Carlos A. Ramirez
Attorney
Carlos A. Ramirez is a California-licensed family law attorney based in Holstrom, Block & Parke’s San Francisco office, serving clients throughout the Bay Area. He brings a friendly, approachable demeanor and a genuine commitment to professionalism in every matter he handles. Carlos is a skilled problem solver who takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and works diligently to achieve practical, effective resolutions. He is also fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve the Bay Area’s diverse community with the same high level of care and communication.
Carlos handles all aspects of family law, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody and parenting matters, child and spousal support, and the division and characterization of property and income. He also assists clients with premarital and postmarital agreements and is experienced in taking matters to trial when necessary. Carlos has particular depth representing Bay Area entrepreneurs and professionals in fields such as law, technology, banking and finance, and real estate — including complex disputes involving stock options, RSUs, carried interest, and deferred compensation. He collaborates regularly with forensic accountants, valuation professionals, mediators, and custody evaluators to efficiently resolve even the most intricate cases.
Carlos earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2011 and holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. During law school, he served as a Child Support Enforcement Certified Student Attorney with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he represented the people of Ramsey County in more than 150 child support hearings. He is admitted to the State Bar of California and is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Family Law Section and ProVisors.
Carlos is deeply committed to giving back to the legal community and the public he serves. He volunteers as a Settlement Officer in San Francisco Superior Court, helping parties resolve dissolution and other contested matters. He was recognized with the 2013 Outstanding Volunteer Award by the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco. Carlos has also contributed to the legal profession as a published author, co-authoring an article on the intersection of family law and probate issues in the Santa Barbara Lawyer (May 2024).
Areas of Practice
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Divorce
- Domestic Partnership Dissolution
- Domestic Violence
- Post Decree Modifications
- Post Decree Enforcement
- Defending Rights of Unmarried Parents
- Visitation Rights
- Grandparent Rights
- Legal Separation
- Annulment
Associations
I experienced Dayne Holstrom, and Jim Parke for years. They are excellent, and professional. Corrina Fuller, paralegal, as well.
I first heard about Holstrom, Block and Parke doing an online search looking for a good law firm that would represent me for probate court. I reached out and set up an in-person meeting with one of their lawyers at their office in Corona. When I arrived I knew right away I was going to be in good hands. The receptionist was very friendly, showed me to their comfy waiting room and gave me a bottle of water. So far, so good. The lawyer I was meeting with showed up on time and was very communicative and helpful with understanding the reasons that brought me there. From there, they helped me with my case writing demand letters trying to get the opposing party to simply do what they were required to do by law. As a beneficiary, I was entitled to information and was victim of a family member who committed fraud and grand theft embezzlement against my father's trust. I was completely unsure of what to do, I had never sued anyone before and thankfully the team at HBP walked me through it. While I won't say that having to sue someone is affordable, I was at least happy with the rates HBP provided, especially in comparison to other law firms I had researched that were a lot more costly. They were also very good at communication, getting back to me in a timely manner and understanding my concerns. Affordability was a big concern of mine, so whenever I had a basic question that didn't require the main lawyers input I would be helped by another representative there who was on a lower rate. This certainly helped as things would get more expensive with the process involved. Throughout this process, things did get more difficult as one would expect when having to go to court and the costs involved. It got a little bumpy when my lawyer left the law firm due to being offered a position as a judge, but I was quickly reassured that everything would be a smooth transition with my replacement. I was a bit nervous at first, but when I went back into their office I was quickly greeted by Kayla who did an amazing job reassuring me that everything was going to continue smoothly as planned. Kayla also informed me that if I had any questions or concerns that she would address them and at no cost. This was a huge relief for me and really helped to reassure me that I was cared about as their client. I later reached out to Kayla with some questions and she was always quick to give me a call and provide answers I was looking for. Dayn Holstrom had reached out to me directly as well to discuss the changes to the case and to reassure me as well which was also very comforting. In addition to Kayla and Dayn's professionalism, I was also very happy with my replacement lawyer Samantha Larkin. She was quick to pick up the torch and catch up on my case and took it very seriously. She also made sure to explain things throughly and as quickly as possible to help avoid any unnecessary costs. In the end, I was able to get the opposing council to provide a settlement worth more than their original offer. Let's face it, going to court is not fun, costly and time consuming. Thankfully, Holstrom, Block and Parke was able to help me through the entire process and get me justice for my father. I am happy I chose them as my law firm and that I got the results I was hoping for.
I have worked extensively with Holstrom Block and Parke on my young son's child custody case. From restraining orders to full blown court trial to decide custody, this firm and it's great staff have truly changed our lives for the better. Kristen and Dayn Holstrom have managed my case from the beginning where they both hand picked multiple attorneys to represent me. I am truly appreciative of their work and for all the work from my attorney's, Matthew Bogosian and Chandra Moss and their entire paralegal staff. All outcomes have been positive! Highly approve!
Education
- B.A., Political Science - University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Juris Doctor - California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient, The Justice and Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco (2013)
Professional Positions, Associations, and Memberships
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California, 2012
- Bar Association of San Francisco, 2012
Additional Languages
- Spanish (conversational)