Elena Smolina

I had an outstanding experience with Family Law Attorney Elena Smolina. She guided me step-by-step to prepare for my custody and child support hearings, and her calm, strategic approach made a stressful process feel manageable. Elena also connected me with an excellent paralegal who prepared all of m...y documents and filings accurately and at a very reasonable cost. She’s responsive, organized, and truly advocates for her clients. If you’re going through a divorce or dealing with family law issues, I highly recommend Elena.

Elena Smolina was my second San Diego divorce attorney. I wish I hired her sooner. I parted ways with my first attorney who I felt did not care about what was important to me. I was worried the situation will repeat but was pleasantly surprised. Elena took time to listen to me and understand the com...plexities of my case. She was able to help me achieve a compromise and resolve my very difficult divorce, to my satisfaction. Elena was attentive and thorough. I recommend her. She is truly a good attorney, and a genuine woman. She knows the law and has a strong presence. She will fight for you and advocate relentlessly.

I am incredibly grateful to my attorney, Elena Smolina, for the exceptional support she has provided during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Although my divorce process is still ongoing, I already feel immense relief and confidence knowing that Elena is by my side. Elena is not just a hi...ghly competent and responsible attorney, she is a kind, compassionate, and courageous human being. She truly listens and deeply cares. Elena consistently defends the best interests of both me and my children with skill, professionalism, and heart. She goes above and beyond doing everything possible (and sometimes what seems impossible) to help me. Her dedication and support mean the world to me, and I cannot thank her enough. If you are looking for someone who will fight for you with both legal expertise and genuine care, I wholeheartedly recommend Elena Smolina.

If you’re going through a high-conflict divorce—don’t walk, RUN to Elena Smolina. My divorce was an absolute dumpster fire. Three years of emotional warfare, custody battles, financial games, and five different attorneys—two of whom came from highly reputable firms that made big promises and dropp...ed the ball when it really counted. Most firms will treat you like a case file, give you attention up front, and then vanish when the pressure’s on. That was my story… until I found Elena. I wish I had Elena Smolina from the very beginning. Do yourself a favor and don’t make the mistake I did. Skip the expensive disappointment and just hire her. Elena actually cares. She listens. She’s passionate about getting justice for you, not just closing another case. She remembered my birthday. She texted me Happy Mother’s Day when even my own brother didn’t. She treats you like a human being—and fights for you like family. This case was destined for trial. My ex wasn’t budging, and the issues were deep and layered. But in just four months with Elena, we were able to settle—and settle good. That’s because she knows how to communicate with mediators and judges in a way that truly lands. She’s able to take what clients struggle to articulate and frame it powerfully, persuasively, and with compassion. Bottom line: Elena changed the outcome of my life. You only need one attorney, and her name is Elena Smolina.