Heather N. Catron

A partner at the Smith Family Law, APC, in San Diego, California, Heather N. Catron serves clients in the surrounding regions, helping them with family law-related matters such as:

• Divorce
• Fathers’ rights
• Custody and visitation
• Child and spousal support
• Domestic violence
• Modifications
• Enforcements

An experienced courtroom litigator, Ms. Catron makes use of strategic approaches to effectively represent her clients. She is well-versed in drafting and responding to appeals and has proficient oral advocacy skills. A compassionate attorney with vast legal knowledge, she understands what her clients are going through and guides them through each step of the process ensuring they are kept in the loop until they reach a resolution.

Graduating cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Washington, Ms. Catron went on to pursue her legal studies at the University of San Diego School of Law. Earning her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2012, she was admitted to practice the same year in California. Licensed for more than a decade now, she has been recognized by the legal community for her quality services and holds a “Good” rating on Avvo. 

During law school, Ms. Catron was a member of the San Diego International Law Journal and the Order of the Coif. She was involved in the university’s Legal Clinics and served as a legal assistant, tutoring and assisting the first-year students. Furthermore, she interned at the District of Columbia’s Attorney General’s office and at the San Diego Human Relations Commission, where she was awarded a special commendation for achieving her project goals. She is also the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.