one can trust is a big deal. read more

Mr Desimone is a excellent attorney. He is courteous, patient, and will be there to answer and assist you in all matters. I strongly recommend him. 5 @ read more

Donald is an amazing attorney!! I had a couple of questions for him regarding poorly executed paperwork and he was able to answer them quickly and efficiently. He went above and beyond to meet my expectations. Although, I hope I no longer require his services, because of the nature of his work, I would not only hire him if I still need an attorney, but I would also recommend him to all of my family and friends who find themselves in need of an excellent family lawyer. read more

I thank Donald for literally saving my sons life since Feb 2020 by getting and defending my sole legal and physical custody rights of my son. Donald has helped protect him from a VERY dangerous situation by defeating some of the most expensive lawyers money can buy and doing it MUCH cheaper than them! My Ex's parents have practically unlimited funds to throw at their lawyers to fight for their hate filled souls. In the beginning they were dead set on stripping my rights as a father leaving me broke with every other weekend with my son. But soon, thanks to Donald, they ended up paying hundreds of thousands for video visits! After 3 years of being forced into court by my ex, our son is safe AND I can still feed him! Donald has been through every single family and criminal law situation many times if over the course of 30 years! I interviewed many lawyers before him and he was the only lawyer that could explain in great detail the exact nature of my situation without hesitation or trying to push me to a decision. He is very quick in the court room during trial, cross examination and making our case to the judge despite my Ex's very well paid and peristant attorneys. We have more fights to fight but I can relax and enjoy life with my son knowing he is protected by Donald DeSimone. read more

Grateful for Mr. Desimone and for his kindness, patience, and understanding. It's been a long and tough road my divorce journey, but Mr. Desimone has helped me get through it. He helped me get the best outcome possible for my daughter and I. If you're ever looking for an awesome attorney, Mr. Desimone should be your pick! read more

I was so blessed to get this man to represent me!!! He was courteous, professional‍ I Got the result he said.... he took care of all my court appearances! Now my case is finished. Im so....so happy and relieved I'm done... read more

This is my second time having Donald represent me. Its a pleasure for me to say! - You will not regret it! Donald is attentive, honest, great listener, and over all a God fearing men! Because of him my kids and I are safe and together! Thank you Don for everything, your my human angel! read more

Mr. DeSimone is a wonderful and knowledgeable attorney. He gets down to business and he is transparent with the advice and services he gives to his clients. I am happy to have retained Mr. DeSimone because he is patient and understanding and most of all caring. He was always available to answer any and all questions I had with respect to my case. I am happy I was not alone in what felt like a never-ending matter. Thank you, Mr. DeSimone and staff, for all your help. read more

Wow there is actually a honest attorney who cares and is reasonably priced ! Here is the diamond in the rough. In this world a lot of things happen that are horrible and something happens that we don't deserve. Therefore, we have to hire help to prove our innocence or fix a situation. I have experience with a previous different attorney which is totally different from the experience I have had with Don. With the other attorney I felt he was just taking my money and I had zero support, zero care and I was just paying him to talk to the other party. That is the worst feeling that you could feel. So then I hired Don. With Don I felt that he really did care and he did. Don shows the enthusiasm to help fight for you. That means so much when you're in horrible situations to have a warrior on your side. So with my case we had a huge victory for my favor thanks to Don's wisdom and expertise. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney and if he cannot help you he will refer you to one who can. This is probably the biggest yelp review I have ever written but he deserves all the praise. Thank you Don and your assistants for the care you have given me. read more

Two stars for one reason. He actually responds. The lawyer he pawned me off to - John K - he's awful. Nice guy, but awful. Never prepared, never ready. I had my DVRO last week and the man came unprepared. Apparently there was an exchange between the lawyers and he claimed "I wouldn't budge" when that wasn't true. He never told the lawyer what I would have offered. I'm a deaf cochlear wearing individual. Don knew that from the get go. Whenever he would call, he would go on and on and on and I would never get a word in or have the moments to make sure I heard him correctly. He hates repeating himself and expects you to get everything in one shot. I know how New Yorkers act (I'm from New England) and he acts like a hardcore one but it's RUDE to be dismissive to any clients to want to make sure they do everything correctly. Don ended up recusing himself from my custody case because him and John messed up on responding to a parentage suit. He first claimed he was in court and then claimed he had a health issue and couldn't not reconcile my case. Even spelled my name "Sharrox" .. just wow can't even get my first name right. I went into default for the suit because John K said not to respond. I wanted to make sure I could contest the default or that John did his job to set the default aside. He didn't - and I couldn't do anything on my own because i was represented. Hence my conversation above with Don. I was refunded money I put forthwith because they knew they messed up. John K denied ever having the conversation of the parentage suit when I was sitting with him for 40 minutes. That's pretty tough to forget... Luckily I knew the law of custody orders better than them.. and was able to research Family Code after the assistance of another attorney and saw my child's father was in violation of Family Code 6340(a) which details custody orders established during a DVRO survive the termination or expiration of said DVRO. They both told me there were no orders in place when in fact it was false and my child's dad withheld my child from me. I know how to be proactive and threw the book at him for violating court orders and it's getting reconciled. They are not great lawyers. Adequate but not great. They are used to doing things their way and probably will not go the extra mile that they need to for certain cases. Don may, but I think he's overworked and he would just pawn it off and it'll never get the results needed. I would not recommend them if you need sharks. Another father told me his experience with Don's firm costing him $40k. And the firm barely did anything for him.. just dragged it out for money. Sharks do better for that type of butter. Good luck to those who have better experiences! read more

From my first contact with Donald DeSimon he was professional, attentive, and took the time to carefully review my request of order for visitation modification in my family law case. He took the time needed to organize and file a large submission of information that I was presenting to the court. His experience in navigation the judicial system was top notch. Time amount of time and effort he and his team put forth during the whole process made me feel comfortable and at ease during the very stressful time leading up to the court date, I knew that I was in good hands. In court is where he really shined. He presented my case in a very respectful, collected, and thorough manner. He knew how to respond to the opposing counsel's tactics in a way that the judge was able to really hear my side and argued my case eloquently. He was very well prepared, and was ready to fight for my rights as a father. He did an amazing job, and in the end I was granted everything I had asked for in the RFO. During my whole interaction with Don he was very straightforward and honest. I am 100% grateful for all his hard work and help with my case. Don is one of a kind, I highly recommend him to my family and friends that are looking for counsel. Thank you Don! read more

From the start, Donald was very responsive, and attentive to the details of my case. He was successful in helping me win two cases, on two different occasions, and is definitely a lawyer that I can entrust with any family legal issue. Mr. Desimone stands with professionalism and respect in the court room, as his experience allows him to communicate effectively with the judges. Additionally, he always proceeds with caution, and is strategic when tough obstacles are presented in a case. Regarding cost, Donald's pricing is reasonable and proportionate to the quality of his work. read more

The kindest and caring attorney that I've ever had the pleasure of speaking to. He's very informative and available to answer questions. Really gives me a feeling of reassurance on such a difficult situation. read more

Quiero dejar un review de Donald Desimone! Para empezar es un abogado increible. Peleador por cierto y bien empatetico. Es un Hombre Cristiano, humilde y honesto. No es carero y si da resultados. Me ayudo en el caso de custodia para mis hijos. Siendo hombre es muy dificil pelear cuando la preferencia siempre es para la mama. Si buscan un abogado que pelée para su mejor interes? No hay nadie mejor que Donald S Desimone em terminos de precio y resultados. Tener la representacion de Donald es como ser respaldado por un ejercito potente!! Tanto fue el impacto la representacion de Donald que lo escribi en dos idiomas. read more

I used this guy in my divorce and I lost everything. He made me lie to the judge about when I first gave him my retainer. After I had already given him well over $5000 he blocked my phone calls when I couldn't just drop everything for his random expenses. Had me sing a cover letter that turns out to be my finale divorce. I lost all rights to my home child and finances. After talking with his colleagues in the Los Angeles court house. I was informed that Donald has never taken a case to trial. Due to the fact he can't sit still long enough to have one. Would NOT Recommend!! read more

Donald Desimone understands the deeply personal and urgent nature of family law and divorce, and so does his assistant team that were always there to answer my questions. When I finally accepted I needed an attorney to help me with my divorce, I called many people and though many attorney's were personable and prompt, Donald felt like he "got it"- he remembered every detail I told him, he didn't berate me for my (many) mistakes I made trying to settle things myself, and he did not try to "sell" me on him. Every single time I needed to reach out to Donald or his team, my email or call was responded to within an hour or less. He was honest about where we were in the process, what we could achieve, and what to expect. I also love that when he or Myla is not available, they have a support staff that still answers and takes in depth messages so he can respond ASAP. Since divorce is personally financed, cost is always a concern, and I found Donald to be competitive, but considering his track record, education and experience, do not expect a "bargain" rate (nor should you want one, this is an area you don't want to settle for second best). Donald has a very good reputation (he was actually recommended by two other attorneys I know) and he has earned it. I suspect anyone with anything other than a glowing review is more expressing their frustration with the very challenging/personal nature of divorce and family law, I know sometimes things don't go your way in court, and there is nothing you can do so it's easy to blame your attorney or the judge. If I did have to go to trial (fortunately I haven't!) I'd be most comfortable with Donald by my side. Thank you again Donald and Myla, you've helped myself and many others through one of the biggest struggles we will face. read more

It was a pleasure working with attorney Donald Desimone. Before working with Donald, I interviewed 3 other attorneys and worked with another firm that did not follow up, was difficult to contact, and always had a delayed response. From the initial consultation to the final settlement, Donald always stayed on top of my case. He replied promptly and resolved issues in a timely manner. Most importantly, he always kept my best interest a priority. He definitely checked all the boxes and fully delivered as he had promised. I highly recommend Donald if you want a reliable, dedicated attorney that's on your side. read more

Don has helped me complete a divorce that has taken 12 years. He was always there to help, always billing less than I thought, straight to the point and honest! Hardly sounds like a lawyer, right! Hopefully you don't need Don but if you do he is the right guy! read more

Donald Desimone is absolutely one amazing lawyer. And I'm so thankful I was referred to him to help me with my Child Custody Case. He is very informative and knows what he is doing. He explains and answers any questions. And was always just a text away. I finally feel at ease after these past years thanks to Don. I would refer anyone to him because He knows what he is doing and you will have a caring and honest lawyer. He will fight for you and is amazing in court. I will never be able to thank Don enough! read more

I highly recommend Don !! 5 stars !! He came highly recommended to me by a friend from past excellent work done & I was very pleased & grateful to have him as my attorney. Don & his staff were very professional, helpful, courteous, knowledgeable, kind, diligent & responsible in working for me. Divorce is a very stressful experience, but I felt reassured that Don cared & did his best for me on my behalf. He's a man of faith & he goes above & beyond, and I appreciated all his hard work. read more

Donald has a confidence about him that made me feel very comfortable during these stressful times. This confidence comes from his many years of experience in dealing with similar domestic/family issues. He made me feel strong and at ease. In our first meeting he schooled me on his knowledge on christian values. He told me that I really needed to remember 2 simple things. First is "G-D is One", and the second, "Treat people the way that you want to be treated". Donald has a heart of gold and leads by example. I highly recommend him. read more

Don and his staff were very helpful and responsive for my needs. They were attentive and patient. I recommend this practice!

Don is razor sharp, high integrity and reasonably priced. He's passionate about his work and puts his clients first.

Don is our guardian angel! He has made dealing with a scary domestic violence situation and bad separation a little more bearable for my 10 year old son and I. Don is an incredible and knowledgeable attorney with a heart of gold! His dedication and compassion helped remind us that there are still good men in the world. I cannot thank Don enough for all of his help. There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for what he has done for us. Because of him, now we are free! Thank you Don!!!!!! read more

I was in great need of a reliable and responsible lawyer who could take care of my case for divorce. Don and his team mates were very helpful in finding the best possible way to get my case straight and take care of it. Definitely recommend for anyone who's in need of a trustworthy lawyer. read more