Mark Reel Jr

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Phone: 951-339-3826
Office: 2280 Wardlow Circle, Corona, CA 92878

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Mark Reel Jr is the Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights and works from the firm’s Corona headquarters, where his practice focuses on representing men and fathers in California Family Courts. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2021, he has practiced family law in California since then and has appeared for clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Stanislaus, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties. He serves as President of the Board of the National Council for Equal and Shared Parenting and was selected to California Rising Stars in 2026 and 2027.

About Mark Reel Jr

Mark Reel Jr represents fathers facing the legal problems that matter most to their families. He handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders. He also handles paternity cases and prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Many of the fathers he helps are trying to protect or restore their time with their children after a separation. Others are responding to a request for a restraining order that could limit contact with their children while the case moves forward. Mark explains each step, from the first filing to the final hearing, so a father knows what the court will expect of him.

Before law, Mark worked in professional baseball and as an executive in the fitness industry. He earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2017, along with a Certificate in Labor and Employment Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2021 and founded Reel Fathers Rights that same year, after his own experience as a father in the family court system. He built the firm to give fathers a law firm that understands what they face in family court. Today he leads a team of attorneys across California, and the firm appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America in both 2025 and 2026.

Mark’s approach starts with education. He wants every father to understand his rights, the rules the court will apply, and the standard a judge uses to decide custody, which is the best interest of the children. A father who understands the process can make better decisions and present himself well in court. Mark also teaches fathers through his book and his podcast, and he works with lawmakers on custody law reform. He works from the Corona headquarters, one of eleven Reel Fathers Rights offices throughout California.

Representative Matters

Mark Reel Jr has represented clients in the following types of family law matters:

• Contested child custody and visitation cases, including requests to change an existing custody order
• Responses to requests for domestic violence restraining orders
• Divorce cases involving the division of community property
• Requests to establish or modify child support and spousal support
• Paternity actions to establish a father’s legal relationship with his child
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Family law cases in both Southern California and Northern California counties

Every family law matter is decided on its own facts. Past matters do not guarantee a similar outcome in any other case.

Courts Where Mark Reel Jr Appears

Mark Reel Jr represents fathers in the family courts of San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Stanislaus Counties. Mark serves Inland Empire fathers from the Reel Fathers Rights Corona headquarters and represents fathers in Riverside and the surrounding communities.

In San Diego County, family law cases are heard at the Central Courthouse, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101; the East County Regional Center, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020; the South County Regional Center, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910; and the North County Regional Center, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

In Riverside County, family law cases are heard at the Riverside Family Law Courthouse, 4175 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501; the Menifee Justice Center, 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584; and the Larson Justice Center in Indio.

In San Bernardino County, family law cases are heard at the San Bernardino Historic Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415; the Barstow Courthouse, 235 East Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311; and the Joshua Tree Courthouse, 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.

In Orange County, family law cases are heard at the Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868.

In Los Angeles County, family law cases are heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; the Pomona Courthouse South, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766; the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802; the Whittier Courthouse, 7339 South Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602; and the Pasadena Courthouse, 300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

In Northern California, family law cases are heard at the Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 (Alameda County); the Peter L. Spinetta Family Law Center, 751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 (Contra Costa County); and the Stanislaus County Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (Stanislaus County).

Publications and Speaking

Mark Reel Jr speaks and teaches on Title IV reform, child custody law reform, the business of law, legal marketing, and entrepreneurship. Title IV of the Social Security Act governs federal funding for state child support and child welfare programs. Mark has made multiple trips to Washington, D.C. to advocate for Title IV reform. He also serves as a sounding board for state legislators working on 50/50 custody presumption laws and fatherhood bills.

Mark serves as President of the Board of the National Council for Equal and Shared Parenting (NCESP), a nonprofit organization that educates lawmakers and policymakers on family policy. NCESP works with legislators on equal and shared parenting legislation and fatherhood initiatives at the state and federal level. Mark is also the author of The Fathers Rights Playbook and hosts a podcast of the same name, where he explains California family law to fathers in plain terms.

Published work, podcast, and speaking engagements:

• The Fathers Rights Playbook (Dreamstarter Publishing, 2022)
• The Fathers Rights Playbook, podcast
• 2026 NCESP Nation Conference, “The Need for Reform of Title IV”
• 2026 SMB Team Quarterly Conference, talk on lessons learned building and scaling a law firm
• 2026 SMB Team Quarterly Conference, “Building a Social Media Presence and Creating Impact”

Firm Recognition

Reel Fathers Rights, the firm Mark Reel Jr founded, ranked No. 13 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 and No. 337 on the 2026 Inc. 5000. In both years it was the fastest growing family law firm in the United States. The firm also appeared on the Inc. 5000 Regionals list for the Pacific region, ranking No. 2 in 2025 and No. 9 in 2026. These rankings recognize the firm and are not individual attorney awards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mark Reel Jr

What types of cases does Mark Reel Jr handle?

Mark Reel Jr practices family law at Reel Fathers Rights, representing men and fathers in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, paternity, and domestic violence restraining order cases. He also prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. His practice focuses on helping fathers protect their relationships with their children.

Is Mark Reel Jr licensed to practice in California?

Yes. Mark Reel Jr has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 2021 and has practiced family law in California since then, Bar No. 337182. He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2017.

Which courts does Mark Reel Jr appear in?

Mark Reel Jr appears in family court in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Stanislaus Counties. San Diego County family law cases are heard at the Central Courthouse in San Diego, the East County Regional Center in El Cajon, the South County Regional Center in Chula Vista, and the North County Regional Center in Vista. Riverside County family law cases are heard at the Riverside Family Law Courthouse in Riverside, the Menifee Justice Center in Menifee, and the Larson Justice Center in Indio. San Bernardino County family law cases are heard at the San Bernardino Historic Courthouse in San Bernardino, the Barstow Courthouse in Barstow, and the Joshua Tree Courthouse in Joshua Tree. Orange County family law cases are heard at the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange. Los Angeles County family law cases are heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, the Pomona Courthouse South in Pomona, the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, the Whittier Courthouse in Whittier, and the Pasadena Courthouse in Pasadena. Northern California family law cases are heard at the Hayward Hall of Justice in Hayward, the Peter L. Spinetta Family Law Center in Martinez, and the Stanislaus County Main Courthouse in Modesto.

What is Mark Reel Jr’s role with the National Council for Equal and Shared Parenting?

Mark Reel Jr serves as President of the Board of the National Council for Equal and Shared Parenting (NCESP). The nonprofit educates lawmakers and policymakers on equal and shared parenting legislation and fatherhood initiatives.

Where is Mark Reel Jr’s office?

Mark Reel Jr works from the Reel Fathers Rights Corona headquarters at 2280 Wardlow Circle, Corona, CA 92878. The firm has eleven offices throughout California.

Does Mark Reel Jr offer free consultations?

Yes. Reel Fathers Rights offers a free case evaluation for fathers facing divorce, custody, support, or restraining order matters. Call 951-339-3826 or request a case evaluation online.

Contact Mark Reel Jr

Mark Reel Jr works out of the Reel Fathers Rights Corona headquarters, 2280 Wardlow Circle, Corona, CA 92878. Call 951-339-3826 or request a free case evaluation online.