Stephen L. Cawelti

Stephen L. Cawelti is the principal attorney of his eponymous firm, the Law Offices of Stephen L. Cawelti, APC, in Burbank, California. Serving clients across Los Angeles, he is a California board-certified family law specialist, focusing on complex domestic matters. His practice encompasses high-asset divorce, child custody, support disputes, property division, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence protection. Through skilled mediation or assertive representation, he provides strategic, compassionate guidance tailored to protect his clients' futures.

Having earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and a bachelor of science in psychology and child development from the University of Southern California, Mr. Cawelti brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to legal practice. Admitted to practice law in California in 2006, he leverages nearly two decades of broad legal experience. His rigorous academic background seamlessly combines deep legal acumen with a sophisticated understanding of human behavior, interpersonal relationships and complex decision-making dynamics.

Mr. Cawelti’s undergraduate background fundamentally shapes his client-centered legal strategy today. Understanding the behavioral nuances and emotional motivations underlying legal disputes enables him to communicate more empathetically, de-escalate high-tension negotiations and tailor solutions to his clients’ true needs. Whether advocating in complex family matters or high-stakes civil disputes, this behavioral insight allows him to anticipate opposing strategies, manage delicate interpersonal issues effectively and secure sustainable, long-term outcomes.

An active member of the legal community, Mr. Cawelti has previously served as chair of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He additionally volunteers as a temporary judge for the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, where he hears family law and domestic violence matters and serves on the court’s Mediation Volunteer Panel.