Debra Nessa Caligiuri's Reviews

I had tried to navigate my own divorce without an attorney and was unsuccessful. My spouse was not participating in the process. In fact, I did not even know where my spouse was for months at a time. The court legal process made me feel trapped in convention, with an unconventional situation. My case was unusual, and I was hopeful for a settlement that was a-typical, but not unprecedented. I had two young daughters to protect and care for all on my own. I finally hired Debra Caligiuri. Debra listened well, and was never impatient. She did not criticize me for filing on my own and failing to succeed. She informed me of the options and possible complications. She was supportive of my feelings and concerns, never inciting my anger. Her approach was not purely legal, but compassionate too, helping me to weigh the emotional toll with the time and possible legal ramifications. She understood my dilemma and was willing to proceed with my uncommon request, which was to use my home (that was fully paid for) as security for unpaid future child support.
A divorce was granted, although due to the unusual nature of my settlement, the court retained jurisdiction over the ultimate dissolution of assets and child support.
Years later, Debra was there to help with the final settlement and stipulation. All told it took ten years (with large gaps of inactivity) to completely resolve the financial aspects. Debra was always there when I needed her. She made the best of a tough situation. She helped me navigate the storm, and all the subsequent gales that followed. My daughters and I came out of it all with a close relationship, and the retention of our home. Thank you Debra Caligiuri!

Ms. Caligiuri was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in reviewing my Marital Settlement Agreement. In addition, she was very kind, patient and thoughtful, a superb example of what a lawyer should be. Thank you Ms. Caligiuri, I was so grateful for your assistance.

Debra came as a recommendation and from the first visit, I knew she was the best person to handle my case. She is approachable, compassionate, & understanding yet extremely knowledgeable in her area of expertise. Her approach is not aggressive but she is assertive with her client's best interest in mind. She's extremely professional and represents her client & case in the same manner.

One final note to mention is that she contacted before closing my case to ensure that there were no outstanding items and to make sure I was satisfied. This last gesture made me feel that she cared about me & not just my case, and wanted to make sure I felt comfortable with everything before closing it out. Great extra touch!

Debra Caligiuri is one of the area's best family law attorneys. She was highly recommended to me by one of San Diego's largest mediation firms. I asked for the names of three outstanding attorneys, and I received three names, but with the caveat that once I met with Debra Caligiuri, I wouldn't feel the need to meet with anyone else.

Ms. Caligiuri is highly regarded by family law judges and opposing attorneys. They enjoy working with her, as do her clients, because she is highly capable, compassionate, trustworthy, fair, and ethical. Ms. Caligiuri is very strategic in her thinking and quick on her feet. In her many years of experience, she has seen it all. My case was a difficult one, but Ms. Caligiuri's experience kept us one step ahead at every turn. Not only was I thrilled with her results, I was proud to have her represent me. I recommend Ms. Caligiuri to others without reservation, and will continue to do so.

Attorney Caligiuri is very professional and diligent. She represented me in a Collaborative Divorce and I was very impressed with how well she handled a potentially volatile situation. Her mediation skills are excellent. I am sure we saved a lot of money and agony by staying out of court and resolving our issues quickly and respectfully.

If you have a difficult or high conflict family law situation, this attorney takes the confusion and emotion out of the process. She was able to quickly identify the issues and found common ground between us. We could have ended up paying thousands of dollars and spending years in Court, but Attorney Caligiuri was able to facilitate us working together and resolve our issues to our mutual agreement.