Anita J. Margolis - San Diego, CA
Attorney at The Law Offices of Anita J. Margolis
Family Law Lawyers in San Diego, CA
2366 Front St San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 09/25/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Domestic Partner Disputes
- Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 1985, attorney Anita J. Margolis has been representing her clients with excellence. Anita started her own private law firm in 1993 because it gives her the autonomy and ability to select her clients and keep high ethical and professional standards for her practice. She has focused her work in family law, domestic partner disputes, and civil litigation because she believes these areas of law allow her to provide the most help to individuals and families in need. Enjoying the work she does and providing a true benefit to her clients are important factors in Anita's practice, and she is prepared to offer you and your case the same amount of knowledge and insight with her personal attention and skill. For representation or mediation services in family law or other civil disputes in the San Diego, California area, contact Anita today and schedule your free consultation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Approved Arbitrator for San Diego Superior Court, 2001 - 2008
- Judge Pro Tem for San Diego Superior Court, 2001 - Present
- Distinguished Service Award — Tom Homann Law Association, 2008
- Marquis Who's Who in American Law — Multiple Listings
- Marquis Who's Who in the West — Multiple Listings
- Marquis Who's Who of American Women — Multiple Listings
- Marquis Who's Who in America — Multiple Listings
- Nationwide Registers' Who's Who in Executives & Businesses — Multiple Listings
- International Who's Who of Professionals
- National Association of Professional Women
- Covington's Who's Who Registry, 2012
- 40 Year Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry, 2025
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2007
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2009 - 2013
- Listed Among Top Lawyers In San Diego, San Diego Magazine, 2013
- AV Peer Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2006
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2001 - 2005
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2008
Education
Legal Education
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California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1985
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1981
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Top 10%
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Phillips Campbell Haskett & Noone, Associate Attorney, 1986 - 1993
Representative Clients
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American Health & Fitness Spas
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National Securities Network
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The Jelley Company
Bar Admissions
- California, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Pro Tem for San Diego Superior Court, 2001 - Present (Judge)
- San Diego Superior Court, 2001 - 2008 (Arbitrator)
- San Diego County Bar Association, 1985 - Present (Member)
- San Diego County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1999 - 2002
- San Diego County Bar Association, Secretary, 2000 - 2001
- San Diego County Bar Association, Vice President, 2001 - 2002
- San Diego County Bar Association, Membership Committee member, 2006 - 2007
- San Diego County Bar Association, Continuing Education Advisory Committee, 2008 - Present
- Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego, 1989 - 1993 (Board of Directors)
- Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego, Assistant Secretary, 1992 - 1993
- Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego, Chairperson of Community Relations Committee, 1989 - 1991
- Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego, Chairperson of Continuing Education Committee, 1992 - 1993
- Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego, Membership Committee, 1996 - 1997
- Tom Homann Law Association (Member)
- Tom Homann Law Association, Board of Directors, 2003-2005 & 2006-present
- Tom Homann Law Association, Co-President, 2010 - 2012
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (formerly known as San Diego Trial Lawyers Association), 1985 - 2001 (Member)
- Directors of California Western School of Law Alumni Assn., 1997 - 1999 (Director on Board)
- Annual Women’s Resource Fair sponsored by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program, 1989 - 1998 (Task Force Member)
- Volunteer for San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, 1993 - 2004
- Gender Equity Advisory Board of the San Diego Community College District, 1990 - 2002, 1994 - 2002
- Single Parents/Displaced Homemakers Advisory Board of the San Diego Community College District, 1990 - 2002 (Member)
- Mock trial competitions at California Western School of Law (Judge)
- Citizens Advisory Council to the Board of Trustees of the San Diego City School District, 1997 - 2001 (Member)
- Greater Golden Hills Planning Committee, 2008 - 2011 (Member)
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Contact
2366 Front St
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number: 619-984-9965
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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