Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Robyn Santucci talks about her background & experience and her service to the community. The attorney entered the field of family law through a unique background in clinical psychology, which is not a traditional path. During the first summer of law school, they interned for two family court judges, where they observed various cases and the challenges faced by litigants. This experience provided them with opportunities to interact with other family law attorneys and deepen their understanding of the field, aligning well with their psychological background. Throughout law school, they conducted research and writing for different family law attorneys, which ultimately made a career in family law a natural fit. Armed with the knowledge gained, they felt prepared to assist individuals in navigating their legal challenges, as both psychology and family law focus on helping people and solving problems.

Volunteerism has always played a significant role in their life, shaped by their upbringing and the belief that giving back is essential. Over the years, they have volunteered with various nonprofit organizations, but since 2008, they have been particularly involved with Our House Grief Support Center, a local nonprofit in Los Angeles. They established the associate board, a young professionals’ group, in the spring of 2008 and became a member of the board of directors in 2015. This cause is particularly meaningful to them, as it fulfills a critical need for grief support groups for adults and children coping with the loss of someone close. The support groups are designed to be relationship- and age-specific, enabling participants to connect with others who truly understand their experiences of grief. The attorney is passionate about this work and dedicates as much time as possible to the organization, viewing it as an integral part of their professional, personal, and volunteer life.