Michelene Insalaco

Ms. Insalaco earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since she was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. Ms. Insalaco was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2003.

In 2008 Ms. Insalaco is Secretary to the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF). She is also a Delegate for BASF's Conference of Delegates and a member of the Delegation Executive Committee. Ms. Insalaco is also a member of BASF's Minors Counsel Panel, representing children in family law matters.

A talented legal writer, Ms. Insalaco handles family law appeals in addition to trial-level work. Her appellate experience includes representing the prevailing parties in the cases In re Marriage of Edlund & Hales (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 1454, and Ragghanti v. Reyes (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 989. In 1999 Ms. Insalaco was an Instructor of Legal Research and Writing at Hastings College of the Law.

While Ms. Insalaco's practice focuses on complex, high-asset cases, she is dedicated to giving back to her community. She has received ten Outstanding Volunteer of the Year awards from BASF, is a member of the Policy Board of BASF's Volunteer Legal Services Program, and in 2004 received BASF's James P. Preovolos Award, given annually to one family law attorney for outstanding pro bono services in family law. To read a recent article on Ms. Insalaco's pro bono service, please click: September 2007 BASF Journal story.

Michelene was named as a "SuperLawyer" in 2004 and 2005 by San Francisco Magazine (designation for top 5% of California attorneys as selected by peers) and as one of the top 50 Northern California women SuperLawyers in 2004.

Michelene has received the top "AV" peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating identifies Ms. Insalaco as a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability and is a reflection of her expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.

Contact Ms. Insalaco at: MI@Sucherman-Insalaco.com