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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
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
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
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.