Areas of Expertise
Dalia Astalos
Associate
Your Civil Litigation Attorney in Southern California
Dalia Astalos is an Associate Attorney at Hoffman Forde. Her practice areas include Real Estate Litigation, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant law, Personal Injury claims, Disability, and Insurance Law.
Education and Experience
Ms. Astalos graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with honors in English Literature. She attended the University of San Diego School of Law, where she interned for the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office. After law school, Ms. Astalos worked for the San Diego City Attorney’s Office in the Consumer and Environmental Protection Division. She then spent several years as a General Counsel for Developers and Property Managers before reentering the courtroom.
Ms. Astalos is passionate about representing the underrepresented and has particular interest in addressing inequities in healthcare and elder abuse. She teaches at the Cal Western School of Law Landlord-Tenant Clinic. She is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Lawyers Club, Women of Color in Law Association, and the Inns of Court.
Bar Admissions
- California
Professional Memberships
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Lawyers Club
- Women of Color in Law
- Inns of Court
Languages
- Spanish
- Hebrew
- Some Mandarin
Additional Information
Ms. Astalos is a published poet. She credits her strength in the courtroom to her theater experience at Torrey Pines High School. She is a dedicated mother to two high-spirited children.
What Our
Clients Say
Who We Are
Our team is built for complex legal matters that demand focus, strategy, and empathy. Clients come to us when the outcome matters—and they stay because we deliver.
Whether you’re facing a real estate dispute, navigating a business issue, or planning for the future, we provide clear guidance, thoughtful solutions, and a level of care that reflects what’s at stake.
Proudly Serving San Diego &
the North Coast
From Bankers Hill to La Jolla, Hoffman & Forde represents clients across Southern California with clear counsel, strategic insight, and results that hold up under pressure.
