Lionel P. Hernholm, Jr.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation

Lionel P. Hernholm, Jr. is the proprietor of the Law Office of Lionel P. Hernholm situated in San Diego, California. With over 45 years of legal practice, he brings profound legal expertise to serve clients in various aspects of family law. He places particular emphasis on intricate family law matters, including the enforcement of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, the intricate identification and tracing of marital properties, the assessment of income in child support and alimony cases, as well as complex multistate and international jurisdictional issues.

Having earned his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Virginia in 1968, Mr. Hernholm proceeded to his legal studies at the California Western School of Law. In 1975, he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and obtained his license to practice law in California.

As a dedicated professional, Mr. Hernholm possesses the skills to effectively handle litigation, while also recognizing the benefits of mediation. His experience extends to managing multifaceted business litigation cases, advocating for clients in legal proceedings spanning Southern California and the states of Texas, Virginia, Wyoming, and New York.

Formerly an officer in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Hernholm holds licenses to practice before the California 2nd and 4th District Court of Appeals, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Central Districts of California, the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Texas, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He has additionally served as a court-appointed discovery referee.

Mr. Hernholm has garnered significant acclaim from various legal organizations, as well as recognition from colleagues and clients. He has been consistently acknowledged by The Best Lawyers in America for his contributions to family law and has been granted the Client Distinction Award by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also listed among the Top Lawyers by Los Angeles Magazine and San Diego Magazine. His client rating on Avvo is “Superb.”

A dynamic speaker, Mr. Hernholm has delivered presentations on family law topics at numerous seminars and conferences throughout San Diego.