Brian A. Victor
Top rated Family Law attorney in La Jolla, California
Law Offices of Brian A. Victor
Practice areas: Family Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in California since: 2010
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020 Call today:
858-633-3529
Law Offices of Brian A. Victor
4225 Executive SquareSuite 600
La Jolla, CA 92037 Visit website
With more than 11 years of experience in hand, Brian A. Victor is a renowned family law litigator practicing law in the state of California. The sole attorney at and the founder of the Law Offices of Brian A. Victor, he extends his service to individuals staying in and around San Diego and statewide from the firm’s office based in La Jolla.
From divorce, child custody, and child support to juvenile dependency, guardianship and security clearance assistance, Mr. Victor has handled complex matters and vicariously fought for his clients’ rights in courts across the state. Particularly adept in child custody and visitations, he has extensive experience, having crafted several thousand child custody recommendations for judges in family courts. He has previously worked for the state’s Child Protective Services and spearheaded several investigations involving child abuse and domestic violence.
As a licensed family therapist, Mr. Victor has observed over the years the emotional stress involved in a legal matter and the potential profound impact on one's children. He understands that in some issues, mediation can be much more effective than litigation, and he often advises his clients to consider settling matters outside the court for an amicable resolution.
Rated “Excellent” on Avvo, Mr. Victor was also named one of the Best Divorce Lawyers in San Diego by Expertise.com. He has also received the Kaplan Award for Legal Service in the Community.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Mr. Victor obtained his master’s in clinical and community psychology in 1993. After working as a senior protective services worker and an adjunct professor for a couple of years, he enrolled at Purdue Global School and graduated in 2009 with a Juris Doctor degree.
Practice areas
Family Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Delinquency, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law
- 70% Family Law
- 10% Administrative Law
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2010, California
Professional Webpage: https://brianvictorlaw.com/san-diego-divorce-lawyer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California Superior Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Member
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, Member
- San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- San Diego County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Member
- San Diego County Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Member
Honors
- Kaplan Award, Legal Service in the Community and the Moot Court Award for Distinguished Plaintiff Brief
- Rated as a California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers California Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers
- Rated one of the Best 30 Divorce Lawyers In San Diego, Best 30 Divorce Lawyers In San Diego, Expertise.com
Educational Background
- University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA, Master’s Degree, Major: Psychology
- Purdue Global Law School, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Juris Doctor
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Topic: Divorce and Child Custody Mediation and Creating Parenting Plans Provided information to participants regarding the concept of divorce and child custody mediation and how to create parenting plans for Family Court Judges, Featured Speaker, Second Saturday Divorce Presentations, Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law, Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Custody mediation, 2023
- Topics: Successful Mediation Strategies/Family Law Practice/Community Property Provided information regarding what makes a successful mediation and tips for those working in the mediation field and for those looking for a mediator. Role played a mediation session/ Interviewed and audiotaped for use during law school classes. Interviewed and videotaped for use for school promotions. Provided information regarding the struggles and successes of going from law school to owning your own law firm and practicing family law. Interviewed and audiotaped for use during law school classes, Featured Speaker, Purdue Global Law School, Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law, Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Custody mediation, Law School, Higher Education, 2022
- Speaker, Divorce, Child Custody, and Mediation Issues, Kiwanis Club of Allied Gardens
- Speaker, Divorce, Child Custody, and Mediation Issues, Foothills Bar Association
- Speaker, Divorce, Child Custody, and Mediation Issues, North County Bar Association
- Speaker, Divorce, Child Custody, and Mediation Issues, Concord Law School
- Family Court Services
- FCS
Office location for Brian A. Victor
4225 Executive Square
Suite 600
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-633-3529
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2020
