Bay Area Family Law Attorney

Marco Sarkovich

Child Custody & Restraining Order Attorney  ·  Berkeley & Bay Area, CA
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"I became a lawyer because I believe everyone deserves a skilled, tenacious advocate when it matters most."

Attorney Marco Sarkovich is an experienced litigator dedicated to one thing: changing the outcome of your case. He serves Bay Area families across Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties — bringing the kind of aggressive, skilled representation that was previously available only at large-firm prices. Mr. Sarkovich personally handles every case — your strategy, your filings, and your courtroom representation. There are no junior associates, no hand-offs, no surprises.

From your first call through the final hearing at Alameda County Superior Court, SF Civic Center Courthouse, or any Bay Area family court, you have one attorney who knows your case completely and stands beside you in court — every single time.

LicensedCalifornia State Bar
Experience5+ Years in Practice
AvailabilityAvailable 24 / 7
Rating★★★★★ 5.0
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Serving Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin & San Mateo counties. Free consultations for qualifying DVRO and custody cases — over Zoom or phone, completely confidential.

Confidential  ·  No obligation  ·  We respond same day

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"When my restraining order was granted, I broke down in tears. For the first time in years I felt truly safe."

ANONYMOUS CLIENT  ·  Restraining Order, Alameda County
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ServingAlameda · San Francisco · Contra Costa · Marin · San Mateo
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Free ConsultationsQualifying DVRO & Custody Cases
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Consultations viaZoom or Phone — No Office Visit

Court date this week at Alameda or SF Civic Center? Need a restraining order today? We file emergency protective orders and same-day TROs across the Bay Area. Call now — ROC Family Law is available 24 hours a day.

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Practice Areas

Focused on Custody
& Restraining Orders

ROC Family Law prioritizes child custody and domestic violence restraining orders — the matters where the stakes are highest and where dedicated, experienced representation makes the most difference.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Contested custody, parenting plans, emergency custody orders, and modifications. Fighting to protect your relationship with your children across Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties.

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Restraining Orders & DVROs

Emergency protective orders, temporary restraining orders, and domestic violence restraining orders. Same-day filing available in all Bay Area courts. Free consultations for qualifying cases.

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Custody Modifications

When circumstances change — relocation, domestic violence, substance abuse — courts can modify existing orders. We file emergency and standard modification requests in Alameda and San Francisco Superior Courts.

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Emergency Legal Help

Court date this week? Child in immediate danger? Available 24 hours a day for emergency custody motions, same-day TROs, and emergency protective order filings.

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Why Choose ROC Family Law

What Sets This Firm Apart

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Focused Practice

ROC Family Law concentrates on child custody and restraining orders — not divorce, not estate planning. Just the areas where focused, experienced representation makes the most difference.

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Personal Representation

Attorney Sarkovich personally handles every case — strategy, filings, and courtroom representation. No associates, no hand-offs. You always know exactly who is working on your case.

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Competitive Pricing

Transparent, competitive pricing without large-firm overhead. Free consultations for qualifying DVRO and child custody cases — cost should never stand between you and skilled representation.

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Available day or night for Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo county clients.
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Bay Area counties served. Appears regularly in all Bay Area family courts.
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Initial consultations for qualifying domestic violence and child custody cases.
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Call or Message

Call or message any time — day or night. Your inquiry goes directly to the firm, is kept completely confidential, and costs nothing.

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Free Consultation

Over Zoom or phone, at your schedule. He listens, explains your legal options clearly, and outlines a realistic path forward.

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We Go to Work

From filing to the final hearing, Mr. Sarkovich handles everything personally and stands beside you in court every step of the way.

Case Results

Outcomes That Speak

Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Restraining Order
DVRO Granted at Alameda Superior Court

Client facing immediate danger received emergency protective order same day. Full domestic violence restraining order granted at the Oakland family court hearing with evidence overcoming all opposition.

Alameda County · 2024
Child Custody
Primary Custody Secured — SF County

In a contested custody matter involving domestic violence allegations at San Francisco Superior Court, client was awarded primary physical custody and sole legal custody. Opposing party restricted to supervised visitation only.

San Francisco County · 2024
Custody Modification
Order Successfully Modified

Court granted the requested modification after significant change in circumstances, substantially increasing client's parenting time and adjusting terms to reflect the children's current needs.

Contra Costa County · 2023
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Serving the Bay Area

Committed to Bay Area Families

ROC Family Law serves families across the Bay Area — from Alameda and San Francisco to Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties. We appear regularly in Bay Area family courts and bring the local knowledge that matters when your case goes to hearing.

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Courts We Appear In

Bay Area Family Courts

Attorney Sarkovich appears regularly in Superior Courts across the Bay Area. Local court knowledge — judges, procedures, and local rules — matters when your case goes to hearing.

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Alameda County Superior Court

Family law matters filed in Oakland. Handles custody, DVRO, and modification cases for Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, and all Alameda County communities — the primary court for Berkeley residents.

Alameda · Contra Costa · Oakland
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San Francisco Superior Court

Located at the Civic Center Courthouse, San Francisco. Jurisdiction over family law matters for SF County residents including DVRO, custody, and emergency protective orders.

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Contra Costa Superior Court

Main family law courthouse in Martinez. Serves Walnut Creek, Concord, Richmond, Antioch, and all Contra Costa County families with custody and restraining order cases.

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Marin & San Mateo Courts

Marin County Superior Court in San Rafael and San Mateo Superior Court in Redwood City — both handling family law cases for clients in these high-cost Bay Area counties.

Marin · San Mateo Counties
Client Reviews

What Clients Say

★★★★★

"When my restraining order was granted, I broke down in tears. For the first time in years I felt truly safe. This office gave me my peace of mind back — I am forever grateful."

Anonymous Client
Restraining Order Granted · Alameda County
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"They secured a custody arrangement I never thought possible and made sure my children's voices were truly heard throughout the entire process."

David R.
Child Custody Modification · San Francisco County
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"Going into the hearing I was terrified. Mr. Sarkovich walked me through exactly what would happen. When it was over the judge granted my order. Having someone that prepared in your corner makes all the difference."

Teresa N.
Restraining Order After Hearing · Contra Costa County
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"As a father, I was terrified the court would automatically side against me. Mr. Sarkovich told me from day one that the law doesn't work that way. We got a fair custody arrangement that keeps me active in my kids' lives."

Robert K.
Child Custody · San Mateo County
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most from families in Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties. If yours is not here, call or message — the firm responds promptly.

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A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) typically lasts 20–25 days until your court hearing. After the hearing, if a permanent restraining order is granted, it can last up to 5 years and is renewable. An Emergency Protective Order (EPO) issued by law enforcement lasts 5–7 days.
Yes. California law defines abuse broadly. You do not need to have been physically harmed to qualify for a DVRO. Emotional abuse, harassment, threats, stalking, disturbing your peace, and destroying your property can all form the basis for a restraining order.
A TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) is issued quickly — often the same day you file — without the other party present. It lasts until your court hearing. A DVRO (Domestic Violence Restraining Order) is the broader term for restraining orders in domestic violence cases. After your hearing, if the judge rules in your favor, a Restraining Order After Hearing is issued, lasting up to 5 years.
California Family Code Section 3044 creates a legal presumption that giving custody to a parent who committed domestic violence in the past 5 years is detrimental to the child. Courts take documented domestic violence very seriously and it can result in the abusive parent receiving only supervised visitation or no visitation at all.
Your initial consultation with Mr. Sarkovich is over Zoom or phone — private and on your schedule. Court hearings do require in-person attendance. When your case goes to court, Attorney Sarkovich will be there with you in person at every hearing — including Alameda County Superior Court (Oakland — serving Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward), San Francisco Civic Center Courthouse, and all Bay Area family courts — so you are never alone when it matters most.
We offer free initial consultations for qualifying domestic violence restraining order and child custody cases. We believe in transparent, competitive pricing — you receive aggressive, skilled representation without the overhead of a large firm. Attorney Sarkovich serves Bay Area families with the same transparent, competitive pricing — no large-firm overhead. Contact us to discuss your situation and we will be straightforward about fees from the first conversation.
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Responsive, Personal Representation

Attorney Sarkovich serves Bay Area families across all five counties from the first consultation through the final hearing. If you are ready to talk — about a custody dispute, a restraining order, or a court date coming up fast — call now. It costs nothing to ask.

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No Guarantee of Results. Testimonials and case outcomes are not a guarantee of future results. Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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Jurisdiction. ROC Family Law serves clients across the Bay Area: Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties in California only.

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