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Scott Levin
also known as Scott Frederick Levin, San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
About Scott
Biography
Scott Levin, Esq., CDFA®, is a Certified Mediator through Mediate, a California family law attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. He also is recognized by Mediate with its Senior Mediator designation and is a Certified Advanced Practitioner Member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.
A California attorney since 2004, Scott has guided more than 2,500 mediations. He helps couples resolve divorce and legal separation, parenting plans, child and spousal support, and the division of assets and debts. His financial work includes house buyouts, retirement accounts, business interests and stock compensation. His approach is Clarity First. Then Negotiation: participants understand the information and their options before making decisions.
For parents who would benefit from additional communication and parenting support, Scott offers co-mediation with Mary Levin, a Certified Co-Parenting Specialist. Scott also provides prenuptial agreement mediation, drafting and review.
In mediation, Scott serves as a neutral and represents neither spouse individually. Through separate engagements in matters his firm is not mediating, he also provides consulting-attorney advice and individual divorce financial analysis.
Meet in person in San Diego or by Zoom throughout California.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Marriage and Prenuptials
35%
22 years | 2,500 cases
Mediation
30%
22 years | 2,500 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
22 years | 2,500 cases
Family
15%
22 years | 2,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Scott Levin
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 David | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Prompt, Knowledgeable & Great Work
Mr. Levin did an amazing job making an super painful time a lot more bearable. He was professional, knowledgeable, and promptly available when needed. I could not recommend his services enough.
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Scott Levin is a highly competent business attorney
Mr. Levin is the in-house counsel for our company. I have worked closely with him on the legal matters arising out of the nature our business ranging from contractual negotiations and disputes with vendors, copyright infringement enforcement, employee law compliance, building leases, software leases,...
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
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
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
2022
American Bar Association publication
Gray Divorce: Financial Issues When Divorcing After 50
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
Languages
English
Spanish
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Q&A
Seeking Marin County family law attorney for guidance on complex financial issues in my divorce.
05 Oct 2026
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I am planning to start a divorce, and I want to separate finances now
06 Oct 2026
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My husband and I lives in dc but I got married in Virginia where do I go to file for divorce
04 Sep 2024
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