Sarah Pinkerton

With many years of family law experience, Sarah B. Pinkerton is one of a select few attorneys in San Diego County with the Certified Family Law Specialist (CLS-F*) designation. California attorneys who are certified as specialists must have taken and passed a written examination similar to the bar exam, covering only family law. The attorney must demonstrate a high level of experience in their field, such as having a having conducted a minimum amount of trials, hearings, settlements, stipulations, and mediations. She has swiftly established herself as a family law attorney at the highest level of professional and personal excellence. Sarah has extensive trial and courtroom experience including work on complex child custody cases, including parent “move away” issues; child and spousal support; and cases involving domestic violence. She says she was attracted to the practice of family law because it allows her to work with “real people” and have a real effect helping them on an immediate basis. Clients describe her as a good listener, always treating each individual with fairness and dignity. “Sarah was always on top of the case … keeping me informed … offering sensible advice … always keeping my best interests in sight … highly ethical … Ms. Pinkerton restored my confidence and made me believe there are no nonsense, dedicated professional lawyers out there.”