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Janet Gutierrez
also known as Family Law Attorney, Divorce Attorney
About Janet
Biography
Born and raised in Chula Vista, San Diego County, Janet Gutierrez graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego in 2005, where she was awarded the Engelhorn Family Scholarship. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2009 from California Western School of Law where she was awarded the California Western Biodiversity Scholarship.
While in law school, Janet gained diverse legal experience clerking at various San Diego firms across multiple practice areas, laying the groundwork for her own practice. In 2009, she founded Gutierrez & Associates, earning early recognition as one of San Diego's Top Young Attorneys in 2012 by the San Diego Daily Transcript, with repeat nominations in 2013 and 2014. In 2015, she was voted Top 5 for Bankruptcy Law in the San Diego Union Tribune's "Best of 2015," and was honored again in 2019 and 2020. In 2022, she was named San Diego’s Best for Bankruptcy Law by the San Diego Union Tribune.
Today, Janet focuses primarily on family law, including divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders. Under the mentorship of noted family law attorney Anton L. Georghiou, she continues to provide compassionate and strategic legal guidance to families navigating life’s most challenging moments.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
90%
17 years | 200 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
5%
17 years | 100 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
5%
17 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-350 per hour
Contingency
10%-20%
Pro bono
1 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Gutierrez & Associates
350 10th Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Janet Gutierrez's Reviews
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Posted by Lawrence | July 1, 2014
Wells Fargo Loan Mod
We heard Janet on the Sandra Love's real estate show on KFMB (Sat. 2PM). We needed help with Wells Fargo and a loan modification for our mortgage. Wells Fargo was frustrating us with all the paperwork and confusion understanding what we needed to do. A meeting was scheduled with Janet. We liked h...
Posted by Sal | December 17, 2012
My Satisfaction with Ms. Janet Gutierrez.
I found Ms. Gutierrez the best that I have seen between Lawyers, as she is more concerned with my case and problems by resolving them as they appear and considers them as her own. She always has an answer to every thing, as she is very experiences lawyer and she is full of knowledge in her field. H...
Posted by Matias | December 7, 2012
Life Saver
She filed my chapter 13 bankruptcy, got rid of my second mortgage, modified my loan, and obtained a principal reduction of $178,000!
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2011
Best in the West
She is an amazing person who offered her services at a reasonable price and most important, helped me make an educated decision that best suited me and my family.
Janet Gutierrez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Janet is the best! Such a friendly personality who truly cares for her clients and makes sure they are in the best of hands. I loved working for her as I learned a great deal about law and you would be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated attorney!"
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"Janet Gutierrez answers legal questions in a practical, easy to understand way here on Avvo, and has kindly donated many hours of time to providing free legal information to the public. I am sure she provides the same quality of service to her own clients as she does here. An asset to the San Diego legal community, and I am proud to offer my endorsement to Ms Gutierrez."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gutierrez is a skilled bankruptcy law practitioner in the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."
"Janet Gutierrez is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very, very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
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"Ms. Gutierrez is an outstanding attorney, she genuinely cares about her clients and I have seen her well beyond the call of duty to help her clients in a tough situation. If you need a bankruptcy attorney or a home modification, Ms. Gutierrez is a great attorney to turn to."
"I endorse Janet Gutierrez for her excellence in Chapter 13 representation. She is well regarded and an asset to the legal community."
Robert von Dohlen
Insurance lawyer
Dorothy Bunce
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Richard Rosenstein
Litigation lawyer
Ligia Parmenter
General practice lawyer
Shaye Larkin
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Richard Granvold
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Skyler Samp
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Carlos Martinez
Personal injury lawyer
Shawn Friestad
Health care lawyer
Harold Thompson
Litigation lawyer
Anton Georghiou
Family lawyer
Andrew Mansfield
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Thomas Shanner
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Carl Starrett
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
San Diego’s Best, San Diego Union Tribune
2015
Top Young Attorney for 2014 nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2015
San Diego's Best 2015 (Bankruptcy Law, Pending), San Diego Union Tribune
2014
Top Young Attorney for 2013 Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Top Young Attorney for 2012, San Diego Daily Transcript
2006
Biodiversity Scholarship, California Western School of Law
2003
Engelhorn Family Scholarship, UCSD
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Gutierrez & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Lawyers Club of San Diego
2013 - Present
National Asssociation of Professional WomenMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Sample of Legal Cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Spousal Property Petition in Probate Court
Stopped foreclosure process.
Chapter 13, Lien Strip and Loan Modification
Saved property from foreclosure, got rid of second loan, and modified first mortgage.
Chapter 13 and Loan Modification
Successful. Bank specifically performed their obligations under the permanent loan modification.
Education
2009
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Love Real Estate Radio
Bankruptcy and Loan Modifications
2012
Love Real Estate Radio Show
760kfmb
Publications
2013
San Diego Daily Transcript
Top Young Attorney Finalist
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Engagement Ring Gifted Before Marriage – Separate or Community Property?
03 Sep 2025
Q&A
How do I file a TRO in San Diego and get it approved ASAP (before the 8th of July ideally)?
03 Jul 2025
Q&A
What is required for a teenager to change primary caregiver between divorced parents in different states?
03 Jul 2025