Jennifer Weiss

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.