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John Mccoy Credell

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation

3878 W Carson St Ste 104, Torrance Executive Plz W, Torrance, CA

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Divorce and Separation 75%

33 years | 300 cases

75%
Litigation 25%

33 years | 250 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Law Ofc John M Credell

3878 W Carson St Ste 104, Torrance Executive Plz W, Torrance, CA, 90503-6707

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John Mccoy Credell's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, dependable, compassionate.

I was told by 2 attorneys that I didn’t have a case when I was looking for full custody of my children. John was the blessing I needed. He took and won my custody case and I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superbly Handled Everything Start to Finish!

My case was extremely involved and it was very difficult to find an attorney brave enough to get involved beyond the initial consultation. John stepped up and agreed to help, and help he did. He provided great counsel and support and laid out a winning strategy which led to a great outcome. I am so ...pleased that John handled my case and highly recommend his services. He truly cares and will guide you safely every step of the way.

Posted by Julie | October 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Highly Recommend

I highly recommend. My friend referred me to Mr. Credell, whom she had hired previously and gotten positive results. I was in an emergency situation and Mr. Credell immediately got back to me and kept in touch consistently and thoroughly via phone, email and text. He won my case, and showed genui...ne care during this difficult time in my life.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't waste your time or money hiring him!

Don't waste your money or time dealing with this Attorney! My Ex and I went into this guys office to use him as a mediator. After reaching an agreement in October, we were told our divorce would be FINALIZED by March (The date of separation was to be back dated to September 1st). After not hearing... anything from John for several months, I emailed him (in March) attempting to find out what the status of our divorce was (since it should have been finalized by then). After having to send a couple of emails (due to not receiving a response), I was told that the courts were "backed up" and that was why it was delayed. I waited an additional month and again contacted John, who then told me that he needed a license plate number from one of our vehicles. After promptly giving him the information he needed, I again checked back a month later. John again gave me an excuse that made no sense. Our divorce was Finalized A YEAR after it was supposed to be backdated as the date of separation! I again contacted John on two occasions and requested a partial refund due to his negligence in properly filing our divorce paperwork. I'd suggest if you're even considering using this guy that you may either consider one of two things: 1. Do it yourself (it would be quicker stumbling through the process than the time this guys takes) or 2. Go some where else where the guy has a clue what he is doing! DO NOT USE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Susan H | January 2, 2011

Highly Recommendable

Mr. Credell handled my case in a professional and ethical manner. He is an attorney I would recommend to others in need of a trustworthy attorney. He won my case and the case of the person who recommended him to me.

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Andrew Meinzer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I emphatically endorse attorney John Credell. I have known John professionally for nearly 15 years, and I have worked with him regarding multiple cases. I refer clients to John regularly because I know that he will take great care of them. John is compassionate and understands client needs. He also is a strong advocate. John is effective and gets great results for his clients."

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Kevin Kensik

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is a hardworking, knowledgeable and experienced attorney that does a very good job representing his client. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Greg Hill

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse John Credell. John is a rare breed, in that he "gets it." He has a practical understanding of what can and cannot be done, honed no doubt over many years of litigation, and a keen sensitivity for those issues that make a case valuable. He knows the local judges and the local attorneys, too, which allows him to maximize the case value for his clients. Most importantly, he sincerely cares about his clients, often going far beyond the scope of what is typically done. Hire him if you want the best."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Education

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Santa Barbara COL

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Columbia Univ

undergraduate

Languages

Spanish

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