Heidi Dionne Collier

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Heidi Dionne Collier

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Escondido, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family ... +2 more

365 West Second Ave., Ste. 204, Escondido, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Heidi

Biography

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Specializing in Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Visitation, Child & Spousal Support + more. Call (760) 993-3097

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

The majority of my cases are divorce cases. These cases usually include child custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, and division of assets and debts.

50%
Mediation 20%

I very much enjoy my mediation cases where I act as a mediator for couples who want to reach an agreement in resolving their case. I prepare all the necessary paperwork for filing with the Court so my clients never need to appear in court.

20%
Child Custody 10%

Orders and agreements on how to share custody of children are a very important part of my practice, and they are often made in family law divorce and mediation cases. I also work on cases where prior child child sharing orders need to be modified,

10%
Child Support 10%

I work to help clients obtain, modify, or enforce child support orders.

10%
Family 10%

My practice is solely family law, including paternity cases, divorce cases, mediation, and separation issues.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2010

Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Heidi D. Collier, APLC

365 West Second Ave., Ste. 204, Escondido, CA, 92025

heidicollierlaw.com/

Heidi Dionne Collier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karin | July 13, 2013 | Child Support

Wonderful Family Law

After years of trying to get child support and not knowing where to go....and after months of getting no answers....I met with Heidi. She was so encouraging and supportive. She immediately went to the root of the problem and was so kind!! She called and got the previous case information from DCSS an...d helped me tremendously!! Filing a motion for CS in just a moment and couldn't be happier!! So grateful to her!

Posted by Christina | March 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Very knowledgeable, supportive and a strong advocate!

Heidi has supported my son and I during a difficult divorce and child custody case. She has been incredibly supportive and kept me informed throughout the entire process. She is a strong advocate and very assertive, ensuring my child's best interest. I trust her as a professional and know that she... cares about us and the outcome of my hearings. She has always gone above and beyond and I would highly recommend her to anyone who finds themself in a similar situation.

Posted by Walter | March 13, 2011 | Child Custody

Great results!

I am very pleased with the way Ms. Collier handled my Child Custody case. Ms. Collier persued my request aggresively, while being respectful to my ex and keeping in mind my desire to maintain as amicable of a relationship as possible with my ex. The staff is efficient and courteous.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

A+ Service from Mrs. Collier!!!

I used Mrs. Collier for a high-profile divorce/custody case and I was absolutely 100% satisfied with how caring, professional, knowledgeable and aggressive (in a good way) that she handled my case. She is a fair person, does what is right and her fees are reasonable as well. She seems well-liked by t...he judges in North County as well, which is where we litigated. I am now using her for a separate issue and have full confidence in her!

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Very professional. Handled my divorce and custody case very well. I highly recommend this lawyer.

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Heidi Dionne Collier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Dahann Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Collier is a great attorney and I highly endorse her. She is responsive, polite and very professional. She is reasonable and I have absolutely no problem working with her towards settling cases."

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Bita Ashtari

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Heidi Collier. Heidi is an exceptional advocate for her clients. She is a top notch attorney and I would not hesitate to refer clients to her."

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Mikhak Ghorban

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to collaborate on several cases with Heidi and find her to be understanding, ethical and highly motivated to get the best results for her clients."

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William Halsey

Child custody lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is very pleasant to work with and is incredibly dedicated to her work."

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Gregory Lievers

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is highly experienced and an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Lisa Carey

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Collier is an exceptional family law attorney with nearly 20 years of experience."

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Kevin Cadora

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is competent and aggressive yet a pleasure to work with."

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Janis Stocks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is a passionate advocate for her clients; organized; easy going yet tough and always prepared."

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Randall Hicks

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is an excellent family law attorney. She is always very well prepared, professional, and gets maximum benefits for her clients, while working well with opposing counsel. She seems to be very respected by local judges as well."

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Paul Marks

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very caring, cooperative, and settlement oriented"

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Kristine Colburn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and would refer a relative with confidence."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to send family law clients to Ms. Collier."

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Paul Staley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is a long-time colleague with whom I have only recently had occasion to oppose as counsel for the other party in a divorce. She comports herself with the utmost professionalism and competence. We were able to work collaboratively to reach a "win-win" resolution for our respective clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of California

2007

Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of California

2006

Certificate of Appreciation - Family Law Settlement Panel, Superior Court of California

2006

Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of California

2005

Certificate of Appreciation - Family Law Settlement Panel, Superior Court of California

2005

Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of California

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Heidi D. Collier, A Professional Law Corp.

1996 - 2000

Family Law Attorney, Law Offices of Jon D. Rigney

Associations

2017 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Brown Bag Educational Committee Co-chair

2017 - Present

San Diego County Family Law Bar Association

Board Member, North County Representative

2011 - Present

Escondido Charitable Foundation

Member

2009 - Present

North County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

North County Lawyer's Club

Member

2007 - Present

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of San Diego

Board Member

1996 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Member

Education

1996

University of San Diego School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

Family Law Section Seminar

New Laws and Procedures in Family Law

Languages

English

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