Lawrence J. Perrin was born on November 8, 1939 in Melrose Park, Illinois. He attended California State Polytechnic University and received his J.D. from the University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara University). He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1969.

He exclusively practices family law in Santa Clara County.

In addition to continuing legal education, family law bar professional activities, and serving as judge pro tem, mediator, and as a private judge in family law cases, Mr. Perrin's activities include:

• Member, Phi Alpha Delta
• .Santa Clara County Family Court, Family Law Arbitrator, 1988-Present
• Santa Clara County Bar Association (Member: Family Law Section; Family Law Executive Committee, 1980-Present; Co-Chair, 1992)
• State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section)
• American Bar Association (Member, Section of Family Law)

Mr. Perrin is also a certified specialist in the area of family law, certified by the state bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.