Certified Family Law Specialist Dedicated to Resolving Family Law Problems Outside of Court
With more than 17 years of experience in skillfully and effectively serving clients finding themselves faced with family law litigation, combined with personal and professional experience with the emotional challenges and unique transition process that accompany divorce, Attorney Lauren Fair currently consults for clients involved in family law matters.
Since the very beginning of her legal education and career, Attorney Lauren Fair has focused her advocacy on protecting the interests of families and children. Through that experience, Lauren became keenly aware of the many problems facing families during the divorce process that were not being effectively resolved by the Family Court system and shifted her focus toward alternative ways of helping clients navigate divorce in a more holistic way.
Although a sharp advocate for her clients, Lauren is also compassionate and approachable when interacting with her clients. Dedicated to delivering superior and compassionate service, Lauren takes the time to ensure her clients thoroughly understand the legal process and their choices along the way, as the decisions they make in a family law case can have enduring effects on their future and that of their children.
Helping Clients Do Divorce Differently
Lauren understands that family discord often results in deep, prolonged conflict between former partners that inhibits their ability to resolve their family law matter independently and live a peaceful post-divorce life; as such, Lauren enjoys assuming the role of advocate and legal counselor for her clients outside the courtroom so the client can begin to concentrate on decreasing personal conflict and rebuilding a life they are excited to live.
One of Lauren’s favorite ways to help clients is to prepare them for mediation so they can handle it like a pro.
“After many years of litigating in Family Court, it became clear to me that families needed better solutions. That’s why I am passionate about helping people resolve their family law disputes outside of court, allowing them to maintain the greatest degree of control over the outcome as possible and saving time, money, and stress in the process.” ~ Lauren
Lauren excels in thoroughly evaluating family law matters comprised of many moving pieces, and recommending a course of action calculated to achieve the client’s objectives, tailored to the facts of the particular case, and designed to be as cost-effective as possible. Lauren is experienced in handling family law matters involving high-net-worth community estates, military issues, complex child support and spousal support issues, high-conflict custody matters, international order enforcement, and move-away/relocation cases, among others.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and three step-children; walking at the beach; strength training; traveling; and spending time with friends and family.
Education & Training
J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
- Senior Technical Editor, Executive Board, Santa Clara Law Review Vol. 48
- Honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for her work in:
- Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing
- Advanced Criminal Procedure
- Northern California Innocence Project
B.A., summa cum laude, San Diego State University
- Majored in International Business with an emphasis on Finance, French, and Western Europe
- Honored as the Outstanding Graduate in International Business
- Attended business school in France
Mediation Training, Mosten Guthrie Academy
Collaborative Law Training, Mosten Guthrie Academy
Bar Admissions & Certifications
- Certified Legal Specialist – Family Law, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach
- DCA Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach™
- DCA Certified Divorce Conflict Coach™
- CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
- LCS Master Certified Life Coach
- Certified Co-Parenting Specialist, Mosten Guthrie Academy
Publications
- Lauren M. Fair, Comment, Shame on U.S.: The Need for Uniform Open Adoption Records Legislation in the United States, 48 Santa Clara L. Rev. 1039 (2008).
Professional Affiliations & Service
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals – Member
- Collaborative Practice San Diego – Member
- Gently Hugged – Vice President of the Board of Directors, Volunteer
- East County San Diego Bar Association – Board of Directors (2024-2025), Member
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association – Member
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists – Member
- San Diego County Bar Association – Member
Languages Spoken
- English
- French