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Mark Valen

Mark Valen

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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My practice is limited to "of counsel" consulting and second opinions regarding California practice and procedure pertaining to divorce, custody, visitation,... more

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5 star rating

“Mark Valen Review”

Posted by: Anna Jo, about 5 years ago.

Client Review: Besides being very knowledgeable, he is kind and considerate. I would use Mark again should I need legal advice. He gets a gold star from me.
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Posted by: a Divorce client, about 5 years ago.

Client Review: Mark did an outstanding job as my advocate in a very acrimonious divorce. He is very knowledgeable and his practice is devoted entirely to family law.... more
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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements


Nannette Joanne Stomberg

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been opposing counsel on several matters with Mr. Valen. I have also referred several cases to his office. In... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nannette Stomberg , Pine Grove (CA), About 3 years ago
James Arthur Mcgrath

Mr. Valen is one of the most professional attorneys I know. He possesses excellent analytic, trial and negotiating skills. Additionally, he is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Mcgrath , Jackson (CA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since Mark Valen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1978 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal Attorney at Law Office Mark Valen 1980–present
Judge Pro Tem - Family Law Settlement Judge at Superior Court - Amador County 1998–1999
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
U of San Francisco SOL JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude 1978
Antioch College Urban Planning BA - Bachelor of Arts 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Expert witness in family law Amador County Superior Court 2008
Best Lawyer In Amador County Amador Ledger Dispatch - reader survey 2005
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Attorney United States District Court for the Northern District of California 1995–present
Member Amador County Bar Association 1980–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 7
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2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
10 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Developing Family Law Strategies For The Depressed Real Estate Market ACBA Family Law Attorneys Meeting 2008
Developments In Family Law American Association of University Women 1997