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Glen Leonard Rabenn

Seal Beach, CA

Licensed for 49 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Glen L. Rabenn has specialized in Family Law since 1972. With offices in Seal Beach, Mr. Rabenn practices in the Family Law Courts of Orange and Los Angeles County. He was one of the first attorneys to be certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California.Although Mr. Rabenn has been successfully litigating cases in the Superior Courts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties for many years, he believes that the courtroom is not the only place to resolve the complex and sensitive issues that are commonly found in family law matters. Recognizing that every client and case is different, Mr. Rabenn advocates the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve marital disputes. 

Practices Areas

Family

Language

English

Contact

3030 Old Ranch PkwySuite 370Seal Beach, CA, 90740

Office: (714) 786-1346

Website: N/A

Reviews

John
May 10, 2013

I'm a tough-as-nails reviewer and my expectations are far higher than most. I expect results and professionalism, and with Glen I got both. In my divorce case, every trick in the book was played-out by my ex and her experts. Emotions ran very high. However, Glen was the consummate professional and he handled my case extremely well. My case required the use of forensic accountants, business evaluation experts, property appraisers, a full time bookkeeper, a vocational appraiser and a financial analyst. Glen recommended many of these experts and they served me well. I note that Glen received a poor rating from someone who claims to have used him 20 years ago, and that reviewer is still very angry with his divorce outcome. Too bad that reviewer did not use Glen for the entire matter (he only used him for a short period of time at the beginning of the case) Had this reviewer continued with Glen throughout the case, his results would have likely been far more favorable and less contentious. He likely would not be still carrying the anger and resentment 20 years hence. Listen, all divorces are tough. By design, the process pits one person against the other, and when money and children are involved tempers flare even more. My case was no different. However, Glen's style kept things civil, and in the end, things turned out better because of Glen's approach and significant experience. He knew opposing counsel, he knew the experts, he knew the judges. There is just so much to be said for that kind of experience and a great reputation in this area of specialty. The reviewer that gave Glen the bad marks claims that his life fell apart and things are just horrible. Well let me just say that my life only got BETTER because of Glen Rabenn and things have never been better in the past 25 years. Life is great, my mental health is great, my relationships with family and friends are FAR better, my financial position is improving and all is good because Glen Rabenn got me through my divorce so successfully.

Jon W.
May 16, 2013

I was happy to find yet another location to write my feelings about a person who I feel sets himself way above the standard of excellence in his field. I cannot say enough about his outstanding attributes a family law attorney. As a father involved in a lengthy divorce and custody dispute, I was involved in a protracted and very unpredictable divorce proceeding. Glen and his team provided sensible alternatives and options which made practical sense, and he was a master in providing me with what I "needed" to hear not what I "wanted" to hear. Glen truly cares about his clients and their families. Glen and his team balance sound legal representation with efficiency, communication, compassion, and class. He sets the bar of ethics high, and in the tumultuous world of family law, Glenn continues to raise this bar. Glen listens incredibly well. His sound advice for me to "always wear the white hat" helped me keep my parental poise while the proceedings took place; moreover, it helped me be a better parent in the 15 years since. Glen has "street smarts" and knows his way amazingly around the courtrooms and courthouses. He is respected by judges, clerks, and especially the opposing attorneys. On an additional note, I have never met anyone who was so fond of technology and willing to embrace the latest device to enhance efficiency. I would gladly refer Glen to anyone desiring the best in family legal support. Without reservations, I strongly recommend Glen Rabenn for family law matters.

V Lee
May 14, 2020

A good friend of mine suggested I hire Mr. Rabenn when my wife said she wanted a divorce. He had a perfect blend of support, creative solutions, and knowledge. He was open to my ideas and wishes while keeping me on track for what would be in my best interest. I always felt that he truly had my back without being on one narrow path to solutions. I never felt that he ever tried to “pad” his billable hours and always had my best interests in the front of his mind. He always knew when to let me “have my way,” and when to tell me that this might be a regret at some future date. There was an issue with a QDRO near the end of the process that he handled beautifully. His character, knowledge, and skill are what give the profession the respect that it truly deserves. I would also like to note that Sandra, his executive assistant, was always above and beyond the call of duty. She would always answer the questions that she felt appropriate to answer and then would communicate with Mr. Rabenn for the more “legalese” type issues. My sincere thanks, V Lee

V. Lee
May 13, 2020

May,13,2020 Mr. Rabenn, Just a note of thanks to Mr. Rabenn for all the help through this very difficult and dark time. Mr. Rabenn's perfect blend of support, creative solutions, knowledge and being open to my ideas and wishes was truly masterful. I always felt that he truly had my back without being on one narrow path to solutions during my divorce process. I never felt that he ever tried to “pad” his billable hours and always had my best interests in the front of his mind. He always knew when to let me “have my way,” and when to tell me that this might be a regret at some future date. His character, knowledge and skill are what give his profession the respect that it truly deserves. I would also like to note that Sandra, his executive assistant, was always above and beyond the call of duty. She would always answer the questions that she felt appropriate to answer and then would communicate with Mr. Rabenn for the more “legalese” type issues. My sincere thanks, V Lee Hansen

Sharon
August 16, 2016

Mr. Rabenn knows his stuff - Family Law, that is. If you are ever in need of a professional, courteous, ethical attorney Glen Rabenn is your man! He has helped me tremendously in his efforts to secure the best outcome for my divorce. I applaud him and his legal assistant, Sandra!

Michelle
January 18, 2016

Mr. Rabenn has been such a pleasure to work with. He is so knowledgeable and has always been positive in helping me deal emotionally with my divorce. I appreciate his office assistant, Sandra, also! She is so so nice!!

Dan
May 21, 2013

You can't go wrong hiring Glen Rabenn. He listens, cares, and will make every effort for the best possible outcome for you. What I love the best is that he commits to returning your call or email personally within a day and answers any questions you might have. He carries the burden of worry for you. After being forced to change jobs I turned to Glen Rabenn for help in getting a child support reduction order. My ex suddenly claimed she was unemployed from her good paying job and if anything deserved more child support from me. I took Glen's advice and hired a PI to check her story out. In court Glen put her on the witness stand where with his experience and line of questioning cemented her perjury. Little did my ex know that Glen had photographs and video of her going to work everday, and a PI ready to testify. In the end Glen got me a monthly child support reduction of over $200, and even a refund for the months I overpaid. Thank-you Glen! I am only sorry I did not hire Glen earlier when my divorce 1st started. And do you know what is really ironic - from the above proceeding my ex did a post review of her own attorney and in it referred to the opposing attorney (Glen) as being "Super A".

Michael
May 10, 2013

Glen navigated my case through a maze of false accusations and declarations made by my spouse. Without his help, I would not have received a fair judgment in the proceedings. Glen diligently handled the countless lies told by my spouse through his skill at pretrial preparation. Glen was a very pleasant and knowledgeable individual to work with. He has an outstanding staff as well. I received a great result and got what I paid for, he is worth every bit of what he charges for his services. I interviewed several other attorney's before deciding to use Glen. I really felt comfortable that he was charging a fair price for his experience and expertise. I could have gone with one of the less expensive attorney's but again, their charges were commensurate with their abilities as well. In my case, I got what I paid for. He won all of the arguments and the settlement was fair. I sincerely recommend Glen to anyone who asks me for a great Family Law Attorney. I have my life back now. Glen had a lot to do with it.

Mark
May 10, 2013

Dear Glen, As you know I had a very difficult case with my son’s mom wanting to move out of the country and take my son. To make matters worse, we had never been married and no established paternity. I interviewed 12 lawyers for this enormous task and choose you. Not only did you allow me to be involved in the case you had no ego to deal with. You made every effort "thinking out of the box" that made the difference for me and my son. I am forever grateful, and I thank GOD often for creating men like you. Additional Review... May 2013 I wrote the above review of Glen many years ago...my son is now 19 years old. I run a large company over 140 people. Unfortunately from time to time people I know and people whom work for me have needed a family lawyer. Without hesitation I refer Glen Rabenn. Each time I have referred Glen I am thanked repeatedly for the referral. I have always referred Glen and I will continue to refer the best family lawyer I have ever met. Trust your family with Glen and you will refer him too.

anonymous
January 31, 2013

I hired Glen Rabenn to represent me in my divorce way back in 1992. Attorney Rabenn neglected to retain his preferred forensic accountant (Steve Zamusen) on my case in a timely fasshion, so my wife's lawyer (who was not a Certified Family Law Specialist) hired Zamusen out from under us. From that point forward, Glen Rabenn showed absolutely no interest in my case. At one point while I was out of the country for several weeks, Glen committed me to an interim spousal support order that I never approved of and could not afford to pay. Meanwhile, I had a 5 unit apartment building that was experiencing rental income problems. So I asked Glen Rabenn for advice as to letting the bank take the property back. This supposed state bar certified family law expert actually advised me to default on the Apartment Mortgage and failed to advise me that I could be sued for what is known as a deficiency Judgement. In fact I did thereafter get sued for deficiency and was hit with a $250,000 judgement in addition to losing the building. I also lost several million dollars in the divorce, almost all of it traceable to Glen Rabenn's willful failure to hire Zamucen and Zamucen's subsequent work for my adversary. I should have reported Glen Rabenn to the State Bar, and I should have sued him for Professional Negligence, but I did neither, choosing instead to just move on with my life. I ended up having to declare bankruptcy because of Glen Rabenn's incompetent handling of my Family Law matter, and since then my world, and the world in general has changed significantly. Now that the Internet has come to exist, there are few secrets, and we live in a world where information is at our fingertips, so when I realized AVVO gives former clients an opportunity to let other new potential clients know what to expect of the lawyer they are contemplating to employ, I figured it is my civic duty to let anyone in need of a divorce lawyer know what my experience with Glen Rabenn had been all those years ago. Make sure you hire a lawyer with a better sense of professionalism than I did if you are going through a divorce. I am certain there are much better Family Law Specialists in the Long Beach area if you have such a need. Don't make the very costly and painful mistake that I made.

John
May 10, 2013

I'm a tough-as-nails reviewer and my expectations are far higher than most. I expect results and professionalism, and with Glen I got both. In my divorce case, every trick in the book was played-out by my ex and her experts. Emotions ran very high. However, Glen was the consummate professional and he handled my case extremely well. My case required the use of forensic accountants, business evaluation experts, property appraisers, a full time bookkeeper, a vocational appraiser and a financial analyst. Glen recommended many of these experts and they served me well. I note that Glen received a poor rating from someone who claims to have used him 20 years ago, and that reviewer is still very angry with his divorce outcome. Too bad that reviewer did not use Glen for the entire matter (he only used him for a short period of time at the beginning of the case) Had this reviewer continued with Glen throughout the case, his results would have likely been far more favorable and less contentious. He likely would not be still carrying the anger and resentment 20 years hence. Listen, all divorces are tough. By design, the process pits one person against the other, and when money and children are involved tempers flare even more. My case was no different. However, Glen's style kept things civil, and in the end, things turned out better because of Glen's approach and significant experience. He knew opposing counsel, he knew the experts, he knew the judges. There is just so much to be said for that kind of experience and a great reputation in this area of specialty. The reviewer that gave Glen the bad marks claims that his life fell apart and things are just horrible. Well let me just say that my life only got BETTER because of Glen Rabenn and things have never been better in the past 25 years. Life is great, my mental health is great, my relationships with family and friends are FAR better, my financial position is improving and all is good because Glen Rabenn got me through my divorce so successfully.

Jon W.
May 16, 2013

I was happy to find yet another location to write my feelings about a person who I feel sets himself way above the standard of excellence in his field. I cannot say enough about his outstanding attributes a family law attorney. As a father involved in a lengthy divorce and custody dispute, I was involved in a protracted and very unpredictable divorce proceeding. Glen and his team provided sensible alternatives and options which made practical sense, and he was a master in providing me with what I "needed" to hear not what I "wanted" to hear. Glen truly cares about his clients and their families. Glen and his team balance sound legal representation with efficiency, communication, compassion, and class. He sets the bar of ethics high, and in the tumultuous world of family law, Glenn continues to raise this bar. Glen listens incredibly well. His sound advice for me to "always wear the white hat" helped me keep my parental poise while the proceedings took place; moreover, it helped me be a better parent in the 15 years since. Glen has "street smarts" and knows his way amazingly around the courtrooms and courthouses. He is respected by judges, clerks, and especially the opposing attorneys. On an additional note, I have never met anyone who was so fond of technology and willing to embrace the latest device to enhance efficiency. I would gladly refer Glen to anyone desiring the best in family legal support. Without reservations, I strongly recommend Glen Rabenn for family law matters.

V Lee
May 14, 2020

A good friend of mine suggested I hire Mr. Rabenn when my wife said she wanted a divorce. He had a perfect blend of support, creative solutions, and knowledge. He was open to my ideas and wishes while keeping me on track for what would be in my best interest. I always felt that he truly had my back without being on one narrow path to solutions. I never felt that he ever tried to “pad” his billable hours and always had my best interests in the front of his mind. He always knew when to let me “have my way,” and when to tell me that this might be a regret at some future date. There was an issue with a QDRO near the end of the process that he handled beautifully. His character, knowledge, and skill are what give the profession the respect that it truly deserves. I would also like to note that Sandra, his executive assistant, was always above and beyond the call of duty. She would always answer the questions that she felt appropriate to answer and then would communicate with Mr. Rabenn for the more “legalese” type issues. My sincere thanks, V Lee

V. Lee
May 13, 2020

May,13,2020 Mr. Rabenn, Just a note of thanks to Mr. Rabenn for all the help through this very difficult and dark time. Mr. Rabenn's perfect blend of support, creative solutions, knowledge and being open to my ideas and wishes was truly masterful. I always felt that he truly had my back without being on one narrow path to solutions during my divorce process. I never felt that he ever tried to “pad” his billable hours and always had my best interests in the front of his mind. He always knew when to let me “have my way,” and when to tell me that this might be a regret at some future date. His character, knowledge and skill are what give his profession the respect that it truly deserves. I would also like to note that Sandra, his executive assistant, was always above and beyond the call of duty. She would always answer the questions that she felt appropriate to answer and then would communicate with Mr. Rabenn for the more “legalese” type issues. My sincere thanks, V Lee Hansen

Sharon
August 16, 2016

Mr. Rabenn knows his stuff - Family Law, that is. If you are ever in need of a professional, courteous, ethical attorney Glen Rabenn is your man! He has helped me tremendously in his efforts to secure the best outcome for my divorce. I applaud him and his legal assistant, Sandra!

Michelle
January 18, 2016

Mr. Rabenn has been such a pleasure to work with. He is so knowledgeable and has always been positive in helping me deal emotionally with my divorce. I appreciate his office assistant, Sandra, also! She is so so nice!!

Dan
May 21, 2013

You can't go wrong hiring Glen Rabenn. He listens, cares, and will make every effort for the best possible outcome for you. What I love the best is that he commits to returning your call or email personally within a day and answers any questions you might have. He carries the burden of worry for you. After being forced to change jobs I turned to Glen Rabenn for help in getting a child support reduction order. My ex suddenly claimed she was unemployed from her good paying job and if anything deserved more child support from me. I took Glen's advice and hired a PI to check her story out. In court Glen put her on the witness stand where with his experience and line of questioning cemented her perjury. Little did my ex know that Glen had photographs and video of her going to work everday, and a PI ready to testify. In the end Glen got me a monthly child support reduction of over $200, and even a refund for the months I overpaid. Thank-you Glen! I am only sorry I did not hire Glen earlier when my divorce 1st started. And do you know what is really ironic - from the above proceeding my ex did a post review of her own attorney and in it referred to the opposing attorney (Glen) as being "Super A".

Michael
May 10, 2013

Glen navigated my case through a maze of false accusations and declarations made by my spouse. Without his help, I would not have received a fair judgment in the proceedings. Glen diligently handled the countless lies told by my spouse through his skill at pretrial preparation. Glen was a very pleasant and knowledgeable individual to work with. He has an outstanding staff as well. I received a great result and got what I paid for, he is worth every bit of what he charges for his services. I interviewed several other attorney's before deciding to use Glen. I really felt comfortable that he was charging a fair price for his experience and expertise. I could have gone with one of the less expensive attorney's but again, their charges were commensurate with their abilities as well. In my case, I got what I paid for. He won all of the arguments and the settlement was fair. I sincerely recommend Glen to anyone who asks me for a great Family Law Attorney. I have my life back now. Glen had a lot to do with it.

Mark
May 10, 2013

Dear Glen, As you know I had a very difficult case with my son’s mom wanting to move out of the country and take my son. To make matters worse, we had never been married and no established paternity. I interviewed 12 lawyers for this enormous task and choose you. Not only did you allow me to be involved in the case you had no ego to deal with. You made every effort "thinking out of the box" that made the difference for me and my son. I am forever grateful, and I thank GOD often for creating men like you. Additional Review... May 2013 I wrote the above review of Glen many years ago...my son is now 19 years old. I run a large company over 140 people. Unfortunately from time to time people I know and people whom work for me have needed a family lawyer. Without hesitation I refer Glen Rabenn. Each time I have referred Glen I am thanked repeatedly for the referral. I have always referred Glen and I will continue to refer the best family lawyer I have ever met. Trust your family with Glen and you will refer him too.

anonymous
January 31, 2013

I hired Glen Rabenn to represent me in my divorce way back in 1992. Attorney Rabenn neglected to retain his preferred forensic accountant (Steve Zamusen) on my case in a timely fasshion, so my wife's lawyer (who was not a Certified Family Law Specialist) hired Zamusen out from under us. From that point forward, Glen Rabenn showed absolutely no interest in my case. At one point while I was out of the country for several weeks, Glen committed me to an interim spousal support order that I never approved of and could not afford to pay. Meanwhile, I had a 5 unit apartment building that was experiencing rental income problems. So I asked Glen Rabenn for advice as to letting the bank take the property back. This supposed state bar certified family law expert actually advised me to default on the Apartment Mortgage and failed to advise me that I could be sued for what is known as a deficiency Judgement. In fact I did thereafter get sued for deficiency and was hit with a $250,000 judgement in addition to losing the building. I also lost several million dollars in the divorce, almost all of it traceable to Glen Rabenn's willful failure to hire Zamucen and Zamucen's subsequent work for my adversary. I should have reported Glen Rabenn to the State Bar, and I should have sued him for Professional Negligence, but I did neither, choosing instead to just move on with my life. I ended up having to declare bankruptcy because of Glen Rabenn's incompetent handling of my Family Law matter, and since then my world, and the world in general has changed significantly. Now that the Internet has come to exist, there are few secrets, and we live in a world where information is at our fingertips, so when I realized AVVO gives former clients an opportunity to let other new potential clients know what to expect of the lawyer they are contemplating to employ, I figured it is my civic duty to let anyone in need of a divorce lawyer know what my experience with Glen Rabenn had been all those years ago. Make sure you hire a lawyer with a better sense of professionalism than I did if you are going through a divorce. I am certain there are much better Family Law Specialists in the Long Beach area if you have such a need. Don't make the very costly and painful mistake that I made.