Brandy Tristao is entering her thirteenth year of practicing law and is a seasoned litigator. For the past ten years, she has dedicated her practice solely to family law. Ms. Tristao is dedicated to providing exceptional service to her clients and is highly regarded by her clients for her compassion, attention to detail, straight forward advice and energetic representation. Her practice has focused on all aspects of family law, including all issues involved in dissolution and paternity actions, child custody and visitation matters, spousal and child support issues, and division of property. Ms. Tristao has extensive criminal law experience and uses that experience in domestic violence proceedings. Whether you are a victim of domestic violence or faced with having to defend a domestic violence restraining order, Ms. Tristao’s experience and exceptional track record will put any fears you have at ease. 

Whether your desire is to have an amicable divorce, or you anticipate a litigation battle, Ms. Tristao’s experience and knowledge will meet the right needs for you. Ms. Tristao understands the importance of parties reaching amicable settlements and can provide assistance for a Collaborative Divorce. If you anticipate that you and your spouse would like to participate in mediation services, Ms. Tristao is able to help you out. In the event that your case becomes contentious, Ms. Tristao has the litigation skills and knowledge to prepare you and your case. Throughout the process, Ms. Tristao will provide you with the appropriate legal advice to guide you through the entire process and help you make the right decisions along the way. 

Ms. Tristao is a native of Riverside County. Ms. Tristao attended the University of California at Riverside where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Law Society. Ms. Tristao continued her education after college and earned her Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California. 

Upon graduation with the degree of Juris Doctor and admission to the State Bar of California, Ms. Tristao has had the opportunity to work in multiple facets of law including plaintiff’s personal injury, criminal law, and now has focused her practice solely to family law. Ms. Tristao has extensive litigation skills and gained valuable insight working as an attorney volunteer with the Riverside Public Defender’s Office, including handling multiple jury trials. In the event your dissolution or other custody matters are unable to reach an amicable settlement, you will have confidence in having Ms. Tristao in your corner as a fierce litigator and master in the court. Ms. Tristao believes that her passion for the law and compassion for her clients allow her to provide exceptional service to her clients who are faced with one of the toughest challenges in their lives. Ms. Tristao is a proud member of both the Riverside Bar Association and Southwest Riverside Bar Association. She loves to provide volunteer hours to the Riverside County High School Mock Trial Program. As a previous high school participant, she understands the importance and values that the program teaches the youth of Riverside County.