Fred Hale

Licensed in CA in 1995, Frederick D. Hale has practiced Family Law exclusively for nearly 30 years. As the founder of Hale & Associates, APC, Fred brings a wealth of experience to litigation, trials, and hearings. Fred’s 27+ years as a trial attorney has earned him the reputation as an effective and (when necessary) aggressive advocate for his clients. Fred has also served as a Judge Pro Tem on nearly 1,000 court appointed mediations, settling over 97% of those difficult cases. Judges trust that Fred will, and does, bring pragmatic solutions to parties undergoing the difficulties of divorce. Fred is a North County resident for over 25 years, having grown up in Carlsbad in the 70’s. He has served on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, a local non-profit charity benefiting the educational and environmental needs of the unique Lagoon ecosystem. He now lives in South Oceanside with his lovely wife, their wonderful dog Lucy, and 2 pesky but loving cats. Most days Fred can be found surfing, riding his e-bike along the coast, or relaxing with family and friends around the Tiki Lounge in his backyard. Amy Elizabeth Allemann is a senior litigation attorney, licensed in California since 2000 and currently practices family law at Hale & Associates, APC, a local Carlsbad law firm. She has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and professionalism, with over 24 years of experience handling complex Family Law and Civil Litigation matters. She is admitted to practice in all Superior Courts in the State of California, as well the Southern District of California and the Central District of California. Amy is passionate about her work as a litigator and is a fierce advocate for her clients. She has served as a guest speaker at several seminars and taught Mandatory Continuing Education credits in both legal specific areas as well as teaching classes in ethics and Elimination of Bias. Additionally, Amy is an alumni of LEAD San Diego’s exclusive Leadership college.