As a family law attorney, I use my expertise and experience to guide client’s through their family law matter. I am a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist, which means that I took a second bar exam only in family law.
In addition to a law degree, I also have an MBA. But just as important as my credentials is the fact that I have personal experience in family matters. I have stood in my client’s shoes. I think that the best approach to solving family law issues is mediation or negotiation. These approaches best preserve family relationships and are more cost effective than litigation. That being said, litigation is sometimes necessary, but I discuss all options with clients.
I am also very aware that every client has different values and priorities. I listen to my client’s needs and use my expertise to suggest a course of action to meet them, within the parameter of the law. And when the case is over, clients leave the office knowing their next steps.
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12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 111, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Posted by Scot | January 12, 2014 | Family
Frann Setzer - Excellent Family Attorney
Frann is a trustworthy and honorable person. She attempted to find a fair middle ground, working with the other Attorney, while always keeping my childrens' well being in consideration. She represented me as if she was personally involved, and I felt she gave me valuable and sound advice. Frann re...
Posted by Ashley | January 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Honest, Efficient, Friendly
Attn. Fran Setzer was recommended to me by a previous employer and I'm truly grateful they did. She was friendly from day one and broke my case down into different scenarios/possibilites. She gave me all the options and definitely advised me as to which were most practical. She always followe...
"Frann Setzer is an extremely experienced and well-versed Family Law attorney. I recently reached out to her with some specific procedural questions, and she was very generous with her time, willing to provide useful insights, and demonstrated to me an exceptional level of collegiality. I would recommend clients to her without hesitation."
"Frann Setzer is one of the best family law attorneys in San Diego. Ms. Setzer is exceptional at advising her clients in complex custody, support, and property matters. She is a zealous advocate and an excellent litigator. I strongly and confidently endorse Ms. Setzer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel on several matters with Ms. Setzer. She works zealously for her clients but in manner that reduces the need for litigation and promotes settlement. This keeps costs and emotions to a limit."
"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!"
"I highly recommend Frann Setzer. I have had the opportunity to consult with Frann on numerous legal issues that we have each faced while representing our family law clients. She is ethical, intelligent, and always helpful. She is great at dialing-down the drama that some divorce clients face and is great at assisting her clients. Frann is an asset to each of her clients."
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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2013 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP
2012 - 2013
Attorney /Principal, Law office of Frann Setzer, APLC
2007 - 2012
Senior associate, Fleischer & Associates
2014 - Present
TVIABoard Member
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Family Law Specialist
2013 - Present
Collaborative Family Law PractitionersMember
2013 - Present
San Diego Family Law Bar AssnMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2003 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoBoard Member
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
MBA
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Overview of Issues and Procedure in Dissoluton
2015
Immigration Issues for the Family Law Attorney
2015
Overview of the Divorce Process
2013
Top Financial Considerations in Divorce
2013
Overview of the Divorce Process
2012
Conflict, Co-Parenting and the Law
2011
Premarital Agreements
English