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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 Tara | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney!
I am very grateful for the help and representation I receive from Matthew, Layla, and the rest of their wonderful team. I thank God for their knowledge, patients, and brilliant work. I have had to deal with, what has to be one of the worst divorce and custody cases that the courts have ever seen (I’m...
Posted by Karyn | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Attorney
Matthew, Layla, Mary and everyone at Palmer Rodak & Associates did an amazing job on my behalf. They are a team and supported me through a very hard custody battle. Mary went above and beyond for not just me, but for my little boy. Dylan, my paralegal, kept me informed of the issues that were rele...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
#1 Family Law Attorney in San Diego and Riverside
I began my journey with Matthew Palmer/Layla Zad in 2019. I researched more than 15 lawyers in SD and Murrieta and found Matthew Palmer to be the most competent. I am separated and am in a high conflict custody case in Riverside County but have since moved to San Diego. Matthew made me feel at ease ...
Posted by Patricia M. | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The BEST family law attorney in the area
The past year of my life was essentially a nightmare fighting for custody of my eldest son, but it all came to an end thanks to the entire staff at Palmer Rodak & Associates. Mr Palmer, Ms Zad, Aniyah, and the staff at Palmer Rodak & Associates worked day and night on my case for over 9 months. There...
Posted by Paul Luddy | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Great Firm
I came to mr. Palmer’s office because I was dealing with a restraining order. I was assigned Aniyah as my paralegal . She was there with me every step of the way, and listened to my every concern I had. At the end of all of our phone calls , I felt reassured. The dimension of confidence that she had ...
"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."
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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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