Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in California since: 2003
Education: California Western School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Genesis Family Law, APC
660 Bay BlvdSuite 212
Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619-422-7722 Email: Leslie L. Abrigo Visit website
Ms. Abrigo is a partner of Genesis Family Law, APC. She is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of legal experience. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She has participated in countless family law trials, settlement conferences, and hearings. She is a Judge Pro Tem and assists the San Diego Superior Court in Mandatory Settlement Conferences for the Family Law Division. Leslie is a graduate of the California Western School of Law. Ms. Abrigo of Native Hawaiian-Chinese descent and is bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Ms. Abrigo is licensed to practice law in the state of California. She is further licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the Department of Veteran's Affairs. She has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit and the 4th District Court of Appeals. She has had jury trials, represented a number of people in prosecuting and defending contempt trials, and countless bench trials of several days of duration.
Ms. Abrigo is a member of San Diego Family Law Bar and is the South Bay Representative on the Board of Directors serving on a 3 year term, San Diego County Bar Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association of San Diego, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce of Chula Vista, Hui Hawaii of San Diego, and Ka Lei Aloha Hula. She was the 2018 secretary for the South Bay Bar Association.
First Admitted: 2003, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.genesisfamilylaw.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- California Lawyers Association: The Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) 2021- Present, 2021
- Lawyers Club San Diego Awards Selection Committee , 2021
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, Discovery Referee and ADR Panel., 2020
- California Lawyers Association: Diversity Outreach Committee 2020- Present, 2020
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association , South Bay Representative 2018- Present, 2018
- San Diego Superior Court: Family Law Pro Tem Judge 2018- Present, 2018
- South Bay Bar Association: Secretary of the Board. , 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- California Certfied Legal Specialist in Family Law. , 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Chamber of Commerce of Chula Vista
- Hui Hawaii of San Diego
Educational Background
- California Western School of Law, 2002; Juris Doctorate
- University of Puget Sound, 1998; Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Government
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- MCLE , Lecturer, Joys of Discovery, California Western School of Law, 2022
- MCLE, Moderator, Illiquid Investments in Divorce, CLA- California Lawyers Association, Family Law, 2022
- MCLE, Presenter, Mike Shea Ethics Presentation: Liability For Failure to Fact-Check Declarations, SDFLBA- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2022
- MCLE, Presenter, Justice Costs Money & Your Client Doesn't Have Much, SDFLBA- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2021
- CLA Zoom Webinar , Presenter, Just When I Get Out, They Pull Me Back In!: Set- Asides, California Lawyers Association, 2021
- SDFLBA Spring Seminar- MCLE , Presenter, Spring Seminar- Accounting for Client Funds While Getting Paid, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2020
- CLA Family Law Zoom Webinar , Presenter, How to Prepare an Ironclad Declaration of Disclosure, California Lawyers Association, 2020
- Training , Lecturer, Discovery Referee Training, SDFLBA, 2020
- MCLE, Presenter, How to Prepare an Ironclad DOD, Divorce Mediation Group, 2019
- SDVLP Annual Paralegal Seminar: , Presenter, Family Law-Immigration Crossover Issues, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, 2019
- MCLE, Moderator, How to Become a Family Law Specialist, SDFLBA, 2019
- SDFLBA Summer Seminar , Presenter, Summer Case Updates, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2019
- SDFLBA Seminar , Presenter, Litigating in Mexico Service, Enforcing Orders, and Discovery, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2019
- SDFLBA Winter Seminar , Presenter, Winter Case Updates, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2018
Honors
- Michael Shea Award, SDFLBA- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2021
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2020
- Certificate of Appreciation for Service as Judge Pro Tem on Family Law, Certificate of Appreciation, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation for Service as Judge Pro Tem on Family Law, Certificate of Appreciation, San Diego Superior Court, South Division, 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation for Service as Judge Pro Tem on Family Law, Certificate of Appreciation, San Diego Superior Court, El Cajon Division, 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation for Service as Judge Pro Tem on Family Law MSC , Certificate of Appreciation, San Diego Superior Court, 2018
- South Bay Bar Association of San Diego Lawyer Of The Year., Lawyer Of The Year, South Bay Bar Association, 2018
- Silver Star Award- Best Attorney, Silver Star Award, Star News, 2017
- Silver Star Award- Best Attorney , Silver Star Award, Star News, 2016
- Avvo Client Choice , Client Choice, AVVO, 2015
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
Top Lists
Top 50: San Diego Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 Top 25: Women San Diego Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026Certificates and credentials
Family Law