California Family and Divorce Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

545 Middlefield Rd suite 175, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

Marisa C. San Filippo is a Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization), a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and a partner at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP. Ms. San Filippo has dedicated her entire career to family law, and handles a wide variety of cases, including high conflict child custody cases and complex high-asset financial matters. Ms. San Filippo brings her tenacity and compassion to each matter, handling cases involving dissolution, legal separation, property characterization and division, child custody and visitation, pre-marital agreements, child and spousal support (initial orders and post-judgment modifications), and paternity matters. Ms. San Filippo’s areas of expertise focus on complicated financial issues, including cases involving valuation of business and partnership interests, goodwill, and equity compensation. Ms. San Filippo has experience in cases involving startups, venture capital, and real estate development. Ms. San Filippo is also a highly experienced custody attorney, with a background in issues including gatekeeping, resist-refuse dynamic, relocations/move-aways, substance abuse, special needs, and conflicted co-parenting relationships. Ms. San Filippo has extensive experience drafting and negotiating intricate pre-marital and post-marital agreements. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. San Filippo enjoys supporting clients through mediation as a consulting attorney. Prior to joining Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, Ms. San Filippo spent the summers after her first and second years of law school with the firm as a law clerk. Upon graduation, she joined Flicker, Kerin Kruger & Bissada as an associate and became a partner with the firm in 2016. Ms. San Filippo was born and raised on the Peninsula, where she currently resides, and strives to support the legacy of community service instilled in her by her parents. She serves on the Board of Sigma 1916, the housing corporation associated with her college sorority. She has also volunteered her time supporting events for the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in honor of her late father and now serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Family and Divorce Law

120 Santa Margarita Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Marisa C. San Filippo is a Certified Family Law Specialist and a partner in the firm's Family Law Department. Ms. San Filippo handles a wide variety of cases, bringing her tenacity and knowledge to each matter, including: dissolution, legal separation, property characterization and division, child custody and visitation, pre-marital agreements, child and spousal support, paternity matters, domestic partnerships, and complex, high-asset matters. Ms. San Filippo has recent experience with cases involving valuation of business and partnership interests, goodwill, and stock options. Ms. San Filippo is a member of the State Bar of California, as well as the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Ms. San Filippo earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of San Francisco School of Law in May 2008. She also graduated as a member of the McAuliffe Honor Society. While in law school, Ms. San Filippo was a member of the University of San Francisco Law Review and published her comment on real estate valuation in the marital dissolution context in the fall of 2007. She received a CALI Award for Excellence in Family Law in spring 2007 and an award for Best Brief for Moot Court in spring 2006. Ms. San Filippo volunteers her time by handling pro bono cases through the Legal Aid Society's Domestic Violence Collaborative. Prior to joining Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP as a partner, Ms. San Filippo spent the summers after her first and second years of law school with the firm as a law clerk. Ms. San Filippo earned her B.A. in History from the University of California, Berkeley with high honors. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Family and Divorce Law

38977 Sky Canyon Dr ste 105, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA

When emotions run high, it’s important to have high-quality counsel who can handle the complex legal attributes of your case. I have helped countless families create practical, workable solutions to protect their best interests in any situation. I am committed to providing my clients with fair and ethical representation at every stage of the legal process. I received a B.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech in 1999 and my Juris Doctor degree from Western State University in 2004, when I was later admitted to the State Bar of California. I have been a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association for many years, and have served twice as the association’s President. I also belong to the Riverside County Bar Association and I am a member of the Family Law Section of the California State Bar. I have represented families throughout Southern California, assisting them with divorce issues, paternity cases, child custody and visitation matters, and much more.

Family and Divorce Law

505 S Villa Real Dr, STE 213, Anaheim, CA 92807

Michelle Ludwig has worked in the legal field since the age of 21, first working as a legal secretary, then as an attorney. Michelle has worked side-by-side with her husband Eric for over 15 years. Ludwig Law Center dedicates its efforts primarily to Family Law, but also handles business litigation, personal injury matters, and most civil and criminal matters, including juvenile matters. Michelle has been married for 28 years to her husband and law partner, Eric. Together they have four children. They enjoy boating, water skiing, vacationing and riding dirt bikes in the desert. Michelle’s first Law Review article was published in the Journal of Juvenile Law in 2002 – an article that was inspired by the death of her sister, Kerry Patterson, who was kidnapped and murdered in Fullerton, California in 1980.

Family and Divorce Law

751 S Weir Canyon Rd 157 327, Anaheim, CA 92808, USA

Mona Naqvi is a seasoned family law attorney at Lass Law, renowned for her compassionate approach and unwavering dedication to her clients. Since becoming a member of the California Bar in 2009, Attorney Naqvi has exclusively practiced family law, gaining a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and achieving positive outcomes in complex cases. She is passionate about protecting the rights of her clients, with a special focus on the well-being of children, which has become a hallmark of her career. She also contributes legal insights to Divorce AI, where she provides expert commentary on family law topics. Attorney Naqvi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and both a Juris Doctorate and LL.M. in Taxation from Chapman University School of Law. Her unique combination of psychological insight and legal expertise enables her to offer well-rounded, strategic guidance to clients facing difficult family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and complex property division cases. One of Attorney Naqvi’s most notable achievements came in 2015, when she secured a groundbreaking court ruling that awarded legal custody to three parents—a first in Orange County, California. Her work in this case exemplified her innovative thinking and dedication to pursuing justice in the best interests of the children involved. Outside of her legal practice, Attorney Naqvi has made a lasting impact in the community by teaching meditation to elementary school children for nearly a decade. Her continued service, even during the COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom, highlights her commitment to nurturing the next generation. Attorney Naqvi’s blend of empathy, legal acumen, and community involvement makes her an exceptional advocate for families navigating the complexities of family law.