$ 375-495 per hour
Amanda N. Sanchez
About Amanda
Biography
Amanda Sanchez graduated with honors from San Diego State University in 2014, majoring in Political Science with double minors in English and Philosophy. She served as Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta, a national law fraternity. She also became a member of various academic honors societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Amanda received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2018 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was actively involved in her law school community and served as Co-President for the Hastings Associates for Youth Advocates, Co-President for the Hastings Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Secretary of the Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation, and teaching assistant for Moot Court.
Throughout law school, Amanda tailored her coursework towards Family Law & Estate Planning so she would be equipped to assist people in managing one of life’s most difficult challenges and transitions. She spent a semester as a student mediator at the San Francisco Superior Court, where she also worked as a Judicial Extern to Hon. Daniel Flores in the Unified Family Court Division.
After passing the bar in 2019, Amanda went on to work for various firms in the East Bay as a Family Law Associate, where she gained invaluable experience in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties. During her time practicing Family Law in the East Bay, she represented clients in various family law matters, including divorce, paternity, domestic violence, child custody, child support, property division, and spousal support.
Amanda grew up in Southern California in Laguna Niguel. She moved to the Bay Area in 2015. When she is not working, Amanda enjoys reading, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with her husband, family, dog, and four cats.
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Licensed in California for 6 years
State: California
Acquired: 2019
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Lewellen Family Law Group
50 Osgood Place, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, 94133
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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great Attorney
I have worked with Amanda for a number of years throughout my lengthy custody battle. After many years battling with my ex wife, Amanda won full custody of my two children. I could not be more grateful for her work on my case and protecting my children. I would recommend Amanda to anyone who needed h...
Posted by Sarah | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney
I met Amanda through a mutual attorney friend a couple years back. She helped me through my highly contentious divorce and custody battle and I came through that with the most favorable outcome. I’d highly recommend Amanda to anyone who is going through any family law matters. In fact, I did recently...
Amanda N. Sanchez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Amanda Sanchez is an exceptional family law attorney and an even better colleague. She brings a rare combination of sharp legal intellect, strategic thinking, and genuine compassion to every case she handles. Amanda has an impressive command of California family law, and she approaches even the most complex custody, support, and property issues with clarity and confidence. What truly sets Amanda apart is her professionalism and work ethic. She is meticulous in her preparation, thoughtful in her analysis, and always ahead of deadlines. Whether drafting persuasive pleadings, negotiating settlements, or appearing in court, she represents her clients with strength and integrity. Judges respect her, opposing counsel take her seriously, and clients feel heard and supported. Amanda also has a calm, steady presence that is invaluable in high-conflict matters. She navigates emotionally charged situations with grace while remaining firmly focused on achieving the best outcome."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda Sanchez of Lewellen Family Law Group is an exceptional attorney whose professionalism, compassion, and deep knowledge of family law set her apart. Clients consistently praise her for her calm guidance, clear communication, and ability to turn overwhelming situations into manageable solutions. Amanda’s dedication is unwavering; she listens closely, strategizes thoughtfully, and advocates effectively, always keeping her clients’ best interests at heart. In both negotiation and litigation, she demonstrates confidence, precision, and grace under pressure. Beyond her skill as an advocate, Amanda is known for her integrity and for treating every client with respect and honesty. Her colleagues deeply value her collaborative spirit and insightful perspective. Amanda Sanchez truly embodies the highest standards of family law practice and is an asset to both her clients and the legal community."
Amrit Kullar
Family lawyer
Christina McAmis
Family lawyer
Experience
Associations
2012 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta
Education
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UC Hastings COL
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English