About

Deborah H. Wald is a Certified Family Law Specialist and the founder of The Wald Law Group in San Francisco, California. With over 27 years of experience, she specializes in assisted reproduction law, parentage law, and laws affecting LGBTQ+ families. Deborah H. Wald is the founder and managing partner at The Wald Law Group, located in San Francisco, California. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, she has dedicated the past 27 years to building a full-service family law office that provides the highest quality legal protections to individuals, families, and children. Ms. Wald's expertise extends to three specific areas within family law: assisted reproduction law, parentage law, and laws impacting lesbian, gay, and transgender families. She has played a key role in shaping California's legislative approach to these areas and has three published parentage appeals under her name. In addition to her regular appellate work, Deborah H. Wald also accepts court appointment parentage appeals for children in the dependency system. Her commitment to advocating for the rights of all families is evident in her work both inside and outside the courtroom. With a strong general knowledge of family law and a focus on specialized areas, Deborah H. Wald continues to be a trusted and respected figure in the legal community. Her dedication to her clients and her passion for justice make her a valuable asset to anyone in need of family law representation.

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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• English: Spoken, Written
• Spanish: Spoken, Written

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