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Biography
San Diego Family Law Divorce Attorney, Marlene J. Keen limits her practice to Family Law matters including Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Nullity of Marriage Paternity, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Temporary Restraining Orders (DV TROS's), Property Division, Enforcement and Modification of Orders.
Preparation is the key to all court proceedings. We give 100% to each case.
Child Custody is often the most important issue of your case.
Guideline Child Support is a complex formula.
We will assist you in navigating through your family law proceeding.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
30%
42 years
Child Custody
15%
42 years
Child Support
15%
42 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2022 2016
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2
2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Marlene J Keen
(619) 239-0050
Fax
888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037
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Marlene Joanne Keen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer with a big heart.
Marlene Keene may be one of the few lawyers that truly has a heart. I get the sense she does what she does because she believes in justice and wants to help people. She always listens and is very patient especially when I am so forgetful. She knows what she’s doing and how to do it. I am so grateful ...
Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Reliable and Resposive
We used Marleen for child custody. She was great the case drug on for over a year due to COVID and a non responsive parent, but Marlene was always available for questions. She was very calm and matter of fact, which always reduced our stress since we were in another state. She is very knowledgeabl...
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Made life easier through the toughest time
This review is about five years overdue but Marlene deserves the credit. When my (then) husband unexpectedly asked for a divorce, he took everything out of our shared account and hired a lawyer instead of going through the military. Marlene worked with me on fees for what I could afford and did an am...
Posted by Monica | January 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Only Spoke on the Phone
I only spoke to Marlene on the phone but she gave me more time and suggestions than any of the other attorneys I called. She was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. I could tell many of the people I spoke to were giving me advice based on their own gains. I am going to use her when I am ready ...
Posted by Brian | August 7, 2015
Family law
If you want someone that understands the family law system intimately in San Diego that will fight hard to ensure a fair settlement in your favor, then Marlene is the lawyer for you. Additionally, she understands and supports military clients and their unique situations in regards to military ret...
Marlene Joanne Keen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Professional family law attorney serving San Diego clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best of Thervo 2018 Top 10 Business, Thervo
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Premier Services Award, Premier Service Company
2016
Top Contributor, AVVO
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top Contributor, AVVO
2015
Premier Service company, CityOf.com
2015
Nominated, Best Lawyers in America
2015
San Diego Best Businesses - Divorce & Family Law, San Diego Best Business Program
2015
Lead Counsel Rated Attorney, Findlaw
2014
Premier Service Company, CityOf.com/SanDiego
2014
Nomination, Best Lawyers
2014
A Premier Service Company, CITYOF.com
1999
WHO'S WHO, Strathmore's
1974
State Scholar, STATE OF INDIANA
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Marlene Keen
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Marlene J Keen
1994 - 2016
Partner, GENOCHIO & KEEN
1983 - 1985
ATTORNEY, JAMISON, CONTE & McFADDEN
1981 - 1983
Law Clerk, JAMISON, MAGLIOZZI & HARSHMAN
1980 - 1982
Research Assistant, University Of San Diego School Of Law
1979 - 1981
Legal Assistant, Zybelman & Paluso
Associations
2011 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1983 - 1986
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - 1985
American Bar AssociationMember
1983 - 1985
US Tax CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
TRO Defense
Custody of children restored to Mother day of the hearing. Restraining Order denied.
TRO Defense
Restraining Order denied. Existing custody order to remain in place.
Custody to Father
Custody to Father
TRO
RESTRAINING ORDER DENIED
EXPARTE PROTECTIVE ORDER
Temporary Custody to Father
ExParte Custody Order
Order to return child to Mother in San Diego.
Enforcement of Custody Order
Child returned to party awarded custody
Enforcement of Custody Order
Child returned to party awarded custody
ExParte Change of Custody
Father's request denied
Parernity
Attorney fees ordered
Military Divorce with Pension
Favorable to Client
Move away
Granted
Paternity
Physical Custody to Father
Education
1982
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Doctor's and Lawyers Recovery
Custody/visitation after Recovery
Publications
2015
SANDIEGOFAMILYLAW.ORG
Military Divorce
2015
Sandiegofamilylaw.org
Custody and Visitation
2015
SANDIEGOFAMILYLAW.ORG
Child Support
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Marlene earned significant contribution points in 2024.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a child with my girlfriend and we have broken up. We are going to mediation for custody visitation. Is a lawyer needed
24 Oct 2025
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How do I find a lawyer?
20 Oct 2025
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Not sure what to do I’m in complete shock! How do I get my kids back from their father?
27 Aug 2025