Ariel Winger

Before starting my family law practice, I worked for 5 years at a non-profit, where I successfully litigated in court on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and their children. I obtained Temporary and Permanent Restraining Orders, Child Visitation and Custody Orders, as well as Child Support.

Since 2007, I have offered amicable, uncontested divorce and separation options for those who want to stay out of court, including high conflict and complex cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. I provide services as a Mediator (neutral third party), Collaborative Divorce attorney (using a team approach), and as a non-adversarial attorney in Settlement Negotiations, as well as Legal Advising and Coaching, all designed to result in a mutually agreeable settlement for both parties.

I work with Same Sex and Opposite Sex couples and Unmarried Parents in obtaining Dissolution of Marriage, Dissolution of Registered Domestic Partnerships, and Judgments of Paternity. I am culturally competent, trauma informed, anti-racist and provide compassionate and non-judgmental services, for all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and socio-economic statuses. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ couples and those in poly relationships.

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  I offer a free, 15-minute phone consultation so I can help prospective clients assess what services are most appropriate for their situation. A reduced fee, 1-hour office consultation is then scheduled to get specific details about the case in order to explore options based on their goals and budget. My services are designed to help people who are committed to staying out of court- even in high conflict divorce and separation.
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California

Since 1996

Sole practitioner

Winger Mediation & Family Law

2007 - Current

Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney

Family Violence Law Center

1999 - 2004

New College of California

J.D. (1995) | Law

1992 - 1995

Mills College

B.A. (1991) | Psychology

1988 - 1991

Honors: Graduated with Honors in psychology

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2008 - Current

Collaborative Practice East Bay

Member, former Modest-Means Committee Member, former Steering Committee Member

2007 - Current

Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2000 - Current

State Bar of California

Member

1996 - Current