Law Office of Mark L. Tseselsky, APC

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Introduction: I take the time to listen and understand what is important to you. When it is necessary to fight I fight like hell. But I don't add fuel to the fire and pick fights just for the sake of picking a fight. I try very hard to be reasonable in how much I bill. I rely on your good reviews and referrals so I focus on client satisfaction. I enjoy empowering people with knowledge. Many times the people who contact me are anxious because they don't know their rights. The best part of my job is seeing how much stronger my clients feel once they understand what is going on; this is especially true with my juvenile dependency clients!

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Hired 3 times

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12 years in business

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Kris P.

Jul 14, 2018

League of his own!!! 15 out of 5 stars!!! Does NOT MAKE EMPTY PROMISES yet DELIVERS MIRACLES!!!! After switching attorneys and doing mountains of research I could not have been better rewarded then finding Mark Tseselsky. Child Protective Services is a niche system, not governed by familiar concepts such as "burden of proof" or "innocent until proven guilty". A mere anonymous allegation, misunderstanding or a possibility of risk is enough to forcibly remove a child from family. Time frame of reunification is between nine months to a year and a half. Mark Tseselsky has years of experience masterfully navigating children's court. Knowledge of psychology, deep understanding of how DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) functions, comprehension of cultural differences combined with years of experience is what sets mr. Tseselsky apart and creates a unique ally. Mark compassionately, free of judgement explains to the panicked family how the situation occurred and what steps are necessary to resolve it. CPS workers have their own "language". Mark Tseselsky patiently unveils hidden meaning's of seemingly innocent questions, repercussions of declining services that are presented as "volunteer" or "helpful", importance of testing, counseling, etc. Mark Tseselsky meticulously cipher's through family history, interviews, facts and accounts of what happened. Prepares the whole family. Guides each member on how to "speak" CPS. Foresees all detail's that are potentially harmful. Correcting overall demeanor including physical appearance, tone of voice, body language during interviews and court hearings. Moving on to caution against certain words and phrasing that may be twisted. Highlighting how to fine tune your home to very specific CPS expectations. What social worker looks for in a stocked refrigerator/kitchen cabinets, child's room, bed, bathroom, etc. My situation was particularly difficult, estranged from before birth biological father got involved and saw the child as an opportunity for a "meal ticket". Multiple high priced attorneys double and triple Marks retainer advised me to prepare for 3-5 years of legal battle. Predicting my case will be spread over multiple US states and both CPS and Family courts, not to mention a bill to fit that battle. Even though my son was sent out of state, Mark Tseselsky was able to keep the case in CA jurisdiction, prevent it from going to family court, keep the bill a fraction of what I was quoted by others and reunite me with my son in 5 months. Thank you Mark for all your amazing work and being an integral part of keeping our family together!

Ryan J.

Jul 7, 2014

My only experience with lawyers has been dealing with a bitter custody battle over my son, So needless to say I hate all lawyers. I still hate all lawyers, but of all the lawyers I have dealt with this matter in multiple post judgement modifications, I hate Mark Tseselsky the least. I hired him to help me with transferring foreign judgment to California and two post-judgment modifications of custody and visitation orders. He is very conservative about his billing and tries very hard to get the best result. ..... So if you have to use a lawyer use Mark. Did I mention I hate lawyers. :-)

Diana B.

Jul 15, 2014

Mark is a wonderful attorney. Very patiently answers all your questions. He helped me sort thru all the complicated stuff in my divorce. He dedicates a lot of time and makes sure that every case has the best outcome possible. He is very knowledgeable. Mark was reasonable about his billing. He had a long term strategy to get my ex to settle. It took about a year long than I would have liked. But the strategy worked in the end.

Nan m.

Sep 26, 2017

responded quickly

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Yvette V.

Jul 11, 2015

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He takes the time to explain everything in detail and keeps an eye on all the angles to strategize the best result.

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Mark Tseselsky

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I require a $7,000 for most cases. If it is particularly easy I ask for less and if it is particularly difficult I ask for more. If you cannot afford to hire me I suggest that you have a longer paid consultation with me so that at least you have some idea about what needs to be done. I am also willing to be hired to do a particular task for my family law clients. This makes the fees more manageable.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If you don't know how much I care you won't care about how much I know. So I offer both telephone and in person consultations. In other words, I don't watch the clock on the phone and charge you for an in person consultation just because you had already spoken to me on the phone.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In addition to the usual credentials I trained with trial lawyers who use psychodrama to listen and understand the situation on a deeper level.