Peter Jerome Mueller

Peter Jerome Mueller

4.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 51 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Probate ... +2 more

11440 West Bernardo Court Suite 300, San Diego, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping.

50%
Litigation 20%

If you have issues with someone and want to sue, you will need a litigation lawyer. Litigation lawyers specialize in the litigation process and understand all of the ins and outs of the courtroom. A litigation lawyer can also help you decide whether your case is appropriate for a lawsuit, or if it might be better handled through the mediation or arbitration process. The litigation lawyer will research the facts that caused the dispute, and analyze them to identify the appropriate law and how it

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Father's Rights Law Center

11440 West Bernardo Court Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92127

Law Offices of Peter Jerome Mueller

3370 Lakeview Terrace, Escondido, CA, 92029

Law Offices of Peter Jerome Mueller

12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92130

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Peter Jerome Mueller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Handled divorce with child custody issue

Mr. Mueller handled a divorce case for me in 1999. I had been separated from my estranged spouse since 1997, and I had become engaged and planned to marry toward the end of the year. Mr. Mueller stated that he filed paperwork for a bifurcation so that the marriage could go forward by the planned dat...e. After about a month (and after seeing hours billed for filing the bifurcation) I called Mr. Mueller's office to see whether the bifurcation had been granted. He told me that he had filed that paperwork and that it would be soon. I waited another couple weeks and checked with Mr. Mueller's office, and received no response. Finally, I went down to the courthouse to see if I could get any information. The file clerk pulled my file and told me that the paperwork for a bifurcation had NOT been filed. I contacted Mr. Mueller and told him what I had done and asked again where was the paperwork. He then proceeded to tell me that the judge had probably pulled the document from the file. I then called the court clerk and asked again about the paperwork, and was told that a request for bifurcation had not been filed period.... I again contacted Mr. Mueller, and told him what the clerk had relayed to me. He became very hostile on the phone giving me some story about trust. I told him that the paperwork better be submitted or I would report him to the state bar. The paperwork was eventually filed, and I immediately found a new attorney.

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Peter Jerome Mueller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Taylor

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Mueller is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer with a lot of experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael McColloch

General practice lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an outstanding attorney. In addition to family law he has many years of experience in general practice and a proven track record of exceeding clients' expectations. He went to the best schools and his wealth of knowledge and dedication to client care are impressive. I endorse Peter without reservation."

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Sara Davison

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Peter is one of the most knowledgeable, tenacious attorneys you can have on your side. He is a true advocate for father's rights and a class act."

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Julia Garwood

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Freed

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse family law attorney, Peter J. Mueller as an extremely capable, competent and creative lawyer. Attorney Mueller is well equipped with all of the necessary trial skills to successfully litigate a contested matter through all stages of any family law proceeding. He is well known by the bench and bar, completely versed in the rules of evidence and can be a hard charging advocate when the circumstances demand no less. Further, with many years of family law experience behind him, this lawyer is equally able to carefully advise his clients how to avoid court, as he offers viable strategies designed to negotiate settlement results equal to or better than what the court might be expected to order if the case is forced to trial."

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David Beeson

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mueller and I have had many matters together over the years. He has always represented his clients in a very professional and dignified manner. He is knows the law and knows how to guide his clients through the difficult steps of the legal process. I recommend him."

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Sara Davison

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

1996

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1972

Honorarium, Circuit Court Of Cook County

1972

Fellowship-JSD Ocean Law, University Of Miami School Of Law

1971

Academic Full Tuition Scholarship, Loyola School Of Law

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Founder, Law Offices of Peter J. Mueller

1984 - 2013

Founder & Managing Lawyer, Father's Rights Law Center

1974 - 1977

Attorney-Admiralty Department, Overton, Lyman & Prince, Los Angeles Office

1972 - 1973

Attorney-First Amendment Group, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP Chicago Office

1972 - 1973

Adjunct Professor - Corporate Law, Loyola University Chicago School Of Law

1971 - 1972

Law Clerk, Hon. Walter P.Dahl Circuit Court Of Cook County

1970 - 1972

Group Home Father, Lake B luff - Chicago Homes For Children

1966 - 1968

Analyst Engineer, Shell Oil Company, Houston Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles

Member

2000 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Law Specialist - Family Law

2012 - 2013

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

1978 - 1990

American Trial Lawyers Association

Associate Member

1977 - 1980

American Bar Association

Member

1972 - 1973

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mr. and Mrs. [Confidential] v. Corporation [Confidential]

Six Figure Settlement

Mr. and Mrs. [Confidential] v. Corporation [Confidential]

Six Figure Settlement

[Confidential] v. Kaiser Permanente

Six Figure Settlement

In Re The Marriage Of [Confidential]

Defense Move Away, Win Joint Legal Custody

Col. (Ret.) [Confidential] v. Law Firm [Sealed By Agreement]

Six Figure Settlement

James [Confidential] v. Law Firm [Sealed By Agreement]

Seven Figure Settlement

Atkinson v. [Church-Sealed By Agreement]

Win

Thorley v, Superior Court 78 Cal. App. 3d 900 (1978)

Win

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Education

1972

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

United States Merchant Marine Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

N/A

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

N/A

Northwestern University School of Law

N/A

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

N/A

University of San Diego School of Law

N/A

Northwestern University

Publications

N/A

Business Journal, Loyola Chicago Business Journal Business Journal-Editor

Languages

English

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