Scott Finkbeiner - Lawyer in San Diego, CA

Scott Howard Finkbeiner

Alimony Attorney at San Diego, CA

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Alimony

20%

19 years, 500 cases
Child custody

20%

19 years, 500 cases
Child support

20%

19 years, 500 cases
Divorce and separation

20%

19 years, 500 cases
Domestic violence

10%

19 years, 100 cases
Family

10%

19 years, 500 cases

Partner, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP. Scott Finkbeiner is a certified family law specialist with the State Bar Of California and a Fellow of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott's practice encompasses all aspects of Family Law including dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation and support, post-judgment enforcement actions as well as drafting premarital and postmarital agreements. Scott is the recipient of the prestigious Mike Shea award in 2013 for his work in educating his peers as well as commitment to civility in the legal community. Scott is a frequent lecturer on all issues related to family law. Scott serves on the Board of Directors of the AAML Southern California Chapter (2017). He has previously held numerous leadership positions with the San Diego County Bar Association, including: Co-chair of the Family Law Division (2013); Chairperson of the Lawyer Referral Service (2008-2011); Board of Director (2006-2007), and Chair-Person of the Young New Lawyer Division (2006-2007).

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Licensed for 19 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 2003

Updated 12/02/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

7676 Hazard Center Drive, Ste. 625

San Diego, CA, 92108

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Wilkinson & Finkbeiner LLP

18592 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 305

Invine, CA, 92612

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Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

255 E. Rincon St #211a

Corona, CA, 92879

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Wilkinson Finkbeiner, LLP

27555 Ynez Rd. Ste. 214

Temecula, CA, 92591

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Posted by Barbie | September 2, 2010

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Do yourself a favor and hire Scott and save time and money. Make sure both parties agree on everything and just hire one attorney not two. Scott can handle the whole divorce and be done. Don't make it complicated. Take it from me been there done it....

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2010

Good family law attorney

Mr. Finkbeiner did a great job on my divorce/custody case. He was very good in court, knew the law and was able to get me through a very complicated custody battle with my ex. Mr. Finkbener kept me informed on my case and was responsive to my questions. I definitely recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2011

not what I thought I was getting

Pressured to agree to joint custody and shouldn't have done it. Didn't know once I did it would be almost impossible to change.

Posted by covey | February 5, 2010

Not what I expected

In my year and 3 months of time with him as my lawyer Scott has been reactive and not proactive, on several occasions he waited until hours before the hearing to ask me for pertinent information, not only did he charge me 3 times what he initially said he caused more problems between me and my ex-wife then he did good. To this day I have paid him between 7-9 thousand dollars and I am still not divorced (1 year 3 months later). He has allowed continuance after continuance which has allowed this case to be drawn out.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
2005 - Present

Education

California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003

University of Arizona
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000

Associations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
2016 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Assocaition
Member
2014 - Present

San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists
Executive Committee
2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association
Member
N/A

Young & New Lawyers Division
Co-Chair
N/A

American Bar Association
Member
N/A

Barrister's Club
Member
N/A

San Diego County Bar Association
Member
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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Mike Shea Award
San Diego County Bar Association
2013

Publications

Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
Corona Family Law Attorney
2017

Wilkinson & Finkbiener, LLp
Corona Child Custody Attorney
2017

Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
Temecula Family Attorney
2013

Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
San Diego Divorce Lawyer
N/A

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Speaking Engagements

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Southern California chapter)
Hot Topics In Law Practice Management
2017

Spring Seminar
Family Law Pitfalls When Working With Therapists & Privilege Issues
2016

Summer Family Law Seminar
Hot Ethics Topics Related To Family Law
2013

San Diego County Bar Foundation
Stock Options In Income Determinations
2012

Winter Seminar 2012
Using Jointly Appointed Mental Health & FInancial Experts
2012

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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)

Given (6)

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Bonnie Mantel

Family Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Nema Daghbandan

Adoption Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Mesnik

Family Attorney | May 02
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for and along side Scott for many years. Scott has great compassion for his clients and is excellent at helping clients negotiate or litigate their family law case to conclusion. Scott's knowledge of California family law is second to none."

Jaime Galati

Unknown Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for many years. Scott is an excellent lawyer, a wonderful person, and has the highest ethical standards. I highly recommend Scott."

Shannon Miles

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Susan Meter

Family Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is truly passionate about law, is self-motivating and vey hard working. He sees every new challenge as an opportunity for professional growth. Scott has been a leader in our community and is admired by his peers. I frequently refer clients to him and endorse him as an attorney."

Harris Brumer

Family Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Finkbeiner is an intelligent, confident, and resourceful attorney. I first met Scott at a Family Law Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course, where he was the one of the main instructors. I was immediately impressed with his wealth of subject matter knowledge and his superb public speaking skills. Furthermore, Scott is unique among California Family Law attorneys, as he holds the distinguished credential of being a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar. He is truly one of the best family law attorneys in the county; he works extremely hard to achieve equitable and just results for his clients. I also appreciate Scott’s calm and friendly demeanor; I highly recommend him."

Brian Malloy

Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an exceptional attorney with a great personality. He is extremely knowledgeable and his professionalism candor are truly admirable. I highly recommend Scott!"