Frank Terrazas | San Diego Divorce & Family Lawyer

Frank Terrazas brings fourteen years of combined family law experience to Garwood Attorneys.  After receiving his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of San Diego, Frank obtained a Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, and quickly found himself in family law.   Frank spent ten years under the tutelage of two preeminent family law attorneys in San Diego county (now retired).  After gaining ten years of invaluable experience as a distinguished paralegal in family law, Frank took the natural next step, and attended law school.  While in law school, Frank earned the prestigious Bonnie Reading Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Certified Family Law Specialists Committee of the San Diego County Bar Association to a law student who shows dedication and commitment to the area of family law.  Eager to commence his legal career, Frank began making appearances in Family Court as a Certified Law Student.

Upon graduation from law school, Frank opened his own family law practice which took little time to thrive given Frank’s unique qualifications. Frank swiftly obtained extensive courtroom experience in contested matters and trials, successfully representing his family law litigants. Frank also negotiated countless settlements on behalf of his clients.   

Frank’s unique background as a family law paralegal, then attorney, coupled with his engaging personality, make him a tremendous asset to Garwood Attorneys and his clients.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Garwood Attorneys	San Diego, CA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Thomas Jefferson School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2014
University of San Diego	Bachelors		2004

State / Court	Date
California	2015

• San Diego Family Law Bar Association | Member
  American Bar Association | Member
  San Diego Bar Association | Member

• Rising Stars | SuperLawyers | 2018 - 2019
  Top One Percent (Fellow) | The National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019  
  Top 40 Under 40 Nominee (Family Law) | American Academy of Attorneys | 2018 - 2019   
  Rising Star Nominee | American Institute of Legal Advocates | 2018 - 2019  
  Bonnie Reading Scholarship | Certified Family Law Specialists San Diego County Bar Association | 2014  

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2015) Licensed as Attorney in California. Verified with California Bar Association.	April 08, 2020

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