David C. Beavans, Esq., Certified Family Law Specialist

Attorney David C. Beavans is founder and managing attorney of The Law Offices of David C. Beavans, located in San Diego, California. He is dedicated to providing the best in legal representation, and delivering exceptional value to each and every client he serves.

Mr. Beavans received his B.A. from the University of California at Davis. In 1995, George Washington University awarded him both an MBA and a Masters in international affairs. He then spent several years with the U.S. State Department overseeing small and medium business development in Central and Eastern Europe.

Pursuing his passion for justice and his drive for competition, Mr. Beavans returned to law school and graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While at Thomas Jefferson, He was asked to write an article on corporate privacy rights for the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Law Review Journal. He was president of the award winning Alternative Dispute Resolution competition team, and is a founding member of the TJSL Sailing Club.

Mr. Beavans is licensed to practice before all California courts including the Supreme Court, and has the rare designation of Certified Family Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California. Becoming a Certified Specialist takes years of dedication to one's chosen specialty and proof of comprehensive knowledge by passing a rigorous examination process. The honor of earning a Certified Family Law Specialist designation is rare, encompassing only 0.8% of all active California attorneys as of 2017. This designation, dedication, and experience translates to a higher level of proficiency for every attorney under his leadership.

Mr. Beavans is also an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, teaching Family Law.

Mr. Beavans was the 2022 President of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association.

Areas Of Practice

Admitted To Practice

• California, 2008

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law
• JD - Juris Doctor
• George Washington University
• MBA - Master of Business Administration
• George Washington University
• MA - Masters International Affairs/Economics
• University of California - Davis
• BA - Bachelor of Arts

Honors

• San Diego Family Law Bar Association, President: 2022
  
• San Diego Family Law Bar Association, Board Member: 2020-Present
  
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed AV Preeminent Rating: 2020-Present
  
• Super Lawyers: 2020-Present
  
• San Diego Magazine: 2020 Top Lawyers - Anti-SLAPP
  
• Yelp! Most San Diego Family Law "5-star" Reviews per Attorney: 2018-Present
  
• California Bar Certified Family Law Specialist: 2016-Present
  
• San Diego Daily Transcript: 2014 Top Attorneys - Family Law
  
• ​Frequent speaker in the areas of Family Law and Civil Procedure