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Speciality Focus

Details of Expertise

Trust and Probate Litigation, Conservatorships, Trust Administration, Financial Elder Abuse and Pre-litigation Dispute Resolution.

Licenses and Certifications

J.D., University of San Diego 1984, Member San Diego Law Review | Bachelor’s Degree, SDSU 1976

Education

Years in Practice

Number of Time Deposed/Testified in the Last Four Years

Additional Information

Cheryl Edwards Tannenberg is Of Counsel at Witham Mahoney & Abbott, LLP in downtown San Diego. She represents trustees, beneficiaries, business, and individuals. She has been a trial attorney for over 35 years in San Diego. Cheryl is admitted to practice in the California court, the Federal courts in California and the U.S. Supreme Court. She was a pro tem judge and is a settlement officer for the San Diego Probate Court since 2012. Cheryl has been selected by Super Lawyers from 2008 – 2023, and has been named by San Diego Magazine’s Top Attorneys since 2013. Cheryl is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Cheryl is a member of the Probate Attorneys of San Diego, and is a Master in the Enright Inn of Court. She was a co-chair of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association and a member of the North County Estate Planning Council. Cheryl co-authored an amendment to Welfare & Institutions Code §15657.03 relating to elder abuse restraining orders.