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Brian Victor

Brian Victor

Law Offices of Brian A. Victor
  • Divorce, Family Law, Gov & Administrative Law ...
  • California
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San Diego Attorney Brian A. Victor has litigated complex family law matters ranging from child custody issues to community property debts resulting from loans. Brian A. Victor is the only attorney in San Diego County with prior work experience at Family Court Services (FCS) where for more than eleven years he worked with the most challenging child custody visitation matters and crafted more than 4000 child custody recommendations for Family Court judges.

Attorney Victor sets himself apart from other family law attorneys in his ability to prepare clients for their FCS custody and visitation session when there is a custody dispute based on his firsthand knowledge of the process. Knowing how important the FCS session is for deciding custody and visitation issues, he offers FCS preparation as part of his family law representation or as a separate service.

Family law attorney, Brian A. Victor understands that divorce is a difficult process that is stressful not only for the parties who are getting divorced, but also for the children involved in this situation. When deciding on hiring a lawyer to represent you in your divorce it is important that your attorney not only understands the emotional challenges involved in the situation, but also has the ability to help you fight for your rights.

As an attorney and a licensed marriage family therapist, Brian A. Victor understands the complexities of child abuse and domestic violence in family law matters, Attorney Victor has the experience to help you minimize stress so that you can focus on what is important, such as your children, your future, and planning for life after divorce.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
    Juvenile Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Professional Experience
Family Law Attorney
Law Offices of Brian A. Victor
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Practices Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Family Court Services Preparation, Guardianship, Juvenile Dependency, Limited Scope Representation, Step Parent Adoption. MSPB Appeals.
Adjunct Professor
University of the Rockies
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Develop curriculum and teach graduate level Organizational Leadership courses. Teach Conflict and Resolution courses. Successfully prepare students to obtain their master's degree in the legal field.
Managing Attorney
Edmunds Law Firm
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Appointed Managing Attorney after only 2 ½ months on the job. Representing clients for Family Law, TRO, National Security Law, and Employment Law cases. Appeared before Family Court judges in Vista, San Diego, and El Cajon for hearings and trials. Prepared Response to Statement of Reasons and drafted legal requests for clients whose National Security Clearance was being denied or withdrawn by the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals(DOHA), NASA, Department of Justice, Department of the Army, NSA, among other governmental agencies resulting in successful approval of security clearances. Successfully represented clients before the Merit Systems Protection Board(MSPB), Administrative Judges and government agencies resulting in settlement. Drafted court briefs, declarations, letters to clients and opposing counsel, and other collateral contacts. Legal writing and research to support declarations and court arguments. Provide settlement mediation for clients. Use my experience from working at Family Court Services(FCS) to prepare clients for their child custody/visitation mediation sessions at FCS. Retaining clients and exceeding billable hours on an ongoing basis. Responsible for performing supervisory duties for the entire law firm when owner is out, including the oversight of case consultations, provide signatures on court documents and trust checks, the handling of complaints, and the interview process of prospective employees.
Family Court Recommending Counselor Mediator
Family Court Services Superior Court of San Diego
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Legal writing and conclusions used by Juvenile, Family, and Probate Court judges to modify court orders. Provide resolutions to families of child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Legal research used by Court as basis to modify custody for child providing a relationship with both parents. Successfully mediate challenging family law child custody, visitation, and guardianship cases. Successfully resolved a custody dispute by recommending that a non-custodial parent, in a move-away case, use a webcam several times a week to maintain personal contact with the child. Regularly testify as an expert witness in child custody, visitation, and guardianship matters. Responsible for performing supervisory duties, including the oversight of case consultations, court reports, case assignments, the handling of complaints, and the interview process of prospective employees.
Legal Intern
Elder law and Advocacy Legal Services
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Providing research via a multitude of legal resources. Focusing on legal solutions in the fields of civil law, elder law, bankruptcy law, real property, wills and trusts, contract law, community property, and family law.
Senior Protective Services Worker
County Of San Diego Child Protective Services
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Investigating child abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and domestic violence allegations. Providing recommendations via court reports to Juvenile, Family and Probate Court. Preparing critical reports for State and Federal governmental officials. Assessing custody cases within 48 judicial hours with an appropriate case plan. Supervising unit, providing training and handling grievances. Responsible for the most difficult cases in the Department. Developing program guidelines for the Emergency Response unit of the Department of Social Services.
Education
Concord Law School
J.D. | Legal
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Honors: Kaplan Award for Legal Service in the Community, Moot Court Award for Distinguished Plaintiff Brief.
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California State University - Long Beach
M.S. | Clinical and Community Psychology
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Honors: National Honor Society for 3.94 GPA. Ranked 2nd in class.
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University of California - Davis
B.A. | Psychology and Education
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Awards
Kaplan Award for Legal Service in the Community
Kaplan
Moot Court Award for Distinguished Plaintiff Brief
Concord Law School
Professional Associations
San Diego Bar Association
Member
Current
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San Diego Family Law Bar Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Law Offices of Brian A. Victor
4225 Executive Square
Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92037
Telephone: (858) 633-3529