$ 300-350 per hour
Dennis Geis Temko
also known as Law Office of Dennis Temko
About Dennis
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Appeals
100%
14 years | 40 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Dennis Temko, Esq.
Law Office of Dennis Temko, 12636 High Bluff Dr, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Dennis Geis Temko's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dennis Temko is an excellent appellate attorney and advocate. I frequently refer family law appellate matters his way and endorse him without reservation."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
2011
Academic Achievent Award In Civil Rights Law, California Western School of Law
2005
Dean's List, University of Colorado
2004
Dean's List, University of Colorado
2003
Dean's List, University of Colorado
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Dennis Temko
2012 - 2012
Certified Legal Intern, San Diego County Counsel
2012 - 2016
Associate, Law Office of Stephen Temko
2011 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2010 - 2010
Assistant, Law Office of Stephen Temko
Associations
2017 - Present
San Diego Appellate Inn of CourtAssociate
2015 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Civil Appellate Self-Help WorkshopVolunteer
2013 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
San Diego Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State of California Bureau of Real EstateLicensee
Sample of 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
In re Marrige of Lien 2015 WL 1222354 (unpublished opinion) SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Winternitz (2015) __Cal.App.4th__ CHILD CUSTODY
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Atchison 2015 WL 764434 (unpublished opinion) SUPPORT
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Montague 2015 WL 66541 (unpublished opinion) PROPERY DIVISION
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Pepper
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Yuan (omitted assets)
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Lakdawala (business characterization)
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Whalen 2014 WL 2432274 (unpublished opinion) OSTLER & SMITH
Affirmd
In re Marriage of K.C. and G.C. 2014 WL 643699 (unpublished opinion) CUSTODY
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Hannah 2014 WL 3052479 (EMPLOYER LOAN FORGIVNESS)
Reversed
In re Marriage of Owen 2013 WL 6098440 (unpublished opinion) SUPPORT ARREARS
Reversed
People v. Anderson (2013) 235 Cal.App.4th 93 (CLAIM OF RIGHT DEFENSE)
Affirmed
In re Marriage of Howell (2011) 195 Cal.App.4th 1062 STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
Reversed in part
Education
2012
California Western School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2006
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Spring Seminar
Rules of MSA Interpretation or How I Learned Not to Violate My Parol and Love the Rules
2017
San Diego Appellate Practice Commitee
Case Summary Elena S.
2016
San Diego Family Law Bar Brown Bag
WHEN to Writ, WHEN to Appeal, WHEN to Obtain A Certificate of Probable Cause
2015
San Diego Family Law Bar Winter Seminar
Student Loans – Yours, Mine or Ours?
2014
San Diego Family Law Bar
Legal Research—Why You Need It and How You Do It.
2013
San Diego Family Law Paralegal Program
Ethics and Technology
Publications
2013
2013
2013
State Bar Family Law News
• Successful Family Law Petitions for Writ Relief. (Vol. 35, Issue 3, 2013) State Bar Family News.
2013
San Diego County Bar Association publication
• How to Supercharge Your WestLaw Searches. (2013) For the Record.
2013
San Diego County Bar Association publication
• Traditional Ethics, New Technology; Things to Watch for (Sept. 12, 2013) For the Record.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers