Lauren D. Cirlin - San Mateo, CA
Attorney at Viola Law Firm P.C.
Family Law Lawyers in San Mateo, CA
441 1st Ave San Mateo, CA 94401
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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19
Years
Experience
San Mateo Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Lauren D. Cirlin joined Viola Law Firm as an Associate Attorney in 2008; she became Partner in 2015. Lauren has practiced Family Law exclusively throughout her legal career, working on highly contested cases including those involving complex marital property issues and related business litigation. She has successfully helped clients resolve their child custody disputes in the courtroom through private judging, mediation, and settlement. Past clients have also sought Lauren’s counsel in child and spousal support issues, domestic violence prevention, and the establishment of paternity as well as grandparent visitation. Lauren is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
While attending law school at the University of San Francisco, she was instrumental in founding the USF Family Law Association. She served as co-president of the Association and was actively involved in organizing programs and sustaining membership. Under her leadership, the Family Law Association developed into an established campus organization and has continued to grow since.
Lauren was selected by “Super Lawyers” magazine as a Northern California Rising Star for the years 2013 through 2017. Each year, fewer than 5% of lawyers in California receive the Rising Star recognition. Lauren was selected as a Super Lawyer for the years 2019 through 2023.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Northern California Rising Star, 2013 - 2017
- Super Lawyer, 2019 - 2022
Other Sources of Feedback About Lauren D. Cirlin
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of San Francisco School of Law,
San Francisco,
California, 2006
J.D.
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University of San Francisco School of Law,
San Francisco,
California, 2006
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Los Angeles,
California, 2002
B.A.
Major: Psychology
Major: Diversified Liberal Arts
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University of California,
Los Angeles,
California, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney, since 2008
Bar Admissions
- California
- California State Courts and Courts of Appeal
- Supreme Court of California
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
Other Affiliations
- San Mateo County Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy (Program Graduate, Deposition Skills and Building Trial Skills)
- USF Family Law Association (Co-president)
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Contact
441 1st Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-532-9389
Fax: 650-342-6854
Email: Send a message
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http://www.violaw.com
(Viola Law Firm)
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