
Warren Sherwood Forest
Attorney at Law 5521 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE SUITE 270 SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066 Practice Area(s): Family Law call (831) 440-9909 visit website
Biographical Information
Warren Forest, Attorney at Law
As a native Californian, Warren S. Forest has been an attorney for 31 years. Mr. Forest is the founder and managing director of Family Law Solutions.
Mr. Forest obtained his J.D. from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. He also has a B.S. from the Orfalea College of Business Administration at Cal Poly SLO where he was an honors graduate in Accounting. Mr. Forest is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California. He is also a member of the Family Law Bar of Santa Cruz County.
Mr. Forest previously served the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Family Law Division, as an attorney in the office of the Family Law Facilitator. He previously served as attorney with Family Matters, providing assistance to victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Santa Cruz County California. On a personal note, Mr. Forest has numerous interests. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for Dominican Hospital Foundation. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Forest is an accomplished skier – twice capturing first place in his division in alpine ski racing. Mr. Forest is a long time recreational runner having completed a marathon and half marathons and annually competes in local running events including the Wharf to Wharf race.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
1985 California
Education
Juris Doctor – University of Utah 1985
Bachelor of Science – Cal Poly SLO 1982
Professional Experience
Attorney at Law | Private practice | 1993 – Present |
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Associate | Robertson, Lewis & Kirk | 1991 – 1993 |
Senior Attorney | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 1989 – 1991 |
Associate | Pearce, Smythe & Weibe | 1986 – 1988 |
Associate | WHITE & CASE | 1986 – 1986 |
Honors & Awards
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Distinguished Lawyer | Expert Network | 2016 |
National Association of Distinguised Counsel | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2017 |
Professional Associations
National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | 2015 – Present |
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Family Law Bar of Santa Cruz County | Member | 2005 – Present |
Family Bar Section of the State Bar of California | Member | 2004 – Present |
U.S. Supreme Court | member | 1990 – Present |
State Bar of California | member | 1985 – Present |
Verdicts & Settlements
Acquistapace v. Monreal | Father retained all parental rights. |
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