Valerie S. Tarvin

Valerie S. Tarvin is a family law attorney and mediator with Attorney Mediated Divorces in Santa Clara County, California. Her work emphasizes resolving divorce and dissolution disputes through mediation and negotiated agreements. She helps separating spouses address property division, support, and decisions involving children while encouraging meaningful participation in the settlement process. Her practice also includes contested and uncontested dissolution matters and reviewing agreements developed through mediation.

Tarvin earned a J.D. from Lincoln Law School in San Jose in 1979 and was admitted to the California bar that year. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist through the State Bar of California. Her professional training includes programs at the Northern California Mediation Center, Peace Talks Mediation Training, Santa Clara University, and courses for settlement attorneys and temporary judges in family court.

Tarvin has conducted mediations and settlement conferences throughout her family law career. She served for sixteen years as a hearing officer for Santa Clara County and worked in family court as a settlement conference officer. Her experience includes resolving cases involving substantial assets, assisting other attorneys with case strategy, and helping clients evaluate the practical implications of proposals involving children, property, and financial support.

Valerie S. Tarvin approaches family disputes with an emphasis on voluntary agreements, candid communication, and informed decision-making. Her mediation work is designed to give separating spouses greater control over arrangements that affect their families and finances. By drawing on experience with both negotiated resolutions and contested matters, she helps clients assess when settlement is practical and understand the consequences of the decisions they make.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Attorney Mediated Divorces
• Certified Legal Specialty: Family Law, The State Bar of California
• Settlement Conference Officer, Family Court
• Hearing Officer, County of Santa Clara (16 years)

Licensed State

• California

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