Certified Family Law Specialist and Pro Tem Judge, Serving San Diego County for over 18 years.
As the managing attorney and principal of Palmer Rodak & Associates, Matthew E. Palmer is an accomplished legal professional with over two decades of experience under his belt. Matthew is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2003, he has served as a Pro Tem Judge in Vista. He is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the North County Bar Association, and the North County Certified Family Law Specialist group. He holds a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Before enrolling in law school, Matthew worked in sales and management for a Fortune 500 company for several years. Today, he applies this business experience to his legal practice. Matthew focuses his practice on family law, divorce, personal injury, civil litigation, and estate planning and probate.
Practice areas
Whether it is a family in Encinitas, or a military service member at Camp Pendleton, our San Diego County lawyers help clients make difficult decisions regarding divorce and family law involving Military divorce, Child custody, Complex property division. Choosing a lawyer in a contentious case is an important decision. To obtain the outcome you desire, the lawyer you select should be knowledgeable, experienced and confident.
22 years
We offer a full range of estate planning, probate administration and probate litigation services for estates of all sizes. Our personal approach helps us to identify the wishes of clients regarding the disposition of their assets through wills, trusts and more. Experienced in complex and simple probate and estate matters, we have the ability to achieve results in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
22 years
Wills and Trusts - living wills, Inter Vivo trusts, AB trusts, and challenges to a will or trust. Guardianships and Conservatorships - establishing guardianship for a child who has lost their parents, or creating a conservatorship to protect disabled adults and their assets. Power of Attorney - living will, advance health care directives and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. Probate Administration - including estate administration of non-probate assets. Probate litigation
22 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French, Farsi, American Sign Language
Palmer Rodak & Associates
301 Mission Ave
Suite 205
Oceanside, CA, 92054
Palmer Rodak & Associates
445 Marine Ave
Suite 300
Del Mar, CA, 92014
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1998 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2015 |
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2014 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2014 |
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2013 |
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2012 |
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Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2011 |
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | San Diego Superior Court | 2010 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2009 |
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge | Superior Court of San Diego | 2008 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2006 |
Certicate of Appreciation | The Bar Association of Northern San Diego Couty | 1999 |
Attorney Admission | United States District Court | 1999 |
American Jurisprudence award | American Jurisprudence Society | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Judge Pro Tem | San Diego Superior Court | 2003 - Present |
Lead Attorney at Law | Palmer Rodak & Associates | 1998 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Certified Family Law Specialist Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
North County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Connecticut in Storrs | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
University of Phoenix | MBA - Master of Business Administration | N/A |
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Layla Zad, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 21, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Matthew is an excellent trial attorney and has mentored me since the beginning of my law career. I endorse Matthew.
Susan Rodak, Real estate Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Gabriel Pene, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Working closely with Matthew on a daily basis, I can unreservedly offer my endorsement as he provides a level of experience, dedication, and compassion that is difficult to find.
Colleen Dillon, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I currently work with Matthew. I have learned so much since I started working at Palmer Rodak & Associates. Unlike a lot of individuals I have met in this field, Matthew genuinely cares about his clients and will endeavor to achieve their desired results in the time and cost efficient way. Matthew recently completed a 23 day trial and I was impressed that he was able to not only present ALL the material but to do it in a manner that was concise and straight to the point. I would trust Matthew with any family law case whole-heartedly.
Gary Nell, Litigation Attorney on Dec 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is an excellent trial lawyer and litigator. He is personable, knowledgeable and persuasive.
Ryan Sargent, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Palmer is one of the most skilled family law attorneys in San Diego. He is honest and trustworthy.