About Maya
Maya K. Grey is a Certified Family Law Specialist, accredited by the California State Bar. With a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging and emotional moments, Maya excels in providing personalized, compassionate, and practical solutions.
Her expertise lies in one-on-one consultations, where she provides personalized legal guidance to clients navigating a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, legal separation, parentage, child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. Whether clients are seeking a second opinion, assistance with contested issues, or guidance while handling their own cases, Maya helps them understand their rights, evaluate their options, and develop effective strategies for moving forward. She also assists clients with pre-nups, post-nups, and negotiated settlements. Maya firmly believes that the most cost-effective and favorable outcomes are often reached through negotiated settlements outside of court. Her approach is grounded in honesty and transparency, providing clients with the advice they need to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible results for their unique situations.
As a trained divorce mediator, Maya specializes in guiding parties through the process of finding mutually beneficial solutions while educating them on their legal rights. She completed an intensive 40-hour mediation training through the Center for Understanding in Conflict, and volunteers as a mediator for the Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program and as a Settlement Officer for the Alameda County Short Cause Settlement Program. Maya’s mediation style emphasizes empowering her clients to create solutions that align with their interests and goals, with a focus on clear, understandable legal information throughout the process.
In addition to her family law practice, Maya assists families with uncontested adoptions. She completed the rigorous ALTO (Adoption Law Training Online) program under the guidance of renowned adoption attorneys Alison Foster Davis and Douglas Donnelly. Helping clients complete the adoption process and welcoming new family members is a source of great joy for Maya.
Maya holds a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, where she was President of the Equal Justice Society and gained valuable experience through internships with the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, USF Child Advocacy Clinic, Legal Aid of Marin, and Metoyer Law Offices. During her law school career, she was honored with the 2009 USF Women Lawyer’s Committee Scholarship for Transitional Students and the 2011 Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services.
Before founding her own firm in 2020, Maya spent over seven years practicing at the highly respected firm, Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP. She is a member of the Alameda County Bar and the Contra Costa County Bar Associations.
Maya’s background is unique in that she spent five years teaching second and third grade before pursuing law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Education from UCLA, which deepened her understanding of human behavior and communication, skills she continues to apply in her family law practice.
Maya speaks French and has explored more than 25 countries around the world. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, dancing, watching Netflix, reading, and listening to music and podcasts.
*Grey Family Law does not take on domestic violence/restraining order cases. These types of cases will be referred out to other qualified family law attorneys.*
About Grey Family Law
At Grey Family Law, PC, we believe that navigating a family law matter shouldn't have to mean spending years in litigation or exhausting your financial resources on attorney's fees. Our practice is intentionally designed to offer a different approach, one that prioritizes education, practical legal guidance, and resolving disputes outside of the courtroom whenever possible.
At Grey Family Law, we take a different approach to family law representation. Rather than appearing in court on behalf of clients, we focus on providing expert legal guidance, developing effective settlement strategies, and helping individuals navigate even the most challenging family law issues. Whether you're dealing with a contested custody dispute, disagreements over support or property division, or simply need help with legal paperwork, we can provide the advice and support you need to make informed decisions and move your case forward.
Because our practice is not built around litigation, there is no pressure to pursue unnecessary court proceedings or engage in prolonged legal battles. Our focus is on finding practical, cost-effective solutions that reflect your individual circumstances and priorities. Through consultations, limited-scope legal assistance, mediation, and our DIY family law resources, clients have the flexibility to choose the level of support that works best for them.
We also recognize that not every case can be resolved through negotiation. When litigation becomes necessary, we can provide behind-the-scenes consulting assistance to help you understand the process, evaluate your options, and prepare for court, even though we will not represent you at hearings.
Our commitment is to provide honest advice, compassionate support, and clear communication so you can move forward with confidence, knowing that your decisions are guided by experience, not by a desire to prolong the legal process.
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