Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego
At Andrew J. Botros, APC, we understand how important children are, and we strive to make their well-being and best interest our highest priority. As such we support various community programs aimed at improving the lives of children. One such organization that we support is the Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego. We believe the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego is a great resource, especially for our single-parent clients who have situations where the other parent is incarcerated, deceased or otherwise absent from their child’s life.
Meet Our Family Law Attorneys
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Andrew J. Botros Principal Attorney
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Emiliza San Diego Senior Associate
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Jenna A. Bamford Senior Associate -
Katie Cadiente Senior Associate
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Matthew S. Blado Of Counsel -
Michele M. Vallat Senior Associate -
Orion Bylsma Senior Associate
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
A History of Mentorship
The organization has an interesting history. In New York City, 1904, a young court clerk named Ernest Coulter witnessed countless young boys coming through his courtroom. Recognizing the need for caring adults to help keep these children out of trouble, Coulter set out to find volunteers, and ultimately the idea for the Big Brothers movement was born. At the same time, the Ladies of Charity organization was doing the same thing with young girls, eventually becoming the Catholic Big Sisters. After operating independently for decades, the Big Brothers Association and Big Sisters International eventually joined forces to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
Today, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America has been successfully operating for over 100 years, in all 50 states, and in 12 countries abroad, continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of children. The stated goals of the organization are simple: to give children the opportunity to reach their potential, to keep kids out of trouble, to provide role models who can spend time with kids, meeting youths’ most basic developmental needs and to help change kids’ perspectives in a positive manner.
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At Andrew J. Botros, APC we pride ourselves on the efficiency of our support staff. Every piece of correspondence that is sent to our office is immediately processed according to our highly detailed system and disbursed. Our clients are constantly in the loop regarding their case because family law matters are extremely personal. We believe that our clients are entitled to be kept up to date regarding their cases and also participate in important decision making. Before our attorneys send significant documents or correspondence to an opposing party or attorney, they often seek the client’s approval first. In addition, clients are always welcome to schedule a sit-down meeting with our attorneys and discuss the overall strategy for and direction of their case.
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Although Andrew J. Botros, APC is a busy law firm, we recognize that first and foremost we are a service provider. As a business in the service industry we recognize the fact that our customers are our top priority. We provide personal legal services to our clients while they go through the difficult process of their family law case. Our attorneys are available at all times to handle client emergencies which often happen in sensitive matters such as custody disputes. At Andrew J. Botros, APC, once a client retains our firm, a team of professionals is immediately assigned to that client’s case. Each client’s team consists of a lead attorney, an associate attorney and a paralegal. The client can contact any of the team members with any questions and can keep his or her bill as low as possible by speaking to the associate attorney or paralegal about certain matters. Overall, our office and our staff are welcoming and ready to work for each client by tailoring our services to his or her particular legal needs.
Why Choose Andrew J. Botros, APC?
Our team approaches every case with focus, integrity, and care. We help families navigate change with practical strategies and steady guidance.
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Strategic AdvocacyWe approach every case with a thoughtful strategy designed to achieve the best possible result. Our blend of experience and insight ensures we stay steps ahead.
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Smart StrategiesWe combine book smarts and street smarts to create effective legal strategies. This balance allows us to handle both straightforward and complex cases with precision and practicality.
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Trusted AuthorityOur team is recognized as leaders in the field. Our team leader, Andrew J. Botros, is a fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
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Certified ExpertiseA majority of our attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists, an achievement held by only a small percentage of lawyers in California. This certification reflects advanced knowledge, skill, and experience in handling family law matters.
Programs and Impact
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America offers two core types of donor-funded programs: community-based and school-based mentoring. The first, community-based, represents the traditional program where the pair spends time within the local community to further develop their relationship. This includes taking a walk in the park, playing sports and attending sporting events, playing board games, sharing a slice of pizza or just spending time together and talking. These are just a few of the many examples of which the pairs can participate throughout the community. The second, school-based, is geared towards helping kids at their schools. While mentorship inside the classroom is very important, this type of program is not limited to the classroom but also includes time spent in the library, computer room and the playground. On top of the core programs, the organization also offers special programs and initiatives for certain situations. Examples of these programs include: African-American mentoring, the Amachi program (for children dealing with parental incarceration), Sports Bigs, Operation Bigs (for children with parents in the military) and Hermandad (for Latino children).
Researchers found that after spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Sisters, as compared to the children that did not participate in the program, were:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 37% less likely to skip a class
- 33% less likely to hit someone
Overall, the program has been found to instill confidence, improve academic performance, and allow children to get along better with their families. Click on these links to learn more, donate, volunteer, or enroll a child in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County:
Andrew J. Botros, APC strive to help divorcing parents deal with the issues of child custody and child support in the most sensitive manner possible. To reach an attorney who can help guide you through your divorce and help look at for your children’s best interest, call Andrew J. Botros, APC at (858) 422-1377 to schedule a consultation.
Stories From Families We’ve Helped
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“I appreciate all you have done to facilitate this divorce, with both your professional and personal counsel.”- C.W.
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“Thank you and your paralegal for the legal services you provided for me. Your legal advice as well as services rendered by your team was very professional and timely.”- C.K.
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“First of all, can I just say WOO HOO! I really appreciate you keeping me updated. Thank you so much for everything and for all of your hard work. Most certainly you made my afternoon!”- S.V.