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Exceptional Attorneys Providing Global Services
The Boyd Law Firm, located in the San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco areas of California, possesses a broad base of legal knowledge, expertise, extensive resources, and commitment to excellent client service that satisfies the diverse needs of our clientele across multiple industries.
Individuals and businesses alike benefit from the global scope of the services our San Diego office provides them. We are not a small or boutique firm with a set specialty; our large firm is fully prepared to address the diverse issues facing our clients in an increasingly complex world. When you hire our firm to find solutions, you receive the benefit of our entire legal team – a team comprised of specialized practice area divisions, allowing in-house collaboration for complex legal issues.











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Karie Boyd
CEO • LEAD ATTORNEY • CFLS
Karie J. Boyd is the CEO and lead trial attorney of Boyd Law, a highly respected full-service litigation firm and one of the largest family law firms in California, with offices in San Diego, Orange County, Century City, San Francisco, and Sacramento. She represents high-profile clients with estates valued near $1 billion, including celebrities, executives, founders, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals navigating complex matters involving divorce, business litigation, trust and estate disputes, and real estate conflicts.
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Matt Cadwell
Director of Family Law Attorney • CFLS
Matt Cadwell is a managing attorney in the Family Law Division at Boyd Law. His practice focuses exclusively on family law matters. Mr. Cadwell has had the pleasure of working with high net worth clientele, teachers, members of the armed services, border patrol, Hollywood executives, entertainers and a politician.
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Jordan Roberts-Diem
Paralegal
I have a BA from California State University Northridge in Deaf Studies and Special Education. CSUN is ranked in the top two colleges in the United States for a Deaf Studies degree and they have the national center for deafness on their campus. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I started my career in the legal field at 20, after having worked both with children at private schools and with the elderly as the director of human resources at assisted living facilities. I have dedicated my life to be of service to others and I feel strongly about advocating for my family law clients. I began in Valencia and moved down to the high end LA offices at about the age of 24. From there I have spent my career working at high end boutique family law firms that practice complex litigation with high end clients.
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Monique Ovalle-Jenkins
Paralegal
I am an experienced Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. I am skilled in Microsoft Word, drafting Marital Settlement Agreement's, drafting pleading's, judicial council forms, Essential forms, Legal solution, Legal Writing and more. I had a primary focus in General Litigation at the University of San Diego.
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Edlin Martin
Associate Attorney
Edlin Martin is an associate attorney with Boyd Law. Her practice focuses exclusively on Family Law. Ms. Martin specializes in litigation of high-conflict Family Law issues such as domestic violence restraining orders, move-away cases, and child custody and visitation arrangements. Ms. Martin has devoted much of her career to helping children and other victims of violence in family law and related immigration matters. Ms. Martin is particularly proud of her contribution to the drafting of California bill AB-1678, which was signed into law in 2016. The bill expanded the right of victims of violent crimes to get a free copy of their incident report from law enforcement agencies.
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Aaron Hunt
Legal Support Staff
Aaron Hunt is a Legal Support Staff at Boyd Law. He has been in the legal industry for over 8 years and has experienced civil litigation, and Family Law. Mr. Hunt has his associate's degree and Paralegal Certification from Cerritos College.
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Sarah Ho
Attorney
Sarah has almost a decade of experience dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law. Prior to joining Boyd Law APC, Sarah honed her skills at boutique Law firms across Los Angeles, handling cases from inception through trial or settlement.
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Brandy Becker
Paralegal
Brandy Becker has been a certified Paralegal since 2005, when she received an AA in Paralegal Studies from American River College, in Sacramento, CA. She has practiced 99% of Family Law matters as a paralegal during this time of over 15 years. She also has some trusts & estates experience. Before joining Boyd Law, Brandy worked for a number of experienced family law attorneys and specialists in the greater Sacramento Area. She started her career as a Deputy Clerk with the Sacramento Superior Court and was the “go-to person” for attorneys filing family law matters with the court due to her attention to detail and ensuring everything was filled out correctly and without errors.
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Budd Barmeyer
Recruitment Specialist And Human Resources Coordinator
Recruitment Specialist: Bridging the Gap Between Talented Attorneys and support staff and Esteemed Boutique Law Firms and Corp. and Specialty Recruiting.
bb@boydlawapc.com
619-559-2461
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Omar Vara
Northern California Client Intake Specialist
Omar Vara is the Office Manager of the Roseville Office.
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Michael Vara
Marketing Coordinator And Operations Associate
Michael is the Marketing Coordinator located in our Roseville Office.
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Joshua Fabian
Associate Attorney
Joshua L. Fabian is an Attorney in the Family Law Division at Boyd Law. Mr. Fabian’s practice at Boyd Law.
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Shelly Richardson
Paralegal
Shelly Richardson is a paralegal at Boyd Law. Ms. Richardson works in the firm's Los Roseville and assists clients in family law and civil litigation matters.
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Richard Silva
Paralegal
Richard Silva is a paralegal at Boyd Law. He has been in the legal industry for over 15 years and has experience in Probate, Tax Law, Civil Litigation, and Family Law.
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Ashley Hoffman
Paralegal
Ashley Hoffman is a paralegal in the Orange County Office. Ms. Hoffman assists clients in family law and civil litigation matters.
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Ethan Tidwell
Managing Attorney
Ethan Tidwell is an associate attorney at Boyd Law. Mr. Tidwell works in the firm's Los Angeles office and assists clients in family law matters.
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Susana Hueso
Legal Secretary / Office Manager
Susana Hueso is a legal secretary and office manager at Boyd Law. Her practice areas focus on bankruptcy laws, including Chapters 7, 11, and 13.
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Carrie Daundivier
Legal Support Staff
Carrie is a legal support staff member at Boyd Law and work's in the firm's Sacramento office.
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Richard Corona
Legal Support Staff
Richard Corona is a legal support staff member and works in the firm's Los Angeles office.
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Brenden Leischner
Southern California Client Intake And Relations Specialist
Brenden Leischner is a legal support staff member and works in the firm's San Diego office.



Client Testimonials
We always like to hear from our former clients and from referring attorneys. Below are excerpts of some expressions of gratitude for our personal attention.
Great experience overall having Matt Cadwell as my attorney. Matt understands his client, very insightful and is an expert in his field. Truly a professional and marvelous individual.
Steve
Professional. Efficient. Personable. The team at Boyd Law executed my dissolution expeditiously and fairly. Highly recommend their services.
Adrian
Without the help of the entire Boyd Law firm, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had...I am proud to be a Boyd Law client and will continue to retain them for all legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands."
Missy
My experience with Boyd Law was excellent...I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received through Boyd Law.
Tori

Featured
Boyd Law In The Media

San Diego Magazine
Shareholder Karie Boyd was featured in the September 2013 issue of San Diego Magazine as Women of the Year Award finalists.

Baja Traveler Magazine
Attorney and CEO, Karie Boyd, is highlighted in Baja Traveler Magazine’s 2014/2015 Collectors’ Edition, in the feature article Successful Women of Baja.

Los Angeles Business Journal
CEO, Karie Boyd, was featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal for her 2014 Women Making a Difference Nomination, an honor recognizing the outstanding achievements of local businesswomen.

San Diego Attorney Journal
Attorney Thomas Georgianna’s promotion to Managing Associate for the Civil Litigation Division and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Division of Boyd Law was featured in the Community News Section of the January 2014 issue of San Diego Attorney Journal.