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Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss

Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss

Judge of the Superior Court (Ret.) 


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(310) 201-0010

Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss

Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss

Judge of the Superior Court (Ret.) 


Mediator

ADR Profile

Family Law Specialist

Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.) served 15 years as a Judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court, with the entirety of her time on the bench devoted to Family Law. Judge Lopez-Giss presided over thousands of cases involving all types of contested and complex Family Law matters, including parentage cases, custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, business valuation, and property division. In addition to issuing thousands of rulings, Judge Lopez-Giss became known for actively and successfully settling her cases. Her strong legal mind, coupled with an emphasis on collaboration to resolve family disputes, has resulted in her reputation as an effective problem solver and adjudicator. 


Prior to her judicial career, Judge Lopez-Giss served 30 years in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where she helped develop a groundbreaking domestic violence diversion and counseling program that was implemented statewide. She was also instrumental in drafting a domestic violence prosecution manual and has trained law enforcement personnel across the country. For her pioneering work developing these programs, she was presented with a Resolution by the Mayor and the Los Angeles City Council.

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FAMILY LAW EXPERTISE

  • PARENTAGE CASES 
  • CUSTODY: Move-Away; Abuse Allegations; Parental Alienation; Educational Issues (including psychological, developmental, emotional, socialization); Medical Issues; Co-Parenting Failures 
  • VISITATION: Allocation Of Time; Distance; Best Interests Determinations 
  • CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Imputation Of Income; Allegations Of Hidden Assets 
  • BUSINESS VALUATION: Sole Ownership, Partnerships, Corporations; Entertainment Industry: Bonuses vs. Loans; Real Estate, Rental Income; Depreciation vs. Actual Assets

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