Only attorneys certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California may represent themselves as Family Law Specialists certified by the State Bar of California, although any attorney may refer to himself or herself as a specialist or as specializing in Family Law. To be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, an attorney must:

1. Be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California;

2. Pass a written examination covering California Family Law;

3. Have substantial experience in the field of Family Law;

4. Complete specified approved legal education requirements applicable to the Family Law field;

5. Be favorably evaluated by judges and other attorneys concerning his or her knowledge, ability and experience in the practice of Family Law.

Certification by the Board of Legal Specialization is for a five year period. Recertification for additional five year periods do not require further examinations, but do require continuing compliance with other listed standards, including 60 hours of continuing education in Family Law.

Certification gives lawyers the opportunity to make their experience and practice specialty known to the public and other attorneys. By continued compliance with the listed requirements, a Certified Family Law Specialist maintains and improves his or her knowledge and completence in the Family Law Field.

The attorneys of Dok, Levy & Perrin are all Certified Family Law Specialists, and exclusively practice Family Law matters.