$ 600-600 per hour
Puja Arun Sachdev
About Puja
Biography
Puja A. Sachdev is an AV-rated San Diego attorney and mediator who focuses on family law, child custody, child support, and divorce cases and is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She received her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law at San Diego, graduating cum laude with her Juris Doctorate. She is admitted to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California.
Ms. Sachdev is a trained family law mediator. Ms. Sachdev uses her mediation skills to volunteer her time with the San Diego County Superior Courts to serve as a settlement judge for court-ordered Mandatory Settlement Conferences.
Ms. Sachdev is widely recognized as one of San Diego’s top lawyers receiving honors from San Diego Daily Transcript, SD Metro Magazine, San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program and Super Lawyers. She has been featured in the Alumni Spotlight by San Diego State University College of Business Administration, as a Mover & Shaker in Mission Valley News and quoted by Divorce Magazine.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Location
San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC
2851 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 430, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Puja Arun Sachdev's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very Helpful Consultation
I consulted with Puja A. Sachdev and had a great experience. She was clear, professional, and attentive. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family law attorney in San Diego.
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent and Insightful Consultation
Thank you attorney Puja Sachdev your consultation was so helpful. She was professional, knowledgeable and explained the divorce process clearly. I appreciated her honest advice and calm approach, it made a stressful situation much easier to understand. Highly recommend her for anyone needing legal gu...
Posted by Gary | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Oasis of Calm in a Difficult Season
Puja was recommended to me by a friend to represent me through my recent divorce. I was very apprehensive in my search for counsel, that I would retain a lawyer more committed to stoking emotional fires than representing my interests. Puja was not that attorney. She was an oasis of calm, during a ver...
Posted by Liz | August 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Quick, caring, and complete
Puja is knowledgeable and compassionate. She empathizes with her clients and helps them understand their options. Her explanations of legalese, her attentiveness, and timeliness make her an excellent choice for representation. Thank you Puja for everything!
Posted by Leah | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, effective, yet caring attorney
I never thought I would need a divorce attorney, but so glad I chose Sachdev Legal! Puja was outstanding. She was professional, responsive, and all around amazing. Even when things turned messy, resulting in a restraining order against my ex-husband, she was great and kept the crazy and drama out of ...
Puja Arun Sachdev's Lawyer Endorsements
"Puja is an amazing Family Law attorney who is a pit bull with a heart of gold. She works tirelessly for her clients. And, she's a great person on top of that."
"Ms. Sachdev is extremely knowledgeable about family law issues, very hard-working and provides excellent representation for her clients."
"Puja's good character and competence is clear from the moment you meet her. It is obvious that she cares deeply for her clients and the work she does for them. I highly recommend Puja."
"I highly recommend Puja Sachdev of Sachdev Legal Group, APC. In choosing an attorney to refer a client, it is important to me that I only refer to the best attorneys available, and that is Puja. Ms. Sachdev is not only an experienced family law attorney, but she is also certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California. This is not an easy certification to obtain. I have repeatedly referred my clients to Ms. Sachdev for representation in divorces and child support and child custody cases. Each client I have referred to Ms. Sachdev has reported back to me that she was an attorney of the highest caliber. If you are seeking representation for separation, divorce, child support, or child custody, I urge you to look no further than Puja Sachdev."
"An extremely motivated, honest, caring, and intelligent attorney who works hard for the clients rights. Keeps up with the law by attending seminars on a regular basis. I recommend this attorney."
"Puja is an amazing advocate for her clients. I have tremendous respect for family law attorneys because the work they do is so vital. Puja works with people who are in the midst of the most challenging personal circumstances and painful emotions of their lifetime. She guides her clients through the maze of family justice with ease and compassion. She has earned the highest designation in her profession; yet, she is humble and down to earth. If you suspect I have a bias in Ms. Sachdev's favor, you would be correct. She is intelligent, honest, and caring. I give her my highest recommendation."
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"Puja is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney. I never hesitate to send people with family law issues to her."
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Experience
Honors
2024
2024 Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer Family Law, SuperLawyers
2023
Best Lawyer Family Law, Best Lawyers
2023
2022 Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer Family Law, SuperLawyers
2022
2022 Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer Family Law, SuperLawyers
2021
2021 Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer Family Law, Super Lawyers
2020
California's Top 10 Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Top Tier Lawyers, American Trial Academy
2020
Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys
2020
2020 Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 10 Family Law Attorney California, Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
2019 Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2019
10 Best Female Attorney Family Law California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Family Law "10 Best Law Firm" for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorney California, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
2018 Top Ranked Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award (Under 40), National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2018
2018 Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2018
Family Law "10 Best Law Firm" California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Family Law "10 Best Female Attorney" California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2018
Top 30 Matrimonial And Family Law, The National Advocates
2018
Family Law Elite Advocate, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 100 Family Law, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2017
Family Law "10 Best Law Firm" for California, American Insitute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Family Law "10 Best Attorneys" California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
2017 Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2017
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Best of Mission Valley - Lawyer, Mission Valley News
2016
Best of Mission Valley - Attorney, Mission Valley News
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2016
Best Family Law Lawyer in San Diego, FINE Magazine
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top Attorney Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript
2015
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2015
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Young Attorney Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Top Attorney Family Law Semi-Finalist, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
2012 Standout Award - Family Law, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2013
Mover & Shaker October 2013, Mission Valley News
2013
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2013
Top Attorney Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
40 Under 40, SD Metro Magazine
2013
Top Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2012
Top Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Community Service Award - Nominee, Asian Business Association of San Diego
2012
Top Attorney - Family Law Semi-Finalist, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Best Lawyer in San Diego Family Law, San Diego Metro Magazine
2011
Top Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Law Firm listed in 2011 Directory of Distinguished Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Law Firm listed in 2010 Directory of Distinguished Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2009
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning, San Diego State University
2006
Certificate in Law and Social Justice, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2005
Pro Bono Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2003
Jefferson Medal for Legal Writing & Research, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Founder, Managing Attorney, San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC
2014 - 2023
Attorney, Sachdev Legal Group, APC
2012 - 2014
Owner, Law Office of Puja A. Sachdev
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Member
San Diego Family Law Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Law Practice Management & Marketing Committee
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Financial Professionals Liaison Section
Member
South Asian Bar Association of San Diego
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity Committee
Member
Lawyers Club of San Diego
Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
2013 - 2014
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - 2014 Women's Resource Fair Task ForceChair Social Media
2013 - 2014
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity CommitteeCo-Chair Diversity Fellowship Program
2013 - 2014
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity CommitteeChair
2012 - 2013
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - 2013 Women's Resource Fair Task ForceChair Website & Social Media
2011 - 2012
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity CommitteeCo-Chair Dialogue on Diversity
2011 - 2012
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - 2012 Women's Resource Fair Task ForceCo-Chair Website, Publicity & Outreach
2011 - 2012
South Asian Bar Association of San DiegoTreasurer
2011 - 2012
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity CommitteeVice-Chair
2010 - 2013
Family Law Executive Committee of the State BarSan Diego Standing Committee Member
2010 - 2011
San Diego County Bar Association, Ethnic Relations and Diversity CommitteeCo-Chair Dialogue on Diversity
2010 - 2011
South Asian Bar Association of San DiegoTreasurer
2010 - 2011
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - 2011 Women's Resource Fair Task ForceChair Seminars
2009 - 2010
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - 2010 Women's Resource Fair Task ForceCo-Chair Teen Center
Education
2009
San Diego State University
MSBA-Master of Science in Business Administration; Finance & Tax
2006
Thomas Jefferson SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Nevada-Reno
BS - Bachelor of Science; Marketing & Management
Speaking Engagements
2020
Minor's Counsel Required Training
Implicit Bias in Minor's Counsel Cases
2019
California Western School of Law
Career Panel
2019
Advice on How to Succeed in the Legal Profession
Been There, Done That!
2017
Nuts & Bolts Series
Family Law
2016
The College of Arts & Letters and Department of Political Science
Careers in Law
2015
Family Law Clinic MCLE Series
MSCs & Beyond
2014
Family Law Clinic MCLE Series
Disso 2.0; Child Support & Spousal Support
2013
San Diego Public Law Library - MCLE Series
Child Support v. Spousal Support; Similarities & Differences
2013
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts; CE by the Sea
Depositions and Testimony; Best Practices
2013
Diversity Fellowship Program of SDCBA
Practice Areas and Work Environments
2012
Wine & Refine by Lawyers Club
Hone Your Networking Skills
2012
Expert Advice on Starting Your Own Practice by SDCBA
Work Life Balance & Choices
2012
Downtown "First Tuesday" Panel of Lawyers Club of San Diego
Balance from the Non-Firm Lawyer Perspective: Government and Solo Practice
2012
Diversity Fellowship Program of SDCBA
Practice Areas and Work Environments
2012
Carmel Valley "First Tuesday" Panel of Lawyers Club
Balance from the Non-Firm Lawyer Perspective: Government and Solo Practice
2010
Luncheon Facilitator, Women of Color in Law, Inc.
Diversity & Balance
2009
California Western School of Law
Attorney Panel on Work/Life Balance
Publications
2023
San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC
Child custody lawyer in San Diego, CA
2023
San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC
Child support lawyer in San Diego, CA
2016
The Huffington Post
8 Signs a Marriage Won't Last According to Divorce Lawyers
2015
San Diego State University College of Business
The Business of Law; Women Entrepreneurs
2014
San Diego State University College of Business
Alumni Spotlight
2013
NLD For the Record
You're a Small Business Owner Now, so Start Thinking Like One!
2013
Mission Valley News
Movers & Shakers
2012
Millionaire Girls' Movement
Divorcing the American Dream
Activity
Legal Guides