Attorney Profiles

Goldberg Jones is a local office of San Diego divorce lawyers. We focus our representation on husbands and fathers in divorce, child custody, child support, and most other family law matters.

We’ve grown from a three-person startup to a multi-state firm with well more than 25 attorneys devoted solely to the practice of family law, specifically, the representation of husbands and fathers.

These are the family law attorneys practicing in our San Diego, CA office location.

Zephyr Hill – Managing Attorney

Zephyr started the San Diego office in January 2002 and has been the Managing Attorney throughout. He meets directly with each prospective client to determine their needs and unique case specifics, so as to create the most effective attorney/client team possible.

Phil Coleman

Phil’s 20+ years of varied and complex litigation experience, coupled with his exclusive practice of family law since 2002, serves his clients very well.

Richard S. Kolek

Before coming to Goldberg Jones, Rich worked in general law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and estate planning. His varied background makes him a wealth of legal knowledge and a great asset to our clients.

Joseph P. Waters

A 20-year decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Joseph Waters is prepared for whatever a case throws at him.

With thorough knowledge and experience in family law, he’s equally skilled in the courtroom as at the mediation table.

Cristina R. Nuño

Cristina served as the President of the La Raza Law Student Association and Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee. She’s also a member San Diego Family Law Bar Association, and the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association.

Michael Steiner

Beginning his career in one of California’s largest bankruptcy firms, Michael has a varied legal background. He transitioned to handling divorce, child custody, spousal support, and related cases full time.

Mackenzie J. Colt

Compassionate and attentive, Mackenzie’s varied legal background prepares her for wherever a case may take her. An adept negotiator, she’s equally comfortable hashing out the details of a settlement as representing clients at trial.

Siobhan Curley

Always wanting to practice in a people-focused area, Siobhan gravitated to family law. Her passion grew out of an internship at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program in the Domestic Violence Restraining Order clinic.

Passionate about giving back to her community, Siobhan volunteers her time with numerous charitable organizations. She’s worked with Community Law Project and Amnesty International, among others, and received a number of awards and commendations for her service.

Melissa L. Borja

Prior to pivoting to family law full-time, Melissa worked primarily in personal injury law and corporate law. She also has a background in banking and financial matters.

In talking about what draws her to this field, she says, “I am a single mom and have had to go through the system with my son. I think this gives me a unique ability to advise, connect, and empathize with my clients.”

James F. Garland

Professional and attentive, James is an excellent communicator with the ability to explain legal issues in clear, concise language.

Before gravitating to family law full time, James worked in multiple other fields. This varied background allowed him to hone his skills and develop a well-rounded grasp of the legal process that serves him well wherever a case takes him.

Alexis L. Scott

A seasoned, insightful litigator and family law professional, Alexis L. Scott is a great fighter to have in your corner during divorce, custody, and other family law cases. With a background in multiple legal fields, Alexis is dedicated to providing the best possible representation and building winning cases.

Bill Goldberg – Founding Partner

The original vision of Goldberg Jones belongs to Bill. His prior business experience and creative perspectives have been invaluable in avoiding the growing pains common to a successful firm.

His pursuit of community involvement, on both a personal and professional level, is a constant reminder of the value of our earned quality reputation and the responsibility we have to uphold it.

Rick Jones – Founding Partner

Rick is a founder and Managing Partner of Goldberg Jones. He continues to provide a level of “hands-on” support that is invaluable to each office. His personal integrity and professional ethic largely influence who we hire and how we practice law.

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Johnny McGahee

18:38 06 May 22

Alexis Scott was great at assisting me win custody of my son. She was able to outline, format, and structure all of my documentation and evidence in such a way the judge didn't have any questions for us. She was a wealth of information when it came to any of my questions.

Jason DeCosta

16:43 15 Apr 22

I contacted Goldberg Jones because of a recommendation from a friend. I had several options but I am really happy that I chose this firm. The reception (Koulen) was always top notch and the initial consultation was thorough, precise and my initial deposit was applied to my case.They assigned me a great attorney named Joe Waters and he had a fair and strategic mind that was easy for me to understand and deal with. He always gave me a fair assessment of the situation and what the possibilities were. In addition, and I know this might be hard to believe, but he didn't seem to want to make it any more expensive for me and he found ways to alleviate the costs.In the end, I was happy with the settlement and Joe always remained informative and calm. I would highly recommend this firm to any men who need help with their divorce etc. It feels nice to have a team that understands what a tough situation one might be in dealing with etc.

joey cota

23:49 21 Mar 22

I had a matter that needed immediate attention due to a time constraint. Alexis Scott reviewed my documents within an hour of receiving them and had extremely helpful insight and feedback. Highly recommend this firm.

Benjamin Luke

19:25 17 Mar 22

Good thing is no divorce was needed but, Alexis Scott is the most understanding, patient, and supportive individual during this process. I was put at ease by her knowledge and even shared her own personal experiences, which was comforting. I would highly recommend this firm. If there are any other family court related issues I need representation on, I’ll be going to Goldberg Jones again (God willing, not for divorce 😁).

Gregory Francisco

17:30 16 Mar 22

Cristina Nuno and later Phil Coleman did an outstanding job with my challenging divorce. Always promptly receptive, providing sound advice, and working well with opposing counsel to bring resolution. I highly recommend them.

JJ Kruger

16:33 16 Mar 22

I have chosen Phil Coleman as my attorney and couldn't be more happy with the services he has provided. I have had many questions, calls, and emails to him and he responds very quickly. I have been with Phil for a little over 2 years now, and he has gotten me more than I could have ever asked for. Phil is a straight shooter and tells you how it is weather its good or bad. I highly recommend Phil to any man going through divorce.

Kelly Bledsoe

20:25 02 Mar 22

We feel fortunate to have been able to retain Goldberg Jones in a time crunch during a legal crisis. Mr. Fewel has done a great job for us! We would recommend them to anyone going through a divorce or family law issue. Their service has given us peace of mind and has been absolutely worth it!

Kelly McClain

20:20 02 Mar 22

Alberto Sandoval

21:43 28 Feb 22

I worked with James Garland and the experience was great. I had filed the majority of the paperwork myself. I needed assistance in drafting the agreement and submitting the final paperwork. It was well worth it because I was divorced two months after I hired the firm.

Daniel Tavizon

05:24 29 Nov 21

i had the great pleasure of working with Ms. Melissa Borja. i highly recommend her, she turned my stressful situation into a pleasant experience. She went above and beyond to help me with my case. Her attention to detail gave us a successful outcome. If you need a awesome attorney look no further. Thank you Melissa for all your hard work!

Mike Schiffer

19:28 19 Nov 21

I reached out to Golberg/Jones to assist with a revision to a spousal support order due to pending retirement. Attorney Melissa Borja did an outstanding job getting the agreement together, signed and finalized in record time. She kept me advised throughout and was a pleasure to work with. While the process may seem intimidating, Melissa was always cheerful, encouraging, and thoroughly professional. She is a great asset to the firm and would be a great advocate for any client. Thanks Melissa for all your help!

Charles Kim

18:28 05 Oct 21

I had the pleasure of working with Goldberg Jones law firm regarding my divorce over the span of two years. I initially had a very thorough and transparent consultation with Mr. Zephyr Hill and Mr. Todd Hipper was initially assigned to my case. His persistence and kind-hearted soul put my mind at ease for my divorce and always came up with different options and alternatives to make the opposing party speechless. Then Siobhan Curley came on board and finished off my case with all the financial-related matters and other questions I had in the most professional manner and way possible. She was very responsive, kind and always willing to go above and beyond. More importantly, she always was willing to listen FIRST to what I had to say which definitely showed that she put her clients ahead of everything. If any future custody-related issues come up, I will definitely contact them again. Please seek Goldberg Jones for any family-related issues!

Jordyn Hanne

18:31 11 Jun 21

I want to thank Siobhan Curley for helping me settle an issue literally over night. She stepped in when I needed support and walked me through the steps I needed to take to remedy an issue. She was kind, clear, and very knowledgeable about the law. After we met, I completed the steps she told me to take and the issue was resolved the very next morning! I can't thank her enough. She is such an intelligent and supportive human being. Immediately after we spoke, I felt calmer and more in control of the situation. Please reach out to her if you need legal advice, she is incredible!

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