Jennifer Weiss

Attorney

Jennifer Weiss is a dedicated family law attorney admitted to practice in California. She brings a compassionate and thorough approach to her role at Feinberg & Waller, APC. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Law, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) where her commitment to family law deepened through extensive academic and extracurricular involvement.

Education and Legal Training

Ms. Weiss’s passion for family law was evident during her time at UC Hastings, where she was a Staff Editor for the Hastings Journal of Gender and the Law and actively participated in the Family Law Association as Treasurer and External Vice President. She also engaged in advocacy work with the Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education, delivering trainings on sexual harassment and assault.

Professional Experience

Ms. Weiss's legal capability is underscored by her experience in researching and drafting critical legal documents on various complex family law issues, such as child custody, pre-marital agreements, and division of high-value assets. Her professional journey also includes addressing issues such as intimate partner violence and representing domestic violence survivors at hearings.

During her time as a law clerk at the Unified Family Court, San Francisco Superior Court, Ms. Weiss gained valuable courtroom experience, where she researched and wrote bench memoranda and summaries of motions and drafted tentative orders under the supervision of judges and staff attorneys. Her responsibilities in the Domestic Violence Unit included drafting motions and creating suspect transcripts, which highlighted her meticulous attention to detail and prepared her well for her career in family law.

Academic Contributions

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Weiss served as a Research Assistant at UC Law San Francisco, where she researched the impacts of the pandemic on family law and contributed to academic materials on divorce and intimate partner violence.

Background and Perspectives

With a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from San Francisco State University, and international study experience at Koç University in Istanbul, Ms. Weiss offers a broad cultural perspective to her practice. This diverse background enriches her understanding and approach to the multifaceted issues faced by families in California.

Commitment to Family Law

Jennifer Weiss is deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation, ensuring that each client receives dedicated and insightful advocacy. Her comprehensive background and ongoing dedication to family law make her a valuable asset to our team and to the clients we serve.

Education

Koç University in Istanbul- International Study College
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) -Anthropology College
UC Law San Francisco | (Formerly UC Hastings) - Juris Doctorate College

Licenses

State Bar of California

Memberships

Member, State Bar of California
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section

Professional Memberships

What Makes Feinberg & Waller, APC, Different?

Committed to Each & Every Case

Guiding the Next Generation of Family Law Professionals
Marshall W. Waller and Ryan C. Waller are the co-authors of California Family Law, one of the state’s most widely used legal textbooks on family law. Now in its ninth edition, the book integrates statutory law, judicial interpretation, and practical guidance in a comprehensive and accessible format. It is relied upon by law schools, legal professionals, and courts throughout California. Their authorship reflects Feinberg & Waller’s commitment to advancing the field through scholarship, education, and thought leadership.
Certified Family Law Specialists

Feinberg & Waller, APC is proud to include Certified Family Law Specialists among our legal team. To become certified, an attorney must pass a rigorous examination in the field of family law, fulfill mandated ongoing educational requirements, been favorably evaluated by peer review and show at least a five-year focus and proficiency in family law. Attorneys wishing to become family law specialists must pass a rigorous examination in the field of family law, fulfill mandated ongoing educational requirements, been favorably evaluated by peer review, and show at least a five-year focus and proficiency in family law.
Team Approach and Structured Fees

At Feinberg & Waller, APC, the power of our entire team is behind you. As one or two lawyers oversee the fine details of each case, our clients further benefit from practice-wide strategic planning sessions. During these sessions the partners and associates brainstorm together to execute and deploy tactical case objectives, providing clients with an added value beyond the standard lawyer/client arrangement. We also offer structured fees as an option to hourly billing.
Outstanding National and International Recognition

Marshall W. Waller, a Certified Family Law Specialist, is a recognized leader in family law. In addition to his certification, he is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers—prestigious honors awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated advanced trial skills, exceptional legal knowledge, and the highest ethical standards.

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