The Law Offices of Anita Grace Edwards - Long Beach, CA
The Law Offices of Anita Grace Edwards provides strategic legal counsel in employment and labor law, workplace discrimination, and family law across Long Beach and Southern California. Founded in 1997 by Anita Grace Edwards, a former corporate executive with over twenty-five years of trial experience, the firm delivers aggressive advocacy to protect employee rights and families.
Comprehensive Legal Advocacy in Long Beach, California
When legal disputes threaten your livelihood, career, or family, securing proven counsel is vital. The Law Offices of Anita Grace Edwards provides assertive legal representation for individuals and businesses across Long Beach, Los Angeles County, and Orange County. Established in 1997, the practice brings extensive trial experience to high-stakes employment conflicts and complex domestic relations cases.
Firm principal Anita Grace Edwards offers a unique multidisciplinary perspective. Holding an economics and accounting degree from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School, she gained significant experience with a Big Eight accounting firm and Sony Pictures Entertainment. She is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Her analytical and financial acumen allows her to dissect complex corporate records and marital finances with strategic precision.
Protecting Employee Rights in Workplace Disputes
California enforces robust employee protections, yet workers regularly confront unlawful corporate practices. As seasoned employment and labor lawyers, the firm has litigated more than fifty employment lawsuits and argued before the California Court of Appeal, establishing published opinions. Workers turn to the firm for representation in key areas, including:
- Workplace discrimination: Prosecuting adverse actions based on race, gender, pregnancy, disability, age, medical conditions, or sexual orientation.
- Harassment: Halting hostile work environments and retaliatory employer conduct.
- Wrongful termination lawyers: Seeking compensation for unlawful dismissals and public policy violations.
- Wage and hour claims: Recovering unpaid overtime, misclassification damages, and missed break penalties.
When facing sudden termination or retaliation, individuals who urgently need a lawyer can depend on the firm to pursue full financial recovery.
Compassionate Family Law and Divorce Counsel
Domestic relations cases demand emotional balance and decisive legal direction. As knowledgeable divorce and family law lawyers, the firm guides clients through delicate transitions, including:
- Divorce lawyers and legal separation: Resolving contested marital dissolutions, asset division, and spousal support disputes.
- Child custody lawyers: Establishing physical and legal custody arrangements safeguarding parental bonds.
- Child support lawyers: Calculating statutory guideline support and petitioning for modifications.
- Domestic violence lawyers: Obtaining protective orders to shield families from abuse.
Edwards serves as a family law mediator for the Long Beach Superior Court and an arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Clients preparing to hire an attorney benefit from her ability to resolve conflicts through negotiation while remaining fully prepared for courtroom litigation.
Commercial Counsel and Dedicated Representation
In addition to employee advocacy and family law, the firm assists local entrepreneurs with business formation, contract review, and business litigation. Edwards is admitted to practice before the California State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. If you need to find a lawyer dedicated to your success, contact the Long Beach office today to schedule a legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the beautiful and quiet professional neighborhood of Bixby Knolls in northern Long Beach, nearby Bixby Knolls National Park.
Building Location
Housed in the historic Power Building at 3811 Long Beach Blvd, which is a charming single-story mid-century commercial office building built in 1954.
Parking Details
The property features on-site surface parking spaces at the rear of the building, with convenient and free street parking available along the front on Long Beach Boulevard.
Public Transit
Served by Long Beach Transit Route 51 (Downtown Long Beach); nearest stop is at Long Beach Boulevard & Bixby.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk up to the main front entrance on Long Beach Blvd. Suite A is situated on the ground floor with a direct step-free entrance, making it fully wheelchair accessible.