About
Stocks & Colburn, established in 1993, is a distinguished law firm based in San Diego, California. Specializing in handling Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) for all types of pension plans, they provide expert legal services for both public and private clients during divorce proceedings. Additionally, Stocks & Colburn has a vast experience in adoption matters, having handled hundreds of cases since 1980. They offer services for newborn and independent adoptions, step-parent adoptions, and adult adoptions. They also manage surrogacy and egg donor contracts, always maintaining a competent, compassionate, and ethical approach.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Stocks & Colburn
3033 Fifth Ave UNIT 430
San Diego, CALIFORNIA 92103
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Closed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Managing Partner
STOCKS & COLBURN FAMILY LAW AND MEDIATION
2011 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney
Stocks & Fentin, LLP
1993 - 2011
Senior Parnter
Stocks & Colburn, Family Law and Mediation
2011 - Present
Senior Partner
Stocks & Fentin, LLP
1998 - 2011
Associate
Law Offices of Diane Michelsen
1998 - 2011
Partner
Stocks & Baldwin
1978 - 1998
Of Counsel
Stocks & Colburn
2012 - Present
Associate
Adams & Romer, LLP
1996 - 1998
Education
University of California - San Diego
1989
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1993
Pepperdine Straus Institute
2010
San Diego State University
1971
University of San Diego School of Law
1974
Golden Gate University School of Law
1996
Illinois State University
1993
Pepperdine Straus Institute
Mediation
2010
University of San Diego School of Law
Law
1974
San Diego State University
1971
Golden Gate University School of Law
Law
1996
Illinois State University
1993
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Law
1993
University of California - San Diego
1989
Associations & Affiliations
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers
President
Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers
President-Elect
San Diego County Family Law Bar Association
Member
National Pension Lawyers Network
Member
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys
Member
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers
Seminar Chair-2012
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Annual Conference Chair-2013
State Bar of California
Family Law Section Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Family Law Section Member
State Bar of California
Member
US District Court for So. District
Member
Academy of Professional Family Mediators
Member
SAN DIEGO COUNTY VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC VOLUNTEER
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Member
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Member
Am. Acad. of Matrimonial Lawyers
PAST PRESIDENT-SOCAL Chap '04
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers
Past President - 1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
SOCAL Chapter Counsel-2014-2015
State Bar of California
Family Law Section
San Diego Family Law Bar Association
ADR Panel Member
American Bar Association
Dispute Resolution Committee
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Member
CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW SECTION
MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1990-2000
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Cerfified Family Law Specialist Committee- President 1995
American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Family Law Section
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Fellow
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys
Fellow
State Bar of California
Member
Publications
Speaking Engagements
RETIREMENT ISSUES IN FAMILY LAW
RETIREMENT FUNDAMENTALS
2017
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Adoption Law Basics
2015
East County Bar Association Seminar
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS
2014
SD VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM PARALEGAL SEMINAR
Pensions and Divorce
2010
SD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
ADOPTION LAW
2008
Family Formation 2015 Seminar
Adoption
2015
Annual FAMILY LAW SEMINAR
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL SEMINAR
2015
Certified Family Law Specialist Seminar
How to Obtain a Restraining Order
2005
State Bar of California, Family Law Section
Adoption
1994
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys - Annual Conference (New Orleans)
AVOIDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Representation of Intended Parents & Third Party Collaborators
2014
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys - Annual Conference (Indianapolis)
Hot Topics in ARTs
2012
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys - Annual Conference (Savannah)
Paralegal Technology: How to Use Technology to Ease Your Workload
2011
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys - Annual Conference (Savannah)
In Through the Out Door: Work Anywhere You Want
2011
Services offered
Family Law Attorney
Mediator
Divorce Lawyer