Atty. Mark A. Erickson
Mark has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1987, and has practiced family law in San Jose and Campbell, California since 1979. Mark currently maintains Martindale Hubbel's prestigious "AV Preeminent" peer review rating.
Child & Spousal Support & More Attorney · Serving Campbell, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Erickson at a Glance
Mark A. Erickson is a Partner based in Campbell, California, practicing at Erickson Family Law Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and prenup. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1979) and Indiana University (B.S. Business, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Campbell, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Erickson
- Mark has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1987, and has practiced family law in San Jose and Campbell, California since 1979
- Mark currently maintains Martindale Hubbel's prestigious "AV Preeminent" peer review rating
- Born in Gary, Indiana in 1952, Mark graduated from Indiana University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Business
- He then went on to attend the University of Santa Clara's law school where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1979
- Later that year, Mark was admitted to the California Bar and admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of California
- Mark decided to focus his practice on Family Law, and in 1987 he became a Certified Family Law Specialist after being certified by the California Bar's Board of Legal Specialization
- Outside of his law practice, Mark has been very involved in the legal community
- He has been an active member of the Santa Clara County Bar, California Bar, and American Bar Associations
- He was a teaching assistant and consultant for Santa Clara University School of Law's law clinic legal research and writing department (1979-1980)
- Mark was the chair of the Santa Clara County Bar Association's Family Law Section, chair of the Santa Clara County Bar's Lawyer Referral Service, and a bar association representative on the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council
- Mark has also been appointed as a fee arbitrator to settle attorney fee disputes and a special master in various family law cases
- Mark has also been a panelist for numerous family law related continuing education programs for the: Santa Clara County Bar Association
- State Bar of California, Family Law Section
- University of California, Continuing Education of the Bar
- Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County
- and the Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County
- In 2020, Mark, and his son Matt A. Erickson formed a partnership, and are now practicing family law as Erickson Family Law, LLP
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Erickson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Erickson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Campbell.
Divorce in Campbell
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Campbell
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Family Law in Campbell
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Campbell
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in Campbell
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Campbell
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Campbell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Campbell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Campbell-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Campbell Choose Mark A. Erickson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark A. Erickson's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and prenup.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Erickson brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Mark A. Erickson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Mark A. Erickson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Campbell
A Campbell-based practice means Mark A. Erickson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark A. Erickson Handles in Campbell
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