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Ian Spencer Topf

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 120, San Diego, CA

About Ian

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

30 years

30%
Litigation 5%

30 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 29 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ian S. Topf, APC

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 120, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Ian Spencer Topf's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Shauni | June 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I should have done this sooner!

As most people tend to do, I had put off getting my affairs in order for too long. Who wants to deal with that kind of stuff? Ian Topf made a complex process simple and easy for me to understand. He answered all of my questions (and I had a lot!), and walked me through different scenarios until I fel...t comfortable with my decisions. I highly recommend Ian Topf's professionalism and expertise.

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Ian Spencer Topf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Shay

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Topf has extensive family law experience. He is very knowledgeable and will ensure all avenues are explored. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Shay

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Ian S. Topf

2001 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices of Stuart Manroel

2000 - 2001

Contract Counsel, San Diego District Attorney

1995 - 2000

Staff Attorney, Mid-Missouri Legal Services

1995 - 1995

Deputy Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

San Diego Chamber of Commerce

Member

2001 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2000 - Present

California State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Children at Risk Committee

Member

1996 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Missouri Bar, Delivery of Legal Services Committee

Member

1996 - Present

Missouri Bar, Juvenile Law Committee

Member

1992 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Education

N/A

Univ of California Davis

undergraduate

N/A

Univ of Missouri SOL

law

Languages

Spanish

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