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José A. Contreras graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a BA in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations. He continued his studies by earning a Master of International Business from Hult International Business School while living in Shanghai, China.
He received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson Law School, where he founded the Society for Law and Mental Health. As a student paralegal, he volunteered with the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Association to provide free legal assistance to victims of domestic violence for over a year and received the Distinguished Service Award. He also received the Wiley E. Manuel Award from the California Bar Association. While studying for the bar exam, Mr. Contreras worked as a provisionally licensed criminal, family, and probate attorney, passing the California bar on his first try.
Mr. Contreras exclusively practiced family law while working as an associate attorney at a regional firm before starting his own practice to better serve his clients in even more areas of the law.
Succesfully represented Hundreds of Clients
Constant preparation for quality service.
Defining Success
Compassionate assistance to families going through complex situations.