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Elizabeth A Nigro

Irvine, CA

Licensed for 26 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Elizabeth Nigro worked for 10 years as a legal secretary at Orange County personal injury and civil litigation law firms, while raising the first two of her three children, to eventually attend Western State University as a “special student.” Tenacity, a passion for the law, and hard work drove her to succeed in becoming an attorney in 1995. Ms. Nigro ‘s compassion for others called her to focus her law practice on family law. She became a Certified Family Law Specialist, by the State Bar of California, in 2011.Ms. Nigro has a talent for understanding the wants and needs of parties to divorce and child custody proceedings. Whenever possible, she works with the parties and counsel to reach mutually-agreeable resolutions to challenging disputes over child custody, support and property rights. Her expertise includes complex child custody cases, including international child custody cases; high asset and income cases, including concealed asset and income issues.Ms. Nigro is also an experienced trial attorney, and provides the type of zealous advocacy clients want when there is no other option but to fight for their rights in court.Ms. Nigro has three children, one grandchild, and 3 dogs. She is an active member of both the Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associates Family Law Sections, and a member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Nigro is an arbitrator for the Orange County Bar Association, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee. Her firm regularly volunteers services for Laura’s House. She enjoys being an amateur psychologist, and cycles and runs marathons in her spare time.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

ELIZABETH NIGRO & ASSOCIATES, APC4 Venture, Ste 320Irvine, CA, 92618

Office: (949) 771-8554

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 26, 2019

Elizabeth helped me to take all effective and correct steps which resulted in prompt reconciliation with my wife. Elizabeth helped us to save our marriage of 34 years.

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Highly motivated! Demonstrably supportive of client! Will fight for what is right! Highly effective legal service @ reasonable cost!

anonymous
December 3, 2017

Ms. Nigro is an excellent lawyer. She knows the law and will fight you. She is compassionate, understanding, professional and has the heart of a warrior. She will protect you and your family. I have referred many clients to Ms. Nigro with full confidence they will be taken care of.

Stella
January 23, 2017

I consulted Ms. Nigro, and unfortunately due to where I live (I moved out of the state of California where she is licensed) I could not hire her. However, she did give me a free consultation before moving. Thank goodness she did! I was able to know more of my rights!

anonymous
September 11, 2015

Elizabeth Nigro took on a very complicated and difficult case for me, which was caused in large part by the negligence of my original attorney. I had been under a tremendous amount of emotional and financial stress due to a very one sided judgement. Her very competent legal team attacked my situation very aggressively and uncovered a tremendous amount of overlooked and unknown details to turn the whole judgement around. She is very professional and very thorough and I am already referring potential clients to her. I can't say enough about her and highly recommend her to anyone seeking the highest caliber of legal representation.

anonymous
January 25, 2015

After many years of dealing with issues of divorce, custody, visitation etc, with my former attorneys, I have plenty of experience. Now that I have Liz Nigro as my attorney I know how it is supposed to work. She is trustworthy, compassionate, unbelievably knowledgeable, professional, aggressive and assertive, but without being too overbearing. Truly the perfect combination for someone in this profession. In a short time working together, she got me what I wanted and what was best for my kids. I cannot recommend her enough! She is worth every dollar and then some. Before I used to worry myself to death wondering how everything was going to turn out and now I trust her and because of her I have the confidence I was always searching for. She puts me at ease and no one fights for what is right better than Liz Nigro. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Liz I am so grateful for you!!

anonymous
December 26, 2014

After 27 years of marriage, Ms Nigro provided the much-needed direction with my divorce. Her long-term divorce experience was evident throughout the complicated proceedings. She gave me all the pro/cons to each surprise delivered by my ex, a practicing attorney, & his counsel. I had heard horror stories of friends using large expensive firms that never heard from their attorney til court time. I was on a first name basis with her and had access to her staff, direct phone line & voicemail. I always felt that I was getting personal service and that she was doing everything possible to get everything due to me. I highly recommend Elizabeth Nigro to represent anyone during their divorce proceedings.

Ali
August 25, 2014

After interview five attorneys, I hired Elizabeth for my family matter 4 month ago. I have no knowledge what to do or how to deal with such metter. I am so grateful to have found Attorney Elizabeth Nigro to help me through a difficult divorce. She is amazing, in getting me the justice I deserved. Elizabeth handled my case with extreme professionalism, She is brilliant both in her intellect and strategy. She kept me up-to-date with every action and achieved result. I would recomend any one such a great attorney...

Pete
August 20, 2014

When my child was abducted by her mother out of Indonesia almost 2 years ago, I was at a loss of what to do. I had searched 2 countries and reached out the the US embassy's. The US State Department and the Office of Missing and Exploited Children got involved and helped track my child's passport. Once my child was tracked to California, the State department recommended Mrs. Nigro to help navigate the confusing road of international child custody. Mrs. Nigro stood by my side for almost 2 years while we worked non-stop getting my child returned. She was able to get a warrant and have the Orange county child abduction unit search and find my child in Northern California. Once found, I was accused of domestic violence, they also claimed Indonesia breaks human rights and that our custody agreement registered there was not valid. Mrs. Nigro defended me in all trials and won them all, she also got my attorney fees rewarded. As you would think , the costs to go though something like this is life-changing. It also did not help that the mother used over 8 different lawyers though all of the trials. Towards the end, she worked with me even though the costs were more than I could handle. I believe she did this because she truly believed in me and my daughter. My child was gone for a year and a half and was returned in the beginning of this summer. It has been a magical time being with my child after her being gone so long. I truly believe I would not have my daughter in my life if it was not for the hard work Mrs. Nigro did on my case. Nothing is more valuable than your children, I think she understands that being a mother herself. I can't say enough good things about her and her expert opinion and knowledge that got me though this...

David
April 2, 2014

I had a difficult and complicated case. Ms Nigro was not only knowledgeable, hard working, skilled negotiator,compassionate but was a fighting Tiger when needed to be at the appropriate time. The bottom line result was very favorable and saved me from a very costly outcome. I highly recommend Ms Nigro for the most difficult and complicated cases.

anonymous
May 26, 2019

Elizabeth helped me to take all effective and correct steps which resulted in prompt reconciliation with my wife. Elizabeth helped us to save our marriage of 34 years.

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Highly motivated! Demonstrably supportive of client! Will fight for what is right! Highly effective legal service @ reasonable cost!

anonymous
December 3, 2017

Ms. Nigro is an excellent lawyer. She knows the law and will fight you. She is compassionate, understanding, professional and has the heart of a warrior. She will protect you and your family. I have referred many clients to Ms. Nigro with full confidence they will be taken care of.

Stella
January 23, 2017

I consulted Ms. Nigro, and unfortunately due to where I live (I moved out of the state of California where she is licensed) I could not hire her. However, she did give me a free consultation before moving. Thank goodness she did! I was able to know more of my rights!

anonymous
September 11, 2015

Elizabeth Nigro took on a very complicated and difficult case for me, which was caused in large part by the negligence of my original attorney. I had been under a tremendous amount of emotional and financial stress due to a very one sided judgement. Her very competent legal team attacked my situation very aggressively and uncovered a tremendous amount of overlooked and unknown details to turn the whole judgement around. She is very professional and very thorough and I am already referring potential clients to her. I can't say enough about her and highly recommend her to anyone seeking the highest caliber of legal representation.

anonymous
January 25, 2015

After many years of dealing with issues of divorce, custody, visitation etc, with my former attorneys, I have plenty of experience. Now that I have Liz Nigro as my attorney I know how it is supposed to work. She is trustworthy, compassionate, unbelievably knowledgeable, professional, aggressive and assertive, but without being too overbearing. Truly the perfect combination for someone in this profession. In a short time working together, she got me what I wanted and what was best for my kids. I cannot recommend her enough! She is worth every dollar and then some. Before I used to worry myself to death wondering how everything was going to turn out and now I trust her and because of her I have the confidence I was always searching for. She puts me at ease and no one fights for what is right better than Liz Nigro. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Liz I am so grateful for you!!

anonymous
December 26, 2014

After 27 years of marriage, Ms Nigro provided the much-needed direction with my divorce. Her long-term divorce experience was evident throughout the complicated proceedings. She gave me all the pro/cons to each surprise delivered by my ex, a practicing attorney, & his counsel. I had heard horror stories of friends using large expensive firms that never heard from their attorney til court time. I was on a first name basis with her and had access to her staff, direct phone line & voicemail. I always felt that I was getting personal service and that she was doing everything possible to get everything due to me. I highly recommend Elizabeth Nigro to represent anyone during their divorce proceedings.

Ali
August 25, 2014

After interview five attorneys, I hired Elizabeth for my family matter 4 month ago. I have no knowledge what to do or how to deal with such metter. I am so grateful to have found Attorney Elizabeth Nigro to help me through a difficult divorce. She is amazing, in getting me the justice I deserved. Elizabeth handled my case with extreme professionalism, She is brilliant both in her intellect and strategy. She kept me up-to-date with every action and achieved result. I would recomend any one such a great attorney...

Pete
August 20, 2014

When my child was abducted by her mother out of Indonesia almost 2 years ago, I was at a loss of what to do. I had searched 2 countries and reached out the the US embassy's. The US State Department and the Office of Missing and Exploited Children got involved and helped track my child's passport. Once my child was tracked to California, the State department recommended Mrs. Nigro to help navigate the confusing road of international child custody. Mrs. Nigro stood by my side for almost 2 years while we worked non-stop getting my child returned. She was able to get a warrant and have the Orange county child abduction unit search and find my child in Northern California. Once found, I was accused of domestic violence, they also claimed Indonesia breaks human rights and that our custody agreement registered there was not valid. Mrs. Nigro defended me in all trials and won them all, she also got my attorney fees rewarded. As you would think , the costs to go though something like this is life-changing. It also did not help that the mother used over 8 different lawyers though all of the trials. Towards the end, she worked with me even though the costs were more than I could handle. I believe she did this because she truly believed in me and my daughter. My child was gone for a year and a half and was returned in the beginning of this summer. It has been a magical time being with my child after her being gone so long. I truly believe I would not have my daughter in my life if it was not for the hard work Mrs. Nigro did on my case. Nothing is more valuable than your children, I think she understands that being a mother herself. I can't say enough good things about her and her expert opinion and knowledge that got me though this...

David
April 2, 2014

I had a difficult and complicated case. Ms Nigro was not only knowledgeable, hard working, skilled negotiator,compassionate but was a fighting Tiger when needed to be at the appropriate time. The bottom line result was very favorable and saved me from a very costly outcome. I highly recommend Ms Nigro for the most difficult and complicated cases.