$ 200-200 per hour
Madeline Louise Hill
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
QDRO Helper
4455 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA, 92123
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Madeline Louise Hill's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Madeline and QDRO helper are awesome.
Madeline was a star throughout the process. Transfer of assets are never easy as there is a lot of legal requirements. Having someone to hold my hand and basically do the hard work was great. The process went smoothly and I would recommend Madeline in a heartbeat. Thank you.
Posted by Don | October 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Must be good
Extremely helpful but a bit too busy with current caseload. I think she would have been very successful for me.
Posted by Mark | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mark client
Contacted Madeline Hill and from the start she was honest, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, straightforward, and willing to help solve my situation. Madeline and her staff listened, provided timely, accurate information and documentation. She was always, available for further clarification of is...
Posted by John | July 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Six to eight weeks!
I corresponded back and forth via email many times over weeks and it was very good. I decided to pay $500 and go forward with getting a QDRO prepared. ONLY THEN do they tell you it will take six to eight weeks to prepare the QDRO. It's dishonest that they don't tell you that up front.
Posted by Kim | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Madeline Hill
Madeline snd QDRO Helper’s were wonderful. Madeline made everything so so easy. We were so lucky we found them and Madeline was so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Thx again to Madeline. Kim Downs
Madeline Louise Hill's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Hill is an excellent attorney and a great resource in the area of family law and division of assets. I strongly recommend her to clients for assistance with QDRO's."
"Madeline is a professional attorney with a strong work ethic. I had the good fortune to work with her for several years. I am constantly impressed by her extensive knowledge of QDROs, family law and estate planning. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She leaves no stone unturned to get a deep understanding of her client needs and takes the time to educate them. She explains all of their questions and quickly puts them at ease. Madeline has all of the qualities one would want in an attorney. She is not only dedicated and intelligent but also compassionate and helpful. I highly recommend Madeline for any of your legal needs."
"I recently referred several clients needing QDRO’s to Ms. Hill of QDRO Helper. She responded promptly to these clients and thoroughly and knowledgeably answered all of their questions making them feel comfortable with the process. Her organization and turn-around time for completing the necessary paperwork for submission to the various plan administrators was also very impressive. Ms. Hill was even able to obtain plan approval, without any difficulty, from one plan administrator who had previously been non-responsive. I would highly recommend Ms. Hill to anyone needing a QDRO."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, QDRO Helper / Law Office of Madeline L. Hill
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Escondido, CA
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk & Attorney, QDRO Pros
Associations
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
Education
2008
California Western Sol
J.D.
2002
Trinity College
M. Phil.
2001
Univ Of California Davis
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
RealTalk San Diego
Everything You Need to Know About Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce
2018
2018 Family Mediation Institute
Crucial Financial Issues When Mediating and Drafting an MSA
Publications
2013
QDRO Helper Blog
Nunc Pro Tunc QDROs/Posthumous QDROs
2013
QDRO Helper Blog
LACERS benefits in divorce
2013
QDRO Helper Blog
Same Sex QDROs - Recent DOMA and Prop 8 Rulings
2012
QDRO Helper Blog
When Should I File my QDRO?
2012
QDRO Helper Blog
Dividing Military Retirement – The 20/10/10 Rule
2012
Scoop San Diego
How Divorce Affects Retirement Benefits
2012
QDRO Helper Blog
CalPERS & Divorce
2012
QDRO Helper Blog
CalSTRS Domestic Relations Orders (DRO)
2012
QDRO Helper Blog
SDCERA DROs
2011
Scoop San Diego / Mission Times Courier
Estate Planning: A Gift to Your Family
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a QDRO be filed without divorce?
16 Oct 2014
Q&A
Can my ex-husband force me to retire while I am on disability from my job?
25 Sep 2014
Q&A
How many years should ex-spouse collect on Cal PERS pension?
27 Sep 2014