Annette Hall Neville - Carlsbad, CA
Attorney at Law Office of Annette Hall Neville
Family Law Lawyers in Carlsbad, CA
2888 Loker Avenue East Suite 110 Carlsbad, CA 92010
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23
Years
Experience
Carlsbad Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Military Divorce
Attorney Information
Overview
Annette has been practicing exclusively in family law since she graduated from law school. She opened her own family law practice in 2005. Annette loves her work because she believes that assisting families in moving through the challenges of the divorce process is important work that is not meant for the faint-of-heart.
Education
After a career as a professional dancer, Annette attended the University of California at San Diego as a writing major with a minor in French Literature. She graduated Summa cum Laude. She was also inducted into UCSD's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She then attended California Western School of Law on a full academic scholarship, graduating Cum Laude. She has practiced exclusively family law since becoming an attorney. She opened her own practice in Encinitas, California in 2005.
Certified Family Law Specialist
Annette is certified by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization as a legal specialist in Family Law. In order to be certified, an attorney must have substantial experience in family law, including both litigation and negotiation experience, pass a written test on complex family law issues, and receive the recommendations of family law attorneys with whom they have worked and judges before whom they have appeared in court. Certified specialists have rigorous continuing education requirements, which she far exceeds. She travels all over California for seminars and presentations on family law issues and trial advocacy. To learn more about Certified Specialists visit the "How to select an Attorney" page.
Memberships and awards
Annette was recently voted the 2015 North County Family Law Attorney of the Year by her peers. She is also chairperson of the education committee of the North County Certified Family Law Specialists, coordinating and presenting continuing education seminars at the North County Superior Court.
Annette is a member of the following professional legal organizations:
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)
- North County Certified Family Law Specialists (NCCFLS)
- San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA)
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA)
- North County Bar Association (NCBA)
- Elected to Board of Directors of SDFLBA , October 20th, 2015
Annette has volunteered her time for community organizations, including:
- Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Poinsettia Ball Committee member
- Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Board of Director
- Just in Time for Foster Youth, College Bound Mentor
- San Diego Superior Court, "Youth Day at Court " guide
- Core 24 Professional Women's Group, Founder and Mentor
- Community Resource Center, pro bono representation
- North County Bar Association (NCBA) - 2014 & 2015
Personal
In her spare time, Annette enjoys cooking, yoga, travel, and attending as much theater and ballet as her schedule permits, but her children give her the greatest joy in her life.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025
- Top 50: San Diego Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Top 25: Women San Diego Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- 2015 Family Law Attorney of the Year, North County Bar Association
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2018 to present
- International Academy of Family Lawyers, Fellow, 2020 to present
Other Sources of Feedback About Annette Hall Neville
Included on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2024 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2023 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2020 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2019 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California
Honors: cum laude
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
San Diego,
California
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: UCSD’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Major: Writing
Minor: French Literature
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University of California,
San Diego,
California
Classes and Seminars
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Chairperson, SDFLBA’s 2016 Winter Continuing Education Seminar
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Co-chairperson, SDFLBA’s 2016 Summer Continuing Education Seminar
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Co-presenter with Andrew Botros, SDFLBA 2023 Winter Seminar: “Case Updates.”
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Co-presenter with Avi Levy, AAML 2023 Institute for Family Law Associates: “Emerging Issues in Same-Gender Cases.”
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Presenter, AAML 2023 Southern California Chapter Trial Advocacy Institute : Complex Privilege Issues in Family Law.”
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Presenter, AAML 2021 and 2022 Southern California Chapter Trial Basics Seminar: “Refreshing Recollections & Judicial Notice” and “Other Nuggets from the Evidence Code.”
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Presenter, AAML 2020 Southern California Chapter Trial Advocacy Institute: “Myths and Fairytales, Telling the Story of the Blended Family.”
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Emcee, SDFLBA 2019 Fall Seminar.
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Judges’ Panel Moderator, SDFLBA 2018 Fall Seminar: “Attorneys Fees and Sanctions.”
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Presenter, San Diego Law Library Know the Law Series, February 2018: Family Law.
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Chairperson and Moderator, NCBA Fall 2017 Seminar: “Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: Family and Criminal Law Cross-Over Issues.”
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Co-presenter with Hon. Linda Quinn, SDFLBA 2017 Fall Seminar: “When can you retire?”
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Co-presenter with Comm. Patti Ratekin, SDFLBA 2016 Winter Seminar: “Complex Application of the UCCJEA.”
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Co-presenter with Hon. Linda Quinn, SDFLBA 2016 Fall Seminar: “Is a Spin-Off Business Separate or Community Property?”
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Judges’ Panel Moderator, SDFLBA 2016 Summer Seminar: “Modification and Termination of Spousal Support After Long-Term Marriage.”
- Chairperson/Moderator, North County Family Law Specialists “Third Thursday” continuing education seminars: 2013 to 2019.
Pro Bono Activities
- Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Poinsettia Ball, Past and Present Committee Member
- Guide, San Diego Superior Court “Youth in Court Day,” 2014-2018
- Law Day for NCBA, 2018
- Family Law Attorney for Legal Clinic, Veterans Stand Down Event, January 2018
- Board of Directors, San Diego Playwrights Project, 2016 to 2018
- Legal Clinic, Drug Court of San Diego Superior Court, 2017
- College-Bound Mentor, Just in Time for Foster Youth, 2016
- Core 24 Professional Women’s Group, Founder and Mentor, 2014
- Board of Directors, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2008
- Pro Bono, Community Resource Center, 2005-2006
Bar Admissions
- California
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law, State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, Board of Directors, 2020-2024
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) - Past-President of Board of Directors, 2019
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) - President of Board of Directors, 2018
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) - President-Elect of Board of Directors, 2017
- Board of Directors, San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA), 2017 to 2019
- North County Bar Association (NCBA), Board of Directors, 2017 to 2018
- San Diego Superior Court Family Law Pro Tem Judge: 2012 to present
- Guardian ad Litem: 2015 to present
- San Diego Superior Court Local Rules Committee: February 2018, SDFLBA representative
- San Diego Superior Court Local Rules Committee: February 2015, North San Diego County Representative
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, Co-Dean of Trial Advocacy Institute, 2021
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) - Education Committee, 2017 to 2019
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) - New Member Recruitment Committee, 2017 to 2019
- North County Bar Association (NCBA) - Family Law Committee, 2017 to 2018
- North County Bar Association (NCBA) - Membership Development Committee, 2017 to 2018
- North County Family Law Specialists (NCFLS), Chairperson of Education Committee, 2013 to 2019
- North County Family Law Specialists (NCFLS) - Website Development Committee, 2015 to 2019
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2014 to present
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, 2013 to present
- North County Bar Association, 2012 to present
- North County Family Law Specialists, 2013 to present
- American Inns of Court, Honorable Fiorenzo V. Lopardo Chapter, 2013 and 2014
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Contact
2888 Loker Avenue East
Suite 110
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Phone: 877-843-1290
Email: Send a message
Website: https://hallnevillelaw.com/
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9am to 5pm; Friday: 9am to 12pm
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