Chicago, IL - October 7, 2025 - Masters Law Group, with offices in Chicago, IL, Oak Brook, IL, and La Jolla, CA, proudly announces that Attorney and Partner Anthony G. Joseph has been officially admitted to practice law in the State of California. This expansion provides families and practitioners facing international parental child abduction and cross-border custody disputes with a trusted, experienced Hague Convention attorney now available on the West Coast.
As a seasoned family law and child abduction attorney, Anthony G. Joseph has represented clients in numerous high-profile Hague Convention cases across the United States. Masters Law Group’s track record also includes successful Hague Convention outcomes across jurisdictions such as Germany, Mexico, Ireland, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, New Zealand, and more. Mr. Joseph’s California licensure builds on this proven history of results, enhancing access for parents in California courts and offering timely, effective representation in one of the most urgent areas of family law.
“It’s a dream come true to be licensed in California, a state that is home to me,” said Anthony G. Joseph. “International child abduction cases demand speed, strategy, and compassion. By expanding my practice to California, I can act quickly in the very courts where many of these cases are heard, helping families fully navigate one of the most stressful situations they may ever face.”
A New West Coast Resource
With his California admission, Anthony is uniquely positioned to assist both families in crisis and attorneys seeking co-counsel for Hague Convention cases. Parents whose children have been wrongfully removed to or retained in California now have direct access to a skilled advocate who understands both the international treaty framework and the procedural/legal nuances of the Hague Convention
Why This Matters for Families
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Jurisdictional Access: California admission allows Anthony to appear in court without delay, file petitions immediately, and handle Hague Convention matters.
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Speed & Responsiveness: Hague cases are time-sensitive; prompt filings and hearings can make all the difference.
Families seeking representation under the Hague Convention can contact Masters Law Group at https://www.masters-lawgroup.com.
About the Hague Convention
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a multinational treaty that provides a legal mechanism for the swift return of children wrongfully removed to or retained in a member country. Its purpose is to deter international child abduction and restore children to their country of habitual residence, where custody and visitation disputes can be resolved under domestic law.
California courts, like others across the U.S., handle Hague petitions under both federal statutes and state law. Having a California-licensed Hague attorney ensures direct courtroom access, immediate filing capabilities, and knowledge of local judicial practices – factors that can significantly impact outcomes.
About Masters Law Group, LLC
Masters Law Group is an Illinois and California-based family law firm recognized for its work in divorce, child custody, mediation, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and international parental child abduction under the Hague Convention. With decades of combined experience, the firm provides clarity, compassion, and strong legal advocacy in high-stakes family law matters.
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