Andrew J. Botros is one of the few attorneys in California certified as both a Family Law Specialist and a Civil Appellate Law Specialist by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization. As the principal attorney at Andrew J. Botros, APC, he represents clients in complex family law matters at both the trial and appellate levels, handling all civil appellate matters for the firm.
Mr. Botros is widely recognized for his contributions to California appellate jurisprudence. His published opinions have shaped important issues involving UCCJEA jurisdiction, sanctions, continuances, evidentiary rights, and statutory interpretation.
Mr. Botros is deeply engaged in shaping the statewide family law community. He currently serves on the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) and has held multiple leadership positions with the San Diego Family Law Bar Association, including President and Past President. He is also a member of the Amicus Committee for the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, reflecting his standing among the nation’s leading family law practitioners. He regularly publishes case law updates for both the California Lawyers Association’s Family Law News Monthly and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists’ Monthly eBlast, and he has authored numerous articles on appellate and complex family law issues.
Mr. Botros earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he received several academic scholarships and was a finalist in the Thornes Closing Argument Competition.
Published Appellate Decisions
In re Marriage of Tara and Robert D. (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 871
Segal v. Fishbein (2023) 89 Cal.App.5th 692
A.M. v. Superior Court (2021) 63 Cal.App.5th 343
Menezes v. McDaniel (2019) 44 Cal.App.5th 340
In re Marriage of Kent (2019) 35 Cal.App.5th 487
Lief v. Superior Court (2018) 30 Cal.App.5th 868
Professional Memberships & Leadership
Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) – Member
San Diego Family Law Bar Association – Past President, Former Board Member
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) – Amicus Committee Member
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) – Fellow
International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) – Fellow
California Lawyers Association – Family Law Section – Contributor, Case Updates
Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist – State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Certified Civil Appellate Law Specialist – State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California