Lauren D. Cirlin

Lauren D. Cirlin joined Viola Law Firm as an Associate Attorney in 2008; she became Partner in 2015. Lauren has practiced Family Law exclusively throughout her legal career, working on highly contested cases including those involving complex marital property issues and related business litigation. She has successfully helped clients resolve their child custody disputes in the courtroom through private judging, mediation, and settlement. Past clients have also sought Lauren’s counsel in child and spousal support issues, domestic violence prevention, and the establishment of paternity as well as grandparent visitation. Lauren is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. While attending law school at the University of San Francisco, she was instrumental in founding the USF Family Law Association. She served as co-president of the Association and was actively involved in organizing programs and sustaining membership. Under her leadership, the Family Law Association developed into an established campus organization and has continued to grow since. Lauren was selected by “Super Lawyers” magazine as a Northern California Rising Star for the years 2013 through 2017. Each year, fewer than 5% of lawyers in California receive the Rising Star recognition. Lauren was selected as a Super Lawyer for the years 2019 through 2023. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Lauren D. Cirlin included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Northern California Rising Star, 2013 - 2017 Super Lawyer, 2019 - 2022 Other Sources of Feedback About Lauren D. Cirlin Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Attorney, since 2008

• California
• California State Courts and Courts of Appeal
• Supreme Court of California
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified Family Law Specialist

• San Mateo County Bar Association (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• National Institute for Trial Advocacy (Program Graduate, Deposition Skills and Building Trial Skills)
• USF Family Law Association (Co-president)