Contreras Law Firm

Attorney Dolores Contreras

Bar Admissions:

• California
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Education:

• California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
  • Juris Doctor
• University of California, San Diego
  • Major: Political Science

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• California Bar Association
• San Diego County Bar Association
• American Institute of Legal Advocates Family Law
• National Latina Business Women Association
• San Diego Realtors Association
• National Association of Realtors

Honors and Awards:

• Top Attorneys in San Diego Rising Star
• American Institute of Legal Advocates Family Law
• Top 40 Under 40
• Woman of the Year
• San Diego Magazine’s Woman of the Year Finalist
• The Daily Transcript’s Young Influentials Nominee
• Latino Champion Awards Business Leader of the Year Nominee
• Women Who Move the City Award Finalist
• National Latina Business woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• Super Lawyers Rising Star
• Top Females Shaping the City’s Future
• Top Attorney Corporate Litigation Nominee
• Top Attorney Real Estate Litigation Nominee
• Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Award Nominee

Languages Spoken:

• English
• Spanish

­­­Attorney N. Mauricio Reznik

Bar Admissions:

• California
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Education:                                         

• University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Best Legal Brief award from the University of San Francisco’s Moot Court academic program
• Tufts University in Massachusetts
  • Major: Economics and International Relations

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• San Diego County Bar Association
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
• California Bar Association

Languages Spoken: 

• English
• Spanish

­­­Attorney Anna Encinias

Bar Admissions:

• California
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Education:                                         

• Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
  • Juris Doctor
• University of California San Diego

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• MANA De North County San Diego
• San Diego Bar Association

Languages Spoken: 

• English
• Spanish

­­­Attorney Andrew R. Stilwell

Bar Admissions:

• California, 2003
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Education:                                         

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
  • J.D. - 2003
• San Diego State University, San Diego, California
  • B.A. - 2000
  • Major: Philosophy

­­­Attorney Ashley B. Rocha

Education:                                         

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
  • J.D.
• University of California, Riverside, California, 2013
  • B.A.
  • Major: Ethnic Studies

­­­Attorney Kathy Morazan

Education:                                         

• California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
  • Juris Doctorate
• San Diego State University
  • Major: English
  • Major: Political Science

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• Volunteer, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer's Program

­­­Attorney Shaudi Malek

Bar Admissions:

• California
• New York

Education:                                         

• University of San Diego, Juris Doctor
• University of California San Diego

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• San Diego Family Law Association
• Iranian American Bar Association
• Tom Homann LGBT Law Association
• San Diego County Bar Association

Languages Spoken: 

• English
• Farsi

­­­Attorney Beatriz Luna

Beatriz Luna, although recently obtaining her law degree, brings a wealth of experience to Contreras Law Firm, surpassing many attorneys who have been practicing for years. Transitioning to law as her second career, Ms. Luna spent 13 years as a family court counselor for the San Diego Superior Court, specifically Family Court Services (FCS). In this role, she was instrumental in facilitating child custody and visitation recommendations, a crucial aspect of family law proceedings. Additionally, she provided training to family law judges, enhancing their understanding of the complexities involved in child custody and visitation decisions.

Before her tenure as a family court counselor, Ms. Luna gained invaluable experience as a Child Welfare Services worker for 5 years. This role equipped her with a deep understanding of child welfare issues and the intricacies of navigating the welfare system, further solidifying her proficiency in family law.

Ms. Luna holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling. Her academic background in psychology and counseling provides her with a unique perspective on the emotional and psychological aspects of family law cases, enabling her to approach each case with empathy and a comprehensive understanding of her clients' needs. During her time in law school, Ms. Luna distinguished herself by earning the prestigious Wilkins Awards in Evidence and Remedies, a testament to her academic excellence and dedication to mastering the intricacies of the law. She also completed an internship at the Family Violence Appellate Project, where she gained hands-on experience in handling complex family violence cases.

In all San Diego County child custody cases in, parties are required to attend family court services (FCS), where a court mediator interviews both parents and writes a recommendation to the judge based on the interviews. This recommendation is highly influential, as courts often rely on these reports when making custody and visitation decisions. Ms. Luna excels in this mediation process, having spent 13 years conducting these mediations and crafting detailed recommendations for judges. She provides her clients with invaluable insights into the process, thoroughly preparing them for their mediation sessions. Her clients benefit greatly from her ability to demystify the process, reduce anxiety, and increase their confidence, ultimately leading to more favorable outcomes in court.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Luna is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal service and guidance to her clients. Her bilingual capabilities allow her to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to quality legal representation. Ms. Luna leverages her extensive background and unique skill set to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients, embodying the values of empathy, dedication, and excellence in every case she handles.

Attorney Viviana Oropeza

Viviana Oropeza is a passionate litigator with a steadfast dedication to fighting for justice. With a keen focus on client service and meticulous attention to detail, she excels in providing comprehensive legal support. Viviana understands that the legal process can be stressful and strives to alleviate her clients' concerns through prompt and clear communication. Her commitment to responsiveness ensures that clients receive timely updates, reducing the anxiety and sleepless nights often associated with legal issues.

Viviana's approach to legal challenges is characterized by her creativity and problem-solving skills. She is always on the lookout for innovative strategies to resolve cases effectively, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Her practice areas encompass business transactions, business litigation, probate, and conservatorships. She has a particular affinity for conservatorship cases, finding profound personal gratification in helping families navigate the complexities of assisting adults with decision-making through conservatorship.

Educationally, Viviana boasts a strong academic background. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from CSU San Bernardino, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Redlands, and a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. Her diverse educational qualifications underpin her multidisciplinary expertise, which is further enriched by her experience as a former investment advisor. This unique blend of finance, business, and law equips her with a holistic perspective, allowing her to offer unparalleled insights to her clients.

Viviana's dedication extends beyond her professional endeavors into her community involvement. She is highly active within the San Diego Hispanic community, having volunteered for the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of the National Latina Business Women’s Association of San Diego. Her commitment to empowering others is evident in her mentorship of female entrepreneurs. She has guided aspiring businesswomen through international programs like the Young Leaders of Americas Initiative, as well as domestic initiatives such as Seed Spot. Locally, she supports at-risk youth through the San Diego Dream Bigger Foundation.

In addition to her professional and community contributions, Viviana is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.