Mark Philip Grotewohl
Sacramento, CA
Licensed for 15 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and Family
Language
English
About
Mark limits his practice exclusively to family law and has represented hundreds of clients in all areas of family practice, ranging from the most straightforward disputes over child custody and support to those involving complex issues of community property valuation and characterization. Regardless of the issue, Mark considers the unique facts and circumstances of each case to identify the most effective strategy for resolution. While a negotiated settlement is the best approach in many cases, others require a trial of the disputed issues to achieve a complete resolution. Mark is adept in using either, or a combination of both, to achieve the best outcome for his clients. Between 1999 and 2009, Mark was a partner in a San Francisco based real estate investment firm. He attributes his effectiveness as a family lawyer in large part to the analytical and negotiation skills he employed on a daily basis managing a real estate portfolio with a value in excess of $25 million. Mark earned his bachelor’s degree at the University California, Berkeley and Masters in Business Administration at Pepperdine University. He earned his JD from Lincoln Law School in Sacramento, CA. He is member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of California and Sacramento County Bar Association. Mark and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 32 years and have four children. When not practicing law, Mark is likely to be found either on the golf course or sailing a boat on the San Francisco Bay.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I had a very difficult scenario with divorce and found myself looking for an attorney in Sacramento. I consulted with several attorneys, but none of them stood out to me as someone I could trust with my case. When I went in for a consultation with Mark- I felt like he would be a good fit. He took the time to listen and immediately started thinking of different options of approach. My case lasted over a year and finally closed with a favorable outcome. Mark throughout the whole process was always responsive and made me feel like I'm in good hands. He is self-collected and has a good sense of humor. After the case closed- we ran into another issue that was overlooked during the hearing, and Mark quickly got in resolved, he appeared in court and fought until everything was resolved. I can't thank him enough. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a family attorney.
During my first visit with Mark, I knew he was a great lawyer and that I would be in good hands. It was the manner in which he communicated, his intellect and his experience. He is honest, fair, hardworking, kind, knowledgable, patient and is willing to fight for you. He also has a great sense of humor, which I found so helpful throughout the stressful process of my divorce. His associate attorney, Tatyana (Tanya) Kalchik, is also very competent and helpful..responding to my after-hour emails and providing reassurance when things got overwhelming. Both were upbeat and positive and I always felt supported. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a fantastic lawyer who also has experience in court and is highly regarded by judges.
I cannot say enough good things about Mark and Tanya except that I will be forever indebted to them for their hard work regarding my case. I have had an incredibly long and difficult custody battle and had pretty much given up hope that the family law judicial system would ever take into account the emotional well being of my daughter. However, with Mark's vast knowledge of the system and the law I came away with a contentment I never thought possible. Mark and Tanya supported me and guided me through the processes every step of the way and were able to help me get the best possible outcome for my situation. When first meeting Mark and Tanya their knowledge and confidence is incredibly evident and unquestionable, however, the compassion, support and genuine caring is what really sets their team apart. I would highly recommend them and couldn't imagine having a better team to represent me.
When I received papers from my sons mothers lawyer I was overwhelmed. On top of the fact her lawyer was Sherlock and has a great rating on most of these sights and is a very solid lawyer. Needless to say I was overwhelmed. I ended up meeting and moving forward with Mark based off a friends referral. Being a father looking for custody and equal rights can be scary and overwhelming when it gets to this point but Mark and his staff are worth ever penny. His paralegal that was assigned to the case Shawna is amazing she's hard working on top of everything and really invest herself into My case. And when Mark is in the court room I was blown away how he really controlled the tempo and direction of the case. With their help I am now the primary parent and look forward to spending time with my son having the problems resolved with his mother and have that all behind us while we move forward with our lives. Thanks Mark and Shawna
I cannot speak more highly of this multi-talented law firm. From my initial consultation with Mark Grotewohl regarding the custody of my son, I knew that I was in good hands. They are always quick to handle issues as they occur and they always look for the best possible solution in order to help my case. I have been given an immeasurable and priceless peace of mind while in the competent hands of this extraordinary law firm. Mark’s team has worked tirelessly on my case to present a strong case all in the best interest of my son. Together, this law office was able to help my son and I find peace and enjoyment in a new location. Although our struggles are not over, this law firm continues to be positive, hopeful, and diligent in fighting for me and my son. They are truly the best law firm available for a mother or father fighting for the best interest of his/her child or children. Working with them has been the best decision I have made in regards to my custody case and in making sure that my son has a stable environment. To sum it up, this law firm truly cares and I am thankful that they are the ones fighting for me and my son.
My fiance and I were involved in a custody case over my Fiance's young daughter. This custody case was easily the most difficult and stressful event that has happened throughout our entire relationship. After interviewing quite a few attorneys we chose Mark primarily due to his passion for wanting to do his best for his clients. That part was absoutely true throughout the nearly 1 year custody case. What Mark also showed to be was extremely intelligent, willing to stand up and fight when certain elements did not go our way and most important was Mark's honesty which led to great legal advice throughout the entire process. Our custody case was by no means black and white and was extremely complicated and complex. My family heavily depended on Mark outside of the courtroom and at one point inside the courtroom (where Mark was excellent and single handidly turned the case in our favor). We owe a great deal to Mark due to the positive outcome he was able to attain for our family. I would recommend him to anyone and would happily use him again if the need ever arose.
Mark was able help me file for a default divorce and obtain the custody I was looking for. If there was ever a concern, Mark was never more than a phone call or email away and was quick to ease my mind and fix or explain the situation. Mark understands that divorce is never easy and he makes you feel comfortable talking about it , being sensitive to the subject and always acting in a very caring way. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a family/divorce lawyer
He is the best lawyer I've had. I recommend him you go see him!.
I had a very difficult scenario with divorce and found myself looking for an attorney in Sacramento. I consulted with several attorneys, but none of them stood out to me as someone I could trust with my case. When I went in for a consultation with Mark- I felt like he would be a good fit. He took the time to listen and immediately started thinking of different options of approach. My case lasted over a year and finally closed with a favorable outcome. Mark throughout the whole process was always responsive and made me feel like I'm in good hands. He is self-collected and has a good sense of humor. After the case closed- we ran into another issue that was overlooked during the hearing, and Mark quickly got in resolved, he appeared in court and fought until everything was resolved. I can't thank him enough. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a family attorney.
During my first visit with Mark, I knew he was a great lawyer and that I would be in good hands. It was the manner in which he communicated, his intellect and his experience. He is honest, fair, hardworking, kind, knowledgable, patient and is willing to fight for you. He also has a great sense of humor, which I found so helpful throughout the stressful process of my divorce. His associate attorney, Tatyana (Tanya) Kalchik, is also very competent and helpful..responding to my after-hour emails and providing reassurance when things got overwhelming. Both were upbeat and positive and I always felt supported. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a fantastic lawyer who also has experience in court and is highly regarded by judges.
I cannot say enough good things about Mark and Tanya except that I will be forever indebted to them for their hard work regarding my case. I have had an incredibly long and difficult custody battle and had pretty much given up hope that the family law judicial system would ever take into account the emotional well being of my daughter. However, with Mark's vast knowledge of the system and the law I came away with a contentment I never thought possible. Mark and Tanya supported me and guided me through the processes every step of the way and were able to help me get the best possible outcome for my situation. When first meeting Mark and Tanya their knowledge and confidence is incredibly evident and unquestionable, however, the compassion, support and genuine caring is what really sets their team apart. I would highly recommend them and couldn't imagine having a better team to represent me.
When I received papers from my sons mothers lawyer I was overwhelmed. On top of the fact her lawyer was Sherlock and has a great rating on most of these sights and is a very solid lawyer. Needless to say I was overwhelmed. I ended up meeting and moving forward with Mark based off a friends referral. Being a father looking for custody and equal rights can be scary and overwhelming when it gets to this point but Mark and his staff are worth ever penny. His paralegal that was assigned to the case Shawna is amazing she's hard working on top of everything and really invest herself into My case. And when Mark is in the court room I was blown away how he really controlled the tempo and direction of the case. With their help I am now the primary parent and look forward to spending time with my son having the problems resolved with his mother and have that all behind us while we move forward with our lives. Thanks Mark and Shawna
I cannot speak more highly of this multi-talented law firm. From my initial consultation with Mark Grotewohl regarding the custody of my son, I knew that I was in good hands. They are always quick to handle issues as they occur and they always look for the best possible solution in order to help my case. I have been given an immeasurable and priceless peace of mind while in the competent hands of this extraordinary law firm. Mark’s team has worked tirelessly on my case to present a strong case all in the best interest of my son. Together, this law office was able to help my son and I find peace and enjoyment in a new location. Although our struggles are not over, this law firm continues to be positive, hopeful, and diligent in fighting for me and my son. They are truly the best law firm available for a mother or father fighting for the best interest of his/her child or children. Working with them has been the best decision I have made in regards to my custody case and in making sure that my son has a stable environment. To sum it up, this law firm truly cares and I am thankful that they are the ones fighting for me and my son.
My fiance and I were involved in a custody case over my Fiance's young daughter. This custody case was easily the most difficult and stressful event that has happened throughout our entire relationship. After interviewing quite a few attorneys we chose Mark primarily due to his passion for wanting to do his best for his clients. That part was absoutely true throughout the nearly 1 year custody case. What Mark also showed to be was extremely intelligent, willing to stand up and fight when certain elements did not go our way and most important was Mark's honesty which led to great legal advice throughout the entire process. Our custody case was by no means black and white and was extremely complicated and complex. My family heavily depended on Mark outside of the courtroom and at one point inside the courtroom (where Mark was excellent and single handidly turned the case in our favor). We owe a great deal to Mark due to the positive outcome he was able to attain for our family. I would recommend him to anyone and would happily use him again if the need ever arose.
Mark was able help me file for a default divorce and obtain the custody I was looking for. If there was ever a concern, Mark was never more than a phone call or email away and was quick to ease my mind and fix or explain the situation. Mark understands that divorce is never easy and he makes you feel comfortable talking about it , being sensitive to the subject and always acting in a very caring way. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a family/divorce lawyer
He is the best lawyer I've had. I recommend him you go see him!.