American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is the leader in Family Law continuing education, publications, networking and training. Since 1962 AAML has operated as a nonprofit association of Family Lawyers who have experience and concentrate in all issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody and visitation, annulment, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, matters affecting unmarried cohabitants, business valuation and property distribution, alimony, and support.

The nearly 1,500 Family Lawyers who have earned the distinction of AAML Fellowship, practice throughout the United States and are also a member of one of the Academy’s 33 state-wide Chapters.  By demonstrating the highest standards of matrimonial practice, Fellows of the Academy have set the standard for the matrimonial bar. They have helped improve the quality of family law practice throughout the country for attorneys and litigants alike.

Our success is achieved through AAML Members and Chapters. We value the shared commitment to improving the lives of Family Lawyers and the clients they serve. AAML provides all Fellows the opportunity to unparalleled virtual and in-person professional continuing education, seminars, recognition through networking opportunities, referral opportunities and best in class Family Law Journal and Publications.

About Us

The AAML Northern California Chapter was founded in San Francisco in the early 1960s and is one of the most active Chapters in the country. Fellows of the Chapter practice in the northern half of the State of California, which includes all counties between Fresno and the Oregon border.