Robert E. Blevans received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and was admitted to the practice of law in California that year. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law for over 35 years, having been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1983. After practicing law for 18 years in Los Angeles, Robert moved to the heart of the wine country, Napa, California.
Robert is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past President of the Northern California Chapter of the Academy. Robert was honored as the 2010 Fellow of the Year by the Northern California Chapter of the Academy and in 2013 was selected as the Family Law Person of the Year by the Southern California Chapter of the Academy.
Robert is also a Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. The College is limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the United States. Admission to the College is strictly by invitation only.
Robert lectures and writes extensively on various family law topics. Robert has been a guest lecturer in numerous other states and at national family law conferences. In addition to his emphasis on traditional client representation, Robert serves as a mediator and has been appointed as a Judge Pro Tem to preside over complex family law matters.
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1977
- Supreme Court of the United States, 2001
Certifications:
- Certified Specialist in Family Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1983
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Past President of the Northern California Chapter of the Academy
- Former Chairman of the Family Law section of the Napa County Bar Association
- Diplomat, American College of Family Trial Lawyers
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
- Napa County Bar Association
Awards:
- 2024, 2022 Lawyer of The Year in Santa Rosa recognized by Best Lawyers
- 2010 Fellow of the Year by the Northern California Chapter of the Academy
- 2013 Family Law Person of the Year by the Southern California Chapter of the Academy
- 2019 Lawyer of the Year in Santa Rosa by Best Lawyers
- 2020 - 2025 multiple years “Best Lawyers” designation by Best Lawyers in America
