Ernest Baello

A board-certified family law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization, Ernest Baello is a partner at Moradi Saslaw Family Law Attorneys. With close to 15 years of experience, he has demonstrated his skill and adaptability in handling complex divorce and custody actions in the three most significant metropolitan areas in the United States – the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York City.

Mr. Baello is a staunch advocate and seasoned litigator with a track record of obtaining favorable results for his clients, including executives and high net worth individuals, in a range of matters involving domestic violence, custody, child and spousal support, business valuations, post-judgment requests and pre- and postnuptial agreements. He brings a wealth of experience to every challenge he encounters, and his clients can rely on his unwavering commitment to obtaining the most favorable outcome, whether through trial or settlement.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in computer science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2003, Mr. Baello secured his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 2008. He is also a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Institute. Additionally, he was licensed to practice law in California (2015), Illinois (2013) and New York (2009).

In addition to his legal pursuits, Mr. Baello is a prominent member of multiple esteemed organizations within the legal community. He boasts active membership with The State Bar of California, the New York State Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, The Bar Association of San Francisco, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Impressively, he has also received a “Superb” rating on Avvo. Furthermore, he is highly proficient in both Filipino and Tagalog.

Before starting a legal career, Mr. Baello honed his skills as a software developer at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. His time in computer science gave him invaluable mastery in breaking down complex tasks into bite-sized, solvable portions and streamlining the problem-solving process.