Biography
Timothy Miranda is a Founding Partner of Antonyan Miranda and a Certified Family Law Specialist, a credential the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization awards to fewer than 2% of the state’s licensed attorneys. As trial counsel, Miranda’s record includes published, precedent-setting California appellate decisions, among them Faton v. Ahmedo (2015) and In re Marriage of Djulus (2017).
Before becoming an attorney, Miranda built and ran companies — launching two international telecommunications ventures, one during his first year of law school, and holding senior executive posts at two multinational corporations across four countries. That business background is why high-net-worth individuals, professional athletes, and corporate executives seek him out for divorce representation. Miranda focuses exclusively on California family law: marital dissolution, child custody, support, restraining order litigation, and contempt proceedings, along with the criminal and Child Welfare Services matters that can accompany a family law case. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
In 2026, Miranda was named to the Top 50 Lawyers in America list and recognized by The American Registry among America’s Most Honored Lawyers. He has held a Super Lawyers selection every year from 2023 to 2026, following four consecutive years on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Miranda is also an invited continuing legal education lecturer for the San Diego County Bar Association and a published author on California Bar Examination strategy.
Practice Areas
Timothy Miranda practices exclusively in California family law, concentrating on six core areas.
Marital Dissolution & Divorce
Complex and contested divorce proceedings across California, from contested custody to high-value asset division.
Learn more ›Child Custody & Visitation
Custody and visitation litigation, including the collateral criminal and Child Welfare Services matters that can accompany a custody dispute.
Learn more ›Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Restraining order trials and domestic violence litigation, prosecuted and defended on both sides of the courtroom.
Learn more ›High-Net-Worth & Complex Asset Divorce
Divorce representation for high-net-worth individuals, professional athletes, and corporate executives, informed by a background as a business owner and executive.
Learn more ›Contempt & Enforcement
Prosecuting and defending contempt actions arising from unpaid support, violated custody orders, and restraining order violations.
Learn more ›Appellate & Trial Litigation
Trial and appellate representation in precedent-setting family law matters, including published California Court of Appeal decisions.
Notable Case Results
Timothy Miranda has served as trial counsel in several published, precedent-setting California appellate decisions, in addition to his trial record.
- 2015
Faton v. Ahmedo, 236 Cal.App.4th 1160
Timothy Miranda served as trial counsel in this published decision. The Fourth District Court of Appeal held that a party who prevails on a domestic violence restraining order does not forfeit the right to seek statutory attorney’s fees by omitting the request from the initial application.
- 2017
In re Marriage of Djulus, 10 Cal.App.5th 1042
Timothy Miranda served as trial counsel in this decision. The Fourth District Court of Appeal held that a ruling issued by a court commissioner is void without a valid stipulation qualifying the commissioner to act as a temporary judge.
- 2019
H.S. v. J.M.
Timothy Miranda served as trial counsel in this California Court of Appeal family law matter.
- 2021
In re Marriage of Maher and Strawn
Timothy Miranda served as trial counsel in this decision. The Fourth District Court of Appeal held that a supporting spouse’s payment of an adult child’s college expenses may properly be considered in determining that spouse’s ability to pay spousal support under Family Code section 4320.
- Law School
Certified Legal Intern Trial
As a certified legal intern during law school, Timothy Miranda secured an acquittal on all counts in a criminal trial involving charges of assault and battery.
- First Year
First-Year Criminal Trial
During his first year of practice, Timothy Miranda secured a not-guilty verdict on six counts of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.
Education & Admissions
Timothy Miranda earned his law degree from Northwestern California University School of Law and has been licensed to practice in California since 2011.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Northwestern California University School of Law, Sacramento, CA
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California
- Admitted 2011 · Bar No. 276731 · Active
- U.S. District Court
- Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court
- Central District of California
Recognitions & Awards
Timothy Miranda has received national and regional recognition throughout his career.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Timothy Miranda writes and lectures on family law practice and California Bar Examination strategy.
- Author Guide on California Bar Examination strategy and success
- Continuing Legal Education Lecturer San Diego County Bar Association
- MCLE Faculty, National Business Institute Two-day family law litigation program, 2018
- Presenter, Winner’s Dinner CLE Roundtables Advanced family law issues, 2018–2020
Professional & Community Involvement
Timothy Miranda serves the San Diego legal community through judicial, arbitration, and philanthropic roles.
- Board Member
- Antonyan Miranda Foundation, since 2019
- Judge Pro Tem
- Traffic & Small Claims Divisions, San Diego County Superior Court
- Fee Dispute Arbitrator
- State Bar of California and San Diego County Bar Association
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of California, Family Law Section
- San Diego County Bar Association
- San Diego Family Law Bar Association
- North County Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- La Raza Lawyers Association
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Timothy Miranda specialize in?
Timothy Miranda focuses exclusively on California family law, including marital dissolution, child custody, restraining orders, contempt proceedings, and high-net-worth divorce.
Is Timothy Miranda a Certified Family Law Specialist?
Yes. Timothy Miranda has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since October 2016, a credential the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization awards to fewer than 2% of the state’s licensed attorneys.
What languages does Timothy Miranda speak?
Timothy Miranda is bilingual in English and Spanish.
How long has Timothy Miranda practiced law in California?
Timothy Miranda has been licensed to practice law in California since 2011 (State Bar No. 276731).
Has Timothy Miranda argued any precedent-setting cases?
Yes. Timothy Miranda served as trial counsel in Faton v. Ahmedo (2015) and In re Marriage of Djulus (2017), both published California Court of Appeal decisions that established new procedural rules in family law.
