Carlos Tavares is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) licensed to practice law in California and the United States District Court, Southern District of California.
Mr. Tavares’ practice focuses on Family Law. He has prior experience as a construction defect litigator but has been committed to family law for more than a decade. He is dedicated to professional excellence and has experience in all aspects of Family Law litigation. His involvement in assorted business interests gives him an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of various diverse business structures.
He is experienced in complex and high-net-worth case matters including financial analysis of marital assets, custody and visitation disputes, enforcement of court-ordered support obligations, separation, pre-nuptial and marital settlement agreements.
Mr. Tavares is well versed in the interaction between Family Law proceedings and a Military Servicemember's Military obligations.
He is the Managing Attorney of Antonyan Miranda, LLP (one of the largest family-law-only firms in California) and recipient of their 2018 Top Attorney award. He has served as a guest lecturer at the Marine Corps Installations West Legal Assistance Conference and was a regular guest instructor for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and other military units.
Mr. Tavares has been married for over 18 years and has a teenage son and daughter. He enjoys coaching his children, hitting the surf or the slopes with his family and his time working with the Marine Corps and the Navy. He is the grandson of Carlos Tavares, born in Shanghai and of Portuguese descent, who built 32nd Street during the war, developed Clairemont (which was named after his wife Claire), San Carlos, Del Cerro, and other San Diego Communities.
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402 W Broadway 21st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Child Custody
Child Custody Case
I recently hired Mr. Tavares for a child custody case. He quickly lived up to his reputation as an aggressive but fair lawyer. Mr. Tavares collected the background for my case and determined the relevant information. He wrote my declaration with my input, ensuring the declaration was applicable bu...
Posted by Chris | January 09, 2013 | Child Custody
He came He saw He conquered
Carlos helped me get exactly what I wanted. This guy is a bulldog...will not take no for an answer and definitely got me up to my A game. Unusual for the father to have full custody these days, but sure enough he took charge and got everything I could ask for. Overall, he made my time in court easy ...
Posted by michael | December 07, 2012 | Child Custody
Knowledgeable Attorney
Carlos knew the laws and established a plan on how to get there. He lead me through all the laws,child custody hearing and I got me everything I wanted . Something not easily done as a male raising two children.
Posted by Rodney Lloyd | June 08, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Child Support and Child Custody
If you obtain Carlo J Tavares III as your lawyer, then you can not obtain a better attorney. Carlo Tavares is my Johnnie Cochran and that's a compliment in the way he stays on top of my case until we are victorious. He is second to none in handling your case. Carlo keeps you very much informed. Y...
"Carlos has a no-nonsense approach to family law. He can cuts through the mess and gets the job done."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel with Attorney Tavares. We were able to work amicably with each other in a matter of high conflict. Together we got our clients to reach an amicable settlement, while saving the parties the cost of protracted litigation. He is well versed in California Family Law and Military Matters. He is my go to guy with San Diego cases involving military members."
"Carlos Tavares is an intelligent, aggressive, and dedicated family law attorney. Extremely confident and decisive, Carlos possesses a prodigious ability to cut through the legal morass and to accomplish the mission; he never loses sight of "the big picture." Additionally, Carlos gives back to the community by selflessly volunteering his time to provide help to San Diego's servicemembers. If I were going through a divorce or a child custody battle, Carlos would be my first phone call. Bottom line: Carlos gets positive results for his clients!"
"Carlos is an astute, aggressive family law attorney and litigator, with a proven track record of achieving successful results for his clients. If you are in need of a family law attorney, you need to speak to Carlos."
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2018
Astounding Attorney, Antonyan Miranda, LLP
2014
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2009
“Top Attorney” 2009 Semi Finalist, Family Law, San Diego Source, The Daily Transcripts
2018 - Present
Attorney, Antonyan Miranda
2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCalifornia State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)
Member
Member
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
Ethics
2017
People vs. Sanchez
2012
Drafting Petitions and Financial Disclosures to withstand Default Judgement Proceedings
2012
Domestic Violence-Temporary Restraining Orders
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