Roy Doppelt | San Diego Family Lawyer

• State Bar of California Section Member: Family Law
  2009 - Present
• San Diego County Bar Association Member
  1998 - Present
• State Bar Of California Member
  1988 - Present
• University of San Diego Moot Court Judge
  2009 - 2009
• Better Business Bureau Member
  2001 - 2017
• North County Chamber of Commerce Member
  2000 - 2008

• Top 100 Lawyers National Advocates
  2017
• Member Marquis Who's Who in American Law
  2012
• Member Marquis Who's Who in American Law
  2011
• Honored Member: Black Book Stanford's Who's Who
  2010
• Who'sWho in America Marquis Who's Who in America
  2010
• Semi Finalist: Top Attorney's in Family Practice San Diego Daily Transcript
  2009 / 2009
• Honored Member: Black Book Stanford's Who's Who
  2009
• Rating: Excellent AVVO
  2009
• Quoted Money Magazine: Special Report
  2009
• Featured San Diego Magazine: Lawyers and Law Firms You Need to Know
  2009
• Leading San Diego Divorce Lawyers attorneypages.com
  2009
• Certificate of Merit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  2006
• Dean's Award California Western School of Law
  1987
• Certificate of Appreciation: Director of WESTLAW Program California Western School of Law
  1987
• Special Recognition: Outstanding Service: Advocacy Honors Board California Western School of Law
  1987
• Recognition of Professional Achievement University of San Diego: School of Law
  1987
• National Member of the Order of Barristers Order of Barristers
  1987
• Named: Who's Who Among American Law Students Who's Who Among American Law Students
  1986

I represented a mother against the paternal grandparents where their son [who was the father] was deceased. The paternal grandparents wanted legal and physical custody and the mother was remarried and had other children and she wanted to be able to raise their child without interference of any kind and move on with her life. I argued that the paternal grandparents had not met their burden of proof and that the mother had constitutional rights under the 14th Amendment and the Judge denied the paternal grandparents requests after an evidentiary hearing with oral testimony. Our client was so appreciative of this and said it changed her life to know she could move on.

I built a successful practice by placing the interests of the client's ahead of the firm's financial interests and anyone else's interests. Also, all are committed to trying our personal best [from receptionist to paralegal to associate to partner] to exceeding client's expectations regarding legal services and legal fees. We give a free 30 minute to give realistic expectations as much as possible and also strategies and techniques to protect client's legal rights and try and obtain their legal goals so the client can make an informed and intelligent decision about a most important part of their life.

I believe clients should look for honesty and integrity and that the lawyer will place their interests ahead of all others. Also, education and training and experience is very important. It is also a very good idea, when selecting your attorney, to ask how many cases the attorney has handled before the Judge your case is in front of.

Local knowledge is very important to the success of cases. While the law in California applies to everyone the same, different Judges can make different rulings on the same fact pattern. Also, it is important that the attorney have the updated local judicial council forms and attorney service to help with filings locally.

Free telephone consultations provide the same information as in-office consultations. An in-office consultation, if possible, is strongly advised since hiring a lawyer is a service and not a product. Sometimes, of course, a client lives out of the county or out of state or out of the country. In that instance, a phone consultation is best.

For a free telephone conversation to provide the maximum value to the client, the client should be able to provide basic information depending on the type of case. For example, if a divorce the information would include: date of marriage; date of separation; the number of children; incomes of both parties; residency for past 6 months; if any pleadings filed; if any hearings set and if there is an attorney for the opposing party. There is much more information, of course, which can be discussed. It is a good idea if the client makes a list of questions first since it is easy to forget when on the phone with the attorney.

As to what distinguishes me from other attorneys, I would ask any potential new client to google ""Roy Doppelt Attorney San Diego"" and look at our 49 reviews on google with a ranking of 4.9. I have numerous awards and qualifications and our firm is A+ rated with the San Diego BBB and I have a 10.0 rating on AVVO. I have practiced law in San Diego for over 30 years and our office has been in the same location for 20 years. I take professional pride in helping to resolve life-altering events relating to divorce, legal separation and paternity and help to minimize the loss associated with these case. I am very compassionate and understanding and always try to make sure our clients are informed.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is when I am told how I helped change someone's life and future. Family law cases, whether a paternity or divorce or legal separation, is a life-altering event. Not seeing your children every night is one of the most disheartening of all and I take pride in making lives better and not worse.

My other interests include playing chess, reading, and boating.