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Michele M Vallat

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 22 years

Child support Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Family

12348 High Bluff Dr., Ste 220, San Diego, CA

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 30%

This percentage of my business concerns post-judgment support modifications.

30%
Child Support 30%

This percentage of my business concerns Family Support Division/Department of Child Support matters and post-judgment support modifications in Family Court.

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

This includes custody, child support, spousal support, property division, reimbursements, and debt allocation.

30%
Family 10%

This percentage of my business concerns paternity, post-judgment enforcement of motions.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Andrew J. Botros, APC

12348 High Bluff Dr., Ste 220, San Diego, CA, 92130

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Michele M Vallat's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by Chris | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Lawyer!

I retained the WRF law firm, and was assigned Val to handle my custody update case. Val was very professional and easy to work with, and kept in constant contact with me despite her full case load. I never felt as though I was "just another case" - she took the time to explain things thoroughly, an...d made sure I understood all of the options and outcomes during the proceedings. Everything went very smoothly, and I was able to successfully get the custody arrangement I wanted. I'm very grateful to the firm and Val, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for Family Law assistance.

Posted by Steve | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent and unshaken

Val has great attention to detail and wasn't afraid to stand up for me and my son. I highly recommend her. She knows what works and really cares. A+

Posted by Jen | July 04, 2014 | Family

Val will get it done!

I had an extremely lengthy and difficult family law case. I started the journey with high powered, expensive lawyers from Los Angeles and changed to a different San Diego law firm. Neither of them accomplished one thing for me and caused me huge financial losses and emotional distress. Off the referr...al of a friend I tried Ms. Vallant's firm not expecting a lot. When "Val" and I started working together we immediately hit it off. She was incredibly knowledgable on family law and her personality is very easy to work with. Definitely not the attitude I have grown to hate in 99% of other attorneys that think they know everything and really just have a overblown ego and are idiots. When Val first started working with me she ask me what my ultimate goal was and we made a long term plan to work towards it. SHE GOT IT DONE. I am happy to report that Val accomplished what $900 an hour lawyers could not. We took small steps toward the big picture and I ultimately got what worked best for myself and my children. I would not hesitate to recommend Val in high profile, move away, or any other family matter. She will get it done and not give up!

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2012 | Family

The "Unattorney"

I call Michelle M. Vallat the "unattorney" because she is unlike your typical Family Law attrorney. You actually forget you are dealing with a lawyer when working with her. She takes a genuine interest in you and your case and moves toward resolution very efficiently. She is compassionate and abov...e all very intelligent. She also has great attention to detail and is very effective and skilled at handling property division and equalization of assets. Michelle was able to very quickly figure out a property division settlement for me when other attorneys could not. She also knows how to effectively work within the Family Law system where other attorney's believe it exists to serve them. I would recommend Michelle M. Vallat to anyone contemplating divorce or anyone currently unhappy with their existing representation looking to make a change. She will get the job done!

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Michele M Vallat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Blado

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Val is a strong advocate and reasonable attorney; a great combination to have as both your attorney and your opposing counsel."

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Andrew Botros

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Vallat is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, ethical, and diligent. She's easy to work with, but always a fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse her without reservation."

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Andrea Kraffert

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

""Val" is very knowledgeable and well-versed in family law. She is an excellent research attorney. She is tenacious, but easy going. She is equally skilled at litigation and negotiation."

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Jenna Bamford

Family lawyer

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Andrew Botros

Family lawyer

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Matthew Blado

Family lawyer

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Andrea Kraffert

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Court, Superior Court of California

2021

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Court, Superior Court of California

2020

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Court, Superior Court of California

2019

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Court, Superior Court of California

2018

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Court, Superior Court of California

2017

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Law, Superior Court of California

2016

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Law, Superior Court of California

2015

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Law, Superior Court of California

2014

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Law, Superior Court of California

2013

Judge Pro Tempore - Family Law, Superior Court of California

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Senior Associate, Andrew J. Botros, APC

2003 - Present

Owner - Sole Practioner, Vallat Law Offices

2022 - 2025

Senior Associate, Bickford, Blado & Botros

2019 - 2022

Partner, Law Office of William R. Fuhrman

2006 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Law Office of William R. Fuhrman

Associations

North County Bar Association

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

O. v O.

$0 Support to Wife; $7,500 sanctions against W for failing to disclose important financial information.

G v. S

Mom's obligation to pay child sup. reduced from $824 to $39; Father ordered to pay 1/2 of orthodontia; to pay approx. 1/3 of expert fees; $250 in attorney's fees.

M v M

Fam Ct: Spousal Sup. order vacated b/c Wife failed to properly serve. Wife sanctioned $500 & her request for support denied; in FSD: Wife ordered to pay child support, reimburse Husband for orthodontia costs; and to contribute $1,500 toward attorney fees.

J. v. D.

Father ordered to pay all arrears owing and to pay $15,000 in attorney's fees.

G v. G

Successfully reduced spousal support in 2014 & 2016; Terminated in 2019; Husband originally paid $2,100 then $1,000, now $0.

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Education

2003

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Franklin and Marshall College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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