Alan Metcalf has been practicing law for over 38 years. He was admitted to the California Bar Association in 1982 and started practicing General Business and Family Law between 1982 and 1986. From 1986 to the present he has focused in all aspects of family law including but not limited to custody, support, property division, forensic investigation and marital agreements.

A large portion of his practice involves picking up ongoing cases that need an aggressive experienced attorney to either take it to trial or promote a more fair division of the issues.

Attorney Alan Metcalf has been associated with Patterson, Hanna & Associates, now known as The Patterson Law Firm (“PLF”), since 1986. PLF is a Brea based law firm comprising 3 family law attorneys, 2 civil & business attorneys, and 2 estate planning and trust lawyers. The firm also employs 6 trained paralegals on staff. We have the experience to help you through all your legal matters.

As a father himself, Alan had the privilege of being the primary custodial parent of a teenage daughter, who is now an adult. He's also a step-parent who has raised 5 stepchildren to adulthood over the last 26 years, gaining actual day-to-day experience with the same issues and problems facing the majority of his clients today. In addition, he possesses extensive legal experience in the courtroom assisting both mothers and fathers through these stressful times. You can feel secure trusting your case to our team of professionals.

We'll Work Hard for Our Family Law Clients!