David J. Brooks

David J. Brooks is a litigation attorney with Cordell & Cordell, where he practices family law in California. He assists clients facing divorce and other sensitive matters affecting family relationships, responsibilities, and financial stability. His approach emphasizes clarity during difficult personal transitions. Before entering family law, he developed experience in corporate, regulatory, and contractual matters, bringing an additional perspective to cases that require careful evaluation of legal duties and practical consequences.

David received a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and a B.S. in Aeronautics, with a minor in Unmanned Systems, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. This combination of legal and technical education supported his earlier work with regulated business operations. His studies provide a foundation for understanding complicated documentation, contractual language, and compliance considerations, skills he now brings to the preparation and evaluation of family law matters.

David previously served as in-house counsel for Firefly Aerospace, supporting launch and aerospace operations on corporate, regulatory, and contractual issues. He later joined Cordell & Cordell to focus on family law, an area he values for the opportunity to assist clients through personal legal challenges. His experience reviewing business obligations and resolving legal questions provides a complementary background for family disputes involving documents, procedures, and consequential decisions.

David J. Brooks is licensed to practice in California and brings a professional background spanning private family law representation and in-house legal work. He focuses on helping clients understand the questions that arise in divorce and related proceedings and consider fair, workable resolutions. By drawing on litigation skills and experience in regulated industries, he supports organized case preparation and informed choices during emotionally demanding disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
• Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aeronautics | Minor in Unmanned Systems

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