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Michael Allen Fischer
San Marcos, CA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(760) 757-6854
Fischer & Van Thiel LLP
100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Michael Fischer is a licensed California attorney licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Fischer has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters. He is known for his ability to guide his clients through the tumultuous processes of family court in an aggressive yet compassionate manner. Mr. Fischer graduated Cum Laude from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensellaer Indiana with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a minor in Political Science. For twenty-two years he oversaw the growth of his photography studio and photo processing laboratory in Soldotna, Alaska as well as owning and...
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Craig Richard VanThiel
Carlabad, CA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Peter Mueller
San Marcos, CA Divorce Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Mr. Mueller has been practicing law for thirty-five years and is licensed in California and Illinois. Graduating with honors from Loyola Law School in 1972, he was selected to associate with Chicago’s leading corporate firm and was also invited to become a Visiting Professor of Corporate Law at Loyola, where he had held the position as Assistant Dean of the Business School during his law studies. In his position as director of Father’s Rights Law Center®, Mr. Mueller, a Certified Family Law Specialist, benefits from his early litigation training and experience and will involve when needed, qualified and respected...
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Elizabeth N. Fox
San Marcos, CA Divorce Attorney
(760) 757-6854
Fischer & Van Thiel LLP
100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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Thomas Daniel Nares
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
My practice is devoted to Family Law, Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Domestic Violence and Support.
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Linda Joyce Alexander
Vista, CA Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Linda J Alexander is a licensed California Attorney who has been practicing Family Law in San Diego County since 1995.
Ms Alexander dedicates her practice of law to Family Law Matters. Focusing on: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Legal Separation, Paternity, Pre and Post Marital Agreements, Guardianships, Adoptions, Post Judgment Modifications, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Community and Separate Property matters, Division of Assets and Debts, Co-Habitation Agreements and Grandparent Visitation.
Ms. Alexander understands that dealing with family law issues can be extremely painful and...
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Andrew Patrick Johnson
Vista, CA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Our tagline, "When you want your case done right the first time," evolved as a result of continued client feedback expressing frustrations with past dealings with the process. Divorce is a difficult process. We are mindful of the emotional aspect as well as the costs involved with each case. Andrew P. Johnson, APC makes every effort to apply the right resources to each task so that we can keep costs at a minimum while still accomplishing your goals.
I am a licensed California Attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with an office located in Vista directly across from...
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Edward M Castro
Vista, CA Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Janet Lynn Carson
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
Ventura College of Law
As the founder of the Carson Law Group, Carlsbad lawyer Janet L. Carson offers legal services for bankruptcy and family law cases. Ms. Carson has been in private practice for her entire career. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Ventura Colle of Law. On Avvo.com, Attorney Carson has been recognized with a 7.7 Very Good rating. Ms. Carson holds memberships with the Ventura County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Contact her firm today for a free consultation.
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Rebecca M. Medina
Encinitas, CA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
1596 N Coast Hwy
101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Divorce and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
After seeing firsthand the stress and emotional pain inflicted on my clients and their families involved in traditional court-based litigation, I decided to practice law in a more transparent, supportive, and empowering way.
Too often, the traditional court-based process of resolving a family law matter such as a divorce makes a difficult situation worse. It heightens conflict. It takes away your power to make decisions. And it makes your personal matters public. I provide effective ways for you to avoid these negative impacts, by providing collaborative and mediation services for:
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Richard Renkin
Encinitas, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Western State Univ
At Renkin & Associates, we represent clients in all areas of San Diego and North County for family law cases. Divorces can have many complex issues, and we have experience handling a variety of issues, including marriage dissolution, property division, and move-away issues. Visit www.renkinlaw.com to learn how we can help you.
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Denise E. Oxley
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Inns of Court School of Law, Grays Inn, London
Experienced attorney with office located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego. In practice in San Diego County for 15 years. Appeared in Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County courts. My practice is limited to those counties.
Experience in Estate Planning arose from the connection that exists between the two areas of law practiced in my firm. Divorce causes change in estate plans, wills, asset allocation, beneficiary and Powers of Attorney designations. The two areas of law naturally go together. And even if they do not in your case, we have the skill and experience to assist you with your specific...
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Michelle Louise Blair
Escondido, CA Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Education
Ms. Blair graduated from the Menlo College, Atherton, California where she was a magna cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Ms. Blair then received her juris doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California and was admitted to the California and Federal bars in 2002.
Professional Associations
Family Law Section, California Bar Association
San Diego North County Bar Association
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Matthew Kaemerle
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
At the Law Office of Matthew & Julia Kaemerle, L.L.P., we provide our clients with the personalized, experienced, and committed legal counsel that they deserve when facing a challenging legal matter. Our Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys have handled a wide variety of issues related to complex, high-asset divorces, contested custody and visitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as non-traditional family formation and dissolution. Our team will work with you to find the right strategy for your situation and will come up with solutions that address your goals and needs.
Additionally, we offer legal assistance in the areas of...
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Carrie E Nolan
Encinitas, CA Divorce Attorney
Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Carrie began her career in family law in 2006 as a legal assistant. She became a paralegal in 2007. She began working for the Law Office of Annette Hall Neville in 2008 as a paralegal while she attended law school. She became an associate attorney in 2012. Carrie’s diligence and attention to detail are second-to-none. She is a vital part of our practice. Clients and colleagues alike respect her work ethic and easy demeanor.
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Thomas D'Arcy Ferreira
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
California family lawyer and credentialed mediator . Practiced personal injury and workers' compensation litigation 1988-2007. Joined Kegel, Tobin & Truce in 1990, managing shareholder in 2002. January 2008, transitioned to family law and mediation after divorcing. Current practice emphasizes resolution of conflict for the sake of children, and cost-effective methods to get through divorce. AAA neutral in insurance litigation. 3 published Ct. of Appeal Cases and 1 before the Cal. Sup. Ct.
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Nicole M. Nore
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
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Samin Vali
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Samin Vali Beringer is a licensed California attorney authorized to practice in both state and federal court. Her unique experiences in Family Law and Civil Litigation enable her to handle a wide spectrum of cases.
Ms. Beringer is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, where she was recognized on the Dean's List and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a specialization in Public Law. Thereafter, Ms. Beringer continued her education at the University of San Diego School of Law. While at the University of San Diego, Ms. Beringer developed her knowledge of Family Law...
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Anne Barbara Howard
Oceanside, CA Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Specialized in family law and drafting wills and trusts, Anne B. Howard is licensed to practice in the State of California and in the U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. With over 20 years experience, Ms. Howard is devoted to helping families with their legal issues through both litigation and mediation.
She is adept at strategizing cases and helping clients with issues including, but not limited to: divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support/alimony and property division.
Let Anne also help you preparing your will and trust so that your family and friends are taken care of...
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Hannah J. Engholm
Escondido, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Hannah J. Engholm received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as a University of California Regent’s Scholar. Hannah simultaneously earned her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law and her Master in Social Work degree from San Diego State University. She served as Senior Editor for the California Western International Law Journal. Hannah is involved in several volunteer opportunities, including San Diego’s Voices of Children where she has been a Court Appointed Advocate since 2010. Ms. Engholm has experience with all family law issues.
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Ms. Anne M Curtolo
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Ralph Lynn Williams
Vista, CA Divorce Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
University of Utah
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David Brooks
Carlsbad, CA, CA Divorce Lawyer
(714) 390-5560
2100 Palomar Airport Road
Suite 214-15
Carlsbad, CA, CA 92011
Divorce, Consumer, Employment and Family
California Western School of Law
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William Carley Halsey
Oceanside, CA Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
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Stephanie Mendez
Escondido, CA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Stephanie Mendez attended law school in Orange County, CA, and passed the California State Bar on the first attempt. She first became interested in Family Law while interning at The Legal Clinic, in Fullerton, CA. After graduating law school, Stephanie began working at a local law firm in San Diego, CA, where she handled all aspects of family law, including child custody and visitation, child support, paternity actions, divorce actions, domestic violence issues, and spousal support. She is well versed in the complexities of family law, and the emotions that are involved. Her goal is to guide the client and...
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Milena L. Celentano
Vista, CA Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
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Kandy Odetta Koliwer
Encinitas, CA Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
315 S Coast Highway 101
Suite 194
Encinitas, CA 92024
Divorce and Family
Western State Univ
Kandy received a BA in Sociology and and California Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. She received a Masters degree in Counseling from Chapman College. Prior to becoming an attorney she worked as a Probation Officer and Social Worker with children involved in the Juvenile Court related to child abuse and neglect.
Kandy's primary area of practice is Juvenile Dependency, representing all parties including parents, relatives and foster parents. Additonally she works in the areas of Family Law, Guardianships, Adoptions, Restraining Orders and Paternity Actions.
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Warren Erwin Haviland Jr
Encinitas, CA Divorce Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Vanderbilt Univ School of Law
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Janet Carson
Carlsbad, CA Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Bankruptcy and Family
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Ashley Negrette
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney
(619) 356-1448
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Divorce and Immigration
California Western School of Law
Attorney Negrette represents clients in complex immigration and family law cases. She employs a sharp legal strategy and patiently guides her clients through tough situations with a calm yet tenacious verve.
She is trial-ready, having done the rigorous 7-day Family Law Trial Advocacy Program at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Colorado. She has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for 2019, 2020, and 2021, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in California. She has been quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune and is rated as one of the 10 Best Immigration Lawyers by the...
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Scott Frederick Levin
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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 Divorce Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Kevin Andrew Polis
San Diego, CA Divorce 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
Divorce and Family
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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Roy M. Doppelt
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
For nearly 30 years, San Diego family law attorney Roy M. Doppelt, Esq. has been providing clients in Southern California with comprehensive legal services. He is currently an active member of the California and San Diego Bar Associations, and he is admitted to practice law in both California and Illinois state courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the Southern District of California.
Roy was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He relocated to California to attend the California Western School of Law, where he obtained his J.D. in 1988, graduating with honors....
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Dennis Geis Temko
San Diego, CA Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Michaela Curran
La Jolla, CA Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Christine Hayes Sickler
San Diego, CA Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(858) 566-6650
9663 Tierra Grande Street
Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92126
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Beatrice Larsson Snider
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 50 years of experience
(858) 566-6650
9663 Tierra Grande Street
Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92126
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Jenna A. Bamford
San Diego, CA Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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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Kevin C Boileau
Solana Beach, CA Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
University of San Diego School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
For your out of court settlement, mediation, negotiation, or transactional needs, contact Kevin Boileau, PhD, at 415.830.0065 or 858.688.4871.
Specializing in complex negotiation, mediation, transactional, and int'l problem-solving.
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