Practice areas
Child custody matters are the most critical. The safety and well-being of your children are of paramount concern. Handling these matters requires distinct knowledge of the court process and the ability to navigate through the court system.
Having financial means to support yourself and your children is imperative. Support matters are often delayed by the Court which can cause extreme hardship for some families. It is important to have an attorney that understands the legal process.
Family law matters can be resolved informally or through the court system. Our firm assists clients in mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, consulting, limited scope representation, and marital agreement preparation.
Protecting one’s assets and planning for retirement are sometimes overlooked. We can prepare documents that will properly structure your estate so that you can have both a comfortable retirement and assets to pass to your loved ones.
Divorce and separation is challenging both emotionally and financially. Those involved may experience disruption of home life, income, parenting time, and companionship. We are experienced in handling these cases and can assist you.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2015 | 02/15/2021 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Attorney | McKinnon Law Firm | 2017 - Present |
| Senior Associate Attorney | Law & Mediation Offices Of Debra N. Caligiuri | 2014 - 2017 |
| Law Clerk/Paralegal | Fleischer & Ravreby | 2012 - 2014 |
| Managing Paralegal | Edmunds Law Firm | 2004 - 2012 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
| San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
| American Inns of Court | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sierra Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| University of California - San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Second Saturday | Divorce Advice Workshop | 2015 |
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Carrie Nolan, Family Attorney on Dec 1, 2017
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Vanessa is a dedicated and passionate attorney, who is involved in the legal community.
Lesly Adams, Family Attorney on Dec 1, 2017
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I endorse Vanessa as a compassionate and strong advocate for her clients. She is competent and available to her clients throughout representation. She strives for a better result than the client expected.
Lien Trang Tram, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I am impressed with Ms. McKinnon work ethics, intelligence, work experience, compassion and dedication for her clients. She was a paralegal for 10 years while putting herself through law school! This is incredible for her clients because she knows the civil procedure much more than other lawyers. Family Law is very form driven and Ms. McKinnon is well versed with all of them. My office refers family law clients to Ms. McKinnon.
Maria Gomez, Family Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
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Not only is Ms. McKinnon bright, diligent, and passionate in advocating for her clients, but she also has heart. Through her knowledge and professionalism, I see her as a rising star in the field of family law. As such, I strongly endorse Ms. McKinnon for all family law matters.
Sarah Pinkerton, Family Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Samin Vali Beringer, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
For over ten years, I have had the pleasure of working with Vanessa as both a co-worker and as an adversary. Vanessa is very passionate about her cases, detail-oriented and knowledgeable in family law. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vanessa to my own family and friends.
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