Michael Bonetto Named Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Hoge Fenton is pleased to announce that Michael Bonetto has been named a Fellow of the A merican Academy of Matrim onial Lawyers (AAML). Comprised of the top matrimonial attorneys throughout the nation, AAML members are recognized as preeminent family law practitioners with the highest levels of knowledge, skill, and integrity. In order to be elected, each Fellow must successfully complete a rigorous selection process that includes interviews, examinations, and professional and judicial evaluations.

“Admission to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is one of the highest honors a family law attorney can receive. Michael’s achievement continues Hoge Fenton’s legacy of excellence in the practice of law. Congratulations to Michael and the Family Law team,” said Dan Ballesteros, Managing Shareholder of Hoge Fenton.

Michael Bonetto is a shareholder in the firm’s Family Law practice. He is a Certified Specialist in Family Law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Michael is experienced in all facets of family law, including spousal and/or child support issues, complex property division, business valuation, separate property tracing, child custody and visitation, and prosecuting, defending domestic violence restraining orders and drafting complex premarital agreements.

Michael’s clients appreciate that he handles each of his family law matters with compassion and with an analytical approach, while aggressively advocating to advance their cases through trial when necessary. His clients – and their needs – are diverse, ranging from professional athletes, corporate executives and business owners with vast, complex estates to middle-class professionals looking for a cost-efficient and effective way to divide their community estate.

Michael was selected to the 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list and 2015 “Northern California Rising Stars,” a listing of top lawyers under the age of 40 who have been in practice 10 years or less as chosen by his peers.

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About Hoge Fenton

Hoge Fenton is a world-class law firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Downtown San Jose and Pleasanton. We provide trusted advice and advocacy representation for public and privately held companies both locally and abroad. The firm takes pride in being the smart alternative to Big Law; its clients receive top quality, efficient, and responsive legal services.

As a member of Mackrell International , a premier network of independent law firms in 60 countries, Hoge Fenton’s reach extends around the world. Clients have seamless access to vetted and trusted local counsel throughout the U.S. and across the globe. Mackrell International has been named a Top Ranked Chambers Global Leading Law Firm Network.

About the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) was established in 1962 and is the preeminent organization for family law practitioners. The AAML is comprised of 1,600 Fellows who are located in every state. The AAML is headquartered in Chicago, IL. For more information go to aaml.org or contact Executive Director Jill C. Peña at jill@aaml.org.