Top best Adoption Lawyers in San Diego | 15 available

15 Adoption lawyers are available in San Diego, California. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 58% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $46 to $69 per hour.

Active Lawyers

9 - 15

Hourly Fees

$243 - $512

Free Consultations

46% - 69%

Average Rating

3.8 - 4.2 ★


FAQs - Adoption Lawyers in city San Diego How many Adoption lawyers actively serve residents of San Diego, California? Approximately 40 licensed attorneys focus on Adoption across San Diego, California. Most matters are filed through the California District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Adoption lawyers in San Diego, California? In San Diego, typical rates range from $223-$313 per hour for Adoption. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3232 and $8353, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Adoption matters usually take in courts near San Diego? Adoption cases in San Diego, California usually take around 5-13 months depending on complexity and the California District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Adoption cases for people living in San Diego, California? Residents of San Diego typically see Adoption filings handled by the California District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Adoption? About 64% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Adoption, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

15 Adoption Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92101
Firm: Law Offices of Susan V. Perez

SUSAN V. PEREZ, ESQ. provides legal services in the areas of U.S. immigration and naturalization. She is able to assist clients in obtaining working visas, greencard and U.S. citizenship, in bringing their relatives into the United States in a timely fashion, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending their removal cases, and appealing visa denials by the consular office.. She is a member of both the California and Philippine Bars with a combined sixteen (16) years of experience in both jurisdictions in the areas of Immigration and Naturalization, Appellate, Juvenile Dependency, Family, Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Law. Her office is located in Downtown San Diego, California.. She was born and raised in the Philippines, and went through a long and difficult process of immigrating to the United States.  Atty. Perez was separated from her parents for ten (10) long years before she became a legal permanent resident of the United States.  Her parents left the Philippines when she was 18 years old.  Like most immigrants, they left their home country to give their children a better future.. Atty. Perez was determined to realize her American dream.  While waiting for her I-130 petition, she dedicated her time and energy to become a successful student.  Her efforts paid off.  She became a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney.. Before immigrating to the United States, Atty. Perez had practiced in the Philippines for seven (7) years both as a litigation and corporate attorney.  In 2000, she started her career in the United States with the Office of County Counsel doing appellate work.  Her five years stint at County Counsel honed her writing and appellate skills.  In 2006, she left County Counsel to pursue her true passion which to defend the rights of immigrants. She was once an immigrant and speak the language of one of the bigger ethnic populations in Northern America.  Since then she has exclusively dedicated her practice to U.S Immigration and Naturalization Law.  Atty. Perez handles each case with zeal and dedication.  This is how she passed the California Bar on her first try.. Atty. Perez earned her Law degree from San Beda College, Philippines and is pursuing a Master’s of law degree at the University of San Diego, California.  Atty. Perez is also admitted to practice before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, San Diego County Bar Association, and Sororitas Reginae Juris. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92108
Firm: Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

Partner, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP.  Scott Finkbeiner is a certified family law specialist with the State Bar Of California and a Fellow of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott's practice encompasses all aspects of Family Law including dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation and support, post-judgment enforcement actions as well as drafting premarital and postmarital agreements.  Scott is the recipient of the prestigious Mike Shea award in 2013 for his work in educating his peers as well as commitment to civility in the legal community.  Scott is a frequent lecturer on all issues related to family law.  Scott serves on the Board of Directors of the AAML Southern California Chapter (2017).  He has previously held numerous leadership positions with the San Diego County Bar Association, including: Co-chair of the Family Law Division (2013); Chairperson of the Lawyer Referral Service (2008-2011); Board of Director (2006-2007), and Chair-Person of the Young New Lawyer Division (2006-2007).

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92101
Firm: Stocks and Fentin, LLP

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92101
Firm: Stocks and Fentin, LLP

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92108

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92123

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92108
Firm: Michael D. McGlinn

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92101

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92110
Firm: Daniel S. Williams

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92127
Firm: Joy L. Kolender

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.


Location: San Diego 92131
Firm: Law Offices of Theresa M. Erickson

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92103
Firm: Law Offices of Lori Clark Viviano

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92103
Firm: Law Offices of Lori Clark Viviano

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.


Location: San Diego 92110
Firm: Elizabeth M. Lewis, Attorney at Law

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Location: San Diego 92101
Firm: Anthony C. Starks and Associates, Attorneys at Law

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

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