I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
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 you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the process and guide you to a successful resolution.
If you hire me, you will receive the special attention you deserve.
- Pepperdine University
- LL.M. (2017) | Dispute Resolution
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- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Trial Practice / Problem Solving
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- 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
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- University of California - Santa Barbara
- B.A. (1998) | Sociology
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- Activities: NCAA Div I Water Polo
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- Senior Attorney
- Minella Law Group
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- Senior Attorney practicing Juvenile Dependency (aka Child Welfare, CPS, CWS), CACI Grievance Hearings, Family Law (including Dissolution of Marriage, Child Custody, Support, etc). Trial Attorney.
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- Genesis Family Law
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- Attorney for Family Law and Juvenile Dependency (Child Welfare) matters. Family Law matters include Dissolution of Marriage, Support, Child Custody, and more!
- Owner, Attorney, Mediator
- Law & Mediation Office of Julie O. Wolff
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- Minor's Counsel Office - Dependency Legal Group
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- Represented Minor children as attorney and GAL in juvenile dependency court in San Diego, California.
- Staff Attorney
- Law Offices of Dale Wilson
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- Represented parents in juvenile dependency hearings in Sacramento, California.
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Leon Aberasturi
- 3rd Judicial District Court, State of Nevada
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- Law clerk to the Honorable Judge Leon Aberasturi.
- Challenges to Civility in a Time of Inequality
- San Diego Lawyer Magazine
- Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System, Southern California Mediation Conference, Los Angeles, California
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Dispute Resolution in the Juvenile Delinquency Restorative Justice System
- LLM in Dispute Resolution
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- Child Welfare Legal Specialist
- National Association of Counsel For Children
- Mediator
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- Work in the LGBTQ Community
- Sac Legal
- Diversity award in recognition for work and support for the LGBTQ Community in Sacramento, California.
- National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
- Member
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- San Diego Family Law Bar Association
- Board Member
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- San Diego County Bar Association
- Member at Large of ADR (2023); Chair of Juvenile Law (2020); Chair of Family Law (2019)
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- Lawyers Club Of San Diego
- Board Member
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- Activities: Co-Chair of LGBTQ Committee and Human Trafficking Sub-Committee.
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- California
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept credit cards, debit cards, e-checks, checks, money orders, and cash (with receipt). We also allow clients to make payments using multiple methods (for example 1/2 the funds with a debit card and 1/2 with credit card).
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Juvenile Dependency / Child Welfare Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. How do I evict my husband if he is doing drugs and stealing from my minor children
- A: His behavior sounds like it is putting the children at risk of harm. You may want to consider filing a restraining order to keep him away from your home and your children.
Divorcing Couples and Division of Real Estate in San Diego County Family Law
In this video, San Diego based Family Law / Juvenile Dependency Attorney and Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist Julie O. Wolff discusses the current real estate market in San Diego for those who are divorcing (or consciously uncoupling) and looking to either (1) sell property, (2) re-finance and buy-out their former partner, or (3) looking to buy a property away from their current home, during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing.
Lowering Your Child Support in the State of California Due to Change In Income
Have you been laid off due to COVID-19? Have your work hours been limited? If so, you may be eligible to lower your child support obligation under California...