Marshall W. Waller

Marshall William Waller is a distinguished California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), a title that demands passing an extensive written examination, being approved by a peer-review process, and demonstrating proficiency by handling a wide range of family law cases of varying complexity. He is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Mr. Waller holds the honor of being a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Chapter, and the International Academy of Family Lawyers—prestigious positions that underscore his leadership in matrimonial law. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an exclusive global legal honorary society that includes only the top one percent of lawyers licensed in the United States. His selection as a Fellow highlights Mr. Waller’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of the legal profession and societal welfare.

When you’re going through a divorce, fighting for custody of your child, seeking alimony, or are going through some other family legal issue–you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Marshall Waller is an attorney with decades of experience in family law.

Awards & Accolades

Marshall Waller has also been awarded a top AV rating* from Martindale Hubbell, the premier attorney rating system in the nation. Super Lawyers magazine has selected him as a Super Lawyer for several years, where he is ranked among the top 100 lawyers in Southern California for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 based on independent research, peer recognition, and professional achievement.

Marshall Waller can practice before all the courts in the State of California, the United States Federal Court, the Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court, and Court of Claims. He is a director and shareholder of Feinberg & Waller, APC.

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Waller has gained a reputation as a dynamic and entertaining speaker. He has spoken nationally and locally to trade, civic, and private organizations. He has been a guest speaker for Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) - Regents of the University of California on a variety of family law topics. He has been a legal commentator for local television news stations and has been featured on the Dr. Phil Show where Dr. Phil McGraw said that Marshall Waller was the "best of the best."

Publications

Mr. Waller also has a number of publications. He taught family law as a professor of law and has written a university-level textbook in the area of California Family Law, published by Aspen.

He has also written a family law book, Essentials of California Family Law, a study guide for attorney applicants studying to become certified family law specialists.

Practice Areas

He practices in all areas of family law, including a focus on complex custody and marital property issues, alimony, and high-conflict matters. He is experienced in Hague Convention cases, interstate and intrastate jurisdictional disputes, and child abduction and relocation cases.

Education & Experience

Marshall Waller graduated with highest honors from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) with a B.A. in political science. While at Cal Poly, he was selected for membership in the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest and largest collegiate honor society dedicated to the recognition and promotion of academic excellence in all fields of higher education.

Marshall Waller earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. While at Loyola Law School, he received recognition for his placement in class standing and was also the recipient of the American Jurisprudence award for excellence in corporations.

After graduating from Loyola Law School, he continued his education at the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of San Diego, where he received a diploma in the field of taxation.

Memberships & Community Involvement

Marshall Waller previously served as an appointed member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section. He is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA), Ventura County Bar Association (VCBA), and San Fernando Valley Bar Association (SFVBA).

In addition to his busy law practice and teaching schedule, Mr. Waller is actively involved in his community. He participates in numerous volunteer organizations, including serving as the mock trial coach for Teach Democracy formerly known as Constitutional Rights Foundation. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Pacific Lodge Youth Services, a residential rehabilitation facility for juvenile offenders (now run by Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services).