Tonya Bordeaux

California barred attorney working in Trusts and Estate Planning, with a background in Family Law. I have a passion to help people avoid conflict and litigation by helping my clients proactively protect their families and assets through meaningful estate planning and prenuptial agreements. I am a wife and mom of 3 sons, with a passion for family, faith, and football. 

California barred attorney working in Family Law since 2023. Presently transitioning to Trusts and Estates Planning. Familiar with drafting Estate Planning Documents such as Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives, Temporary Guardianships, & HIPAA Releases.

As a Family Law attorney, responsible for:

• Trial & hearing preparation including drafting witness questions, preparing arguments, attending court to support client and take notes;
• Drafting FOAH’s, Stipulations, RFO Attachment 9 Declarations, Responsive Declarations, including Ex Parte Requests; and Settlement Offers;
• Propounding discovery and responding to discovery requests;
• Preparing, e-filing, and serving initial Dissolution forms, Subpoenas, Lodgments, and more;
• Drafting MSA’s, Prenuptial Agreements, and Points & Authorities on complex legal family law issues;
• Drafting Retainer Agreements, Third-Party Waivers, Attorneys’ Fees Declarations, and Letters to opposing counsel.
• Outstanding proficiency in Clio, Lexis, Westlaw, Adobe Pro, & LawYaw.

California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA

            J.D. earned August 2023

            Admission Scholarship – Top 15 percent

            CWSL International Law Journal 

• Article Published Spring 2022 Edition
• Associate Writer 2021, Associate Editor 2022-2023

Dean’s List 2022

Distinguished Advocate Award 2021

            San Diego Family Law Bar Association Diversity Committee Law Student Intern – Summer 2023

International Law Society Board Secretary Fall 2022 – Spring 2023

            Christian Legal Society Member 2020-2023

Queen Mary University of London School of Law, Certificate in International Mediation and Arbitration -Completed Summer 2022 Study Abroad Program through Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Graduate Paralegal Certificate, Graduated with Honors, July 2019

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in Theater & Voice, May 1996