Nicole Duncan is a California family law attorney and the founder of Duncan Family Law, where she focuses on divorce and family law matters in Los Angeles County and surrounding Southern California courts. Her practice centers on complex divorce cases, high-conflict custody disputes, and family law matters requiring strategic, court-specific experience.
Nicole is licensed to practice law in California, where she represents clients before the Los Angeles County Superior Court, including the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and other local family law divisions.
Nicole Duncan earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Whittier Law School, known for its rigorous, practice-focused curriculum and emphasis on real-world legal training. The program placed a strong focus on litigation skills, courtroom procedure, and hands-on experience, helping prepare graduates for the practical demands of California legal practice.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from University of Southern California and completed the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the USC Marshall School of Business. The Greif Center is consistently ranked among the top five entrepreneurial studies centers in the world, providing Nicole with advanced training in business operations, valuation, and financial strategy.
This background allows her to collaborate effectively with financial professionals and forensic accountants, and strategically present valuation findings—expertise that is especially valuable in high-asset divorces and business-owner family law cases.
In addition, Nicole earned a Certificate in International Law from King’s College London, which informs her work in cases involving cross-border or interstate considerations.
Nicole Duncan has represented clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and surrounding communities. Her practice is focused on California family law matters governed by the California Family Code and local court procedures.
Nicole has extensive experience handling:
Her familiarity with Los Angeles family courts allows her to provide clients with informed guidance based on local procedures, judicial expectations, and practical considerations unique to California cases.
Nicole is authorized to practice before all California state courts.
These memberships reflect Nicole’s active involvement in the California legal community and her ongoing engagement with developments in family law practice.
In addition to her California practice, Nicole Duncan is also licensed to practice law in Colorado, allowing her to assist clients with interstate family law matters involving California and Colorado, including relocation and jurisdictional issues.
Nicole Duncan approaches California family law matters with a focus on preparation, clarity, and long-term outcomes. She works closely with clients to evaluate their legal options under California law and develop strategies aligned with their priorities.
Her approach emphasizes:
Nicole Duncan founded Duncan Family Law to provide focused, strategic representation in Los Angeles divorce and family law matters. The firm serves clients throughout Los Angeles County and maintains a secondary office presence in Denver, Colorado.
