Gisela M. Acevedo, CFLS
Founder and Owner

Biography

Experienced Trial Attorney, Litigator and Founder Gisela M. Acevedo represents her clients with passion, both inside and outside of the courtroom. She has built a career specializing in family law for over 10 years with a proven track record in successfully litigating multiple-day trials, providing clients with skilled representation while keeping their specific goals in mind. She advocates for her clients through what is often the most difficult time of their life. ​

Ms. Acevedo listens to her clients and puts together a strategic and personalized plan for her clients when it comes to family law cases.

Ms. Acevedo has also developed specialized skills and has experience in representing clients during child welfare services interviews and investigations, drafting agreements, move away cases, both domestic and international, and mediation.

Ms. Acevedo has been an active member of the San Diego community since 2007, where she has previously participated in the Community Law Project, a program that offers free legal advice and referrals to members of the San Diego Community.

Education

• California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
  • Juris Doctor
• University of California San Diego
  • B.A.
  • Major: Political Science
  • Minor: Spanish Literature

Bar Admissions

• California
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Certified Legal Specialties

• Family Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Honors

• Super Lawyers Rising Star

Pro-Bono Activities

• San Diego Community, Member, 2007 to Present

Notable Case Highlights

• Child Support Arrears Enforcement Against NFL Players
  • Ms. Acevedo has successfully handled paternity and child support arrears cases involving NFL players. In one case, she enforced a past-due support order against a high-profile athlete, securing sole legal custody for her client, full payment of arrears, and an order requiring the NFL player to cover her client’s attorney’s fees — delivering both financial security and legal justice.
• High-Asset Case Victory with Attorney’s Fees Awarded
  • In a complex, high-asset family law dispute, the opposing side alleged that Ms. Acevedo’s client owed over $200,000. She not only disproved the claim in court, but also secured a ruling in which the Judge ordered the opposing party to pay her client’s attorney’s fees — a significant legal and financial win.
• Indefinite Restraining Order for Client Safety
• • • Ms. Acevedo obtained an indefinite restraining order on behalf of a client and her client’s child, protecting them from ongoing harassment and threats by the opposing party. Her strategic approach and courtroom advocacy ensured long-term safety and peace of mind for her client and their family.