Creative solutions is Ms. Contreras’ specialty when it comes to practicing law.
Ms. Contreras, the driving force behind Contreras Law has over 15 years of experience and an exceptional track record. With a knack for finding innovative solutions, Ms. Contreras is ready to guide her clients through the complexities of the legal landscape.
As a founding partner and the visionary behind Contreras Law, Ms. Contreras has devoted her legal career to mastering business litigation, real estate law, and family law. Starting with civil cases, she has expanded her practice to cover a wide range of needs, from business disputes to family matters, which includes divorce, custody, high-asset disputes and restraining orders.
Though she began by focusing on civil disputes, especially in business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Ms. Contreras noticed something important. Her clients often faced family law issues connected to complex financial situations. Recognizing the value of combining these areas, she blended her experience, becoming a crucial resource for clients dealing with the intricate connection between family dynamics and business interests.
What sets Ms. Contreras apart is her ability to see how different legal areas connect. Her deep knowledge in these diverse fields enables her to create comprehensive solutions. She believes that mastering each part is key to achieving the best outcomes.
Although a litigator, Ms. Contreras understands that litigation is not always the answer.
While Ms. Contreras excels in the courtroom with her vast trial experience, she’s not just a litigator. She knows that lawsuits aren’t always the best approach as they can be costly and emotionally draining for her clients. Balancing her role as a litigator with her talent for crafting effective strategies, she’s skilled at negotiation, alternative solutions, and well-timed settlements – all tailored to her clients’ goals.
Beyond her legal skills, Ms. Contreras stands out for her ethics and dedication to ensuring clients understand their legal journey. She makes complex legal processes clear to ensure her clients truly understand their case, building trust with every client interaction.
To ensure top-notch results, Ms. Contreras leads her team of attorneys, making sure every case gets the attention it deserves. Her commitment to maintaining a strong reputation is unwavering – she understands that a good reputation comes from delivering real results while providing excellent customer service.
With fluency in both English and Spanish, Ms. Contreras emphasizes accessibility, welcoming a diverse clientele.
Case Outcomes
2025
- 10-Day Trial – Custody, Abuse, International Move-Away, Fiduciary Duties, Hidden Assets, International Assets, and Hague Convention Discovery
Represented client in a case encompassing nearly every possible issue. After three days of successful hearings, the opposing side conceded and settled, giving the client essentially everything sought. Tremendous win with international scope. - 3-Day Move-Away Trial with Asset Division and Sanctions
Litigated a complex move-away trial. Court issued a 20+ page ruling entirely in favor of client: denied the move-away, allowed client to retain custody, resolved disputed property issues in client’s favor, and awarded attorney’s fees and sanctions against the opposing party.
Past Victories
- Complex Restraining Order Trial
Blocked 17 proposed opposing witnesses through strategic motions. Secured restraining order for client and protection of minor children. - Jurisdictional Divorce Case (California vs. Texas)
Successfully argued California jurisdiction over competing filings in two states. Strategic timing of service and caselaw persuaded the court, ensuring the divorce proceeded in California. - Business-Involved Divorce and Asset Distribution
Obtained court appointment of a receiver, then won a 4-day trial securing 100% ownership of a business for client. Opposing spouse sanctioned $100,000, client awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars. - Contested Divorce with Restraining Order and Move-Away
Multi-day trial against attorney-spouse resulted in restraining order, international move-away approval, and resolution of a highly litigious matter involving over 20 hearings. - High-Asset International Divorce with Cross-Border Assets
Located and acquired hidden funds and accounts in Mexico, enabling client to mediate privately and achieve favorable cross-border asset distribution. - Cross-Border Developer Jury Trial
Represented developers in a $30+ million litigation. After three-week jury trial, verdict favored the developers. Case featured on San Diego’s Channel 10 News. - Week-Long Bench Trial (Marvin Action)
Defended client against a $1.5 million claim, resulting in complete defense victory. - Week-Long Divorce Trial Takeover
Took over mid-trial after client’s prior counsel conceded valuable assets. Reversed trajectory, securing those assets for client in final judgment.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Real Estate Law