Susan Sanders-Young, CFLS
In addition to 26 years owning and operating her own family law firm, Susan has facilitated countless meditations over the years. Susan owned and operated the Community Mediation Center, participated on the mediation panel for the Bankruptcy and San Diego Superior Court. She has even drafted questions for the California State Bar exam!
Susan graduated from San Diego State University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is the past President and Vice President of the Ramona Bar Association.
In her free time, Susan and her husband enjoy volunteering time with the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, raising her miniature, long-haired, AKC dachshunds, and spending time with their 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
JWB Family Law is a firm of Martindale-Hubble® AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyers. Learn what that means for you as our client.
Bar Admission
- State Bar of California, 1996
Education
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J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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B.A., Criminal Justice Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Professional Associations
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San Diego County Bar Association
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San Diego Family Law Association
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Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Areas of Expertise
Whether you need a family law negotiator or a trial attorney, Jane Wesley Brooks, CFLS, can help you with a specifically tailored, comprehensive resolution to your case. Areas of expertise include:
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child custody orders
- Visitation schedules and orders
- Parental relocation
- Characterization of separate property
- Characterization of community property
- Valuation of property
- Child support enforcement
- Child support modifications
- Establishing paternity
- Contesting paternity
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Initial filing/response
- Evidentiary hearing response
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Outstanding attorney. Knowledgeable and trustworthy–which is very difficult to find in an attorney, in my experience. Straight to the point, efficient, excellent courtroom presence. She cares about families, and I appreciated that very much. Prior to Jane, I was rudely awakened as to what can happen when you walk into a courtroom with inadequate representation. She was the third attorney I hired, and I couldn’t be more relieved. She lifted a weight off my shoulders and a burden off my heart. She cared. She also went up against difficult and aggressive counsel on the other side and quickly shut down the crafted and deceptive nature of their arguments. She always kept my son’s best interest. I am very grateful for Jane and would absolutely recommend her.” ~ Angelyn F., San Diego, CA
The Importance of the CFLS Designation
A Certified Family Law Specialist, or CFLS, is an attorney who has obtained certification in the standards of California family law and demonstrated optimal legal competence. Attorneys who obtain this certification have specific expertise in all aspects of family law, which includes divorce or the dissolution of marriage, child and spousal support, child custody, and temporary restraining orders, among other areas of emphasis.
Not every attorney practicing family law has obtained this certification. In fact, the designation remains relatively rare—there are fewer than 2,000 CFLS attorneys in California and fewer than 200 in San Diego.
A Certified Family Law Specialist, or CFLS, is an attorney who has obtained certification in the standards of California family law and demonstrated optimal legal competence. Attorneys who obtain this certification have specific expertise in all aspects of family law, which includes divorce or the dissolution of marriage, child and spousal support, child custody, and temporary restraining orders, among other areas of emphasis.
Not every attorney practicing family law has obtained this certification. In fact, the designation remains relatively rare—there are fewer than 2,000 CFLS attorneys in California and fewer than 200 in San Diego.
When you work with JWB Family Law, you can rest assured that your personal family situation and concerns are being handled by a team that has the specialization and expertise you need to bring your issues to resolution.