National City Family Lawyers
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Ciro Hernandez
National City, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family
University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
![Joshua R. Bourne]( "Joshua R. Bourne")
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Joshua R. Bourne
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Bourne is a former San Diego criminal prosecutor who prosecuted various criminal offenses and also worked in the domestic violence unit (Family Justice Center) of the San Diego City Attorney's Office. After working for the San Diego City Attorney's office, Mr. Bourne joined a civil litigation firm where he gained extensive experience in various matters including corporate and partnership law and marital dissolution. This experience includes pre-trial discovery, valuation of community and corporate assets, and various legal motion and pleading work.
Mr. Bourne also devotes substantial time as conflict counsel. He represents indigent defendants who cannot afford an attorney...
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Sandy Lynne Meade
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Sierra Law School
Sandy L. Meade has over 20 years of experience practicing law in California. Through open communication and a commitment toward the empowerment of her clients, Sandy has earned an outstanding reputation among both colleagues and clients for her professional and compassionate approach to family law.
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Michele Bernadette Brown
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of San Diego School of Law
Michele B. Brown is an attorney licensed in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District. She is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and the head of the Procopio Family Law Group. Ms. Brown has been practicing family law for approximately 25 years. She handles complex family law matters, including dissolution of marriage actions with business valuations, income analysis and financial litigation, custody, move-away and psychological evaluations, as well as pre-marital agreements, post-marital agreements, post judgment matters and enforcement actions. Ms. Brown cares deeply about the law and her clients....
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Stephen Smith
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
California Western School of Law
Stephen V. Smith is a dedicated and skilled Divorce and Family Law attorney. He exclusively represents men and women going through difficult divorces and complex family issues. When possible, Stephen uses a non-adversarial approach, involving mediation and settlement. Because emotions run high in this area of the law, Stephen is also prepared to proceed to court to resolve cases.
In addition to over 18 years advocating for clients, Stephen has personal experience with divorce. More than 20 years ago, before becoming an attorney, he represented himself in his own divorce and contentious custody battle. During this difficult time Stephen realized what...
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James Francis Sexton
Chula Vista, CA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
California Western School of Law
James F. Sexton first worked as an attorney for the insurance companies he now opposes. Having worked this side of personal injury and worker’s compensation cases, James understands the goals, motivation, and tactics employed by the insurance companies and the lawyers who protect their interests. He uses that knowledge to better serve and protect his clients’ interests. As CEO of a company and owner of his own law firm, James Sexton’s success reflects the positive experiences his clients have had and continue to have at The Sexton Law Firm. His expertise is extensive and includes California bankruptcy law, California...
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Marco Antonio Torres
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
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University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I have represented thousands of clients throughout the state of California. I am a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and a proud veteran of the United States Army, Reserves and the California Army National Guard.
In 1996 I graduated from the University of California with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy, and in 1999 I received my juris doctorate from the University of California Hastings College of Law.
Early in my legal career I worked for large multi-national companies, including PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and North American Exchange Company, a division of Lennar Homes. I have been a solo-practitioner for...
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Elyse B. Butler
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
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California Western School of Law
CERTIFIED AS A FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA, ATTORNEY ELYSE B. BUTLER, CFLS HAS ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.
Ms. Butler is a distinguished lawyer based in San Diego, California. She is Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law; an accomplishment only approximately 5% of attorneys earn. She is also Verified by the Lead Counsel Review Board. As the founder of Butler Law, her client-focused approach to everything from property division to child custody and visitation has earned her recognition from Super Lawyers Magazine, the American...
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Kelley Anne James
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
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Sandra Joan Morris
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Family and Divorce
California Western School of Law
With a career of 44 years as a family law attorney, Ms. Morris has extensive experience in a broad range of family law issues both as a counselor and litigator, making it her goal to help each client through the process with dignity and ease. With extensive training and experience in mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and settlement negotiation, she serves as an advocate to family law clients who choose alternatives to traditional litigation in resolving their family law matters. Ms. Morris has long been recognized as one of the preeminent family law attorneys in the United States.
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Brent Pfeiffer
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Brent J. Pfeiffer is a California Licensed Attorney whose goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to his clients in a prompt and timely fashion. We understand that the circumstances surrounding each case are unique and we pride ourselves on the tailored personal approach we provide our clients.
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Kelly Marie Shaffer
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Univ of Arizona COL
Kelly Shaffer received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University where she studied psychology and received a full tuition scholarship. She continued her education by earning her Juris Doctor at the University of Arizona, also with a scholarship. During her time in Arizona, Shaffer volunteered for the Domestic Violence Program and Southern Arizona Legal Aid. While in law school, Ms. Shaffer was selected as a judicial law clerk which allowed her to develop a love for family law and gain valuable experience from the judicial perspective. Kelly Shaffer has devoted her practice to family law and the issues surrounding...
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Gerald William Hokstad
San Diego, , CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California
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Leigh Anne Kretzschmar
Chula Vista, CA Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(619) 231-9323
374 H Street Suite 103B
Suite 103B
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Univ of San Diego School of Law
I have been assisting clients in matters of divorce, support (child and spousal), custody and visitation and domestic violence since 1996. My reputation is that of a strong advocate who involves her clients in all aspects of their legal matters. My goal is to make my client's legal process as easy as possibly, keeping focused on protecting what matters most to that client. My clients find it easy to reach me and appreciate working directly with me.
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Lizbet Munoz
CHULA VISTA, CA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Deanne Jenee Arthur
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Howard University School of Law
Deanne Arthur graduated from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. in 2009. While at Howard she received the CALI award for exceptional representation of indigent adult persons charged with crimes in the District of Columbia Superior Court. Arthur has worked for a high profile law firm where she has successfully handled top dollar settlements and several jury trials. She has a passion for defending the rights of others and being the voice of those that cannot speak up for themselves.
At the Law Offices of Deanne Arthur, Arthur is devoted to representing clients that have become faced with...
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Francis Bernard Connaughton
Chula Vista, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
California Western School of Law
I am a San Diego Divorce lawyer, San Diego Divorce attorney, San Diego Divorce Attorney. I provide mediation and attorney services to help clients divorce in a healthy way.
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Leslie Lohelani Abrigo
Chula Vista, CA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
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Samuel H. Park
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
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Christina Marie Marine
Coronado, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Michelle Gold
Bonita, CA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Julie O. Wolff
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(858) 275-2055
2655 Camino del Rio, North
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92108
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California Western School of Law
I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the...
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Andy Cook
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Andy Cook is here to help you! With a great courtroom presence (he used to be a professional announcer) and strong writing skills, Andy is able to get your message across to the many family law judges in San Diego County.
Andy Cook handles family law matters exclusively. He has one associate attorney and has run his own practice in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego, located about a mile from the main San Diego Family Law Court, for over 23 years. Andy has been Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar...
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Domingo R. Castillo
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
I was born and raised in Southern Calif with my beautiful Latino family (6 brothers & 2 sisters & parents) that taught me to love, respect and make the best of it, even with beans and tortillas at times. My migrant parents came from Texas in 1953 who later became a Gardener and a Professional House Keeper for the rich and beautiful Jewish families. They taught me and my brothers to love and respect our country. After obtaining High Honors at Indio High School, I attended UCLA and then went to Law School at Univ of West Los Ángeles...
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Garrison Klueck
La Mesa, CA Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
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University of San Diego School of Law
Although our whole firm prides itself on being "warriors in court," I believe that I have a calling to spread the word to folks that there are alternatives to going to court. There are alternatives like mediation, collaborative law and cooperative law. People in our firm, and myself, had to take extra training, often at substantial expense and in other states, to be able to offer those alternative dispute methods for our clients. Now I have hobbies of "spreading the word" about those alternatives. I appear on TV, often with other members of our firm....
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B. Robert Farzad
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
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Western State Univ COL
B. Robert Farzad is the managing partner of Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP.
Farzad & Ochoa is a premier divorce and family law firm with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego.
The firm represents husbands and wives in complex or high conflict cases, including those that include complex financial and/or child custody issues.
Mr. Farzad is a respected divorce attorney. He has presented seminars for the Orange County Bar Association and Continuing Education for the Bar (CEB). His work is featured in Orange County Lawyer Magazine, The Huffington Post, Yahoo Parenting and more.
B. Robert Farzad is a...
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Christopher C. Happ
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Mr. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice in both the State of California and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C. Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes. Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement...
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Robert M. Garland
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationSan Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1993. Certified as a Family Law Specialist in 2002. Divorce, Property Division, Support, Custody and Visitation. Specializing in Move Away and Interstate Custody cases.
US Navy Veteran
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Paul A. Swiller
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Juvenile
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Mark Reel Jr
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Mark is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of California. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Mark strives to provide effective, quality legal representation for men in the Inland Empire and Orange County with a focus on building strong personal relationships to help guide men through the most challenging chapters of their lives.
Prior to founding Reel Fathers Rights, Mark spent nearly a decade as a sports and fitness industry executive, working for multiple Major League Baseball Franchises, and one of the biggest fitness brands in the country, as well as founding and operating multiple startups in the sports and fitness...
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Dolores Contreras
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Dolores Contreras is a decorated San Diego business lawyer with multiple awards and nominations under her belt, including the National Business Woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award and finalist for San Diego Magaizine's Woman of the Year. Her accomplishments and dedication to every client has lead to a successful career representing clients in business litigation, real estate law and family law. Ms. Contreras is fluent in both English and Spanish and her expertise in cross-border litigation has made her a strong voice in the Spanish speaking community.
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Ilona Antonyan
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Arbitration & Mediation
California Western School of Law
Ilona Antonyan is a Founding Partner of Antonyan Miranda, a litigation trial attorney, and a Certified Family Law Specialist. Ms. Antonyan became the youngest person in California to become a Certified Family Law Specialist, after achieving the rigorous requirements in only five years of practice.
Having immigrated to the United States in 1992 as an Armenian refugee, Ms. Antonyan is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is collaterally licensed as a real estate broker, and also obtained Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Ms. Antonyan focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters, specializing in high-net worth cases and those...
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Elizabeth P. Swiller
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Elizabeth Swiller is an experienced Family, Divorce, and Juvenile Law attorney. She provides legal services to parents, relatives, foster parents and other caregivers throughout the San Diego area. Elizabeth is dedicated to zealous advocacy focused on accomplishing your goals and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Elizabeth offers smart, sensible and cost-effective solutions for your family law needs. She will passionately fight for your child and family.
Elizabeth is here to assist you in securing the brightest of futures for your child and family. Contact her for a free initial consultation.
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Drew Hendricks
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Drew received his Bachelor of Arts from Queens University of Charlotte, where he majored in Psychology and served as captain of the university tennis team. After college, he attended graduate school at West Virginia University, where he earned master’s degrees in social work and public administration, and participated in many community outreach projects. He also demonstrated exceptional work ethic by completing two master’s programs while simultaneously working as a tennis coach to help pay for his education. He later received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law, where he was a Dean’s List student and member of...
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Linda A. Jazo
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Linda Jazo is an experienced and trusted Family, Divorce and Juvenile Law attorney. She is committed to quality advocacy, representing the best interests of children in California.
Linda is singularly focused on achieving her clients' goals. With passion and integrity, she is dedicated to ensuring the brightest future for your children and family.
Contact Linda today for a free consultation, and see how she can assist you with your legal needs.
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Michelle Paul
SAN DIEGO, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
“Breaking Up is Hard to Do On Your Own – We will lead you through the toughest decisions you will ever have to make, whether it is to protect you, your children, your property and your future.” – Michelle Paul, Esq. Michelle is an East Coast native who has been successful in the business arena as an entrepreneur for 37 years. She went back to school after 20 years as a non-traditional student and obtained a Political Science degree with Summa Cum Laude 4.0 honors from Coastal Carolina University. She has worked in Civil Litigation for the past eight...
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Stuart Mellman
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mr. Mellman provides clients with a full range of legal services including estate planning, estate litigation, family law, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, civil litigation, business transactions, business law, intellectual property, real property, and asset protection. Mr. Mellman received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he graduated in the top four percent of his class with honors of Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, Mr. Mellman served as the Managing-Editor of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review...
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Thomas Huguenor
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
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Morgan Lee Nusbaum
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Morgan Nusbaum Jones handles a wide variety of family law matters in San Diego, CA. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Morgan has called California her home since 2010. Morgan is a graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she competed in the Scott Moot Court Competition and earned recognition for drafting a top 10 appellate brief. At Loyola, Morgan was also a volunteer mentor in the Young Lawyer’s Program, where she helped high school students put on mock trials.
Morgan began her family law career at the Law Office of Cynthia A. de Petris...
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Rivka Israel
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
California Western School of Law
Rivka Israel, Esq. is an experienced and knowledgeable internationally licensed attorney who has been practicing law for over 20+ years.
Attorney Israel is admitted to practice in:
State of California
U.S. District Court - Central District
State of Israel
Rivka was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000. In June of 2009, after years of working for large law firms, Rivka opened her own law office and redirected her focus to self-help assistance, uncontested divorces, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, individual assistance and personal guidance in the area Family and LGBT Family Law issues. Rivka also provides document drafting services...
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