Richard P. Roggia, esq.
Richard P. Roggia, Esq.
Judge Pro Tem / Discovery Referee / Special Master / Mediator
Email: rroggia@adrservices.org
Richard P. Roggia, Esq. brings over 42 years of family law expertise to his ADR practice. After obtaining his J.D. from Santa Clara University, Mr. Roggia went into private practice focusing primarily on family law litigation. During this time, he tried hundreds of family law matters through judgment and resolved several thousand others through settlement. He has argued family matters to judgment and appeal from the trial level through appeal at the District Court of California, and argued before the California Supreme Court. In addition to his experience as trial counsel, Mr. Roggia has handled hundreds of cases as a settlement officer, judge pro tem, special master, discovery referee and mediator.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Spousal Support
Asset/Debt and Property Division
Family Law Discovery
Putative Spouse Status
Parental Rights in Adoption / Post-Adoption Agreements
Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements
EDUCATION
University of Santa Clara, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
1972
University of Santa Clara, B.A.
1969
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of Richard P. Roggia - Sole Practitioner and Principal
1990-2016
Aguilar & Roggia - Partner
1976-1990
Di Leonardo, Blake, Kelley, Aguilar, & Leal - Associate
1973-1976
BAR ADMISSIONS
California State Bar
1973
United States District Court, Northern District of California
1973
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Roggia frequently lectures in the area of Family Law in various presentations through the Santa Clara County Bar Association.
His topics include: domestic violence, discovery, special masters, and attorneys’ fees.
A few selected presentations are below:
“The Voice of the Child”
2013 and 2015
“Evidence Related Issues in Family Law Cases”
2014
“Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Sanctions”
2008
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