History
Andrea places a premium on being both diligent and open-minded as she listens to clients. She prides herself on being thorough in her review of the case and is especially perceptive in creating acceptable resolutions. An exceptionally high percentage of cases that she mediates result in settlement, thus serving the parties both psychologically and financially. Attorney & Mediator Andrea Ponticiello possesses an eclectic legal background. She was a prosecutor for 11 years before opening her private practice in Family Law in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Because of an abiding interest in psychology, Andrea also became a part-time panelist for the Department of Mental Health as a Hearing Officer for 15 years. Andrea is a member in good standing of the California State Bar, the Sonoma County Bar Association, within which she is a member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation sections.
Specialties
Mediation for Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships. Arbitrator for Civil Matters. Settlement Facilitator, Private Judge.