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Ariel Winger

Attorney Mediator
Berkeley, CA, United States

About

Ariel Winger has practiced law since 1997 and transitioned into full-time mediation and collaborative law in 2006. Her professional background includes serving as a staff attorney for the Bar Association of San Francisco's Volunteer Legal Services Program and working as a trial attorney for the San Francisco Unified Family Court. She focuses on helping families navigate transitions through non-adversarial processes.

Practice Areas

Child Custody & Parenting Family Law & Divorce

Professional Experience

Staff Attorney
Volunteer Legal Services Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Trial Attorney
San Francisco Unified Family Court
Private Practice Mediator and Collaborative Attorney

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent presenter on topics related to collaborative divorce and mediation
  • Active participant in professional development for the LGBTQ+ legal community

Positioning Takeaways

Ariel Winger is a highly specialized family law neutral with deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community, offering expertise in collaborative law and sensitive family transitions.

License & Certifications

  • California State Bar Admission (1997)
  • Certified Mediator

Education

Juris Doctor
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1996
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, Santa Cruz

Distinction

Specializes in LGBTQ+ family law and utilizes a trauma-informed approach to dispute resolution.

Reputation

Known among peers and clients for a compassionate, child-centered approach that prioritizes long-term family stability over litigation.