Craig S. Pedersen - Los Angeles, CA
Attorney at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
10100 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1425 Los Angeles, CA 90067 - 4149
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Los Angeles Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Dissolution
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Marital Property
- Paternity
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 2001, Craig S. Pedersen has exclusively defended the rights of his clients in family law cases. As a partner at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP, he has worked on larger litigation teams and has served as lead trial counsel. Some of the family law cases he has worked on include child support, domestic violence, property division and spousal support. Now, he primarily works on high-asset cases involving divorce and custody in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.
Mr. Pedersen completed his Bachelor of Arts at Azusa Pacific University in 1991. Three years later, he earned his law degree at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. In 1994, he was admitted to The State Bar of California. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California.
Whenever Mr. Pedersen takes on a family law case, he has two main goals. The first goal involves working his hardest to get his clients the outcomes they seek. The second goal is to provide the best possible representation he can. He considers himself the envoy between the courts and his clients. He listens carefully to the concerns of his clients so he can become their greatest advocates in court and during negotiations.
Mr. Pedersen has earned his fair share of praises for his work. For example, from 2017 to 2018, the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association presented him with an award of recognition for service as co-chair. He has also invested in the next generation of lawyers. In 2013, he served on the Loyola Law School Alumni Association board of governors.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America: Best Lawyers®: 2025, 2026
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Super Lawyers: 2011, 2014 - 2026
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section, Award of Recognition for Service as Co-Chair: 2017 - 2018
- Loyola Law School Alumni Association Board of Governors, Award of Recognition for Service as President: 2013
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2008 - 2009
- Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, Dean’s Service Award: 1994
Other Sources of Feedback About Craig S. Pedersen
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California, 1994
J.D.
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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Azusa Pacific University, 1991
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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Azusa Pacific University, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Published Works
Articles
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“For the Best or Worst Interests of Baseball: The Commissioner’s Powers Lie in Doubt,” Loyola Law School of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 2 (Spring 1993)
Bar Admissions
- California, 1994
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1994
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1998
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1998
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section
- California Lawyers Association, Family Law Executive Committee
- State Bar of California
Contact
10100 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 1425
Los Angeles, CA 90067 - 4149
Phone: 310-750-9510
Fax: 310-277-4847
Email: Send a message
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