Janis Kay Stocks
San Diego, CA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and Family
Language
English
About
Attorney Janis Stocks is retiring on August 1, 2018.It has been her privilege to provide legal services in family law and adoptions for 43 years in San Diego County.Kristine Colburn of Stocks & Colburn will continue the practice. She can be reached at 619-231-2085 or [email protected] .
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Mr. Stocks was highly recommended and demonstrated her skill and expertise in family law and a determined straight forward approach by resolving a complex and difficult divorce, child custody case better than I had expected. Her determination, honesty, compassion and advice through these trying times, has allowed my and relationship with my children to be restored. I always felt secure and confident knowing she was representing me. I myself would highly recommend her as an exceptional attorney.
Janis was professional and no-nonsense. She did an excellent job getting my divorce processed with a minimum of fuss and surprisingly little cost. She gave direct, honest advice, and did not run up any unnecessary fees. I would definitely recommend her highly. If you are looking for someone to give you a lot of emotional validation and do a lot of hand-holding, this is not your person. But if you are looking for honesty, clear direction, and efficient, high-quality service, you have come to the right place.
Jan provided wise counsel throughout our divorce mediation and helped guide us through a really difficult transition. She was very knowledgeable, but just as important, she was also sensitive, warm, and kind. Though there were times it would have been easy for her to "take sides", she facilitated the conversations so that we stayed on track with facts. She wasn't put off by the occasional emotional speedbumps and skillfully brought us back. Jan made mediation as positive an experience as I think one could expect under the circumstances.
I highly recommend Janis Stocks as a divorce attorney. She came highly recommended to me and after hiring her I soon realized why. She was completely professional, responsive, informative and I felt had my best interest in mind. She gave me advice that truly was in my best interest and my children's best interest versus what would make her more money. She made my divorce as quick, easy and painless as possible. She helped me finalize a fair divorce while keeping a good relationship with my ex. Since going through my divorce I've heard horror stories and more than ever appreciate what Janis did for me.
A friend of a friend referred me to Jan and her website said she was awarded Super Lawyer 2014 - I thought how could a divorce lawyer be anyone's Super Lawyer? I was proven wrong with Jan. She was lovely and tough. She's smart and been around long enough to know all the games ex's play. I didn't get all that I expected financially from my divorce (I don't think anyone does) but I got more than Jan expected me to - which I'm quite happy with. Jan has a kind heart and I would recommend her to all women. She's on our side. Plus her dog Molly watches over the office to ward off any bad things. Adorable. Call her.
Wo-Manning Up If you are afraid of a man in your life, or even if you just need to retrieve your inner lioness, Janis Stocks is the attorney for you. Smart, compassionate, astute and fierce, she stewarded me through the separation, divorce and child-sharing jungle years ago. After our settlement, she helped me when fresh messes presented themselves. Moreover, even years later, when other attorneys learned she had handled my divorce, more than one stared at me with admiration and commented, "No wonder things turned out as they did." I regard Janis Stocks as more than a legal representation. Even the memory of her assistance makes me proud and happy for the trajectory that she sent me on.
My ex-husband and I decided to go through mediation in hopes of coming to an agreement that suited both our needs. Our primary goal was to be as efficient in the process and ultimately save money while getting along with each other. Fortunately, we found Janis Stocks. She is very straight forward while understanding the sensitive nature of going through a divorce. We came up with a plan for the MSA and she guided us through what was reasonable. I was very comfortable with the entire process thanks to Janis and the way she handled potentially conflicting points of view. She was wonderful and very thorough. If you want a non-biased, professional and extremely efficient mediator - well she is the one for you. Just for prospective- our divorce took from July to the end of October! - all done
I obtained Ms. Stocks' legal counsel when I decided to file for the dissolution of my marriage. I chose her because she had a reputation for being experienced, knowledgeable and presenting her arguments with honesty and integrity. Not only did I find that she lived up to her reputation, I was pleasantly surprised that she did not pad her billable hours which is every bit as important as her hourly rate, which I also found to be reasonable for her expertise.
Jan handled my case in a very competent professional manner. She has the ability to keep a stressful situation calm. Her 40 plus years of experience leaves her clients feeling confident she can get the job done. I highly recommend Jan.
I first met and asked Janis Stocks to be my attorney in a family law matter (an unexpected paternity suit) more than 25 yrs ago, since then I have needed her in regard to 3 additional family law issues, including two divorces and an ongoing child support process. All matters were resolved as expeditiously as I could have hoped. She has been honest with me and required me to be honest with her. She does not utilize nor encourage melodrama. She does not create her own weather, she fixes that caused by others. She has always, thankfully, been the most calming force present in the potentially very unstable environment of (my) family disputes. Of the most contentious, disruptive and often self-generated family-associated stresses in my adult life Janis Stocks has resolved them all - with grace and peaceful guidance. In my opinion she has been quite thorough; she has always been prompt with her responses. I believe her to be tough, but she works well with other lawyers. She has become my conscience, although she has never appeared judgmental. If I ever marry again I may ask Janis to officiate - I would certainly ask her advice regarding the union. If I have another child, she might be present at the birth. She has been very important to me and I appreciate the opportunity to praise her.
Mr. Stocks was highly recommended and demonstrated her skill and expertise in family law and a determined straight forward approach by resolving a complex and difficult divorce, child custody case better than I had expected. Her determination, honesty, compassion and advice through these trying times, has allowed my and relationship with my children to be restored. I always felt secure and confident knowing she was representing me. I myself would highly recommend her as an exceptional attorney.
Janis was professional and no-nonsense. She did an excellent job getting my divorce processed with a minimum of fuss and surprisingly little cost. She gave direct, honest advice, and did not run up any unnecessary fees. I would definitely recommend her highly. If you are looking for someone to give you a lot of emotional validation and do a lot of hand-holding, this is not your person. But if you are looking for honesty, clear direction, and efficient, high-quality service, you have come to the right place.
Jan provided wise counsel throughout our divorce mediation and helped guide us through a really difficult transition. She was very knowledgeable, but just as important, she was also sensitive, warm, and kind. Though there were times it would have been easy for her to "take sides", she facilitated the conversations so that we stayed on track with facts. She wasn't put off by the occasional emotional speedbumps and skillfully brought us back. Jan made mediation as positive an experience as I think one could expect under the circumstances.
I highly recommend Janis Stocks as a divorce attorney. She came highly recommended to me and after hiring her I soon realized why. She was completely professional, responsive, informative and I felt had my best interest in mind. She gave me advice that truly was in my best interest and my children's best interest versus what would make her more money. She made my divorce as quick, easy and painless as possible. She helped me finalize a fair divorce while keeping a good relationship with my ex. Since going through my divorce I've heard horror stories and more than ever appreciate what Janis did for me.
A friend of a friend referred me to Jan and her website said she was awarded Super Lawyer 2014 - I thought how could a divorce lawyer be anyone's Super Lawyer? I was proven wrong with Jan. She was lovely and tough. She's smart and been around long enough to know all the games ex's play. I didn't get all that I expected financially from my divorce (I don't think anyone does) but I got more than Jan expected me to - which I'm quite happy with. Jan has a kind heart and I would recommend her to all women. She's on our side. Plus her dog Molly watches over the office to ward off any bad things. Adorable. Call her.
Wo-Manning Up If you are afraid of a man in your life, or even if you just need to retrieve your inner lioness, Janis Stocks is the attorney for you. Smart, compassionate, astute and fierce, she stewarded me through the separation, divorce and child-sharing jungle years ago. After our settlement, she helped me when fresh messes presented themselves. Moreover, even years later, when other attorneys learned she had handled my divorce, more than one stared at me with admiration and commented, "No wonder things turned out as they did." I regard Janis Stocks as more than a legal representation. Even the memory of her assistance makes me proud and happy for the trajectory that she sent me on.
My ex-husband and I decided to go through mediation in hopes of coming to an agreement that suited both our needs. Our primary goal was to be as efficient in the process and ultimately save money while getting along with each other. Fortunately, we found Janis Stocks. She is very straight forward while understanding the sensitive nature of going through a divorce. We came up with a plan for the MSA and she guided us through what was reasonable. I was very comfortable with the entire process thanks to Janis and the way she handled potentially conflicting points of view. She was wonderful and very thorough. If you want a non-biased, professional and extremely efficient mediator - well she is the one for you. Just for prospective- our divorce took from July to the end of October! - all done
I obtained Ms. Stocks' legal counsel when I decided to file for the dissolution of my marriage. I chose her because she had a reputation for being experienced, knowledgeable and presenting her arguments with honesty and integrity. Not only did I find that she lived up to her reputation, I was pleasantly surprised that she did not pad her billable hours which is every bit as important as her hourly rate, which I also found to be reasonable for her expertise.
Jan handled my case in a very competent professional manner. She has the ability to keep a stressful situation calm. Her 40 plus years of experience leaves her clients feeling confident she can get the job done. I highly recommend Jan.
I first met and asked Janis Stocks to be my attorney in a family law matter (an unexpected paternity suit) more than 25 yrs ago, since then I have needed her in regard to 3 additional family law issues, including two divorces and an ongoing child support process. All matters were resolved as expeditiously as I could have hoped. She has been honest with me and required me to be honest with her. She does not utilize nor encourage melodrama. She does not create her own weather, she fixes that caused by others. She has always, thankfully, been the most calming force present in the potentially very unstable environment of (my) family disputes. Of the most contentious, disruptive and often self-generated family-associated stresses in my adult life Janis Stocks has resolved them all - with grace and peaceful guidance. In my opinion she has been quite thorough; she has always been prompt with her responses. I believe her to be tough, but she works well with other lawyers. She has become my conscience, although she has never appeared judgmental. If I ever marry again I may ask Janis to officiate - I would certainly ask her advice regarding the union. If I have another child, she might be present at the birth. She has been very important to me and I appreciate the opportunity to praise her.