John H. Tannenberg - a San Diego, CA Family Law Lawyer

San Diego Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support
Child Support
Childrens' Rights
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Violence & Neglect
Paternity
Prenuptial Agreements

Litigation: 75%

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Tannenberg is a graduate of U.C. L.A. (B.A. Political Science) and the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D.) He has been in practice in San Diego, California since 1974. His practice is limited to matters concerning family law. Mr. Tannenberg has been certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as a specialist in family law since December, 1990. In 2005 Mr. Tannenberg completed a 40 hour training program in family law mediation and a portion of his practice is devoted to mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Tannenberg has been named to the Super Lawyers list in San Diego for 2009 through 2016, as well as designated in Best Lawyers in America and San Diego Magazine. Mr. Tannenberg is also a Fellow in the invitation-only American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Mr. Tannenberg, a former senior associate and partner in the law firm of Hinchy, Witte, Wood, Anderson & Hodges, is a past Chair of the San Diego County Certified Family Law Specialists Committee and was a member of its Executive Committee for three years, Mr. Tannenberg is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association, He has been a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court in San Diego County since December, 1993, Mr. Tannenberg is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California, the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California.

Mr. Tannenberg has lectured for Continuing Education of the Bar Seminars and the San Diego County Family Law Bar Association, been interviewed on KCEQ AM 1000 regarding Family Law and Domestic Relations matters, taught Family Law as a guest speaker for Professor Michael Kelly at U.S. D. School of Law, and participated as a guest speaker in Family law for the Second Saturday Program hosted by Ginita Wall, a San Diego CPA and Financial Planner.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

John H. Tannenberg included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Listed in Super Lawyers in San Diego, 2009 - 2016
Member National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 2004 - 2016
Martindale Hubbell - AV Peer Review Rates, 1990 - 2016
Best Lawyers in America, 2011 - 2016

Other Sources of Feedback About John H. Tannenberg

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
2018 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2017 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2016 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2015 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2013 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2012 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2011 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2010 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2009 San Diego Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1972
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.), Los Angeles, California
  B.A.
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Of Counsel to Moore Schulman & Moore
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Past Positions

Hinchy, Witte, Wood, Anderson & Hodges, Senior Associate
Hinchy, Witte, Wood, Anderson & Hodges, Partner
Dickstein, Truxaw & Tannenberg, Partner

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

Guest Lecturer, Family Law, U.S.D. School Law
Family Law Practicum, U.S.D. School of Law, 2005 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

Pro-Tem Judge San Diego Supreme Court, 1993 - Present

Bar Admissions

California, 1974
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1974
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1978
U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

Specialties and Certifications

Family Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, 1990
Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Other Affiliations

State Bar of California, 1974 - Present (Attorney - Member)
San Diego County Bar Association, 1974 - Present (Attorney - Member)
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, 1985 - Present (Attorney - Member)
San Diego County Family Law Bar Association

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San Diego, CA

12220 El Camino Real
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130

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Website: https://www.jtannenberg.com

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