Amanda Eileen Branca

Amanda Eileen Branca

also known as Amanda E. Branca, CFLS

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Del Mar, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Ste 131, Del Mar, CA

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Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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The Law Office of Amanda E. Branca

2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Ste 131, Del Mar, CA, 92014

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33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Philip | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

5 STAR ATTORNEY !

With a life changing experience ahead of me a good friend suggested that I reach out to Amanda to talk about my situation. From our first conversation I felt that I had made the right choice to seek her counsel. With a wealth of knowledge as well as professionalism throughout the whole divorce proces...s I was very pleased at the final results. I got all the answers and help that I needed dealing with the other party and I can't say THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!! Thank you AMANDA!

Posted by John | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Above and beyond

We found Amanda based on her previous reviews and she did not disappoint. My ex is off the charts difficult to work with but Amanda practically made I possible for us to almost not be involved. We had a successful outcome and would definitely recommend. She's smart, thorough and results oriented. Tha...nk you Amanda!

Posted by John | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Like having an extremely bright and trusted friend.

Separation is a rough process. Initially, I tried to handle the details on my own. I spent a lot of time feeling like I wasn't doing the best for me or my children. That completely changed during my first conversation with Amanda. She was open, understanding and immediately on task. She zeroed in on ...my best interests and kept the process focused on that. She is a quick study and possesses amazing clarity. Amanda helped pull my divorce together quickly and efficiently. I am immensely grateful. She is incredibly fast and I felt that she approached each issue promptly and as a priority. It was like having an extremely bright and trusted friend.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

An Absolute Superstar Family Law Attorney

If you are just starting the terrifying process of divorce, engaging Amanda Branca as your family law attorney will undoubtedly be the best decision you can make. I can’t tell you how many times during my divorce I thanked my lucky stars that I stumbled across Amanda and hired her. She is truly the b...est family law attorney out there - I initially typed “one of the best” but then changed it because I honestly believe you can’t get better than her. Amanda is s superstar in literally every area possible – she is unbelievably responsive (so much so I worried I was her only client, which is obviously not the case …but that’s how she will make you feel), has expert knowledge of family law, is compassionate, is skilled and creative when it comes to negotiation, and is a pro when it comes to managing your expectations and helping you to understand and come to grips with worst and best case scenarios. In addition, she is incredibly generous in her billing – I know that I would have had to pay significantly more had I used another law firm …I’m talking 2-5 times more! Finally, she has a great sense of humor and knows when it’s appropriate to inject a bit of levity into an otherwise tense situation. My case was fairly complex – a child was involved and there was another issue where there wasn’t much case law to go off. I am very satisfied and don’t think I could have gotten a better outcome (a tough feat when it comes to family law because from what I can tell, both parties often come out of it feeling screwed). More importantly, I am so grateful to have had Amanda by my side during what has been one of the most challenging years of my life. She made an awful process bearable and helped me keep my sanity when I was overcome with anxiety, sadness, and anger. She is utterly an incredible attorney …and a genuinely compassionate and thoughtful human being.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2015 | Child Support

Highly recommend Amanda Branca!

This has been one of the most difficult years in my life. I never thought I would be a single mom at 37 to a two year old and having to have a judge "order" his father to be equally financially responsible. It's not easy to look at it as business decision when it involves my son who is my world! But ...Amanda Branca helped me do just that.... From our first conversation Amanda has been amazing! She has kept me informed, prepared and has answered any and all questions I have had regarding my child support case with my sons father. I retained Amanda a year ago and my case finally just settled.... For now at least and hopefully for a long while! She has worked long and hard at every detail making sure nothing was missed or overlooked. One thing I respect Amanda for is being honest with me about my expectations and reality, she would always make sure I understood everything that was happening and if I didn't, she would explain it in detail. She was always available to answer my questions and address my concerns. As I don't wish this situation on anyone, life happens and knowing that you have the best at your side as your attorney makes it just a little easier. I have and will continue to recommend Amanda Branca to my friends, family, co workers and all of you reading this review! She is a someone I would always want on my side working for me, not against me!

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Amanda Singer

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Amanda and endorse her as a great attorney who knows how to look out for her clients best interests but also respect their decisions in mediation. She did a wonderful job of supporting my client in understanding her settlement agreement and bringing constructive edits back to our session. She was a pleasure to work with."

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Jeffrey Lacy

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amanda is a very no-nonsense attorney focused on settlement and representing her client's best interests."

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Elizabeth Jamison

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with her in the past, I have witnessed her in-depth knowledge of family law, her commitment to ethics, and deep concern for her clients. I strongly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

2017

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2016

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2016

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

2015

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, The State Bar of California

2015

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2014

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2012

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

2012

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2011

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2011

CA State Bar Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

2011

Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

2011

Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Family Law Attorney, The Law Office of Amanda E. Branca

2010 - 2011

Research/Writing/Mediation, Judge WHM, San Diego Superior Court, Family Judge

2010 - 2011

Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc.

Associations

2010 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

2009 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

2010 - 2014

National Association of Realtors

Education

2009

University of San Diego School of Law

JD

2006

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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