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Dennis Geis Temko

Appeals Attorney at San Diego, CA

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also known as Law Office of Dennis Temko

  • Licensed for 10 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

About Dennis

Learn Dennis’s areas of practice.

1
Practice area
  1. Appeals
    100%
    Family law writs and appeals

    11 years, 40 cases

Dennis Temko's appellate practice is focused on family law matters including custody, property division, child and spousal support, stock options, high income earners, Ostler Smith (bonus support orders), domestic violence restraining orders, and imputation, among other issues.

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Dennis Temko, Esq.
Law Office of Dennis Temko
12636 High Bluff Dr, Suite 200
San Diego, CA, 92130

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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Dennis Temko
  • 2016 - Present
  • Certified Legal Intern
  • San Diego County Counsel
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Associate
  • Law Office of Stephen Temko
  • 2012 - 2016
  • Certified Legal Intern
  • San Diego Public Defender's Office
  • 2011 - 2011
  • Assistant
  • Law Office of Stephen Temko
  • 2010 - 2010
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Education

  • California Western School of Law
  • Doctor of Law (J.D.)
  • 2012
  • University of Colorado At Boulder
  • Bachelor of Science
  • 2006

Legal Cases

  • Benson v. The Superior Court of San Diego County (DVRO JURISDICTION)
  • Petition denied
  • In re Marriage of Reed 2015 2015 WL 6168005
  • Reversal
  • Walther v. Walther 2015 WL 7732178 (INCOME IMPUTATION)
  • Partial Reversal
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Associations

  • San Diego Appellate Inn of Court
  • Associate
  • 2017 - Present
  • State Bar of California, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop
  • Volunteer
  • 2015 - Present
  • San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • San Diego Family Law Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • State of California Bureau of Real Estate
  • Licensee
  • 2007 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Legal Aid Society of San Diego
  • 2016
  • Academic Achievent Award In Civil Rights Law
  • California Western School of Law
  • 2011
  • Dean's List
  • University of Colorado
  • 2005
  • Dean's List
  • University of Colorado
  • 2004
  • Dean's List
  • University of Colorado
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • Spring Seminar
  • Rules of MSA Interpretation or How I Learned Not to Violate My Parol and Love the Rules
  • 2018
  • San Diego Appellate Practice Commitee
  • Case Summary Elena S.
  • 2017
  • San Diego Family Law Bar Brown Bag
  • WHEN to Writ, WHEN to Appeal, WHEN to Obtain A Certificate of Probable Cause
  • 2016
  • San Diego Family Law Bar Winter Seminar
  • Student Loans – Yours, Mine or Ours?
  • 2015
  • San Diego Family Law Bar
  • Legal Research—Why You Need It and How You Do It.
  • 2014
  • San Diego Family Law Paralegal Program
  • Ethics and Technology
  • 2013
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (3)
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Appeals Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dennis Temko is an excellent appellate attorney and advocate. I frequently refer family law appellate matters his way and endorse him without reservation."
Appeals Attorney | Jun 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dennis is an extremely knowledgeable and bright appellate attorney who I frequently call upon for help with the most difficult issues in family appellate law. I endorse him without reservation."
Appeals Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Temko is exceedingly thorough and capable. I endorse this lawyer."
Appeals Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dennis is a fantastic appellate attorney and a fierce advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Appeals Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."