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Minella Law Group was established in 2014 by Attorney Kathy Minella. Kathy Minella began practicing family law right out of law school in 2010 working for one of the largest family law firms in Northern San Diego County. She then ventured into a smaller boutique law firm where she ran the family law department. Finally in 2014 Kathy Minella opened the doors of the Minella Law Group. Kathy Minella has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters all over San Diego County. Minella Law Group is located in the heart of beautiful Bankers Hill conveniently located close to the Family Law Courthouse and major freeways the 5 & 163.
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1450 Frazee Road, Ste. 305, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by Alesha | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
She’s Amazing <3
This past year was honestly one of the roughest situations life could have thrown at me, but let me tell you how Kathy Minella and her AMAZING Team helped me breathe through Covid-19 like it didn’t exist. Kathy literally stepped in as my attorney on my family law case the night before my initial ...
Posted by Christina | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best decision to have Kathy represent me!
Kathy and her team are truly top notch! I have to admit that my divorce case was not a walk in the park. I had been representing myself the first few months and no attorney could give me a straight answer on my very complicated case, leaving me feeling unsure of the murky waters ahead and no hope in ...
Posted by Vincent | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
This review for Kathy Minella of Minella Law Offices is long overdue. I contacted Ms. Minella in the middle of a very long divorce battle. I had to hire a new attorney as my original counsel was going out on maternity leave. The divorce should have been settled long before this period of time so hiri...
Posted by Joanne | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Kathy A Minella
She was quick to respond to my initial call and consistently responsive to calls and requests throughout my case with her. I like that she answers my questions in a way I really can understand and, in my situation, I found her sensitivity and quick grasp of my situation so reassuring. I am thankful t...
Posted by Erin | December 16, 2014 | Child Custody
So glad we chose to be represented by Kathy Minella!
Attorney Kathy Minella is a truly worth 5 stars! Both Attorney Kathy Minella and Paralegal Edenia are outstanding in what they do! Kathy has represented me for the last 2 years with a Child Custody case as well as a Domestic Violence Restraining Order case including going Ex Parte on multiple occasio...
"Kathy is a fighter, no question about it. She's incredibly tough and always a strong advocate for her clients. Kathy does not back down. She's well-informed on the law and on the facts of her cases. Kathy is also open to out of court settlements and we've successfully settled some high conflict, high emotion matters."
"Kathy is a very down to earth person and a great family law attorney who fights hard for her clients."
"I highly endorse Ms. Minella. She is a knowledgeable and well-respected attorney who is a great choice for anyone seeking legal representation."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Kathy Minella for several years now. She is competent, caring, responsible, and an extraordinarily talented attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I consider her not only colleague, but also a friend. I often receive calls from individuals needing representation pertaining to family law and adoption issues. I never hesitate to refer them to Kathy. I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is very experienced in her area of law and is committed to providing superior service to her clients."
"Kathy is an excellent family law attorney. Extremely knowledgeable, effective in the courtroom and dedicated to her clients."
"I have known Ms. Minella for over 7 years. Ms. Minella is hard working, represents all of her clients zealously- with the utmost attention to detail. No task is too great for Ms. Minella. She will move mountains for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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2020
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2019
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2017
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2015
Best Lawyers, San Diego Business Journal
2012
Jack Berman Service selection, The California State Bar
2014 - Present
President and Founding Attorney, Minella Law Group, APC
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Ashford University
2011 - 2014
Attorney, San Diego Law Firm
2010 - 2011
Associate, Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP
2014 - Present
Big Brother Big SisterBig Sister
2013 - Present
SDFLBAMember
2010 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Family and Domestic Violence
2014
2014
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Filing a Motion for Travel outside US country.
20 May 2015
Hi I was wondering how I get a copy of the stenographers report from a court hearing?
06 Jan 2015
Ex husband not paying spousal support
12 Mar 2014