$ 375-400 per hour
Paul Alfred Pettine III
About Paul
Biography
Paul Pettine is a founding partner in the law firm of Wilson & Pettine, LLP. He has practiced law in California for more than 33 years, developing the expertise to become a highly trusted Santa Barbara matrimonial and family attorney. In addition to his caseload, Paul also serves as a Superior Court Family Law Settlement Master.
Paul is greatly involved with public education. He volunteered weekly at a public elementary school and is President of the Carpinteria Education Foundation, which raises funds for Carpinteria’s public schools. He currently serves on the Carpinteria High School Site Council and coaches the school’s Mock Trial team. He actively raises funds for the high school’s Softball team. He is the father of two teen aged children and has been married for 23 years.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
38 years
Family
50%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Littenberg-Pettine LLP
1006 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by Harold | February 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended!
In the four cases Mr. Pettine represented me, he was effectively aggressive. He made antagonists drop their petty issues and leave me alone. He has this uncanny ability to quickly know and suggest exactly what needed to be done in each instance. I highly recommend Mr. Pettine. Harold H.
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Experience
Honors
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
American Jurisprudence Award, Southwestern University School of Law
N/A
Pro Bono Services, Santa Barbara Superior Court
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Wilson & Pettine
1993 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Gorkenberger & Wilson
1988 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Julian S. Gould
Associations
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
1998 - 2003
Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Family Law SectionCo-chair
Education
1987
Southwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of Texas, El Paso
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
New Mexico State University
Activity
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Q&A
My daughter turned 18 in December 2022, a month ago but she is still in high school & living with her father. Can she move out?
06 Jan 2023
Q&A
Can I send my child an I love you post card if they are also included in the raistraining order?
18 Nov 2022
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What do I do if my ex is making my 7 year old tardy and misses too much school?
20 Oct 2022