San Diego Divorce Attorney
| Your Advocate In California Divorce
There may be no other event in your life that is more difficult to navigate than a divorce. The future can often seem very uncertain, and legal issues quickly can become extremely contentious. During times like these, having an experienced divorce attorney beside you can help to remove some of the stress and can help to ensure that your interests are protected.

At Contreras Law Firm, our attorneys understand the challenges clients are facing during these difficult times. We will take the time to fully understand your concerns, expectations and tailor a strategy around them. We will explain the laws that govern California family law matters and give you an honest assessment of what you can expect as your case moves forward.
Representing You in San Diego, California
Our downtown San Diego, California law firm can help you in your divorce, whether simple or complex. Whether you’re currently located in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Vista, La Jolla, or Del Mar, or in another part of California, another state, or even another country, the divorce attorneys at Contreras Law have the experience to protect your interests in your San Diego County divorce.
Upon hiring our office, an attorney at Contreras Law can assess whether negotiation or mediation is reasonable in your case before court intervention becomes necessary. However, our attorneys do not shy away from trial should it be your best option. So, Make The Right Call to (619) 908-1495 to begin erasing the uncertainty and stress from your divorce.
The Divorce Process In California
Clients often want to know more about the divorce process itself. What they need to do and when they need to do it in order to keep their divorce on track. We explain the process, and walk you through what we can do to help with each step. Our main focus is to make sure that you have a clear idea of what to expect as your case moves forward.
In most divorces, there are two main issues of contention that take the most time to resolve: Child custody determinations and the division of marital property. These questions can cause a case to become much more complicated, and may require the courts to become involved if you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement on your own.
When we learn more about your case, we can tell you more about how the law may apply to your situation. We can then work together to decide what is best for your family, and pursue an outcome that is in your best interests.
Should You Consult An Attorney For Your Case?

Yes. It is extremely important that you work with an experienced divorce lawyer, because you have a lot to lose. Every divorce case is unique, with each one having its own set of facts and circumstances. There can be a number of different issues that could influence the best approach to obtaining the best possible outcome for you and your family. The wrong choices could cause you serious problems.
Why Hire The Divorce Attorneys At Contreras Law Firm
Knowing that you need an attorney is only the first step in the divorce process. You need to find a law firm that you can trust with such an important event in your life. We want to tell you why we feel we are the right firm to handle your divorce, whether it is contested or uncontested. Some of the reasons for hiring our firm include:
- We have extensive experience:Our law firm has a family law division with attorneys who solely focus on family law.
- We develop creative strategies for your case:We develop an approach together with you that is committed to helping you get results.
- We provide you with personal attention:We are not going to leave you unsure about what is happening with your case — we keep you informed and respond to your questions in a timely manner.
- We are concerned about what happens to you:We genuinely care about making sure you come out of this in a better place, and do everything we can to make that happen.
- We will not judge you:We are not here to criticize your choices — our job is to protect your interests at all times.
During our initial consultation, you have the opportunity to learn if we are the right fit for you. It is important to work with an attorney or law firm that you feel matches up best with what you hope to accomplish. If you decide to retain our services, know that we are going to be there for you and fighting for you inside and outside of the courtroom.