
Marilla J. Ronald , Attorney at Law
San Jose, California
Sole Practitioner, since
1992
| Phone: | (408) 243-4100 |
| Fax: | (408) 241-0400 |
| Email: | Contact Me |
Marilla Ronald is a 1990 graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law. She is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Ms. Ronald practices in all areas of family law including:
- Dissolution of marriage, legal separation and termination of domestic partnerships
- Child custody and visitation, including modification of prior orders
- Child support and spousal support
- Division of community property and debts and characterization of property as community or separate
- Paternity actions
- Restraining orders
- Contempt matters
Ms. Ronald has practiced family law since 1992. Ms. Ronald is a voluntary attorney mediator at Settlement Officer Conferences in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Ms. Ronald has experience handling complex family law cases and will be an advocate in court if a trial or contested hearing is necessary. Ms. Ronald will also actively try to negotiate a settlement before a case goes to trial.
Certification/Specialties
- Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2006
Bar Admissions
- California, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1991
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California,
1990
J.D. - San Jose State University, San Jose, California,
1986
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Psychology
Classes/Seminars Taught
- What Family Court Judges Want You to Know, National Business Institute, 2007
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Santa Clara County Bar Association,
1991
-
2007
Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Attorney Mediator - Settlement Officer Conferences in Santa Clara County Superior Court

