Peter M. Walzer is the founding partner of the Southern California law firm Walzer & Melcher LLP focused exclusively on family law. He is the current president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a former chair of the executive committee of the State Bar Family Law Section. Mr. Walzer has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for 23 years and is a former president of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. He co-chair of Legal Education Committee of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. He is vice-chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section. He is a former member of the Elkins Family Law Task Force, a statewide panel whose charge is to propose measures to improve efficiency and fairness in family law proceedings and ensure access to justice for family law litigants. Peter was named person of the year in 2009 by the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Peter was named Fellow of the Year by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2010. Peter is on the American Bar Association Family Law section council. Peter is a vice-president of the US Chapter of the International Academy of matrimonial Lawyers and a vice-president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Peter is a frequent lecturer on family law issues. He has written many articles for family law publications.
Lawyer Profile

Peter M. Walzer
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Recognized Since:2007
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Recognized in:Family Law
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Website:
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Location:5941 Variel AvenueWoodland Hills, CA 91367
Lawyer Bio
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - President
- USA Chapter, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Vice President
- So Cal Chapter American Academy - Board of Directors
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Co-chair, Chapter Leaders
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Chair, Webinar Committee
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Family Law
Awards:
- Person of the Year, 2009, So Cal Chapter, AAML
- Fellow of the Year, 2011, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer
- Spirit of CEB Award 2010
- Max Goodman Family Law Legacy Award, 2017, Southwestern Law School Alumni Association
Lawyer Client Comments
"Peter Walzer is objective, has a keen eye for detail, and an incredible memory. His understanding of divorce law in California is incredible, and he doesn't waste anyone's time or money. He sticks to the facts and fights for his clients. His follow up was always prompt and accurate. I can, without hesitation, recommend Peter Walzer to any other client. I have tremendous faith in Peter and his entire organization. "
Jay Essa, Blackjack, LLC, Henderson
Firm Details
Walzer Melcher LLP
http://www.walzermelcher.com
Headquarters
5941 Variel Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 591.3700