David J Glass

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David J Glass

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

12121 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA

About David

Biography

Experienced Family Law (CFLS) Attorney with a PhD in Clinical Psychology

Experienced Child Custody and Divorce Lawyer (CFLS) with a PhD in Clinical Psychology

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Dissolution, Child Custody, Relocation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Division of Property,

30%
Family 30%

Divorce, Dissolution, Separation, Child Custody, Relocation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Division of Property, Premarital Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements

30%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 650-700 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Enenstein Pham & Glass

12121 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

enensteinlaw.com/professional/david-glass-partner/

Online Presence

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David J Glass's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Helen | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outside the box strategy

David Glass is outstanding at what he does. He is direct, clear, calm, and most importantly his outside the box approach to my case was so effective that I saved time, money and the most important thing, I had peace of mind. Once I hired David, I was at ease with my case because I knew he would handl...e it. He was worth every penny. I highly recommend his services, and will be referring him to anyone looking for a family law attorney.

Posted by Jeff | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

David Glass was a miracle worker.

Divorce is hard. I've only done it once, but i've watched from the sidelines hundreds of times. Usually, lawyers escalate the situation. David did the opposite. We went to David seeking a mediated divorce, instead of an adversarial one. We had a pretty specific outline of how we wanted to div...ide things. David helped us think through the implications. He pointed out things we hadn't thought of, but he also respected and nurtured our agreement. He filled in the things we hadn't thought of. We raced to agreement. Even the most amicable divorce isn't that amicable. It's fragile. David was the best. I couldn't be more grateful for his style, his approach, his no BS. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2015 | Child Custody

David J Glass is an excellent family law attorney and trial lawyer in custody/move away cases

David Glass is an amazing family law attorney. He is extremely professional in his manner, courteous in his approach, and primarily interested in the most direct way to get to the core of the legal issues at hand. He is an exceptional trial lawyer in custody / move away cases. In fact, I sincer...ely believe that if David had not represented me, I would not have received the Court’s permission to relocate from Los Angeles with my daughter. Mr. Glass met with me many times to listen to my story so he could organize my complicated custody case to emphasize the core legal, emotional and factual issues. There were no false promises, and he was confident, throughout, of what he could do for me. Mr. Glass was able to look through the depositions and the Custody Evaluator’s report –which did not go in my favor--to locate the facts we needed to construct an attack on the Evaluator’s conclusions, and to prepare a strategy for the trial. He spent time with me and my witnesses (including time on nights and weekends) to learn as much as possible from us, so he could then “boil it down” to the message that needed to be presented to the Court. He essentially helped me tell my story to the Court in the way that the Court would understand and would want to adopt. And, his unique ability, due to his past experience and training as a PhD-level therapist, to dissect the Custody Evaluator’s report, find mistakes, and also show the Court how the court’s psychologist mis-interpreted much of the data proved to be the winning factor. David helped change my daughter’s life for the better, and in so doing, helped me, my husband, our son, and our extended families, too. There are no words to describe my respect for his gentle courage, wisdom and professional expertise.

Posted by Saleem | October 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

MY EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FIRM

You people have done an excellent job without any exaggeration. Kept me well informed, and, have helped me through from day 1, to the end of the case. Your team is a very good team who use their patience to listen to your client, and give them advise which is best for them, and are with them to the ...end of the Case. Thank you all for your kind help. Will certainly recommend your esteem office to anybody who is looking for a good lawyer.

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David J Glass's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ji Park

Child custody lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Glass without hesitation. David is a highly experienced and empathetic family law attorney, who has a great reputation with clients and colleagues alike. His knowledge of California Family Law and his efficiency in handling cases is unmatched. When I cannot handle a case myself due to a conflict, I refer them to David because I trust that he will handle the matter with great skill and care."

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Nicholas Salick

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse David Glass. Aside from being an exceptional family law attorney with a background in clinical psychology (which helps tremendously when dealing with custody cases and mentally disturbed parties), David takes the time to assess the situation, determine what is needed to accomplish his clients' goals, and resolve them as efficiently as possible. About 2-years ago I was asked by an opposing counsel on a case of mine if I could recommend to him an experienced family law attorney to assist him with his client's motion to move away with the minor children to London, England. I recommended David Glass without hesitation. I later learned that over the course of a 5-day hearing, David and the opposing counsel succeeded in obtaining a Court order allowing their client to move with the children to London, England. David Glass is the type of attorney whom junior family law attorneys should aspire to be."

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Steve Sitkoff

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is my "go to" person on all family law matters. He combines the expertise in both the law as well as the emotional (David is a PHD in psychology) aspects necessary to give his clients success in their cases."

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Daniel Paletz

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Rutchik

Child custody lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is the consummate professional. He leverages his expert litigation skills with his unique insights into the human condition. Whether for contested divorce, dissolution of registered domestic partners or aggressive child support and child custody, David is always my first call. He is responsive, caring and goes the extra step. I feel lucky to not only consider him a trusted colleague but also a friend."

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Damon Juha

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitation in recommending David to others in need of a terrific family law attorney. David is efficient, knowledgeable and extremely capable at what he does."

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Daniel Holzman

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Glass is a top notch family law lawyer and I am happy to recommend him to all of my friends and clients who need a great lawyer."

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Hugh Gibson

Family lawyer

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Steve Sitkoff

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David Steerman

Family lawyer

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Nancy Knupfer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Nicholas Salick

Family lawyer

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Ji Park

Family lawyer

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Gregory Rutchik

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Daniel Holzman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2017

Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2014

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of CA - Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer Rising Star - Cover Story, Los Angeles Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Shareholder, Enenstein Pham & Glass, APC

2012 - 2014

Family Law and Probate Attorney, FMBK LLP

2005 - 2012

Prinicipal, GLASS FAMILY LAW

2004 - 2005

Associate, Law Offices of Alexandra Leichter

2003 - 2004

Associate, Kolodny & Anteau

1997 - 2002

Associate, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis

Associations

2004 - Present

Los Angeles County Psychological Association

Member and Associate Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

MacKinley v. Messerschmidt

Win: Case remanded with instructions not to include stock options as "income" unless exercised

Shecter v. Shecter

Win: case remanded with proposed new ruling

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Education

1997

Drexel University

PhD

1996

Villanova Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Univ of Pennsylvania

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

MCLE Presentations

Recognizing Mental Illness and Personality DIsorders

2014

MCLE Presentations

Recognizing Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders

2013

Brown-Bag CLE Lunch

Dealing wtih Difficult Clients

2013

4th Annual Fatherhood Conference

Protecting Your Custody/Visitation Rights

2012

Law and Mental Health Professionals (CE)

Update on Legal/Professional Issues

Publications

2003

Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence A Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Preventive Law Approach to Family Law

2000

2000 Supplement to Coping with Psychiatric and Psychological Testimony co-editor of Volume

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

David earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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