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also known as LIVINGSTONE LAW, APC, Livingstone & Associates
Attorney Vera A. Livingstone has litigated, mediated, and settled family law cases for 29 years. She acts as Special Master for the Courts, private attorneys, and litigants and is listed with the California State Bar as a Special Master. She is also appointed by the court to act as a Settlement Conference Judge "Pro Tem" and Minor's Counsel.
For the past 29 years, Vera has focused primarily on Family Law matters, where she has successfully litigated difficult custody issues, asset division, spousal and child support cases, move-away trials, post-judgment issues, enforcement of judgment. She has handled more than 100 evidentiary hearings and trials. Her strengths include good, close client relationships, cross-examination, and depositions. She handles many high-conflict cases and cases of first impression. At all times, she works toward case resolution with an eye on efficiency and client satisfaction.
Attorney Vera A. Livingstone graduated from SDSU in 1982 with a degree in Public Administration by working during the day and attending night school. She completed 3 years of law school in 2 years and passed the California Bar Exam on the first attempt.
From 2002 through 2008, Vera worked at the YWCA Legal Clinic where she was mentored by a well-known family law specialist. She represented more than 100 male and female domestic violence victims in restraining order, family law, custody and visitation, and divorce cases. While at the YWCA, Vera tackled difficult and unusual cases such as refugee and Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) cases and gained a significant amount of experience doing trial work and evidentiary hearings at the YWCA.
Vera continued her pursuit of unusual cases by winning cases for spousal support under the Immigration and Nationality Act in Civil Court. She also brought a tree-cutting case to a jury trial and mediated several other cases where an individual trespassed and cut down a neighbor’s trees.
Vera enjoys Formula 1 Racing, making jam, Yoga, historical fiction novels, dog training, suffering through bootcamp, concerts and performance art, happy hour, Rock & Roll, cheering on the Padres, and generally being active with her husband and adult children.
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2635 Camino del Rio South, Suite 208, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Vera helped with a tough divorce. Her and her staff were most helpful and kept in touch.
Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I am so grateful to have been referred to The Livingstone Law Firm for my divorce and child custody case. Ms. Livingstone's firm has been extremely supportive, educative, fair, and empathetic during this process as divorce and family law is a new territory for my family and I. Ms. Livingstone and he...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
A good legal representative can be defined by someone who follows the law and the legal protocol established by the system while being led by the judge; a great attorney however, gets to know their client, understand the case, crosses their T’s, dots their I’s and maximizes their preparation to go be...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my attorney, Vera Livingstone. She has been a true advocate for me during a very difficult and emotional time. Her professionalism and competence, especially when navigating complex and challenging situations, are unmatched. Vera helped me secure primary phy...
Posted by Jeff | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Vera Livingstone went above and beyond representing me in a custody battle with my ex-wife. My situation seemed a little more complex than the usual with my ex disappearing for 5 years and moving constantly to avoid being held accountable by the court system, then resurfacing with the goal of regaini...
"I can only speak of Vera's knowledge and professionalism in superlatives. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, cares deeply, and is highly respected in the legal community."
"Vera expresses a remarkable prowess with all Family Law matters, including Divorce and Separation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Livingstone is a brilliant attorney with a good heart. I would trust her on any family law matter!"
"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer. Ms. Livingstone does not lose sight of her client’s long term goals. She remembers that each case is not a series of her personal battles to be won, but, effects the lives of these families forever. You are in very good hands."
"Child custody is one of the most high stakes areas in the law and Vera is the most knowledgeable and caring child custody attorney I know; I would trust no one more. I am just glad she practices other areas of law with as much tenacity and care."
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2012
Special Master, California State Bar
2024 - Present
Minor's counsel, Livingstone Law, APC
2023 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Livingstone Law, APC
2012 - Present
Special Master, San Diego County Court
1996 - Present
Attorney, Livingstone Law, APC
2021 - 2021
Of Counsel, Godkin & Brengle, LLP
2002 - 2008
Attorney, YWCA Legal Center
2023 - Present
San Diego Mission de AlcalaFestival Finds Committee
2016 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2023 - 2024
Obedience Club of San Diego County Dog ClubSecretary
2013 - 2018
St. Josephs' CathedralSocial Committee and Welcome Committee
Husband Divorced. No Spousal Support in Long Term Marriage.
Child allowed to move with client.
Support was increased and sanctions imposed.
Prevailed on behalf of Client.
Prevailed 5 year restraining order and Prevailing Party Fees
Father has legal custody over education, primary physical custody, and Mother's Income was Imputed
Prevailed. No DVRO issued
Mother's Request for MoveAway. Custody to my client.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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