Jillian Duggan-Herd
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Experience & Education
For over a decade, trial lawyer Jillian Duggan-Herd has represented clients throughout San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. For her entire career, Jillian has exclusively practiced family law. Jillian has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.
Jillian received her B.A. with honors in Sociology with from U.C. San Diego. She received her juris doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, where she participated on the National Moot Court Team, was in leadership positions with the Moot Court Honors Council, GSA Outlaws, and served as a practicing intern/extern with a private family law attorney, the Spokane Public Defender, and the Hon. Neal Q. Reilly.
Areas of Specialization
Jillian is well-known by the bench and the bar for her exceptional litigation skills. Her almost daily advocacy for clients in court gives Jillian a unique perspective in strategic planning and settlement positioning. Jillian’s thoughtful "no nonsense" approach to family law often results in the efficient and effective resolution of her cases.
Jillian is a member of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association, the North County of San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists, and Lawyers Club. In January 2023, she commences a three-year term on the San Diego Family Law Bar Association Board of Directors. Her recent publication in the ACFLS Family Law Specialist, Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists focuses on trial preparation, considerations, and strategies.
Speaking Engagements
- New Attorney Academy - Riverside Superior Court, Riverside County Bar Association, January 2016
- "Demystifying E-Filing & Choosing the Right Vendor," SDFLBA Spring Seminar, February 2020
- "Do This, Not That": A Year-End Review of 2022 Family Law Cases & Statutes*, SDFLBA Winter Seminar, December 2022
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" Award, 2021–Present
- Avvo "Client’s Choice" Award, 2017–2019
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®️️, 2014-2015, 2017, 2019
- Various awards & Honors, Inland Empire Magazine, 2013-2017
- The National Advocates Top 40 Under 40!, 2016
- Best Lawyers "One to Watch", 2024
Consult with Cage & Miles:
At Cage & Miles, we champion your interests. It’s our mission to help you find clarity and peace of mind so you can focus forward.
Our family law attorneys are prepared to speak with you so that you can gain insight into the options for your matter. This consultation will also help you:
- 1Find answers to questions specific to your unique family matter.
- 2Develop an action plan for achieving your goals.
- 3Learn more about our experience and credentials.
- 4Decide if our expertise would be appropriate for your case and future goals.
- 5Choose a course of action, whether that involves moving forward with your family law case — or not.
To get started and request your consultation, simply fill out our contact form located here. Please note that due to the bespoke nature of our consultations, fees may vary and are dependent on the complexity of your legal matter. Our intake specialists will provide further details when working with you to set your appointment.
Cage & Miles Family Law Attorneys serve all of: San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and San Bernardino.
Our firm’s expertise, long case history and our advanced legal specialization in family law makes us uniquely positioned to provide you with reliable and trustworthy family law assistance.