A firm focused on resolution.
Arena-Camarillo Law was founded to help people reach amicable resolutions within the family law arena. With over a decade of experience, Erica Arena Camarillo’s career includes multiple noteworthy employers. In each position, Erica’s focus has been geared towards family law, justice and making sure each player’s voice is heard.
Erica’s career began at the Northern California Innocence Project, where she assessed claims of actual innocence by convicted felons while at Santa Clara University School of Law. Following law school, Erica gained valuable trial experience as a Newton County Public Defender. Next, she followed her true passion and narrowed her focus to family law matters. As a family law attorney, Erica has handled a wide variety of hearings and trials regarding divorce, custody and child support. During her time as a family law attorney Erica also worked at Gwinnett Sexual Assault and Children’s Advocacy Center (GSAC-CAC) as a Staff Attorney where she led the Temporary Protective Order Clinic. Erica spent six years as a prosecutor with the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office where she worked in the UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act) Division. UIFSA attorneys work solely on interstate child support cases. Erica has also been a speaker at the annual child support conference held for DCSS child support attorneys.
Over the years Erica has developed advanced problem solving strategies which she utilizes as a family law attorney, mediator and Guardian Ad Litem. Use these skills to advance or resolve your case by contacting the firm to arrange a free consultation. Contact Arena-Camarillo Law via telephone, email, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Areas of Practice
DIVORCE
A divorce is the legal termination of the civil contract of marriage. Arena-Camarillo Law is committed to helping you navigate your way through the legal system. Uncontested divorces are when the parties agree on all of the terms of the divorce. If you or your partner agree on most or all of the terms but need help navigating the legal procedures involved in divorce then please reach out to Arena-Camarillo Law. We are always open to a cost effective approach to divorce.
guardian ad litem
A Guardian Ad Litem may be appointed by the Court, when necessary, to make a recommendation regarding custody and parenting time. Erica is trained to effectively navigate this process and ensure the Court has the information it needs pertaining to the case.
Child Support Modifications
Child support is a payment made by a non-custodial parent to a custodial parent for the care of the child. Erica Arena-Camarillo brings years of experience as a child support prosecutor to her cases. Erica is versed in private as well as DCSS child support cases.
temporary protective orders
Erica’s time at GSAC-CAC supervising third year law students in the TPO Clinic highlights her depth of knowledge and experience in these oftentimes highly contentious matters. For advice on seeking or defending a Protective Order please contact Arena-Camarillo Law.
mediator
As a registered mediator, Erica possesses both an array of knowledge and a strong desire to help people mediate an agreement that works for them. Erica utilizes advanced problem solving strategies to resolve conflicts.
contempt
Contempt is the failure of a person to perform or adhere to a court issued order. This may include a failure to pay child support or adhere to certain aspects of a divorce settlement agreement. Penalties may be monetary or include imprisonment. If you are at risk of being in contempt or seeking to hold a party in contempt, please contact Arena-Camarillo Law for a free consultation.
Contact Erica
Use the form below to contact Arena-Camarillo Law regarding your needs. You may also email or call to schedule a consult, mediation or request Guardian Ad Litem services.