About Richard Ian
Richard Ian Ross is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1979. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Ross is the managing partner at Richard Ross Associates, a family law firm located in Westlake Village, California. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients throughout Ventura, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara counties.
Mr. Ross earned his Juris Doctor degree from the San Fernando Valley College of Law, graduating in 1978. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. During his time at San Fernando Valley College of Law, he developed a strong foundation in family law, which has been the focus of his legal career.
Mr. Ross specializes in family law, handling cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence matters. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a designation granted by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, reflecting his expertise and experience in this area. His practice encompasses all stages of family law proceedings, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ross has been admitted to practice before various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura, the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, and the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Barbara. He has also appeared before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a family law firm in the Los Angeles area for several years.
Mr. Ross is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Ventura County Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. He has served as the past treasurer of the Ventura County Bar Association. Additionally, he is involved in community organizations such as the Agoura Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce, where he served as past president, and the Calabasas Toastmasters, where he also served as past president. Mr. Ross is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
