Atty. Steven L. Hwang

Atty. Steven L. Hwang

Steven L. Hwang works with business owners and executives, multi-generational families, real estate owners, and professional advisors including CPAs, financial planners and advisors, and insurance brokers.

San Diego San Diego 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven L. Hwang at a glance

Steven L. Hwang is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2010) and United States District Court for the Southern District of California (2018). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D. University, 2010) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Accounting, 2007). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven L. Hwang works with business owners and executives, multi-generational families, real estate owners, and professional advisors including CPAs, financial planners and advisors, and insurance brokers
  • His practice focuses on estate planning and business planning
  • Steven’s clientele reflects businesses of all sizes and across broad industry segments, as well as individuals and families
  • Steven’s knowledge and experience in estate planning, trust administration, business planning, and real estate combine to provide beneficial holistic synergy for firm clients
  • Thoughtful and detail oriented, clients also appreciate Steven’s practical advice and cost-effective approach to customer service

Practice Areas Explained

Steven L. Hwang's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven L. Hwang handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Steven L. Hwang is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steven L. Hwang is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 San Diego 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven L. Hwang

Where is Steven L. Hwang's law office located?
Steven L. Hwang's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven L. Hwang handle?
Steven L. Hwang focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven L. Hwang practiced law?
Steven L. Hwang has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Steven L. Hwang go to law school?
Steven L. Hwang earned their education at (J.D. University, 2010); (B.A. Accounting, 2007).
How can I contact Steven L. Hwang for a consultation?
You can contact Steven L. Hwang directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. University
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Accounting
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 2007

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2018

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