About Helen Louise
Helen Louise Peters is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Peters is the principal mediator at the Law Offices of Helen L. Peters, located at 18 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 340, San Ramon, California. She has been providing mediation services in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties since 1993, facilitating private and effective resolutions of legal disputes.
Ms. Peters earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada in 1982. She then pursued her Juris Doctor degree at Western State University, graduating in 1987. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both legal theory and practical application, which she applies in her mediation practice.
Ms. Peters specializes in family law and mediation. She offers services in areas such as divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support. Her mediation practice encompasses all stages of dispute resolution, including initial case evaluation, negotiation, and final settlement agreements. She is committed to assisting clients in reaching amicable solutions outside of traditional litigation.
Throughout her career, Ms. Peters has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of California. She has also been admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, allowing her to represent clients in federal appellate and Supreme Court matters. Her extensive experience in both state and federal courts has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system.
Ms. Peters has been an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, serving as its president, and has also been the president of the Family Law Section. She completed a 40-hour training program for attorney-mediators in 1993, enhancing her skills in alternative dispute resolution. She is fluent in French, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
