Trina L. Spivack

Staff Attorney

Clients seeking to navigate challenging family law matters in an efficient, straightforward manner seek Trina Spivack's counsel in resolving property division, financial, and custody issues.

Trina assists in Dissolution of Marriage (divorce), Legal Separation, and Uniform Parentage actions involving issues of property division, child support, spousal support, child custody, and domestic violence.  Her skills are primarily utilized in complex, high-asset cases, and her focus is on providing a cost-effective and desirable resolution for her clients. Trina is sensitive to the fact that family law matters are frequently traumatic for the parties and their children, and she compassionately aids clients in getting through the process in a dignified and professional way. She works with each client to obtain the documents and information needed for an expedient resolution, and she prepares detailed settlement proposals, marital settlement agreements, and other pleadings which promote a favorable, negotiated resolution of the matter.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Carmichael Presbyterian Church, Supper on Saturday, Volunteer/Volunteer Coordinator, 2006-present
  • Carmichael Presbyterian Church, Gifts & Bequests Advisory Committee, Chairperson, 2012-present
  • Court Appointed Minor’s Counsel, 2002-2003
  • California Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

 

Downey Brand’s family law practice is particularly sensitive to the privacy of its clients, thus the Family Law Group does not discuss specific case results. However, Trina has assisted in successfully representing clients throughout Northern California, including business owners, lobbyists, farmers, physicians, lawyers, dentists, managers, consultants, federal/state/county employees, teachers, homemakers, and retirees.

Trina loves spending time with her family (including her husband, two children, and extended family).  She enjoys nature (especially walking in scenic places), gardening, and playing the piano.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Carmichael Presbyterian Church, Supper on Saturday, Volunteer/Volunteer Coordinator, 2006-present
  • Carmichael Presbyterian Church, Gifts & Bequests Advisory Committee, Chairperson, 2012-present
  • Court Appointed Minor’s Counsel, 2002-2003
  • California Lawyers Association, Family Law Section