Rebecca Thompson, Esq

Rebecca received her BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley and her law degree from UC Law SF.  While in law school, Rebecca’s passion for child advocacy led her to become a Public Interest Scholar and Co-President of the Association of Students for Kids. 

Rebecca has extensive litigation and family law experience. She started her legal career in family law in 1995.  After multiple years of practicing family law, she practiced as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice and as an Assistant Regional Counsel at the United States Social Security Administration. Rebecca's experience in public service enhanced both her litigation and negotiation skills. While working as an attorney in public service, she appeared in state and federal court, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In 2009, Rebecca returned to her original passion: family law. Although she loved her work in public service, she missed her family law practice and the ability to represent individuals, rather than government agencies. Rebecca prides herself on finding the right balance between litigating in court and negotiating a settlement. Rebecca cherishes the relationships she builds with clients and approaches her cases with the compassion and patience crucial in family law matters. Rebecca is known for her interpersonal skills and connecting with clients of varying personalities and professional backgrounds. 

Rebecca has conducted multiple family law trials, ranging from custody/move-away cases to post-judgment spousal support. Rebecca’s practice has included the use of a range of experts, including forensic accountants, vocational experts, custody evaluators, and estate planners.  She has obtained successful outcomes for clients in matters involving the apportionment of stock, business valuations, and the tracing of separate property interests.

In her free time, Rebecca loves to travel, read, and seek out exciting new experiences with her family.  .