Alphonse Francis Provinziano

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Alphonse Francis Provinziano

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

L.A. County Main Office, 8888 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 100, Beverly Hills, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Alphonse

Biography

Aggressive Advocacy. Outstanding Results. Excellent Customer Service.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

I bring a winning edge to family law cases that many family lawyers don't have - the ability to present cases in court. My time as a former deputy district attorney has helped me to successfully make court presentations that have resulted in positive courtrooms outcomes for my past clients.

18 years | 300 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

18 years | 300 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

18 years | 300 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 460-825 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2019 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

L.A. County Main Office, 8888 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 100, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

15260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1200, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

5150 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA, 90804

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Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

2360 Huntington Drive, Suite 216, San Marino, CA, 91108

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Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

500 North State College Boulevard, Suite 1100, Orange, CA, 91108

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Law Offices of Alphonse F. Provinziano & Associates

23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Alphonse Francis Provinziano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 103 reviews

Posted by Ronald | June 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce case as the Respondent

Divorce and everything associated, is devastating, providing great stress and financial entanglement. That stated Alphonse F. Provinziano and his effective team of Provinziano & Associates, who will not only team up on your case with compassion but monitor your stress. He knows that life has no g...uarantees but his team stays on top of your case and concerns as well as understanding your ordeal. The whole team handles all the various aspects of your struggle with the many types of the legal forms, requests and if necessary, he will represent you in court. Their monthly billing is excellent and as I have found more than fair with their billable time. Their time with me was always in my favor. They are always approachable & accessible getting back to you in a timely fashion with your concerns. This was unfortunately my second divorce but by far my best legal team experience. At Provinziano & Associates they review every case in detail after two interviews, the intake and the one with Alphonse, and with his direction, they go back and research the law to determine the best approach, no cookie cutter representation. Through Provinziano & Associates, I as the Respondent kept my home and they protected my retirement with no entanglements! What a blessing!

Posted by Mark | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Alphonse Provinziano

I met with Mr Provinziano's staff on March 1st. They were very helpful. I also felt welcomed to be there. The next day I received a phone call from Mr Provinziano. He, of course, asked specific questions on what I felt that was important to me. (My ex-wife was trying to get "extra" money from m...e for child support just because she had new bills and thought I would be a good source to "find" that extra money). Mr Provinziano then informed me how he and his team would proceed to get things accomplished. Well, it was hard to believe - but in just under 90 days, I had a judgment by the Department of Child Support Services in my favor. Mr Provinziano and his staff and his team of lawyers did not waste my time or my money. I recommend this law firm 100%.

Posted by chris | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He is a miracle worker in the court room

In December of 2015 my wife and I separated, I spent weeks looking for a lawyer that could handle my difficult case. I had CPS involved, I had a wife with a metal health disorder, and had no idea what to expect, unfortunately I chose the wrong lawyer first. My first lawyer took a messy hard case and ...made it way worse. In January of 2016 I began the search for a new lawyer, I found Mr. Provinziano on Forbs Magazine Website under “Best Lawyer for Family Law” I was skeptical after my first lawyer made my situation worse, I contacted Mr. Provinziano’s office and found that Maria and Mr. Provinziano both had confidence that they could change the tide of my case. Some back story up to this point, the judge did not like me, my previous lawyer painted this picture for him that I had no grounds for a domestic violence restraining order. My first lawyer started to side with my wife mid-way through the case, he refused to show some of the evidence and told me that the medical records were impossible to obtain. The judge only approved a temporary restraining order due to the threats on my life and our children, which CPS had made it clear to me that if the restraining order was lifted they would be back in my life. The Judge made it clear that he was not going to approve it after the 3 months had expired. Once Mr. Provinziano took care of all the major headaches that came up such as supervisors quitting, harassment over money and many other hurdles. We got to the court day and Mr. Provinziano was so calm, it made me nervous how calm he was. He had every question and potential answer thought out. Mr. Provinziano and his team did the impossible and got even the medial records of my wife. Mr. Provinziano was given reports from family members doing the supervised visitations observing behavior as well as paid supervisors that gave Mr. Provinziano and his team enough evidence to prove my case. We entered the court room to find the Judge not willing to reopen the case. He was ready to remove the restraining order and Mr. Provinziano was already prepared for this. He managed to convince the Judge to open the case, accept new evidence, and listen to us for over 3 hours. As I said before the Judge was against me, by the end Mr. Provinziano had calmly entertained his point, introduced evidence, got witnesses to admit things that helped, all of this while keeping me calm. The Judge told me I couldn’t speak so I was very nervous. Mr. Provinziano at times had to tell me to be quiet and trust him which I did, and I am so grateful I did. The result was the restraining order got approved, the Judge changed his opinion of me, and told my wife he would have pursued a restraining order against her if he was me! Mr. Provinziano was able to maintain the professional supervisor situation with lowered hours. Mr. Provinziano was so calm and knowledgeable he had answers and solutions for everything. He still represents me for my divorce and I tell everyone….DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID…GO TO MR. PROVINZIANO FIRST, YOU WON’T REGRET IT!

Posted by Jared | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent representation

Mr. Provinziano began representing me in March 2016 at the beginning of my divorce proceedings and continues to be my attorney of record since the judgment was recorded. He has a very calm demeanor and objective approach to every aspect of the case. He uses sound applications of legal principles and ...will not blow smoke at you if you are not likely to succeed on arguing a certain point. He and his team were able to accomplish a difficult task and huge win in the case, in overcoming a restraining order. His use of aggressive and clever legal tactics where appropriate worked in my favor to maximize my position in the judgment. This resulted in preventing my ex-spouse from receiving long term spousal support and ensuring that 50-50 custody of my children was preserved. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.

Posted by Matthew | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Beyond Grateful !!

My husband and I hired Al Provinziano originally to handle a restraining order against my husbands ex wife. We just wanted some peace in our lives and to escape the chaos. This case turned into a child custody war along with all kinds of crazy accusations against my husband and I. Al was able to be t...he voice of reason in the middle of a category 5 hurricane and encouraged us to trust him with everything. He established boundaries between my husband and his ex that never would have been possible without Al's knowledge of not only the court system but also the psychology involved in family law cases. We required Al's service for 2 years of our lives... he was our constant and gave wise counsel. Sometimes people get caught up in the drama, Al will pull you out of the drama and restore the calm. Thank you Al for everything!!! Matt and I are both so grateful!!!!

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Alphonse Francis Provinziano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Sissung

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Al is an extremely detailed lawyer and is always prepared. He is a pleasure to work with and a true asset to our legal community."

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I first meet Al years ago when he was a Deputy DA for San Bernardino County even though we opposed each other on cases I found him to be firm but FAIR. He was always prepared and offered out of the box ways to resolve a case. Now working along side him as a defense Attorney I see a strong advocate who is well respected, hard working who cares about his clients and true Justice. I strongly endorse Al !"

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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James McKanna

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr.Provinziano on various matters. He is emblematic of everything you would want in a lawyer, intellect, work ethic, skill and professionalism. He truly cares for his clients and represents their interests commensurate with the highest standards of character and intergrity. Mr. Provinziano honed his advocacy skills as a deputy district attorney which became a springboard for his highly successfully criminal defense, family law and personal injury practice. His word is golden and his work product second to none. I would recommend this lawyer for any legal matter."

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Hong Lyu

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Alphonse Provinziano is a very professional attorney. As opposing counsel on matter, I was able to witness how he zealously protects his clients' interests. We were able to reach an amicable settlement for our clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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David Leicht

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked around Mr. Provinziano for about 10 years. He is of the highest quality and he knows the system well. I would recommend him in any area he practices."

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A. Felsen

Child custody lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great guy and a big contributor to AVVO and the community."

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Paul Molinaro

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Washington

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Provinziano is experienced and well respected. Call him to fight to get that speeding or traffic ticket thrown out. I endorse this lawyer."

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Caryn Fennell

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Provinziano on a case requiring intrastate cooperation for a client. He was a consummate professional and a pleasure to collaborate with on behalf of the client. I do not conduct a lot of business transactions between Georgia and California, but I lived in California for many years and would recommend any California citizen in need of zealous legal advocacy to contact Mr. Provinziano."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alphonse. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Janet Martin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alphonse is highly knowledgeable and responsive. Janet Martin"

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Sandy Turner

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Provinziano is attentive to his clients and fully represents his clients."

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Vijay Dinakar

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney."

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Joseph Torri

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Alphonse Provinziano. He is a skilled advocate for his clients. Mr. Provinziano represented criminal defendants when I was a deputy district attorney. I saw Mr. Provinziano get great results for his clients. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Provinziano is a skilled family law attorney."

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Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of participating in a legal matter with this man. He is decent and honorable, and has excellent values. I know that he cares about his work, and his clients, and will always be a zealous advocate. If I needed help with a family member, I would hire him."

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alphonse is a talented attorney - professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

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Jeffrey Bullard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Al while I was representing my client and he was a Deputy District Attorney. Al is very smart, very thorough, and very tough. This made him an excellent DDA but it makes him a better Criminal Defense Attorney. Al was a formidable adversary who I can now call formidable ally. Al is a good friend and an excellent attorney that I highly recommend."

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Gary Labin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Alphonse at the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office before he became an attorney in private practice. While I worked with him, I was continually impressed by his amazing ability to connect with juries and to handle a voluminous caseload with ease. Several years later, now that we are both in private practice, I continue to admire the hard work and dedication that he puts into making sure that each of his clients receive the very best possible representation."

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Neelamjeet Kahlon-Pfister

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Family/Criminal Defense Attorney in the High Desert!"

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Hong Lyu

Family lawyer

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James McKanna

Personal injury lawyer

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David Leicht

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sandy Turner

Family lawyer

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Julie Philippi

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Gary Labin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Torri

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Bullard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ross Pytlik

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Skibby

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dayn Holstrom

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristen Holstrom

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Sissung

Family lawyer

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Client's Choice, AVVO

2015

2015 Top Attorneys - Family Law, Coast Magazine

2015

Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar of Legal Spcialization

2015

Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2003

Achievement in Trial Advocacy II, Computer Assisted Learning Institute (CALI)

2001

Commencement Address, Rhetoric Department, UC Berkeley

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Sr. Trial Attorney, Provinziano & Associates

2005 - 2007

Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Board Member, Family Law Executive Committee

2020 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member, Board of Governors

2018 - Present

Best Attorneys of America

Member

2018 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member, Executive Commitee

2015 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2020 - 2022

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member, Board of Governors

2019 - 2020

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Co-Chair, Family Law Executive Committee

2018 - 2020

California Lawyers Association

Vice Chair for LA Leg. Liaison for FLEXCOM

2018 - 2019

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Co-Vice-Chairperson of the Family Law Executive Committee

2013 - 2014

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Heller v. Williams

After service, court held trial where it ordered 100% custody to mother, no visitation to father.

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Education

2003

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

California Lawyers Association

“Common Mistakes in Discovery”

2021

Beverly Hills Bar Association

UCCJEA Legal and Tactical Considerations

2020

California Lawyers Association

“Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Domestic Violence Protection During the Pandemic”

2020

Beverly Hills Bar Association

“Re-Opening the LASC Family Law Division: We Hear From the Supervising and Assistant Supervising Judge”

2020

Beverly Hills Bar Association

“Navigating the Brave New World: The Latest Update on New LA County General Orders and How We Can Practice Family Law During COVID-19”

2019

Webinar

Defending a Deposition

2019

Webinar

Defending a Deposition

2019

Legal Secretary School

Family Law for Legal Secretaries

2019

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Panelist, Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce Cases

2019

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Panelist, Social Media Best Practices for Lawyers

2018

Legal Secretary School

Family Law for Legal Secretaries

2018

BHBA Nuts & Bolts Series

Defending a Deposition

2001

Rhetoric Department

Commencement Address

Publications

2021

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law S “Can You Get A Domestic Violence Restraining Order That Prohibits Abusive Speech In A Public Forum Towards a Public Figure?”

2021

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law S “Obtaining Discovery of Trusts, Their Assets, & Income to prove Cash Flow Available for Child and Spousal Support: The Black Letter Law & Practical Considerations"

2019

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) "Grandparent's Visitation and Custodial Rights: A Practitioner's Tool Kit"

Languages

English

Spanish

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