Richard S. Trugman ESQ.
Richard S. Trugman’s vast experience in family law covers a broad spectrum of unique cases involving spousal and child support, custody and visitation, civil and domestic relationships, divorce, and complex property division. Mr. Trugman is a skilled negotiator and exceptional trial attorney drawing on forty years of experience in conjunction with issues that impact law disputes, real estate, contract law and business concepts and support calculations in complex property division matters. He takes the time in knowing the clients’ concerns, circumstances, as well as their ultimate goal tailored by their individual needs. Mr. Trugman is also known for his high reputation in the courts among the bench, and his peers and especially among his clients for taking command of the law and tenacious advocacy.
Trugman Law Group, APC was founded on the highest level of professionalism and integrity, providing divorce and family law services representing clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Riverside County. Richard received his J.D. From Southwestern University School of Law and is the former President of The Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court. The American Inns of Court, Southern California Chapter-Family Law awarded Mr. Trugman in “appreciation for being our leader and visionary”.
Mr. Trugman received the lawyers of Distinction award “Recognizing Excellence In Family and Divorce Law” and Top Attorneys of North America, “Diamond Member” from California’s leading Lawyer Association.
Mr. Trugman has served as a Judge Pro Temps with the Los Angeles County Court, has served as commissioner on the Los Angeles Police and Fire Board of Pension Commissioners, served on the State of California Little Hoover Commission.
PARTICIPATION
Panel Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Move Away, or Don’t Go So Fast“.
Panel Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Domestic Violence, Sex Tapes, Lies and Social Media: Practice Pointers from the Judicial Perspective and Certified Specialists”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Family Law Contempt”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, ” Dependency Family Crime & Punishment, False Accusations & Minors’ Testimony”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Family Code Changes Date of Separation and Other Sections”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Practice Tips On Child Support”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “And Now…Brandes”.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, Selected Advanced Concepts In Dissomaster: “Calculations for Child Support, Spousal Support, and Attorney‘s Fees”.
Panel Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “How Income Is Defined and Proven with Tax Returns“.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California – Family Law, “Domestic Abuse What You Always Wanted To Know But Never Asked – Recent Developments“.
Panel Co-Chair, The American Inns of Court, Southern California Family Law Probate and Family Law Cross-Over Issues.
Panel Participant, LA Superior Court Mediation Panel – “Income Available for Support“.
