Esther Lerner

Family Attorney in San Francisco

Esther Lerner is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent attorney, and is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization. As a

, she focuses her practice on matters including dissolution, child custody, child support, spousal support, paternity, domestic partnership, location and valuation of community assets, valuation of businesses and real estate. Her advanced degree in Educational Psychology gives her valuable insight into psychiatric/psychological issues associated with custody matters and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Lerner has been voted by her peers to be a Northern California "Super Lawyer" (top 5%) every year since 2004, including for 2010.

In addition to her law practice, Ms. Lerner also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Courts of San Francisco and Marin County. She has been a guest lecturer at the Family Law Clinic of the Golden Gate University College of Law, and has taught continuing education classes.

Since 1985, Ms. Lerner has offered her time and expertise to the Volunteer Legal Services Program of the San Francisco Bar Association. From 1998 to 2008, she served on the Board of Directors of Kids' Turn, a non-profit organization helping children and parents through divorce.