Why Choose A Family Law Firm?

BRET E. CAMPOY Esq.

Since 1995, Attorney Bret E. Campoy has been practicing Family Law in Santa Rosa, California. In 2008, he became certified by the State of California as a specialist in this field.

Mr. Campoy graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Process and admitted to the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society.

Mr. Campoy is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Bar Association. He has also been admitted to practice in federal court.

Mr. Campoy has sat on the California Bar Association’s Support North Committee, which made recommendations to the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, which acts as a liaison between the Court and the Family Law Bar.

Prior to beginning his practice in Sonoma County, Mr. Campoy worked with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, the United States District Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, and the Marin Family Law Center.

JOANN CAMPOY Esq.

Attorney Joann Campoy has been practicing Family Law since 1997. She is certified by the State of California as a specialist in the field.

Ms. Campoy is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Bar Association.

Prior to commencing practice in Sonoma County, Ms. Campoy worked with the Marin Family Law Center assisting people in need of family law services who had limited incomes. Currently, she serves as a volunteer panelist for the Sonoma County Courts and conducts Settlement Conferences for contested Family Law matters.

Ms. Campoy has been appointed by the Sonoma County Superior Court to serve as a private judge. In addition to training in collaborative and mediation practice, she has served as President and Director of Sonoma County Women in Law and was a member of the Sonoma County Family Law Best Practices Committee.

Ms. Campoy has skillfully litigated hundreds of cases. In addition to providing legal services in the courtroom, she provides mediation services to assist families to settle their own disputes.

Ms.Campoy has also partnered with psychologist Jeff Kahn, Ph.D. forming Compassionate Divorce™ to help those going through a divorce or separation emerge with a positive outcome.

Dawn Miller

Dawn is employed as a paralegal for A Family Law Firm, Inc.. Dawn graduated from the Empire College legal secretary program in 1993 and brings to the firm 31 years of family law experience; she spent 14 years of her career in Marin County and the remainder in Sonoma County.

Dawn enjoys working as a paralegal in Family Law and she has a passion for helping others. She loves assisting clients through what is often one of the most difficult times in their lives.

Vanessa Viruet

Vanessa is an Administrative Assistant at A Family Law Firm, Inc.. Prior to joining our office, Vanessa worked as a licensed cosmetologist for four years.

Vanessa was born and raised in Sonoma County and enjoys assisting others in our community.

Paige Hamilton

Paige is a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at A Family Law Firm, Inc.. Paige graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Prior to joining our office, Paige worked at a special education school for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill students.

Christina Brown

Christina currently serves as a legal assistant to A Family Law Firm, Inc.. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication & digital studies from the University of Mary Washington and a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Alabama. She was born and raised in Sonoma County and is currently working towards her Juris Doctorate at Empire College of Law in Santa Rosa. Christina is passionate about family law and enjoys working with new clients through consultation calls to help them explore the best path forward with our firm. Whether you are deciding between litigation or mediation, Christina is dedicated to helping determine how our firm can best assist you.

Anna Wyatt

Anna Wyatt is a legal assistant with A Family Law Firm, Inc.. Anna graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has a master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology from Grand Canyon University. Prior to joining our team, Anna worked as a social worker in rural Kansas helping find and maintain relative placement for children who came into the state’s care. With a background in social work, Anna understands the emotional and practical challenges our clients face, and she brings a compassionate and insightful approach to her work. Anna is currently pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Empire College of Law in Santa Rosa.

Elissa Steckler

Elissa is the Firm Bookkeeper for A Family Law Firm, Inc.. She oversees all administrative functions in the office including billing and payment matters with our clients. Elissa graduated from Empire College with an associate’s degree in accounting and Elissa has more than 10 years’ experience working in accounting roles.