About

Amy West is a family law attorney with over 15 years experience. She practices both Family and Criminal Law. She is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. Amy joined PRIMUS FAMILY LAW GROUP, LLP, as a senior litigation attorney in October 2019.Prior to joining PRIMUS, Amy worked as a senior litigation attorney at THE LAW & MEDIATION FIRM OF KLUECK & HOPPES, APC from July 2017 to October 2019.  Prior to joining KH, Amy owned WEST MALDONADO LAW GROUP for 2 years and, prior to that, she was a partner at RHOADS & WEST from 2004 to 2015. She has been the lead attorney on approximately 40 full trials, including a rape jury trial, a fraudulent conveyance civil trial, countless family law trials, several contempt trials.  She tried an international move-away case solo against three attorneys on the opposing side (and won!).  Amy has also been the lead attorney on approximately 50 domestic violence restraining order and/or civil restraining order evidentiary hearings. She has written three and argued two appeals in front of the 4th DCA. Her favorite part of the law is evidence and cross-examination. She teaches CLEs on Evidence and Trial Practice for local bar associations, including the San Diego County Bar and the Foothills Bar.Amy grew up and resided in Frankfurt, Germany for 10 years and graduated from Frankfurt American High School.  She attended the University of Arizona and California Western School of Law. She graduated from University of Arizona with a 4.0 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History with minors in German and English. She also gave the student commencement speech at University of Arizona, South in May 2000. She received her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in 2002. She received AmJur Awards in Legal Skills I, II, Negotiation, Criminal Procedure, California Trial Evidence, and Internship Seminar.Outside the office, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, singing, and working out. She has been married for 7 years to her Husband, Jose, who retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service and now works for the Department of the Navy. Between her and her husband, they have 6 children, ages 16 to 28. Amy enjoys volunteering for Do Something Saturdays with The Rock Church and has over 200 Pro Bono Hours in domestic violence litigation.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Child support

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

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