$ 395-400 per hour
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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.
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$ 395-400 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1996
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22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Susan | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, knowledgeable, caring- outstanding!
I was referred to Heidi in the midst of mediation for my divorce with a mediation attorney, which was not going well. Heidi was always professional, listened to my concerns and priorities, and enabled me to feel more knowledgeable and confident that I was doing what was legally best for me. By hiri...
Posted by Jacqueline Melnikov | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Outstanding/ Caring/ Professional/ Organized & Great Listener
I am so thankful to have been referred to Ms. Collier 6 years ago for my family law case. She was able to listen to me, what I would like in my outcome and how to best approach the case. She listens and takes each case very careful as if it was her own. Going through a divorce and fighting for custod...
Posted by Jeffrey | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Heidi Dionne Collier
I am so thankful, and happy to have Heidi as my attorney. She is always on top of what has been needed during my divorce. She has laid out a perfect game plan, that includes action notes to me to keep me focused on what I need to do. She also has been a great counselor with the emotional process o...
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...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Collier is an exceptional family law attorney with nearly 20 years of experience."
"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. 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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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
2000 - Present
Attorney, Heidi D. Collier, A Professional Law Corp.
1996 - 2000
Family Law Attorney, Law Offices of Jon D. Rigney
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
1996
Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
New Laws and Procedures in Family Law
English