Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in North San Diego County
At A C Howard Law, we are dedicated to providing compassionate legal services that honor our clients' emotional and financial needs during life's most challenging transitions. Our practice focuses on estate planning, family building, family law, and probate/trust administration, with a commitment to personalized solutions crafted through expertise and empathy. Founded by Anna Howard, our team combines deep legal knowledge with a client-centered approach, ensuring every case receives strategic guidance and unwavering advocacy. We serve North San Diego County with integrity, prioritizing transparency and long-term support to help families navigate complex legal matters with confidence. 
Services
Estate Planning
Family Building
Family Law
Probate & Trust Administration
Free Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning tailored to unique family dynamics and assets.
- Our team provides specialized guidance in assisted reproductive technology legal matters.
- We combine litigation expertise with mediation support for family law cases.
- We prioritize long-term client relationships over transactional interactions.
- Our practice integrates deep local knowledge of North San Diego County legal systems.
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies to protect loved ones and preserve legacies. We draft wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney while addressing complex family dynamics and unique assets. Clients receive personalized guidance through every decision, ensuring their wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable.
Family Building
We specialize in adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive technology legal services. Our practice handles all family-building pathways with contracts, parental rights establishment, and compliance documentation. We represent intended parents, surrogates, and donors while navigating California's specific regulations for secure family creation.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses custody, support, prenuptial agreements, and divorce proceedings. We provide mediation support and limited-scope representation while prioritizing child-centered solutions. The team handles complex financial settlements and post-divorce modifications with practical legal strategies.
Probate & Trust Administration
We guide executors and trustees through probate court requirements and trust administration duties. Services include asset inventory, tax compliance, beneficiary communication, and court representation. Our approach simplifies estate settlement while maintaining legal compliance and family sensitivity.
Free Consultation
We offer 25-minute confidential phone consultations to assess client needs and compatibility. This initial meeting allows prospective clients to discuss their legal situation with an attorney and determine whether our services align with their requirements and values.
People
Anna Howard
Founding Attorney
Anna Howard founded A C Howard Law after working at firms specializing in security transactions and reproductive rights. She graduated from University of San Diego School of Law in 2011 and focuses on estate planning, family law, and probate. Anna combines legal expertise with community involvement in North County San Diego.
Leah Dunn
Associate Attorney
Leah Dunn serves as associate attorney handling family building cases and estate planning matters. She brings specialized knowledge in adoption and surrogacy law while supporting clients through complex legal processes with compassionate representation.
Kaliana Ashkarian
Paralegal
Kaliana Ashkarian provides paralegal support across all practice areas, assisting with document preparation and case management. Her work ensures efficient processing of estate plans, family law filings, and probate documentation while maintaining client confidentiality.
Questions
What areas of law does AC Howard Law specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, family building (adoption/surrogacy), family law (divorce/custody), and probate/trust administration for North San Diego County residents.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide 25-minute confidential phone consultations at no cost to discuss your legal needs and determine if we're the right fit.
How does your estate planning process work?
Our process includes an initial consultation to understand your goals, document drafting with detailed review, and final implementation with legal formalities completed properly.
Can you help with LGBTQ+ family building cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience handling surrogacy agreements, donor contracts, and parental rights establishment for LGBTQ+ families in California.
What makes your family law approach different?
We combine litigation expertise with mediation support while prioritizing child-centered solutions and practical outcomes for long-term family well-being.
How are trust administration services structured?
We guide trustees through all 30+ required duties including asset management, tax compliance, and beneficiary communication while ensuring legal requirements are met.
