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Michaela Curran
La Jolla, CA Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Ms. Curran has been a licensed as an attorney for 32 years.
Rated among the top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S. ~ National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
2016 - 2021 Rated Top 100 Lawyers in the U.S.
~ The National Trial Lawyers Association l.
2014-2021 - Top Lawyers in California.
Ms. Curran is a very experienced lawyer who has successfully tried, mediated, and appealed many hundreds of complex cases, including constitutional, civil, family, and criminal law cases, in both the state and federal courts.
At The Curran Law Firm, APC, she leads an extraordinary team of lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and administrative staff,...
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Ashley Dudley
La Jolla, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(858) 401-7223
4225 Executive Square Suite 600
Suite 600
La Jolla, CA 92037
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law and California Western School of Law
Ashley L. Dudley is a Partner at The Curran Law Firm APC. Her law practice focuses on family law and criminal defense - primarily high conflict child custody cases, child and spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, high value asset division, and DUI defense. Her goal is to provide quality legal services not only to those who can afford it, but to all those who need an advocate to navigate the legal system on their behalf. She offers affordable payment plans to those who may not typically be able to afford an attorney.
Her first and foremost priority is to figure...
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Brian Victor
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Administrative, Divorce and Juvenile
Concord Law School
San Diego Attorney Brian A. Victor has litigated complex family law matters ranging from child custody issues to community property debts resulting from loans. Brian A. Victor is the only attorney in San Diego County with prior work experience at Family Court Services (FCS) where for more than eleven years he worked with the most challenging child custody visitation matters and crafted more than 4000 child custody recommendations for Family Court judges.
Attorney Victor sets himself apart from other family law attorneys in his ability to prepare clients for their FCS custody and visitation session when there is a custody dispute...
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Amelia Jane Mattis
La Jolla, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Amelia Mattis is committed to helping clients effectively navigate the legal process, particularly in cases involving sensitive issues like domestic violence and child abuse. With a strong educational background, including graduating cum laude from law school and receiving scholastic honors, she brings both expertise and empathy to her practice. Amelia's focus is on ensuring clients understand their rights and options while working closely with them to advocate for their interests in court.
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Dennis David Burns
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
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Yi-Hung Chung
La Jolla, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
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Christina Marie Marine
La Jolla, CA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(619) 522-0874
4180 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 200
La Jolla, CA 92037
Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Shannon Teresa Glover
La Jolla, CA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
4225 Executive Square
Suite 600
La Jolla, CA 92037
Family and Divorce
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Steven Robert Kampf
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of San Diego School of Law
Steven R. Kampf is the founder of the Kampf Law Firm and has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law. As a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 4 years, Mr. Kampf has handled hundreds of dissolution and paternity cases from inception to resolution with exceptional results. He has served as lead counsel on countless dissolutions and cases involving paternity disputes, child custody and visitation conflicts, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and many other family law issues. Mr. Kampf has proven success both in and out of the...
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Thomas D. Sands
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney
(213) 788-4412
4660 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 100 - 6070
San Diego, CA 92122
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Thomas D Sands is a prominent and respected transactional and litigation attorney licensed in the State of California and Hawaii. Thomas is the founder and CEO of The Sands Law Group, and has dedicated his entire legal career to high-quality but cost-conscious representation to individual consumers and businesses in a variety of complex and challenging cases. Thomas is committed to serving his clients with attentive, timely, and effective representation.
Throughout his career, Attorney Thomas D Sands has been a fierce advocate of those in need of legal representation. Thomas’ commitment has helped create a positive reputation in the legal and...
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Linda Papst deLeon
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Univ of Virginia School of Law
Ms. de Leon graduated from Dartmouth College in 1982 magna cum laude with a degree in German. In 1987, she commenced law school at the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, VA. She graduated in 1990 and moved to San Diego, CA. Ms. de Leon is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar. Ms. de Leon became licensed to practice law in December 1990 and became a Certified Legal Specialist-Family Law with the State of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2004. Her passion within the Family Law arena is custody...
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Angela Dawn Da Silva
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family
University of California - Davis
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Tracy Horn
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer
(858) 500-3682
4660 La Jolla Village Drive
Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92122
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Julie O. Wolff
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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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Scott Frederick Levin
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
I’m Scott Levin, a dedicated family law attorney and mediator based in San Diego, California. As the only family law attorney in the greater San Diego area who is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, I focus exclusively on mediation, helping clients achieve fair, amicable resolutions without the high costs of litigation. My approach is backed by extensive experience and education: I hold a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University. With a deep background in finance, law, and dispute resolution, I’m equipped...
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Matthew S. Blado
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mr. Blado is a graduate of California Western School of Law. While at California Western, Mr. Blado studied Family Law and Community Property. During his third year of law school, Matthew was selected to serve as the judicial extern for the Honorable Nancy C. Oesterle.
While attending California Western, Mr. Blado was a founding member of the California Western School of Law Community Law Project which provided free legal assistance to poor and indigent members of the community. It was during this period that Mr. Blado was first exposed to the...
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Domingo R. Castillo
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. With over 35 years of experience in the legal and insurance sectors, I have dedicated the last 25 years to practicing law, during which I have had the honor of assisting thousands of clients with their legal issues, including accidents, work injury claims, immigration matters, and family law issues. My firm operates out of multiple locations across Southern California, including Indio, Pomona, Riverside, San Diego, and Cathedral City, with a bilingual staff to cater to a diverse clientele.
At our firm, we prioritize our clients and commit to securing favorable outcomes...
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Kevin Andrew Polis
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(858) 755-3300
12636 High Bluff Dr, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130
Family and Divorce
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Kevin A. Polis is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego Family Law Bar Association, North County Bar Association, and is Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Kevin Polis has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of divorce & family law. Because of this, he is certified by the State Bar of California as a Divorce & Family Law Specialist, a title that few attorneys in our area have, and one that shows a commitment to the practice of the law and delivering...
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Carrie Solny Block
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Loyola Law School
Carrie Block, the managing partner at Holstrom, Block & Parke's Orange County office, brings over 25 years of family law expertise from premier firms. Specializing in high-asset family divorces, collaborative divorce, and mediation in Orange County, she guides clients with compassion to achieve favorable legal outcomes. Carrie, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) expert, efficiently handles complexities related to 401(k)s, pensions, and benefits in divorce cases without external experts, streamlining negotiations early in the process.
Her practice spans divorce, custody, child and spousal support, paternity, and premarital rights. Carrie prioritizes accessibility, aiding clients through the challenging transition of divorce for a...
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Dennis Geis Temko
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Appeals
California Western School of Law
Dennis Temko provides exceptional representation in appellate matters in California State Courts in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and elsewhere. His appellate practice is focused on family law matters including custody, property division, child and spousal support, stock options, high income earners, Ostler Smith (bonus support orders), domestic violence restraining orders, and imputation, among other issues. Most of his practice has been devoted to family law appeals and writs since his 2013 admission to the California State Bar. Super Lawyers Magazine recognized Mr. Temko as a rising star in 2017, and again in 2018.
Mr. Temko has...
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Nancy J. Bickford
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
California Western School of Law
Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, Ms. Bickford practices exclusively in the area of family law helping clients with divorce and separation in San Diego. Ms. Bickford is a graduate of California Western School of Law where she received honorable recognition for outstanding achievement in the areas of community property, taxation and civil procedure, as well as a West Publishing Award in recognition of her overall outstanding scholastic accomplishment. Ms. Bickford received her Bachelor of Science from Miami University, with a dual major in Systems Analysis and Mathematics.
San Diego divorce attorney Nancy...
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Jenna A. Bamford
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
California Western School of Law
Ms. Hoefler is a University of Arizona alumnus, where she attended on a full-tuition academic scholarship and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Policy with dual concentrations in Criminal Justice Administration and Environmental Policy as well as a minor in Business. She was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Prelaw Fraternity, the Criminal Justice Association, and served as a teaching assistant for two courses titled “Women and Youth in the Justice System” and “Crime and Public Policy.” Her first experience with family law came while volunteering as an undergraduate intern for Southern Arizona...
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Beatrice Larsson Snider
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
(858) 566-6650
9663 Tierra Grande Street
Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92126
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Ms. Snider was one of eight women in a class of 423 when she graduated from California Western School of Law in 1973 with a Juris Doctorate.
The family law act of 1975, coupled with her desire to help clients in need, solidified her decision to specialize in Family Law. In 1980, Ms. Snider was one of twelve in the first class of attorneys to be board certified as a Certified Family Law Specialist in the State of California. Ms. Snider is a member of the State Bar of California, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, San Diego Family Law Bar...
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Christine Hayes Sickler
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(858) 566-6650
9663 Tierra Grande Street
Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92126
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
MS. SICKLER joined Beatrice L. Snider, APC in 1985 and is the managing partner of the firm. Ms. Sickler obtained her Juris Doctorate from Hastings College of the Law in 1976 and her Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1973. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Sickler was engaged in the general practice of law, including obtaining substantial civil and criminal trial experience. Ms. Sickler was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1976 and became a Certified Specialist in Family Law in 1991. She is a member of the State Bar of...
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Dayn Anthony Holstrom
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law
Dayn Holstrom, leading a distinguished family law firm in Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino, boasts a team of highly skilled attorneys committed to guiding clients with expertise and determination. His academic prowess at Western State University College of Law includes receiving the American Jurisprudence Award 17 times, serving as Editor in Chief of the Law Review, and graduating as Valedictorian with summa cum laude honors. Admitted to the bar in 1990, Dayn founded the Law Office of Dayn Holstrom, evolving into the renowned Holstrom, Block & Parke firm in 2008.
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Xinia Lorena Guerra
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Xinia L. Williams, a dedicated attorney at Holstrom, Block, and Parke, brings a wealth of legal experience and a compassionate approach to her clients.
Before joining the firm, Xinia delved into a diverse range of Family Law cases, fearlessly tackling challenges in divorce, child custody, guardianships, unlawful detainers, bankruptcy, criminal cases/DUIs, and more. This varied background has shaped her into the compassionate, professional, and selfless attorney she is today.
In the realm of Family Law, Xinia stands out for her real-world understanding, stemming from her role as a mother of two young children. She believes in being not just a legal advocate...
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Edward M Castro
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Edward Castro is a seasoned family law practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the field throughout his career. In 2021, he joined Holstrom, Block & Parke as a Partner, overseeing the San Diego County office. Initially focusing on domestic violence prevention, he collaborated with SDVLP and later directed FLAP, a courthouse-based family law clinic. At the YWCA Legal Advocacy Program, he served for six years as a senior staff attorney, handling diverse family law matters, emphasizing cases involving domestic violence.
In 2010, Mr. Castro joined BLSAPC, where he became a partner in 2014. Specializing in high net-worth cases, he addressed complex...
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Mark Reel Jr
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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Christopher C. Happ
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 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
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
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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Win R Heiskala
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Western State University College of Law
MS. HEISKALA joined the firm as a supervising attorney after spending 24 years as a sole practitioner in her own firm primarily devoted to family law. Ms. Heiskala obtained her Juris Doctorate from Western State School of Law (now Thomas Jefferson School of Law) in 1976. She was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Federal District Court for the Southern District in 1976, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal in 1986 and became a Certified Specialist in Family Law in 1988. Ms. Heiskala is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Family Law Section...
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Brian Alan Burkett
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Divorce lawyer and child custody attorney located in San Diego CA providing services in all areas of family law for the entire county of San Diego. Conveniently located in Mission Valley with plenty of free parking. Weekend and evening appointments available. Reasonable prices and payment plans offered. A divorce and family law practice that has been in business over 18 years with a primary emphasis on child custody litigation. Other areas of family law that we can assist you with include child support, spousal support, property division, and retirement division. Call now for free consultation.
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Matthew J Mesnik
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Mr. Mesnik has dedicated 100% of his practice to family law cases such as divorce, child custody and support, domestic partnership dissolution, post judgment enforcement, and modifications of support and custody. Mr. Mesnik appears in all San Diego County Family Courts including North County in Vista, California, East County in El Cajon, Downtown Central Court, Dontown Family Court, Madge Bradley Building, and Southbay in Chula Vista. Mr. Mesnik has appeared in front of each Family Court judge in San Diego County and is knowledgeable of each judicial officer currently on the bench. Throughout Mr. Mesnik's years of practice he has...
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James David Scott
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
7675 Dagget St #140a
San Diego, CA 92111
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Board Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 35 years of litigation experience. Attorney Scott represents clients in a wide variety of family law matters. This includes military cases, complex cases in contested matters of divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, representation of families of professional baseball and football players, business evaluation and division. Mr. Scott is skilled and experienced with the treatment of professional practices and separately held businesses in divorce.
Mr. Scott also has more than 35 years of litigation experience in the following family law areas of practice:
Domestic Violence
Post Judgment Family Law
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Grandparent Visitation Rights
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Cassandra S. Koenig
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Cassandra Koenig is a family law attorney at Aloha Divorce, with a strong focus on prenuptial agreements, amicable divorces, and certified co-parenting expertise. With a dedication to helping clients navigate emotionally challenging family law cases, Cassandra provides compassionate and practical legal guidance.
Prenuptial Agreements: Cassandra crafts tailored prenuptial agreements that protect clients' financial interests while fostering trust and open communication between partners.
Amicable Divorces: Committed to peaceful resolutions, Ms. Koenig collaborates with couples to find mutually beneficial solutions that prioritize both parties' well-being and children's best interests.
Certified Co-Parenting Specialist: Holding certification as a co-parenting specialist, Cassandra assists divorced or separated parents in...
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Andrew J. Botros
San Diego, CA Family Law Attorney
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of San Diego
Mr. Botros has practiced family law exclusively since 2010. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization.
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Michelle Paul
SAN DIEGO, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 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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Phillip J Wu
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Rivka Israel
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer with 24 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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A'ja M Simplis
San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
A’ja began her career in the entertainment industry with TV Guide and Lions Gate but soon found her true passion in law. She joined a leading Los Angeles litigation firm, focusing on family law, civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense. A’ja has been a compassionate advocate for fathers' rights and has represented high-profile clients, including the Estate of Michael Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, DMX, Keyshia Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Faith Evans, and Christopher Wallace Jr. (the late Notorious B.I.G.'s son).
Her achievements include a $1 million wrongful termination verdict, multiple six-figure settlements, a not-guilty verdict in a murder trial, and successfully handling...