Juan Carlos Moran
Family Law
Family law attorney Juan Carlos Moran, is a dedicated family law attorney fluent in Spanish, specializing in child custody, divorce, fathers’ rights, and domestic violence cases. He provides compassionate and strategic representation, ensuring clients navigate complex legal matters effectively.
Mr. Moran earned his B.A. in Philosophy with a Spanish minor from UCLA, followed by a J.D. from Southwestern School of Law. He later obtained a Business Law Certificate from USC Gould School of Law and is a Ph.D. candidate at the European Graduate School (ABD). Since joining the State Bar of California in 2015, Mr. Moran has been a zealous advocate, earning accolades such as the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services and the Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship. His public speaking skills earned him the 10th Place Speaker Award among 1,000+ participants.
Committed to education, he taught at the People’s College of Law in Los Angeles and was a San Fernando Valley Bar Association Family Law Public Interest Fellow. He also served as President of the International Law Society and Treasurer of the Los Angeles Public Interest Law Journal.
A strong advocate for fathers’ rights, Mr. Moran volunteered at the Inglewood Courthouse’s Self-Help Center and coached debate for the Los Angeles Urban Debate League and Alta Loma School District. He also studied Spanish fluency at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mr. Moran’s expertise and commitment make him a formidable advocate in family law. Whether in court or the classroom, he remains dedicated to empowering clients with knowledge and strong representation.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Father's Rights
- Domestic Violence
- Rights of Unmarried Parents
- Visitation Rights
- Parental Relocation (Move-away)
- Restraining Orders
- Post-Judgment Modifications
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!
I had a bad divorce agreement with my ex-spouse that she was not living up to but was actually trying to make worse for me in terms of time with my kids and finances. I hired Dayn due to overwhelmingly positive reviews of his knowledge of the law and past successes. Dayn gave me a frank assessment of my situation, which was very difficult due to my bad decision to sign the earlier agreement. He and his team laid out a plan and tried to negotiate a fair settlement with the opposing side. They would not agree to a fair agreement and we had to go to court. Prior to court, Dayn explained the tricks the other side would try to pull and prepared me for what we could likely expect from the ruling. And then he won... on EVERYTHING. I can't promise you that Dayn will win every case. I can promise you that there is no one better to have on your side than Dayn and his team.
I had been trying to settle a post judgement case for nearly three years. My ex-husband was ordered by the court to pay me several thousand dollars. Although, I had previously received several judgements, writs, and income withholding orders he was still not complying with the court orders. My former attorney had worked with me to this point was unable to proceed with a contempt case. I was in Pro Per when my ex-husband was being arrained on Contempt charges. I had not idea what I was up against. By the grace of God I met Dayn Holstrom that day. In a matter of weeks, Dayn was able to get me a lump sum payment, work out a payment plan and had my ex-husband found quilty on Contempt charges. Dayn is the most knowlegeable and aggressive attorney I have ever worked with. I know for a fact if I had Dayn representing me for the last three years this case would have never gone on this long unresolved. There are very few attorney's that have a full understanding of the law. We had bankrupcty issues, contempt issues, child and spousal support issues, settlement issues and Dayn is the only attorney I know that can handle all of these issues. I am so happy with the outcome. I can sleep at night now knowing, with complete confidence that Dayn has my best interest in mind and he really cares about the results. I have not doubt he will protect my rights and continue to follow my case to make sure my ex -husband is in complience with our agreement. I will continue to share my experience with others and refer to Dayn in the future.
Education
- B.A., Philosophy with Spanish minor, University of California Los Angeles (2012)
- J.D., Southwestern School of Law (2014)
- Business Law Certificate, USC Gould School of Law (2016)
- PhD Candidate, European Graduate School ABD
Professional Positions, Associations, and Memberships
- State Bar of California, 2015
- Professor, People's College of Law Los Angeles (2020-2024)
- Fellow, San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s Family Law Public Interest Fellowship (2014)
- President, International Law Society (2013-2014)
- Treasurer & Member, Los Angeles Public Interest Law Journal (2013-2014)
- Participant, Education Abroad - Spanish Fluency Program, University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2011)
- Member, Quarterfinalist Team, Novice National Policy Debate Tournament (2005)
Honors and Awards
- Recipient, State Bar of California’s Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services (2014)
- Recipient, State Bar of California’s Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services (2013)
- Recipient, Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship [Full Scholarship] (2009 - 2012)
- Recipient, 10th Place Speaker Award [out of 1000+ participants] (2005)
Bar Admissions
- California, 2015
Additional Languages
- Spanish