Why Choose a Certified Family Law Specialist?
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Why choose a Certified Family Law Specialist?



The law covers several areas.  Just as medicine does.

And just as you probably would not hire a brain surgeon to operate on your
heart, you probably would not, and should not, hire a personal injury attorney
to handle your custody matter (unless, of course, he is also well-versed in
family law.)

A Certified Family Law Specialist is someone who has passed intense scrutiny
to earn that title.

To be eligible for certification in family law, an attorney must meet certain
qualifications set forth by the California Board of Legal Specialization,
including:

(1) having been engaged in the practice of family law for a minimum of 25
percent of the time spent in occupational endeavors during the previous five
years;

(2) being an active member of the State Bar of California;

(3) passing a written exam;

(4) demonstrating a high level of experience in the field of family law by
meeting specific task and experience requirements;

(5) completing at least 45 hours of continuing education in family law; and

(6) being favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with the
attorney's work.

Thus, an attorney who has achieved certification as a specialist has
demonstrated a commitment to the highest standards of legal competence.  

Certified specialists must renew their standing every few years and keep their
practice focused predominately in their particular field of expertise.
All family law attorneys must have significant knowledge and expertise in
other legal areas, such as a general understanding of federal and state tax and
estate planning laws and procedures. They must be familiar with bankruptcy
procedures and federal bankruptcy laws. They must know social security law
and, to some extent, federal securities laws, as well as understand the workings
of state, federal, and private pension plans and other employment benefits. In
addition, many California family law practitioners are familiar with the laws in
other states and countries, because so often people live or come from or have
property in other states or countries.

Because couples who split up also must deal with custody of their children,
family law practitioners must also understand child development and other
topics touching on emotional and psychological concerns of families.  Part of
the certification requirement involves psychological and counseling education.

As the above makes evident, a good family law attorney must devote a
significant amount of time, money, and energy to stay informed in all of these
areas in order to effectively represent the family law litigant. When your
attorney is a certified specialist, you know that he or she has devoted those
resources to attaining and maintaining the highest standard of legal knowledge
and ability.

Here is a list of Certified Family Law Specialists in Los Angeles County.

To find a California Family Law Specialist, search the California State Bar, or
the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.



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