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Michele has lectured on the topic of family law to attorneys and other professionals. She has had extensive experience practicing before the Superior Court as well as the Court of Appeal; representing parties in eight published decisions. As part of her involvement with the Family Law Committee, Michele was on a committee which drafted legislationto require parents to support their children beyond age 18 if the child is still enrolled in high school. That legislation became effective in 1985. For approximately 20 years, Michele has been appointed at various times to represent children in juvenile, probate and family law matters at both the trial and appellate level. Michele participated in the San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists subcommittee which drafted the San Diego Local Rules for the appointment of counsel for minors. Michele has been trained in Collaborative Divorce and is excited to bring this new method of divorce resolution to her clients. She was trained by Stu Webb, the attorney who created Collaborative Divorce and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. Michele has taken the 40 hour mediation training offered by the Northern California Mediation Center.
When not looking for creative solutions to problems, Michele enjoys traveling with her husband, practicing Yoga, cooking and collecting antiques. (1) State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
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