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Scott Levin
also known as Scott Frederick Levin, San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
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Biography
Scott Levin, Esq., CDFA®, is a San Diego divorce mediator, California family law attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. He helps couples address the legal, financial and parenting decisions involved in divorce, with particular experience in complex property and support issues. Meet in person in San Diego or by Zoom throughout California.
A California attorney since 2004, Scott has guided more than 2,500 mediations. His divorce and legal separation mediation services address child custody and parenting plans, child and spousal support, and the division of assets and debts. His financial work includes house buyouts, business interests, real estate, retirement accounts, pensions, stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs).
His approach is Clarity First. Then Negotiation: both spouses understand the information, their options and the financial consequences before making decisions. In mediation, Scott serves as a neutral and represents neither spouse individually.
For parents who would benefit from additional communication and parenting support, Scott offers co-mediation with Mary Levin, a Certified Co-Parenting Specialist. Together, they help parents develop practical parenting arrangements.
Scott also provides California prenuptial agreement mediation, drafting and review. Through separate engagements in matters his firm is not mediating, he provides consulting-attorney advice for one spouse and individual divorce financial analysis.
Divorce mediation, prenuptial agreement mediation and prenuptial agreement drafting are offered on a flat-fee basis. Consulting-attorney services, prenuptial agreement reviews and financial-analysis reviews are billed hourly. A free 15-minute introductory consultation is available.
Scott is a Certified Mediator through Mediate, holds its Senior Mediator designation, and is a Certified Advanced Practitioner Member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A., magna cum laude, from New York University.
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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9820 Willow Creek Road, Suite 410, San Diego, CA, 92131
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
9820 Willow Creek Road, Ste 410, San Diego, CA, 92131
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Posted by June Atkins | November 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Working with Scott Levin was an excellent experience. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking help with a prenuptial agreement or other marriage-related legal matter. He exceeded my expectations, communicated clearly throughout the process, and completed the work efficiently. His knowledge, profess...
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Replied last November 04, 2026Thank you for such a generous review. My goal when helping a client with prenuptial agreement drafting or review is to make the legal and financial issues understandable and manageable while protecting the client’s interests. I am grateful for your trust and very pleased that you felt supported throughout the California prenup process. —Scott Levin
Posted by Thomas Gaines | October 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Prenup Attorney
I’ve worked with many attorneys over the years, and Scott Levin truly stood out. He was patient, kind, responsive, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. Scott always kept my best interests in mind and stayed on top of every detail. He made a complicated, stressful process feel manageable, a...
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Replied last November 04, 2026Thank you Thomas for such a generous review. My goal when helping a client with California prenuptial agreement drafting or review is to make the legal and financial issues understandable and manageable while protecting the client’s interests. I am grateful for your trust and very pleased that you felt supported throughout the prenup process. —Scott Levin
Posted by Steve S | October 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney who goes above and beyond
I hired Scott Levin to help me with a California prenuptial agreement, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Scott was responsive, clear and professional. He explained the legal and financial issues in plain English, answered my questions thoroughly, and made sure I understood the a...
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Replied last November 04, 2026Thank you for sharing your experience. A carefully drafted California prenuptial—or premarital—agreement should be tailored to the people involved, not treated as a generic document or rushed through without meaningful explanation. I am glad my clear communication and constructive approach made the process less stressful and gave you confidence in the final agreement. —Scott Levin
Posted by Siege | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Scott Levin is an outstanding mediator!
Scott Levin made the entire mediation process simple, fair, and much less stressful than I expected. He took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured that both sides felt comfortable throughout. His professionalism and calm demeanor created an environment where we could reach an agreement p...
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Replied last June 10, 2026We're grateful to hear that I was able to provide clarity, balance, and a solution-focused approach throughout your mediation. Navigating complex financial matters and sensitive family dynamics requires both empathy and expertise—qualities that my team and I strive to bring to every case. Your words affirm our commitment to supporting clients with respect and dignity, no matter how unique or difficult the circumstances.
Posted by Valerie | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Genuinely caring.
Working with Scott Frederick Levin was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. His ability to listen and provide strategic solutions had a significant impact on our marital settlement. Scott showed genuine care and followed through on every detail. He doesn’t just do the job — he makes sure it’s do...
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Replied last June 10, 2026Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for sharing your experience. I truly appreciate your trust in San Diego Divorce Mediation and myself during such a challenging time. Divorce is never easy, and we know how important it is to have guidance that is both compassionate and knowledgeable. https://sandiegofamilylawyer.net/schedule/
Scott Levin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is great at what he does. He puts clients first and is able to successfully mediate family law cases, which is a difficult task. I recommend him for anyone looking for divorce mediation services."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Scott is a very knowledgable, honest, and dedicated attorney. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends who need family law mediation."
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Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyers — Family Law, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyers — Family Law, Super Lawyers
2026
Best Attorney, San Diego Metro Magazine
2025
Leader of Influence in Law Award, San Diego Business Journal
2025
Super Lawyers — Family Law, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Metro Magazine
2024
Best Lawyer in San Diego Family Law, San Diego Metro Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Membership Committee, Academy of Professional Family Mediators
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founder & Mediator, San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
2023 - 2025
Professor of Family Law / Community Property, Western Sierra School of Law
2017 - 2025
Founder, LiveSource, LLC
2015 - 2019
Volunteer Settlement Judge, San Diego Superior Court
Associations
2024 - Present
Amicable Divorce NetworkExecutive Committee California
2023 - Present
Collaborative Practice San DiegoAttorney Member
2023 - Present
Divorce Lending AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM)Certified Advanced Practitioner Member
2020 - Present
Vesta: Redefining DivorceMember/Presenter
2020 - Present
Mediate.comCertified Mediator; Senior Mediator
2020 - Present
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA)Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCalifornia Attorney License — State Bar No. 234458
2020 - 2022
Poway Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce Mediation in San Diego
Mediated settlement with a creative parenting plan designed to serve the child’s best interests and support a workable long-term co-parenting arrangement.
Prenuptial Agreement Mediation in California
Negotiated prenuptial agreement completed through a collaborative process.
Complex Divorce Mediation
Comprehensive settlement reached through mediation without separate attorneys or contested court proceedings. We handled the entire divorce process as neutral facilitators, from settlement through preparation of the uncontested legal documents.
High-Asset Divorce Mediation in San Francisco, CA
Comprehensive settlement reached through mediation without separate attorneys or contested litigation.
Child Custody and Parenting Plan Mediation in San Diego, CA
Case Outcome: Detailed parenting agreement reached without a contested custody hearing.
Spousal Support Mediation in California
Negotiated spousal support agreement reached without a contested support hearing.
Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer for Los Angeles Business Owner
Postnuptial agreement completed. The agreement reduced financial uncertainty and conflict, allowing the couple to move forward with greater clarity and continue their marriage.
Education
2015
Mosten Mediation Training
Divorce Mediation & Peacekeeping
2004
Univ of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2026
IDFA International Conference
From Conflict to Resolution: The Art of Mediation
2023
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop
Divorce & Mediation Options
2020
Vesta San Diego
No-Cost Divorce Webinar: The ABCs of Divorce
Publications
2026
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Dividing a House in a California Divorce
2025
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation in California
2025
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Using a CDFA® in Divorce Mediation
2024
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Military Divorce and Military Retirement in California
2023
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Divorce Mediation lawyer in San Diego, CA
2023
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Post Nuptial agreement lawyer in San Diego, CA
2023
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
Dividing Retirement Accounts in a California Divorce
2023
Mediate.com
Who Says Mediation Is Not for Complex Cases?
2022
American Bar Association — Just Resolutions
70s Are the New 50s: How Grey Divorce Differs from a Typical Divorce
2020
Vesta
Mediation Is Team Work
2020
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
What Happens to Stock Options and RSUs in Divorce?
2020
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
California Child Custody Mediation and Parenting Plans
2020
Mediate.com
Can You Be a Litigator and a Mediator?
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