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 process and guide you to a successful resolution.
If you hire me, you will receive the special attention you deserve.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Juvenile Dependency / Child Welfare Law
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept credit cards, debit cards, e-checks, checks, money orders, and cash (with receipt). We also allow clients to make payments using multiple methods (for example 1/2 the funds with a debit card and 1/2 with credit card).
- California
- English: Spoken, Written
- Senior Attorney
- Minella Law Group
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- Senior Attorney practicing Juvenile Dependency (aka Child Welfare, CPS, CWS), CACI Grievance Hearings, Family Law (including Dissolution of Marriage, Child Custody, Support, etc). Trial Attorney.
- Attorney
- Genesis Family Law
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- Attorney for Family Law and Juvenile Dependency (Child Welfare) matters. Family Law matters include Dissolution of Marriage, Support, Child Custody, and more!
- Owner, Attorney, Mediator
- Law & Mediation Office of Julie O. Wolff
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- Attorney
- Minor's Counsel Office - Dependency Legal Group
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- Represented Minor children as attorney and GAL in juvenile dependency court in San Diego, California.
- Staff Attorney
- Law Offices of Dale Wilson
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- Represented parents in juvenile dependency hearings in Sacramento, California.
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Leon Aberasturi
- 3rd Judicial District Court, State of Nevada
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- Law clerk to the Honorable Judge Leon Aberasturi.
- Pepperdine University
- LL.M. (2017) | Dispute Resolution
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- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Trial Practice / Problem Solving
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- Honors: Honors in Concentrations of Trial Practice and Problem Solving
- Activities: Deans List; Moot Court Honors Board; ABA Mediation Team; ABA Negotiation Team; Distinguished Advocate
- University of California - Santa Barbara
- B.A. (1998) | Sociology
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- Activities: NCAA Div I Water Polo
- Work in the LGBTQ Community
- Sac Legal
- Diversity award in recognition for work and support for the LGBTQ Community in Sacramento, California.
- National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
- Member
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- San Diego Family Law Bar Association
- Board Member
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- San Diego County Bar Association
- Member at Large of ADR (2023); Chair of Juvenile Law (2020); Chair of Family Law (2019)
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- Lawyers Club Of San Diego
- Board Member
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- Activities: Co-Chair of LGBTQ Committee and Human Trafficking Sub-Committee.
- Challenges to Civility in a Time of Inequality
- San Diego Lawyer Magazine
- Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System, Southern California Mediation Conference, Los Angeles, California
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System
- LLM in Dispute Resolution
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- Child Welfare Legal Specialist
- National Association of Counsel For Children
- Mediator
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- Q. How do I evict my husband if he is doing drugs and stealing from my minor children
- A: His behavior sounds like it is putting the children at risk of harm. You may want to consider filing a restraining order to keep him away from your home and your children.