Comm. Jeannie Lowe (Ret.)

Comm. Jeannie Lowe (Ret.) brings more than three decades of family law expertise to her mediation practice, including eight years as a family law practitioner, ten years as a San Diego County Superior Court Commissioner and thirteen years as a full-time private dispute resolution professional. Her career has been defined by a belief that family law cases require not only legal acumen, but patience, perspective, and a steady hand.

Commissioner Lowe approaches mediation with the insight of a seasoned judicial officer and the attentiveness of a dedicated neutral. She is known for her calm presence, thoughtful questioning, and ability to create an environment where parties feel safe expressing their concerns and priorities. Drawing from her years on the bench, she provides informed, practical feedback on how courts are likely to evaluate issues involving custody, support, and property division, while still allowing space for creative, interest-based solutions. Her style is balanced, structured, and grounded in the realities families face during times of transition.

During her ten-year tenure as a Commissioner from 2003 to 2013, she presided over a broad range of complex family law matters, including high-asset dissolutions, business valuations, division of community interests in closely held corporations and professional practices, stock option and retirement plan analysis, tracing issues, and the validity of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She handled contested custody cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, move-away requests, and best-interest determinations, as well as
challenging support disputes involving self-employed individuals and post-judgment modifications.

In addition to her courtroom responsibilities, Commissioner Lowe managed the Mandatory Settlement Conference program at the North County branch of the Superior Court, where she regularly facilitated resolution in high-conflict family law disputes. Her ability to evaluate risk clearly while maintaining composure and empathy earned her the respect of attorneys and litigants alike. Since transitioning to private dispute resolution, she has devoted herself exclusively to family law mediation and temporary judge assignments. Her experience on the bench allows her to offer parties a clear-eyed assessment of potential outcomes, while her years as a neutral have refined her ability to listen deeply and guide difficult conversations toward workable solutions. She understands that families benefit most when disputes are resolved efficiently, thoughtfully, and with dignity.

Commissioner Lowe has been widely recognized for her contributions to the field. She was named Judicial Officer of the Year by the San Diego County Family Law Specialists in 2011 and 2012, received the Distinguished Jurist Award from the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2010, and was honored with the 2025 Crystal Gavel Award from the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. She has also been recognized in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Law Private Judge in California.

As a mediator, Commissioner Lowe is committed to helping families move forward with clarity and stability. By combining judicial insight, structured evaluation, and genuine care for the individuals involved, she helps parties reach durable agreements that reflect both legal realities and long-term family goals.