Paul Pettine
Santa Barbara, CA

Paul Pettine

Littenberg-Pettine LLP

Divorce and SeparationGuardianship and Conservatorship

Paul A. Pettine, III practices family law, estate planning, and guardianship/conservatorship matters at Littenberg-Pettine LLP in Santa Barbara. He began his career practicing in Los Angeles before joining Rachel Lindenbaum Wilson to form W…

38 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Paul A. Pettine, III practices family law, estate planning, and guardianship/conservatorship matters at Littenberg-Pettine LLP in Santa Barbara. He began his career practicing in Los Angeles before joining Rachel Lindenbaum Wilson to form Wilson & Pettine, LLP, and has practiced law in California since 1988. He regularly serves as a Settlement Master for the Santa Barbara Superior Court in family law matters and previously co-chaired the Santa Barbara County Bar Association's Family Law Section from 1998 to 2003.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationGuardianship and Conservatorship

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating (2019-2022)
  • American Jurisprudence Award, Southwestern University School of Law
  • Pro Bono Services recognition, Santa Barbara Superior Court
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Bar Number

  • 135600

Education

  • J.D., Southwestern Law School, 1987
  • B.A., University of Texas, El Paso, 1982

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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