"Garrison, Ellen, Kim and Supporting Staff: I wanted to thank all of you for all the hard work, support, and professional service you have provided. You guys are truly the "Dream Team." I think we've accomplished all the goals (and then some!) that I set out to accomplish. This proceeding would not have been as smooth or concluded as successful without the competent and professional service that your law firm renders." --Tom G.
"I appreciate everything you have done for me during the case. You went above and beyond your duty and helped give me confidence and strength to reach out and ask for help and say that I needed support that was coming from others in my same situation. Everyone in the entire firm was a pleasure to speak with."
--Abigail B.
"Attorney Klueck, in the span of one week, was able to remedy my problem with the DCSS. My previous, and supposedly prestigious, law firm took almost a year of going in circles and not accomplishing anything. I highly recommend Garrison Klueck to anyone needing family law assistance. He is honest and will work for you in the most expeditious manner possible."
--DR
"I guess it helps to have the best attorneys in the area."
-- Sheri D.
"Thank you so much for being there with me today! I'm very happy with how things turned out. I had prepared for and really already accepted the worst possible out come. I'm so thankful for the way things turned out and I know I couldn't have done it without you. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!"
-- Jenny Y.
"I want to thank you for your support and assistance during this round in court. Bud was amazing today. I finally felt heard, every point I had to make was finally made. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest that I've been carrying for the last two years, regardless of the outcome. I have nothing left to say and I 'm really satisfied that we all tried our best in this case. Thanks again for your commitment and hard work."
-- Lisa D.
"I just wanted to thank you for the great job you did today."
-- Alex N.
"Everybody in the attorney Klueck office did thorough and great work and, as a result, we received an excellent ruling from the Judge."
-- Kathy from La Mesa
"Mr. Klueck is extremely knowledgeable in family court matters. His staff was very supportive and understanding towards my needs through the entire process and I absolutely got the ruling I hoped for. I would highly recommend Mr. Klueck."
-- Renee J.
"Everyone I worked with was very knowledgeable and very supportive in my child custody case. I have the utmost trust and confidence in him in handling these difficult matters"
-- Gloria from Escondido
"Attorney Klueck answered all of my questions and did an outstanding job of coaching me throughout my divorce. I highly recommend him and his team!"
-- Brian from San Diego
Curriculum Vitae
Garrison Klueck, Esq.
Professional Honors
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA)
Vice President 1998, 2007
Director 1996-1998, 2005-2007
Chair, SDCBA/KNSD-TV
"Ask a Lawyer" 1998-2008
Viewer phone-in Law Week TV program
Frequent On-Air Legal Expert
KFMB-AM Radio, San Diego 6 TV
LRIS 50th Anniversary Award, 2002
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Half Century Award - Outstanding Attorney
Executive Producer, 1998
Centennial Videotape "100 Years of Justice"
San Diego Daily Transcript, 2007,2008
"Top Attorney"
Law & Politics Magazine, 2007,2008,2009,2010
"Super Lawyer"
Published Author
Over 60 articles in Dicta and Mensan Magazines
San Diego County Superior Court, 1996 to present
Judge Pro Tempore
San Diego County Municipal Court, 1996 to consolidation
Judge Pro Tempore
Foothills (East County) Bar Association, 1994-2004
President 2003
Vice President 2002
Foothills Bar Award Winner 2004 (first non-judicial officer to win)
Ombudsman American Mensa (SD Chapter)
2008 - Present
Education
Doctorate Degree in Law, Juris Doctor (JD) 1986
University of San Diego (USD) San Diego, California
Executive Editor Law Review - Vol. 22
Published Law Comment
"The Coming Jurisprudence of the Information Age" 21 SAN DIEGO 1075
Listed -"Who's Who American Law Students" 1986
American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Class) Criminal Law
American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Class) Contracts
First in Class (tied) Community Property Law
Elected Vice President, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Continuing Legal Education
100s of hours including specialized courses in minor's counsel, mediation,
contempt, Domestic Violence prevention, etc.
Master of Arts (MA) 1981
San Diego State University (SDSU) San Diego, California
(3.95 GPA on scale of 4.0)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan
Career
In Law
Law and Mediation Offices of Garrison Klueck, 1990 -present: Maintain law offices in La Mesa, California, emphasizing Family Law and related areas (Including: mediator; appointed minor's counsel; litigating all aspects of family law disputes including custody and division of community and separate assets; appointed contempt defense; appointed Soldiers and Sailors defense; drafted settlement and OSC documents; 100s of court appearances; etc.)
El Cajon Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Panel, 1996-97: Defended tens of misdemeanor accused parties including a half dozen, multi-day jury trials, a Judge trial and numerous Readiness Conferences and related appearances; etc.
City of Santee (as a contract attorney), 1990-92: Duties included prosecuting violators of City Ordinances including three-day jury trial; several Judge trials; extensive criminal plea bargaining; advising city employees; input in the drafting of ordinances; etc.
City of Lemon Grove (as a contract attorney), 1990-92: Functioned as legal advisor to the Planning Commission
Law Offices of Joseph Fox, San Diego, California, 1989: General civil practice including extensive discovery on civil business cases, law and motion practice and appearances to argue merits on motions; etc.
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, Washington, DC, 1987-89: Associate with largest Communication Law specialty firm, duties included: all phases of complex regulatory litigation representing TV and radio stations in licensing contests before the FCC; extensive participation with FCC development of high-definition television (HDTV) including membership on several FCC HDTV working groups; advising satellite net; etc.
Public Speaker
CAMPFT San Diego
"Historic Context of Collaborative Law" October 2001
Mensa--San Diego Regional Gathering
"Divorce Choice and Divorce Defense"
Foothills Bar Family Law Section
"Top Cases and Statutes of the Year" 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Pre-Law Career
Fifteen-year career in broadcasting and media. At one time, worked at network owned or affiliated stations for NBC, ABC, CBS and PBS. Also, extensive work for Ford Motor Video Network and in advertising/public relations industry
Community Involvement
Heart of Santee Award, 1998-99
Given by Mayor of Santee annually to deserving citizens
Santee Mobile Home Rent Control Commission, 1994
Appointed by Mayor of Santee to commission reviewing rent control ordinance
SDSU Alumni Association (East County Chapter)
President 1993
Vice President 1992
East County Lawyer's Club
Vice President 1995-94
Board of Director Liaison, 1991-94
West Hills High School Site Committee Board
President 1999-2001
Member 1998-99
Cajon Park School Site Committee Board
President 4 years
Vice President 1 year
Member 1990-96
