Mary C. Molinaro
Top rated Family Law attorney in Sacramento, California
Law Office of Mary C. MolinaroPractice Areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1990
Education: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
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Mary C. Molinaro is the founding attorney of The Law Office Of Mary C. Molinaro. She assists the residents of Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado counties, California, with their family law matters. With more than 25 years of experience, she primarily handles cases involving divorce (including, collaborative divorce and divorce mediation), custody out-of-state issues, child support, spousal support, assets and debt division, post-judgment modifications, and tax issues related to divorce. In addition to litigation, she devotes her practice to collaborative law and mediation.
Ms. Molinaro graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Sonoma State University. She pursued her interest in the legal profession at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 1990. She was admitted to The State Bar of California the same year she graduated. Highlighting her proficiency in her practice areas, she is a certified family law specialist (CFLS) by The State Bar of California. Prioritizing compassion and transparency in her legal approach, she ensures to put forward a client-centric practice that honors her clients’ interests and needs.
Owing to her extensive experience and shrewd legal acumen, Ms. Molinaro is considered to be a consummate professional by her clients and fellow peers. She has maintained relationships with a wide range of financial, forensic and mental health specialists who help her in providing high-quality legal services and stalwart representation to her clients. With meticulous attention to detail and a holistic attitude, she helps her clients navigate the intricacies of family law and delivers the most expeditious and economic resolution possible.
An active member of the California legal sphere, Ms. Molinaro holds a multitude of leadership and membership roles with many esteemed legal organizations. Furthermore, she is appreciated for the activities she oversees for promoting community involvement with her practice areas. Some of her most significant contributions include co-founding two nonprofit organizations that are Sacramento Children’s Fund and Strive2Free. She is also the founder of the Kobayashi Award, an annual accolade that recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the family law field.
Ms. Molinaro’s tenacity and commitment to client satisfaction are acknowledged by many prestigious institutions such as the Best Lawyers and the Sacramento Magazine. She is also peer-review rated as Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell. A prolific writer, she is the co-author of the book “Child Custody, a Practical Guide for Parents,” and is the co-founder and editor in emeritus of the Family Law Counselor.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1990, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.molinarofamilylaw.com/about-the-firm
- Sacramento County Bar, Family Law Section Executive Committee, Secretary (1998); Treasurer (1999); and Vice Chair (2000); Chair (2001); and Past Chair (2002)
- Member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and its Family Law Section
- Assistant Legislative Chair (2003 - 2004); Legislative Chair (2004 - 2005); Vice-Chair (2005 - 2006); Chair (2006 - 2007) and Advisor (2007 - 2008) (2009 - 2010) of the Family Law Section of the State Bar (FlexCom)
- California State Bar in 1990
- Member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member of the Sacramento Minors' Counsel Committee
- Member of the California CPA Education Foundation
- Member of the International Group of Collaborative Negotiators
- Board of Directors Sacramento Collaborative Group (2008 - 2010)
- Member of the California Association of Legal Mediators
- Member of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento
- Member of the Sacramento Area Custody Discussion Group
- Member of the Sacramento County Children's Counsel Section
- Secretary (1998); Treasurer (1999); and Vice Chair (2000); Chair (2001); and Past Chair (2002) of theSacramento County Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee
- Member of the California Bar Association and its Family Law Section
- Member of the American Bar Association and its Family Law Section
- Current Board Member for Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
- Member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
- Chair of Special Events Committee
- Chair of Bylaws Committee
- Chair of Legislative Committee
- Board of Directors Sacramento Collaborative Group (2008 - 2010)
- Assistant Legislative Chair (2003 - 2004); Legislative Chair (2004 - 2005); Vice-Chair (2005 - 2006); Chair (2006 - 2007) and Advisor (2007 - 2008) (2009 - 2010) of the Family Law Section of the State Bar (FlexCom)
- Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Children's Fund
- Alumni Member of the FBI Citizen Academy
- Northern California Super Lawyer since 2004
- Voted one of the top lawyers in Sacramento as featured in Sacramento Magazine
- Kobayashi Award
- Top rated AVVO attorney
- Top lawyers in Sacramento as featured in Sacramento Magazine
- Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers of California
- Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California
- Best Lawyer in America
- University of California at Sonoma, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
- Co-Author of Child Custody, a Practical Guide for Parents
- Co-Founder and Editor in Emeritus of the Family Law Counselor
Office location for Mary C. Molinaro
3626 Fair Oakes Blvd
Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: 916-860-7322
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