$ 395-400 per hour
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Heidi Dionne Collier
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About Heidi
Biography
Heidi D. Collier is a compassionate and experienced divorce attorney and the founder of Heidi D. Collier, APLC. For more than 24 years, she has focused her practice exclusively on family law cases, assisting clients with everything from contested divorces to child custody and support agreements to domestic violence cases, post-judgment modifications, mediation, and more. As your Escondido divorce attorney, she is committed to providing you with the care, compassion, and tireless legal advocacy you deserve.
A native of San Diego, Ms. Collier attended the University of California San Diego before going on to earn her law degree from the University of San Diego in 1996. She has a rating of 10.0 Superb on Avvo, was recognized as one of the “10 Best Attorneys of 2019” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and was named among America’s Most Honored Professionals of 2018 by The American Registry. Call today.
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%
Mediation
20%
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Heidi Dionne Collier's Reviews
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Posted by Brian | August 15, 2014 | Child Custody
Absolutley the best thing that happened to me during this emotional time
Heidi is the best, she was very caring which I did not expect from an attorney. She always had my daughters best interest, I recieved more than 50% custody which is rare for a man. Heidi was very professional and communicated with me even when she was on vacation to help threw difficult times. I woul...
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...
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...
Posted by Dawn | February 12, 2013 | Child Custody
Still remember her and will recommend
I hired Heidi Collier years ago for my custody/divorce (around 1997). I still remember what a FABULOUS job she did for me in getting things completed in a professional and timely manner (and my ex was located on the East Coast)! Even though I now live in Texas, I am still military and family connect...
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.
Heidi Dionne Collier's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Heidi is very pleasant to work with and is incredibly dedicated to her work."
"Heidi is highly experienced and an excellent advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Collier is an exceptional family law attorney with nearly 20 years of experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is competent and aggressive yet a pleasure to work with."
"Heidi is a passionate advocate for her clients; organized; easy going yet tough and always prepared."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very caring, cooperative, and settlement oriented"
"I endorse this lawyer and would refer a relative with confidence."
"I am happy to send family law clients to Ms. Collier."
"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
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 SectionBrown Bag Educational Committee Co-chair
2017 - Present
San Diego County Family Law Bar AssociationBoard Member, North County Representative
2011 - Present
Escondido Charitable FoundationMember
2009 - Present
North County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
North County Lawyer's ClubMember
2007 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of San DiegoBoard Member
1996 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1996 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
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