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Contact
Email
Phone
(650) 397-7854
Address
5000 Executive Parkway, San Ramon, CA, 94583-4348, US
Professional
About
Mark Ressa, a distinguished attorney based in San Ramon, California, has been a dedicated advocate for clients since his admission to the California State Bar in 1979 and the Federal Bar in 1985. As a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) recognized by the California Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Ressa focuses exclusively on family law matters. His expertise encompasses complex litigation, spousal and child support, paternity cases, high-conflict custody disputes, and issues of domestic violence, serving families throughout the Bay Area. With a strong commitment to advancing the field of family law, Mr. Ressa has held numerous leadership roles, including his tenure as Chair of the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) from 2012 to 2013. He has also contributed significantly to the California State Bar as Vice-Chair and Legislation Chair, and has played a vital role in enhancing legal education through his involvement with the Family Law Section's eNews and online continuing education programs. As a member of the State Bar Social Media Task Force, he helped establish the presence of the State Bar on platforms like Facebook™ and Twitter™. Recognized for his professional achievements, Mr. Ressa has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer™ from 2011 to 2014 and has been featured as one of the ‘Top Attorneys in Northern California’ by San Francisco Magazine. His innovative spirit led him to create SupportPro™, the first Windows™-based child and spousal support calculation program certified for court use in California. Additionally, he co-founded Legal dot Net, a pioneering website for legal consumers and professionals. Mr. Ressa's influence extends into the media, where he has provided expert commentary on various legal issues across local news outlets and national platforms, including NPR. With an active presence on social media, his Twitter account, @BayAreaDivorce, boasts a substantial following, further establishing his reputation as a leading voice in family law. Through his unwavering dedication to client service and legal excellence, Mark Ressa continues to make a significant impact in the lives of those navigating family law challenges.
About Alimony Law
Alimony attorneys help spouses negotiate and obtain fair spousal support during and after divorce proceedings. Common matters include spousal support, alimony modification, enforcement, temporary support.
Credentials
Education
1979 Whittier College School Of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975 Oakland University Undergraduate
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Northern California Super Lawyer 2014, Northern California Super Lawyers 2013 Northern California Super Lawyer 2013, Northern California Super Lawyers 2013 Top Attorneys in Northern California 2013, Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement as published in the San Francisco Magazine 2012 Northern California Super Lawyer 2012, Northern California Super Lawyers 2012 Top Attorneys in Northern California' 2012, Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement as published in the San Francisco Magazine
Publications
2013 Substantive Law Outline - Presentation for CA State Bar Annual Meeting 10/2013 Imputing Income for Child & Spousal Support 2008 Mark Ressa From Initial Consultation to Temporary Orders — An Educational Primer
Associations
2013 - Present ACFLS - Association for Certified Family Law Specialists Board Member 2013 - Present ACFLS - Association for Certified Family Law Specialists Executive Committee Member 2013 - Present FLEXCOM - Family Law Executive Committee of the California State Bar Advisor 2013 - Present Council of Sections of the California State Bar Co-Vice Chair 2014 - 2015 Council of Sections of the California State Bar Co-chair
Speaking
2014 Walnut Creek - ACFLS Bay Area Spousal Support, Formulistic or Room for Creativity? 2014 Solo & Small Firm Summit - Newport Beach All About Child & Spousal Support, Establishing, Modifying & Terminating 2014 87th Annual Meeting for the California Bar - San Diego All about Spousal Support: A Practical Learning Experience on Establishing, Modifying and Terminating Support 2013 Solo and Small Practice Summit - Long Beach Family Law Basics – Interview to Temp Orders 2013 Sacramento County Bar Association - FL Section Social Media, It’s all About ME(e), Marketing, Ethics and Evidence
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Updated: May 25, 2026