Rory S. Coetzee - Monterey, CA
Attorney at R.S.C Law Group, Inc.
Family Law Lawyers in Monterey, CA
659 Abrego Street Suite 6 Monterey, CA 93940
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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18
Years
Experience
Monterey Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Rory S. Coetzee graduated from Trinity Law School in 2008 and was licensed to practice law in California in December of that same year. While at Trinity Law School, he participated in the school's Moot Court program, was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, and was awarded the prestigious Amjur Award for academic excellence in the area of Criminal Procedure. He was also elected to serve as a representative on the student body counsel.
A native of South Africa, Mr. Coetzee immigrated to the United States in 1998 and attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated with Cum Laude honors and received a Bachelors of Science Degree with an emphasis in both Political Science and Paralegal Studies.
Prior to founding R.S.C. Law Group, Mr. Coetzee worked for five years as a senior associate attorney at The Law Firm of J. Hector Moreno, Jr. & Associates, one of the most prestigious and preeminent family law firms in San Jose, California. During Mr. Coetzee's time at The Law Firm of J. Hector Moreno, Jr. & Associates, he focused his practice on high-conflict family law litigation, which allowed him to become familiar and accustom to dealing with the most complex issues in the family law arena. Prior to that, and while still in law school, Mr. Coetzee spent two years serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert Monarch of the Orange County Superior Court. He also held an externship position with the Orange County District Attorney's office.
While Mr. Coetzee's practice is now focused primarily on family law matters, he has also successfully represented clients in the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Coetzee has represented clients in all manner of legal disputes, and has always dedicated his efforts to ensure that he represents all of his clients with excellence, compassion and knowledge of the law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Contributor Award, Avvo, 2015
- Judge Pro Tem Volunteer Appreciation Award, Santa Clara County Family Law Court, 2015
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2014
Other Sources of Feedback About Rory S. Coetzee
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Trinity Law School,
Santa Ana,
California, 2008
Honors: Moot Court Program
Honors: Dean’s Scholarship, 2007
Honors: Amjur Award, Criminal Procedure, 2007
Honors: Elected to serve as a Representative on the Student Body Counsel
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Trinity Law School,
Santa Ana,
California, 2008
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Non Legal Education
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Texas Wesleyan University,
Fort Worth,
Texas
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science
Major: Paralegal Studies
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Texas Wesleyan University,
Fort Worth,
Texas
Past Positions
- Honorable Robert Monarch, Orange County Superior Court, Judicial Law Clerk
- Orange County's District Attorney’s Office, Extern
- The Law Firm of J. Hector Moreno, Jr. & Associates, Senior Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Judge Pro Tem, 2015 - Present
Bar Admissions
- California, 2008
Other Affiliations
- Monterey County Bar Association, 2014 - Present
- Monterey County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2014 - Present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 2009 - Present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2009 - Present
- American Bar Association, 2009 - Present
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2009 - Present
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2009 - Present
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2021-2022I could not be more please with RSC Law Group. Rory is extremely knowledgeable and professional. This was not an easy process to me, in fact it was very difficult, but Rory and his staff were there for me the entire time. In the end, I know that by choosing RSC, I have saved a substantial amount of money by having the very best representation.
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