Hilary Irene Boyer

Hilary Irene Boyer

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 16 years

Mediation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA

About Hilary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mediation 30%

Private mediation for parties who are self-represented or represented by counsel seeking to resolve family law matters outside of court.

30%
Child Custody 20%

Obtaining initial child custody and visitation orders, modifying child custody and visitation orders, appearing Ex Parte to either obtain or defend child custody and visitation orders.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Dissolution and legal separation. Consulting counsel on limited issues in your dissolution and legal separation.

20%
Family 20%

Child Support, Spousal Support, Attorney's Fees and Costs, Prenuptials, Postnuptials, Post Judgment Modification of Child Support, Post Judgment Modification of Spousal Support, Enforcement of Orders.

20%
Appeals 10%

Appeals from trial court's orders from a family law proceeding.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Alaimo & Boyer, APC

600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Hilary Irene Boyer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rob | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of the good guys in a sticky field

Over the years of a rocky marriage, I have hired two lawyers and consulted with several more. I've been on the receiving end in court of some brutal, self-interested characters, who seem mostly interested in lining their pockets by racking up billable hours. <insert lawyer joke here, amirite?> H...ilary is truly one of the good guys in a field of - let's put this charitably - mixed actors. To start, she's incredibly competent. She knows case law and is up to date on the recent rulings in the field. She's also incredibly communicative, able to set up a meeting on relatively short notice and be there for you when you need her. But more importantly, she genuinely tries to see through to the heart of the disagreement between you and the other party, whether that's opposing counsel or your spouse. She helps come up with creative solutions to some of the biggest problems in a divorce. And it's that quality - being able to see things clearly from both sides - along with proposing solutions that de-escalate, that are in the child's best interest, that help resolve the situation that most impresses me about Hilary. I will always be grateful that Hilary (and Paul Boyer, her partner) came into my life. Many thanks.

Posted by Heather | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Epitome of "Knowledge is Power"

Hilary is knowledgable, professional, and invested in her clients. My situation was extreme, but Hilary fought (endlessly) for the safety and welfare of me and my kids. She is committed to her clients and has the expertise and experience to provide outstanding representation. You will not find anothe...r more capable or dedicated to navigating you through this process. She is amazing!

Posted by Jonathan | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and sincere...

I hired Hilary to complete a Marriage Settlement Agreement that I had started on my own with several failed attempts to satisfy the courts. Although we had been separated for six years, it was still a scary road to travel having gone through a bad divorce previously. Hilary was up front and did not c...hoose sides. She let us know the complete process and what could or could not happen. The process was painless and Hilary was dead-on accurate as to results and dates. I would recommend hiring Hilary should you unfortunately have to make the ultimate decision to end a marriage.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Extremely knowledgeable and an amazing advocate

HIlary Boyer has an amazing grasp of family law. She was spot-on with guiding the direction of my case which brought a conclusion that I believe was truly in the best interest of our family. Her breadth of knowledge supported our family by implementing safeguards and step-ups to protect the health o...f my family. She was able to strike a balance for all involved while navigating tricky family dynamics all the while advocating for safety and best interest of the children. I was especially impressed with her knowledge of mental health issues and how to implement protective measures. She was always professional, competent, supportive, and helped build my confidence to stand on my own and move forward with healthy boundaries. I wholeheartedly recommend her service and abilities.

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Julie Wolff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hilary knows the Family Code better than anyone I know. She knows the law and which forms need to be filed in just about every scenario you can imagine. She is very strategic in her approach to resolving cases!"

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Tabitha Brincat

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hilary Boyer is an excellent choice for any client going through a divorce or family law matter. She is highly compassionate and ethical, yet still a fierce advocate for her clients. She has exceptional research and critical thinking skills, but also knows how to meet and exceed client goals on a practical level. Many attorneys are excellent in theory-based realms but often forget about the real world effect on a person's daily life; Hilary keeps the practical effects in perspective. She works hard to benefit her clients in that legal, theoretical realm, but also keeps an eye toward moving clients through a painful process into more peaceful and secure waters. Hilary is my go-to choice if I need to refer anyone to a family law attorney in San Diego County. She is rational and easy to work with, but not swayed by challenging circumstances or personalities. I highly recommend Hilary Boyer to anyone seeking representation for a family law case."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Hilary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Olivia Palmieri

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Boyer is a phenomenal family law attorney in the San Diego area. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of family law, and is a great advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Boyer for all your family law needs."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Alaimo & Boyer, APC

Associations

2009 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2020

Foothills Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts Spanish

Publications

2017

San Diego County Bar Association publication Preparing Emotionally and Physically for Court

Languages

English

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