Clifton J. Lurkis
Top rated Family Law attorney in San Mateo, California
Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP
Practice Areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 2003
Education: Golden Gate University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013 Call today:
415-636-5080
Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP
177 Bovet RoadSuite 600
San Mateo, CA 94402 Visit website
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Clifton J. Lurkis is a family law attorney in San Mateo, California. Mr. Lurkis is a partner at Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP, and has devoted his entire legal career to family law. He has experience with divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, property disputes, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements. He represents clients in San Mateo, San Francisco, Menlo Park, Redwood City and throughout San Mateo County.
A respected member of the family law community, Mr. Lurkis holds a family law certification from the State Bar of California Legal Specialization program. He is a talented negotiator and frequently reaches positive outcomes for clients through settlement. When litigation is necessary, he is ready, willing and able to take a case to trial, having obtained successful results before various courts.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Lurkis is a volunteer mediator through the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. He is active in professional organizations and belongs to the San Mateo County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Mr. Lurkis holds a license to practice law before all California state courts. In honor of his accomplishments as a family law attorney, the San Francisco magazine named him a “Top Attorney of Northern California” in 2012 and 2013.
In 1994, Mr. Lurkis graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree. He earned his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, graduating in 2001. He practiced family law as an associate at various law firms and spent four years as a solo practitioner before founding Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP, in 2014.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Prenuptial Agreements
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2003, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.ljdfamilylaw.com/clifton-j-lurkis/
- Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in 2007, 2009
- Santa Clara Superior Court, Volunteer Mediator
- Northern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2019
- Top Attorney of Northern California by San Francisco Magazine in 2012 and 2013
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I'm an appellate attorney and have gotten to see first-hand what an excellent job Clif did on the trial in a contentious divorce.”
“Clif is an outstanding professional and a fair and zealous advocate for his clients.”
“Clif is a certified specialist in family law. He is a zealous advocate and has experience in all aspects of family law. He is compassionate and is very knowledgeable about the law.”
“Mr. Lurkis is the consummate professional and a zealous advocate for his clients. I am proud to nominate him for Super Lawyer.”
“Clif has just been certified as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.”
“Clif is an exemplary attorney. He is exceptionally bright and is very attentive to his clients' best interests. He is a consummate professional and always a pleasure to deal with. He is a strong advocate for his clients and is empathetic to those going through a difficult stage in their lives. I refer clients to him on a regular basis.”
“Many years experience with solid reputation.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013
Certificates and credentials
Family Law
