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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.
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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
10/10 recommend ... 0/10 recommend marrying my ex
Mr. Palmer and team did a great job. Was taken to court for support and ended up being ordered to paying less than what I was already paying. That might be because you can’t fix stupid but you sure can marry it but I’ll give credit to the law firm. Anyiah, my paralegal, was fantastic and provided a v...
Posted by James | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Could not give a Higher Recommendation
This legal team saved my family, won a resounding custody battle and set case presidents within San Diego in doing so! Matthew is the best family law attorney in San Diego! Layla is an amazing legal mind and Jacqueline is the hardest working, most compassionate and effective paralegal I’ve ever s...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney’s
I’m currently working with Matthew on my case and the team has been wonderful! The paralegal that I’m working with by the name of Jackie has just been amazing! Working with Matthew gives me great Comfort, Matthew is a very Confident and amazing attorney.
Posted by Kali | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and Child Custody
Currently going through a divorce and a custody battle. I have had a great deal of contact with Jackie the paralegal and she has been nothing but amazing. I feel like family and my case is totally in the right hands. I definitely feel I have selected the right firm to take on my case and keep my best...
Posted by Mark R. | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Outstanding Service!
Although this has been an extremely draining experience, I want to say that I feel very fortunate and blessed to have my litigation team! I want to personally thank my assigned Paralegal, Jacqueline Knecht, for her enduring diligence to my case! Along with Matthew Palmer, she has championed my case, ...
"Matthew is an excellent attorney, and it was a privilege working with him. He taught me an immense amount, and you will be well taken care of with Matthew. There is no doubt he is respected as one of the best. I endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew is an excellent trial attorney and has mentored me since the beginning of my law career. I endorse Matthew."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is an excellent trial lawyer and litigator. He is personable, knowledgeable and persuasive."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Palmer is one of the most skilled family law attorneys in San Diego. He is honest and trustworthy."
2015
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, San Diego Superior Court
2014
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
2013
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, San Diego Superior Court
2012
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, San Diego Superior Court
2011
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, San Diego Superior Court
2010
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, San Diego Superior Court
2009
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2008
Certificate of Appreciaton as a Temporary Judge, Superior Court of San Diego
2006
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
1999
Certicate of Appreciation, The Bar Association of Northern San Diego Couty
1999
Attorney Admission, United States District Court
1998
American Jurisprudence award, American Jurisprudence Society
2003 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court
1998 - Present
Lead Attorney at Law, Palmer Rodak & Associates
2004 - Present
Certified Family Law Specialist AssociationMember
1998 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
North County Bar AssociationMember
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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MBA - Master of Business Administration
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