Roy Martin Doppelt

Roy Martin Doppelt

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Child custody Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family

16466 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 260, San Diego, CA

About Roy

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

For most parents, the most important issue in a divorce is custody and visitation. The parenting plan is the most significant order which the Judge will make and it is essential to be well prepared for the mandatory mediation. Get help from experts.

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Child Support 25%

A parent's first and principal obligation is the support their children. In addition, both parents are mutually responsible for the support of their children. This can be complex and confusing. Get help deciphering the needs of the child.

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Divorce and Separation 25%

The longer that a couple has been married, the more that their social and financial lives have become integrated. Hiring an experience lawyer to advocate for you is a critical part of part of the process.

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Family 25%

Family Law encompasses many areas of the law: divorce; legal separation; annulment; paternity; custody; spousal support; child support; domestic violence; business interests; death of a spouse just to name a few. Get help from a experienced lawyers.

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Doppelt and Forney APLC

16466 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 260, San Diego, CA, 92128

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Roy Martin Doppelt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Roy Martin Doppelt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Claire Lightner

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Roy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Michael Potter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Roy for many years and admire him as a person and as an attorney. He is a man of his word, whose ethics, professionalism and personal integrity are second-to-none. Roy takes pride in serving clients with sensitivity at a tough time in their lives, helping guide them through through the legal steps in what is often an emotionally-draining and intense period of personal readjustment. I am happy to endorse Roy as an attorney who is a credit to the legal profession."

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Tate Lounsbery

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roy is one of the nicest and wisest family lawyers in San Diego County. I highly recommend his services."

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Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very smart lawyer."

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Russ Rasmussen

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Roy not only has my endorsement, but he is endorsed by his peers generally, as his work meets the very highest standards of our profession. I understand that his clients, too, find that Roy zealously represents them."

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Russ Rasmussen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocates

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Member, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2011

Distinguished Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Member, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2010

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Who'sWho in America, Marquis Who's Who in America

2010

Honored Member: Black Book, Stanford's Who's Who

2009

Rating: Excellent, AVVO

2009

Semi Finalist: Top Attorney's 2009 in Family Practice, San Diego Daily Transcipt

2009

Honored Member: Black Book, Stanford's Who's Who

2009

Leading San Diego Divorce Lawyers, attorneypages.com

2009

Featured, San Diego Magazine: Lawyers and Law Firms You Need to Know

2009

Quoted, Money Magazine: Special Report

2007

Peer Review for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Certificate of Merit, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

1987

National Member of the Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers

1987

Recognition of Professional Achievment, University of San Diego: School of Law

1987

Special Recognition: Outstanding Service: Advocacy Honors Board, California Western School of Law

1987

Certificate of Appreciation: Director of WESTLAW Program, California Western School of Law

1987

Dean's Award, California Western School of Law

1986

Named: Who's Who Among American Law Students, Who's Who Among American Law Students

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Doppelt And Forney, APLC

2010 - 2017

Attorney, Roy M. Doppelt & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation

1998 - 2010

Attorney, Pinkerton Doppelt And Associates, APC

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Doppelt And Associates

1994 - 1996

Supervising, Wallin & Klarich

1991 - 1994

Owner, Roy Doppelt And Associates

1988 - 1991

Deputy Public Defender, County of San Diego

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Section Member: Family Law

1998 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar Of California

Member

2009 - 2009

University of San Diego Moot Court

Judge

2001 - 2017

Better Business Bureau

Member

2000 - 2008

North County Chamber of Commerce

Member

Education

1987

California Western School of Law, San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Firm Pinkerton Doppelt Divorce Guide

2007

Firm Wealth Planning Guide for Families with Large Estates

2007

Firm 27 Costly Misconceptions About Planning for Your Senior Years

2007

Firm 5 Steps to a Competent Asset Protection and Estate Plan

2007

Firm 20 Red Flags that Signal when Your Will or Living Trust is Out of Date

2007

Firm NBI 2007 Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts

Languages

English

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