Profile
Julia has practiced family law in San Diego, California for over 28 years, is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is a experienced litigator and mediator. In addition to providing private mediation services in her office, Julia also serves as a Settlement Judge in the family courts of San Diego County. Her family law knowledge enables parties to settle their cases with her guidance as a neutral, non-biased professional. Julia is a former Adjunct Professor in Professional Responsibility for a local law school, is involved with the legal community as a member of many Bar Associations and serves on their committees. Presently, Julia is Chair of the Family Law Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee.
About Julia Garwood
Admitted: 1981, California
Professional Webpage: www.garwoodfamilylaw.com/experience.html
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Family Law Specialist
Bar/Professional Activity:
- San Diego County (Member: Public Information and Relations Committee, 1983-1984; Membership Committee, 1986; Chair, Public Relations Committee, 1985; Chair, Blood Bank Committee, 1985-1999, Co-Chair, 2000-; Chairperson, Family Law Committee, 1999-2001; Executive Committee, Family Law Specialists, 2000) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Lawyer's Club of San Diego, Inc. (Member: Newspaper Committee, 1983-1984; Board of Directors, 1983-1987; Secretary, 1983-1985; Chairperson, Employment Committee, 1983-1985); California Trial Lawyers Association; California Women Lawyers Association; San Diego Consumer Lawyers Association; Foothills Bar Association of San Diego County.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Biography: Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity Member, Cardozo Society, 2000-. Instructor in Law, Grossmont College, 1984-1986. Adjunct Professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1989-1991. General Contractor, California, 1982 to Present. Real Estate Broker, California, 1989 to Present. Member: California State Bar Board of Governors Acknowledgement and Commendation for Voluntary Legal Services, 1984-1987; Member, 1987- and Board of Directors, 1987-1992, California Western School of Law Alumni Association 1981 to Present; Alumni Association of Michigan State University, 1973 to Present-. Board of Directors, San Diego Jewish Academy, 1998-2000; Jewish Federation, Women's Division, 1998-. Judge Pro Tem, Acting Settlement Judge. Court Appointed Minors Counsel. (Certified Specialist, Domestic Relations - Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)
Video:
- San Diego, California divorce lawyer-mediator Julia M. Garwood is a Certified Family Law Specialist who has worked in the field of divorce and family law for more than 25 years. She offers her clients a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and sensitivity. You can reach this San Diego, CA divorce attorney-mediator at (619) 692-8100. Please see video for more information!, Julia M. Garwood, APLC
Newsletters:
- Divorce Magazine provides newsletters and information regarding family law matters.