About Raquel Marie
Raquel Marie Silva is a family law attorney based in Davis, California. She has been practicing law since 2005, focusing on family law, estate planning, and probate matters. Ms. Silva operates the Law Office of Raquel M. Silva, providing services such as divorce, child custody, wills, trusts, and trust administration. Her office is located at 1756 Picasso Ave, Suite A, Davis, CA 95618. Ms. Silva earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis, School of Law, King Hall, graduating with honors in 2005.
During law school, she was a Certified Law Student for the King Hall Family Protection Clinic, gaining two years of court and trial experience prior to graduation. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. In 2012, Ms. Silva became a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), a designation requiring extensive continuing legal education in family law. She stays informed and up-to-date by attending continuing legal education conferences and participating in programs offered by the Yolo County Bar and Yolo County Family Bar Associations. She also consults regularly with financial and tax specialists, divorce coaches, child custody counselors, and therapists working with divorcing families. Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Silva spent 16 years working as a paralegal in areas including real estate title litigation, business litigation, and corporate law.
This experience allows her to approach cases from multiple angles. This gives a detailed understanding of their specific situations and available options. Ms. Silva is actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Davis Waldorf School and the Board of Directors for Let It Flow, a California 501(c)(3) corporation. She also participates in pro bono activities, including serving on the Yolo County Minor's Counsel Panel and as a Judge Pro Tem for the Yolo County Superior Court. The Law Office of Raquel M. Silva is currently accepting new clients for estate planning services, including prenuptial agreements, wills, trusts, and probate. Family law services are full at this time.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.
