Michelle W. Tidalgo

Michelle W. Tidalgo, a founding partner at Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP, located in San Jose, California, holds board certification in family law from The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She dedicates her practice to navigating complex financial matters such as business valuation, property division, and support for children and spouses. She is also adept at handling challenging custody battles, ensuring her clients receive thorough and effective representation.

Since 2006, Ms. Tidalgo has channeled her focus entirely into family law, leveraging her civil litigation background to guide cases through trial adeptly. Her meticulous attention to detail and understanding of civil procedures allow her to craft strategic plans to provide unparalleled client support, whether aiming for settlements or preparing for court proceedings.

A distinguished scholar, Ms. Tidalgo graduated from Santa Clara University's law school in 1997 and has been practicing in California since 1998. Her undergraduate journey took place at San Jose State University. Throughout her career, she has actively contributed to the legal community, particularly championing the cause of women in law. Her devotion is reflected in her participation in numerous bar activities.

Ms. Tidalgo's leadership extends to her role as a past president of the Women Lawyers Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. She has been involved with organizations like Queen’s Bench Bar Association and the California Women Lawyers, coordinating seminars and panel discussions on women in the legal profession. Her roles have included serving as a judicial arbitrator for the Santa Clara Superior Court’s Arbitration Program and as a judge pro tempore for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Additionally, she is part of the San Mateo County Bar Association.

Before establishing Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP in 2008, Ms. Tidalgo honed her skills in civil litigation, tackling cases related to unfair competition, contract breaches, fraud, trade secret issues and employment law from a management perspective.