Julie Wolff began her legal career as a juvenile dependency, that experience taught her how to be a strong and compassionate attorney, both in the courtroom and out. She spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children.

When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where your time with your children are at risk.

Court-appointed attorneys often have over 200 clients per attorney in dependency case. Whether it’s a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, Ms. Wolff will provide the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the process and guide you to a successful resolution.

Areas of Practice

Divorce
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

Juvenile Dependency

Assisted Reproduction/Adoption

Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California
Since 2011

Education

Pepperdine University
LL.M. (2017) | Dispute Resolution
2010 – 2017

California Western School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Trial Practice / Problem Solving
2007 – 2010
Honors: Honors in Concentrations of Trial Practice and Problem Solving
Activities: Deans List; Moot Court Honors Board; ABA Mediation Team; ABA Negotiation Team; Distinguished Advocate

University of California – Santa Barbara
B.A. (1998) | Sociology
1994 – 1998
Activities: NCAA Div I Water Polo

Awards

Work in the LGBTQ Community
Sac Legal
2015
Diversity award in recognition for work and support for the LGBTQ Community in Sacramento, California.

Professional Associations

San Diego County Bar Association
Chair of Juvenile Law (2020); Chair of Family Law (2019)
2015 – 2030
Activities: Very active member in the Family Law and Juvenile Law Sections. On the Diversity Committee and Covid-19 Task Force.

Lawyers Club of San Diego
Board Member
2019 – 2021
Activities: Co-Chair of LGBTQ Committee and Human Trafficking Sub-Committee.

Publications

Challenges to Civility in a Time of Inequality
San Diego Lawyer Magazine
2019

Speaking Engagements

Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System, Southern California Mediation Conference, Los Angeles, California
2016
Southern California Mediation Association
Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System

Certifications

LLM in Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine University School of Law
2017

Child Welfare Legal Specialist
National Association of Counsel For Children
2016

Mediator
Pepperdine University School of Law
2016