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Steven’s practice focuses on family law and the crossover issues presented between family law and his other areas of expertise. Now in his third decade of practice, Steven’s legal experience includes family law, civil litigation, trusts and estates, conservatorships and guardianships, bankruptcy, real estate, and alternative dispute resolution. The overwhelming majority of his cases, however, involve child custody and visitation, support, property and debt division in divorce, and post-judgment litigation of these issues.. A native of New York City, Steven earned his undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College and his law degree from the University of Miami. He is admitted to practice in California and before various federal courts in California and Florida.. In 2001, Steven obtained a post-graduate Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of San Diego, focusing on the law of taxation. This course of study focuses on tax planning, analysis, and litigation, and has proven invaluable to his family law clients and as a resource to other attorneys at Cage and Miles.. Steven is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s family law section and the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. An endurance road cyclist, mountain biker, and motorcyclist, Steven spends most weekends on two wheels enjoying San Diego’s roads and trails, often cycling with the Challenged Athletes Foundation Cycling Club - an organization that provides opportunities and support for athletes with physical challenges. When off the bikes, Steven enjoys time with his wife (a pediatric nurse), their children, and the family’s rescued Labrador/Coonhound mix, in search of a decent bagel or slice of pizza.

Peter J. Mueller. Mr. Mueller has been practicing law for forty years and is licensed in California and Illinois (Retired).  Graduating with honors from Loyola Law School in 1972, he was selected to associate with Chicago’s leading corporate firm and was also invited to become a Visiting Professor of Corporate Law at Loyola, where he had held the position as Assistant Dean of the Business School during his law studies.. At Loyola Law School he taught third year law students the core course in business law while he worked for General Motors, American Oil Company, The Chicago Tribune Company, and the Catholic Bishop of the Chicago Archdiocese while associated with Kirkland & Ellis. Mr. Mueller is also listed in Strathmore’s Who’s Who.. In 1974 Mr. Mueller was invited by Overton, Lyman & Prince of Los Angeles to join the firm to provide insurance defense legal services generally and in medical malpractice cases. In 1977 he opened his own law office in La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe as a member of the firm, Woolley, Mullin & Mueller, focusing his practice on family law and civil litigation.. Mr. Mueller founded Father’s Rights Law Center® following the break up of his family through divorce in 1982. From this personal experience, and with encouragement from United Fathers of America, colleagues and clients, he established Father’s Rights Law Center®, and has specialized his practice for the professional father ever since.. In his position as director of Father’s Rights Law Center®, Mr. Mueller, a Certified Family Law Specialist, benefits from his early litigation training and experience and will involve when needed, qualified and respected expert child psychologists and psychiatrists, business economists, certified public accountants and vocational counselors in San Diego to assist Father’s Rights Law Center® clientele to obtain balanced and equitable custody sharing arrangements and property settlements.. As the father of seven children, ages twenty-two to forty-four,  Mr. Mueller brings to his family practice the personal experience of his own family’s break up by divorce. The calculus of that experience has defined Father’s Rights Law Center’s® promotion of its specialization for the benefit of fathers and husbands, not only as a career resource, but as a lesson learned in the trenches where more than reputation was at stake.

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Ms. Cage is a founding partner of Cage & Miles. Throughout her career, she has dedicated her study and practice of law exclusively to the area of family law. Her deep passion for helping families is evident to her satisfied clients and peers. Ms. Cage has the honor of being officially certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.. Ms. Cage is a graduate of California Western School of Law where she focused her study on the practice of Family Law.  During her time at California Western School of Law, Ms. Cage served as the Vice President of the Child, Family and Elder Law Society. In addition to receiving Academic Achievement Awards in Mediation Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ms. Cage graduated at the top of her class on the Dean’s Honor List. Ms. Cage is also a recipient of the State Bar of California Commendation and the Bonnie Reading Scholarship for her work in family law.. Ms. Cage also holds an English degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a minor in Philosophy. While at UCSB, Ms. Cage worked for the college as a tutor for other students in persuasive and analytical writing. In 2012, Ms. Cage became a member of the State Bar of California and began her practice of family law.. Prior to her admittance to the bar, Ms. Cage clerked for Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP working exclusively in family law. Ms. Cage gained additional civil litigation experience as a certified law clerk for Stilwell & Associates. In recognition of her volunteer efforts at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and the San Diego Family Justice Center helping to represent victims of domestic violence, Ms. Cage was inducted into the Pro Bono Honor’s Society.. Ms. Cage is a regular contributor to the official blog of Cage & Miles, LLP. Visit the blog to read news and articles authored by the family lawyers at the firm about divorce in San Diego.

Dimitry is known to be a passionate advocate that has an unwavering commitment to his clients. His representation doesn’t leave you wondering what could’ve been. He fights as hard for you as he would for his own family. Dimitry understands that when it comes to your life, mistakes aren’t an option. The outcomes and results matter, and that means you need somebody who’s dedication matches yours.. Dimitry’s experience and practice includes every aspect of Family Law. He handles all divorce matters and post judgment issues ranging from child custody, child support, spousal support financial distributions, restraining orders, and additional issues that arise from life’s sensitive dynamics. Among other things Dimitry has worked with many military members and has a unique understanding of the situations that arise in a military divorce.. Dimitry has a dynamic background and prior to becoming an attorney Dimitry worked as a first responder (lifeguard, EMT, and firefighting.) His experience in different industries has translated into effective legal representation, by giving him real life experiences that can’t be taught.. Dimitry graduated as a top student from Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, Stockton, and received awards and honors in his courses. Being recognized as a top performer in both school and work has, in turn, resulted in recognition as a fierce litigator. Dimitry received his undergraduate degree from California State University San Marcos.. Dimitry loves spending time with his family and believes being a father is the most rewarding experience life has given him. Dimitry has also been fortunate to have a blended family and knows the unique intricacies associated with the “nuclear family.” He loves spending time in the ocean, diving, surfing and exploring, and could easily waste a weekend getting sunburned and water logged. Dimitry was a former track athlete in college, and still loves to workout but readily admits his running days are behind him, unless it’s running to a court hearing.

Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. Ms. Miles was certified by a process which includes successful passage of a written examination, completion of specific tasks in the area of Family Law and Peer Review.  Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Chapter.

Adrian Doty has been practicing law for over twelve years and has developed a deep passion for child custody and visitation. Throughout his life, he has excelled, from academics to athletics, and that commitment of discipline and performance carries over loud and clear to his family law attorney work representing clients in divorce situations. Adrian understands how emotionally difficult family law matters can be, which is why he is dedicated to the efficient management of his clients’ cases. While he always works to achieve settlements through negotiation when possible, he aggressively litigates to protect his clients’ interests when necessary.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Encinitas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Encinitas and surrounding areas.