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Ernest Baello
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Biography
For over 14 years, Mr. Baello has litigated high stakes family law actions in three of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States - the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York City. Through this diversity of experience, he has the expertise and adaptability to obtain favorable results through trial or settlement in varied situations and tribunals.
Ernest is a Certified Family Law Specialist (“CFLS”) per the California Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a graduate of the renowned National Family Law Trial Institute. Mr. Baello provides comprehensive and strategic representation in complicated and high conflict cases.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ernest was a software developer for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. By working in computer science, he learned how to efficiently break down large scale problems into manageable pieces that can be solved step by step.
Mr. Baello has extensive experience in all phases of complex divorce and parentage litigation. Ernest has represented hundreds of individuals, including professionals and high net worth clients, in matters involving custody, child support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence, move-aways, business valuations, equity compensation, post-judgment requests, and premarital and postmarital agreements.
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Licensed in California for 10 years
State: California
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 12 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Moradi Neufer, LLP
50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by John | July 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Mr. John Ermatinger
Ernest was very helpful in constructing my post nuptial agreement. We were both time and financial bound, yet Ernest went beyond to achieve. I would certainly call on Ernest again if the situation required.
Ernest Baello's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ernest is an excellent family law attorney. He specializes in the divorce and separation area and is a fierce advocate for his clients. He always provides excellent service to his clients and keeps them informed on their cases. I have referred many clients to Ernest when they are in the throes of divorce and separation and have received nothing but positive feedback regarding Ernest from them. If you're already in the midst of a divorce or simply contemplating your options, Ernest and his team at Hoover Krepelka will take great care of you."
"I have worked with Ernest on numerous matters. With over 12 years of family law experience, expertise and common sense, Ernest takes a holistic, fair and formidable approach in settling and litigating his family law cases, always in his clients' best interests. I particularly appreciate his education of and acting in his clients' best interests."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Certified Family Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
Dean's List, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Moradi Neufer, LLP
2021 - 2023
Of Counsel, Hoover Krepelka, LLP
2018 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Klopert & Ravden, LLP
2016 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Lonich & Patton, LLP
2009 - 2016
Associate Attorney / Of Counsel, Curt Arnel & Associates
2007 - 2008
Research Assistant, Hofstra University School Of Law
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Curt Arnel & Associates
2006 - 2007
Law Assistant, Goldberg & Goldberg, PC
Associations
2019 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2015
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2022
National Family Law Trial Institute
Graduate
2008
Hofstra University School of Law
JD
2003
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
The Divorce Hour, Episode 72
Parent Relocation
2022
The Divorce Hour, Episode 65
Setting Aside Judgments
Publications
2024
2024
Moradi Neufer Blog
Divorce or Legal Separation in California: Which Is Best for You?
2022
Authority Magazine
Domestic Violence & Divorce in California
Languages
English
Filipino
Tagalog