Sarah Pinkerton, Certified Family Law Specialist, swiftly established herself as a family law attorney at the highest level of professional and personal excellence.

Pinkerton has been peer reviewed and rated “AV – Preeminent,” the highest possible rating of legal ability and ethical standards. This rating represents the judgment of her fellow attorneys and judges in the San Diego legal community. She has been named one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in prestigious annual polls by San Diego Magazine every year since 2014.  
Pinkerton is one of a select number of family law attorneys in San Diego County with the Certified Family Law Specialist designation. California attorneys who are certified as specialists must have taken and passed a written examination similar to the bar exam, covering only family law. The attorney must demonstrate a high level of experience in their field, such as having conducted a minimum amount of trials, hearings, settlements, stipulations, and mediations.

The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization requires specialists to meet higher standards of excellence, experience, and education. By selecting a legal specialist as your attorney, you are assured the assistance of a better-trained, well qualified attorney experienced in family law matters.

Pinkerton has extensive trial and courtroom experience including work on complex child custody cases, including parent “move away” issues; child and spousal support; and cases involving domestic violence.
Pinkerton says she was attracted to the practice of family law because it allows her to work with “real people” and have a real effect helping them on an immediate basis.

In addition to Pinkerton’s professional qualifications, she possesses the qualities essential to a family law attorney: caring, compassionate, and dedicated. Clients describe her as a good listener, always treating each individual with fairness and dignity. “Sarah was always on top of the case … keeping me informed … offering sensible advice … always keeping my best interests in sight … highly ethical … Ms. Pinkerton restored my confidence and made me believe there are no nonsense, dedicated professional lawyers out there.”
Pinkerton graduated from law school at the University of San Diego.

An East Coast native, Pinkerton attended Duke University and remains a devoted college basketball fan. Pinkerton has lived in San Diego since 2003 where she can enjoy her favorite activity year-round, playing tennis.