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Certified Family Law Specialist in Marin County, California
When facing a difficult family law issue, it is important to ensure that the lawyer you select has the necessary skill, knowledge and experience. It is also extremely beneficial to select a Certified Family Law Specialist to handle your case.
At the law offices of Marin Family Lawyers, clients turn to me, Certified Family Law Specialist Wayne K.D. McIntosh for guidance with many different types of family law matters.* I have gone through the long, rigorous process of becoming certified and am pleased to offer my specialized representation to clients in Marin County, San Francisco, and the Greater Bay Area. Contact my office to schedule a consultation to discuss your case and your needs.
Becoming Certified
In order to become a Certified Family Law Specialist, an attorney must demonstrate that they have been substantially involved in the practice of family law in the five years prior to submitting their application. This can be done by meeting four out of five of the following qualifications:
- Acted as principal counsel in twenty or more contested family law hearings involving dissolution of marriage (divorce), custody, child support, modification, spousal support, division of property, restraining orders/domestic violence proceedings, taxation issues, contempt and/or enforcement proceedings.
- Acted as principal counsel in five or more hearings or trials under the California Family Code. All of these hearings must have been at least three or more hours in length and involve the testimony of witnesses.
- Acted as principal counsel in a minimum of thirty negotiated family law judgments or negotiated marital settlement agreements
- Acted as principal counsel in thirty or more stipulated temporary family law orders
- Acted as principal counsel and principal author of briefs in three California family law appeals in which an opinion was filed
In addition to meeting these qualifications and submitting a formal application, a lawyer must also pass an extensive written exam on all areas of family law which is only offered every two years by the State Bar of California.
I believe my certification is an asset to all of my clients and serves as a testament to the fact that I have been dedicated to the practice of family law for many years. I have been recognized by the State Bar of California for my level of expertise and experience.
Contact me at the law offices of Marin Family Lawyers to learn more about my certification and how my experience can help with your family law issues.
Marin Family Lawyers
1000 Fourth Street, Suite 795
San Rafael, CA 94901
Toll Free: (877) 830-2418
Phone: (415) 233-6047
Fax (415) 454-0143
E-mail
Marin Family Lawyers
Family Law and Estate Planning Lawyer
for Marin County, San Rafael, Novato, Belvedere,
Tiburon, Mill Valley, Corte Madera,
Kentfield, Larkspur, Fairfax, Sausalito
and San Francisco
*Attorney Wayne K. D. McIntosh is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization