Protecting Your Family's Best Interests Since 2003
Biography
Leigh K. Galyon, CFLS, AAML, has been devoted exclusively to family law for over 20 years. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, since 2011, and is the founding partner of Leigh K. Galyon, APC. Ms. Galyon’s practice focuses primarily on high-end, complex financial estates and high-conflict custody disputes. Ms. Galyon possesses the knowledge and experience to handle all aspects of family law, including custody disputes, complex financial estates and premarital and post marital agreements. Ms. Galyon has been a Settlement Conference Judge for over 10 years in the San Diego Courts and is a frequent speaker for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) conferences.
In her spare time, Ms. Galyon enjoys spending time with her teenage son, her two dogs and two cats, enjoys traveling whenever she can, and loves baking!
Education
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D. - 2003
- University of California, San Diego, California
- B.A. - 2000
Honors & Awards
- Norby Award Recipient 2023 (Best Family Law Attorney in San Diego)
- California Superlawyer, San Diego
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar Association
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 1 of only 89 members in Southern California
- Board Member, San Diego Family Law Bar Association
- Court-Appointed Minor’s Counsel (high-conflict custody disputes)
- Editor, Matthew Bender California Family Law Practice Guide
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Practice Areas
- Family Law