Eileen Avila Family Law • tel: 650.692.1290 • fax: 650.692.1293 • eileen@eileenavilalaw.com
Over 30 years of experience, tailored to your personal needs
If you are like most people, a family law situation will be your first encounter with attorneys and the court process. No two family law cases are the same and unfortunately the legal system is complex, confusing and often demoralizing to contend with. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, in practice since 1982, my job is to offer help, guidance and strong legal representation at some of life's more difficult moments. My extensive experience working within the family law system is both professional and personal, as I've been through the process in my own divorce and in managing continuing issues with my son's special educational and developmental needs. Our goal, working together as client and attorney, is to make a successful transition from a time of difficulty to the start of a better life.
- Divorce
- Child Custody & Child Visitation
- Child and Spousal Support
- Children's Special Needs
- Domestic Partnerships
- Paternity
- Complex Property Issues
- Mediation/Collaborative Law
- Trial Practice
- Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders & Trials
- Domestic and International* Child Abduction
Professional Qualifications
Admitted to the State Bar of California, 1982
- U.S. District Court, Northern California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Certified Specialist in Family Law, California Board of Legal Specialization
University of San Francisco School of Law
- J.D., 1982
- Member. Law Review, School of Law
Pomona College, B.A., with distinction, 1977
Memberships and Affiliations
- California State Bar, Family Law Section
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
- Peninsula Collaborative Family Law Group
- Parents Helping Parents
- Peninsula Parents
Community Work
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Voluntary Attorney Mediator at the San Mateo County Superior Court
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American Heart Association, fundraising volunteer
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CORA (domestic violence center), fundraising volunteer
Specialized Training
- Mediation Certificate, UC Berkeley
- Trial Practice, Hastings College Of Law
- Attorney for Children Training
Eileen Avila
Attorney at Law
*Experience involving countries that are signatories under the Hague Convention and those that are not.
Both English and Spanish language services available.
