Peter Saatjian

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Peter Saatjian

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family

1450 Frazee Road, Suite 711, San Diego, CA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

Our firm's area of law is limited exclusively to family law, including representing clients in prejudgment or post judgment divorce or parentage cases, domestic violence restraining order actions and more.

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Cost

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$ 400-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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No misconduct found

Location

Garwood Reeves

1450 Frazee Road, Suite 711, San Diego, CA, 92108

garwoodfamilylaw.com/our-team/peter-saatjian/

Peter Saatjian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for providing compassionate, highly detailed, and professional representation in family law and high-conflict divorce cases. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's thorough preparation, strong communication, and dedicated advocacy, noting that they felt exceptionally well-supported and prioritized throughout their legal proceedings.

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Posted by Rochelle | June 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney Against a Narcissist

I am beyond grateful to Peter for having stuck by me for the past 4 years as my attorney. Going through a family law case against a manipulative and lying narcissist is a terrifying and exhausting ordeal. Having Peter's expert compassionate guidance and patient understanding made all the differen...ce in the world. Peter navigated the lies, manipulations, and endless delay attempts thrown at us by the opposing party meticulously and brilliantly. He built an airtight case over the years winning victories along the way, some small, some big. He kept me fully informed along the way and I was always confident that he understood my situation and knew what was important to me. Knowing the dedication and attention to detail that Peter was applying to my case took away much of my anxiety over the past 4 years. When it was time for the final trial, his preparation was thorough and flawless. His masterful cross-examination in the court room exposed the numerous lies that had been told by the opposing party throughout the years, allowing the court to see the truth. To me, this was the biggest victory of all. If you are looking for an ethical and honest attorney to guide and support you in a stressful high-conflict family law case, I cannot recommend Peter highly enough. He is a knowledgeable and fiece advocate in an arduous process.

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Melissa Hoff

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Peter is a great attorney and a pleasure to work with. He works hard and truly cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kennedy

Litigation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Hoff

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, Farzad Family Law, APC

Education

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California Western SOL

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San Diego State Univ

Languages

Armenian

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