I am an attorney but had no clue about divorce law. I had a previous attorney who stalled my case and billed like crazy. Jeff came highly recommended by another attorney and settled my case that I didn’t think was settleable and protect me. He is a true advocate and I wish I had started with him. Thank you Jeff.
I truly recommend Jeffrey Hoffer , very professional, I dump my previous attorney and I found Jeff, WONDERFUL!
Jeffrey Thank you for accepting the role of my lead counsel. Having an experienced attorney like you on our side was a good sign that we were walking into the courtroom to win the case. I'm grateful for your understanding and cooperation in this matter, you are the best, and I couldn’t asked for someone more professional who really care about his client !
“SUPER RECCOMEND YOU TO OTHERS “
Jeffrey L. Hoffer is a widely recognized Divorce and Family Law Attorney who represents clients with cases in the Ventura and Los Angeles County court systems. For more information on Jeffrey L. Hoffer, go to his website, http://805divorceattorney.com.
Jeff has been recognized for three straight years in Superlawyers magazine.
WHEN YOU HIRE JEFFREY HOFFER, YOU HAVE A LEGAL ADVOCATE ON YOUR SIDE TO REPRESENT YOUR INTERESTS AND ADVANCE YOUR OBJECTIVES. CALL ME TODAY!
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist. Since 1993, I have dedicated myself to advocating on behalf of my clients. I practice family law in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. I take a tremendous amount of pride in my work and am an avid user of technology to serve my clients.Â
There are no two ways about this. Divorce can be an ugly experience. You might have felt like you had no choice but to initiate or you might have been blindsided by having been served. My goal is to help you make wise decisions about this process so you can move on with your life with the least amount of emotional pain possible.
Whether your split is amicable or high conflict, I am the Agoura Hills divorce lawyer who could help you. I can help you navigate this challenging period and protect your interests throughout the process. The body of California divorce law can be particularly complex, so it is vital to work with an experienced family law attorney who can handle all aspects of your case and advocate for you during the end of your marriage.
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Posted by Peter | April 26, 2019
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Truly the best
I am an attorney but had no clue about divorce law. I had a previous attorney who stalled my case and billed like crazy. Jeff came highly recommended by another attorney and settled my case that I didn’t think was settleable and protect me. He is a true advocate and I wish I had started with him. Thank you Jeff.
Posted by Mariza Brazil | March 25, 2019
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The best attorney
I truly recommend Jeffrey Hoffer , very professional, I dump my previous attorney and I found Jeff, WONDERFUL!
Jeffrey Thank you for accepting the role of my lead counsel. Having an experienced attorney like you on our side was a good sign that we were walking into the courtroom to win the case. I'm grateful for your understanding and cooperation in this matter, you are the best, and I couldn’t asked for someone more professional who really care about his client !
“SUPER RECCOMEND YOU TO OTHERS “
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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2017
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Scholar and a gentleman
Upon separation I was not able to see my son Jeff got me visitation rights very quickly and he defended me against all false accusations waged against me. He is professional, patient and kind. I recommend him if you want a great lawyer, and he is very reasonable with his fees and well worth his services.
Posted by Amon | May 8, 2020
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Excellent service!
Mr.Hoffer did a great job in processing of my divorce. I provided all the The paperwork needed and he asked a few questions ,and I Must say within a few months I got the email Saying divorce is completed He is knowledgeable and knows what he is doing.
For a piece of mind I would recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2020
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Great experience
Well, a divorce isn't a great experience, but to make it less horrible, you need a lawyer who knows their stuff. Jeff helped me get out of a toxic home environment with a wife who was abusive and greedy and helped put my mind at ease with his knowledge of the law.
Jeff was very knowledgeable and was able to guide me through the divorce process. He also helped me to get the kinds of support and action i needed at just the right times. Jeff was also really patient, i probably sent him 5 million emails and he made time to discuss concerns and help me resolve anything that had me worried. Jeff says it's easy to get married, hard to get divorced, but going jeff made it a lot easier.
I'm also personally grateful to Jeff because as a man, i felt like the courts were biased against men, but that's not necessarily true. Jeff's knowledge of the law helped me maintain a fair custody arrangement so mom's plan to limit my access didn't happen, and he also helped me with other key issues like support and equitable distribution of assets.
I would absolutely hire jeff again. He sent me a free book before i hired him with common questions and while hiring an attorney is not the cheapest thing in the world, i found Jeff's rates to be very fair and he didn't nickel and dime me.
I would advise anyone (especially men) reading this to not get married in the first place, but if you made that mistake and you need to get a divorce because your wife is abusive then get in touch with jeff.
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Posted by Craig | February 19, 2020
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A Mensch!
Jeffrey is not only, of course, incredibly bright but as well reasonable, personable, responsive and relentless. He is patient and understanding in all that matters too. He changed the course of my life and my son’s life forever as Jeffrey went to battle for us and saved the custody of my son.
Posted by Camelli Ryan | August 24, 2017
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Top Notch!!!
The 5 stars are not enough to rate Jeffrey. He is the BEST lawyer that will represent your case. He will defend you, protect you and deal with every nasty scenarios/battles when your ex spouse exploit matters on divorce and child custody. He is truly honest, very intelligent and he goes by the book. I'm very lucky that I found Jeffrey Hoffer to represent my case.
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2017
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Excellent, Wonderful, a True Professional
Mr. Hoffer saw me on very short notice to help me with a very pressing problem. He was a wonderful, patient listener. He didn't just know the law, he was able to help me with good practice advice. I respect him as a person of extremely good judgement.
Posted by Eric | December 5, 2016
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My experience with Jeffrey Hoffer
I was served with a lawsuit from my Ex wife after 16 years after divorce. My ex wife was seeking spousal support. Need less to say I was more than shocked. I hired an attorney, who after 2 weeks became ill, and I found myself with no attorney, Stressed to the limit and extremely fearful of a possible order that could of ruined me financially. I was referred to Jeffrey, and immediately consulted with him.
Jeffrey was very soft spoken, consoling, and assured me not to worry. But of course I was more than worried.
Jeffrey professionally guided me thru the process, continually assuring me our outcome would be favorable. I of course did not agree.
We finally went to trial after months of maneuvering, and I walked out of the courtroom devastated, as I looked at Jeffrey and said I lost. He, on the other hand calmed me and said it went just fine. Jeffrey cited case law, as the other attorney wasted time talking about facts that were of no legal matter.
Still after 3 weeks of waiting for the ruling I continued to worry.
Jeffrey kept assuring me of a positive outcome.. I WON !! Thanks to Jeffrey's knowledge of the law, knowledge of the Ventura County family law court, he knew exactly what to do!
I highly recommend Jeffrey as a family law attorney. The results are all that matter!
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Posted by Irene | October 11, 2016
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Great Family Law Attorny
Jeffrey Hoffer helped me with an uncontested divorce. I had been trying to do it myself but after spending hours and getting rejected from the court clerk multiple times, I found Jeffrey Hoffer. In less than2 hours he created all the papers needed for the uncontested divorce and got the whole thing done and filed for me. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain each step he was doing in a way that I could understand. He even discussed the splitting of our 401 k and recommend someone I could call to make sure there wouldn't be tax consequences which was something I hadn't considered. I would highly recommend Jeffrey if you need a straight forward, down to earth, family law attorney who can get you through your divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible.
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Posted by Janine | October 7, 2016
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Awesome attorney
I hired Jeff on the recommendation of a friend. I needed a compassionate, understanding and helpful attorney that would keep me in the loop when it became painfully clear that the attorney I already had was not focused on my best interests. Jeff was most definitely the right guy. Not only does he listen to you and your concerns, he also keeps you updated on everything so you always know whats going on with your case and can ask him for clarification if you have any questions. He has done more for me in weeks than my previous attorney did for me in months. He's a great guy and works hard for his clients, always looking out for their best interests. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of a great attorney who cares about his clients and their needs in their specific situations.
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Posted by Caroline | September 11, 2016
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Strongly Recomended
When my ex filed for divorce 2 years ago I did not know anything about the lengthy and scary process ahead . I talked to several lawyers who were thrifty with information and more eager and calculating as to my ability to pay and how much. Meeting Jeff was a life saver. I explained my situation to him and he said that he thought he might be able to help me. Even after our first conversation I already felt better about everything. He is truly a professional, knowledgeable, experienced and calm person who makes him a master in what he’s doing.
Jeff immediately went to work preparing my case. Since things move slowly in family court, it took a while for my case to go in front of a judge. During that time, Jeff did an excellent job of gathering all the facts and details he needed and preparing me for the fight that was ahead. He did a wonderful job of keeping my expectations realistic and kept me focused on the big picture.
He has always taken the time to make sure I understood the law and always always promptly answered my calls. I never felt like I was just another case for him... I don’t usually write reviews but for those exceptional people you must know. If you are looking for expert counsel, top notch representation in court all combine in a truly kind and human person with a generous spirit, Jeff is the attorney for you.
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Posted by Louis | June 2, 2016
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Child custody battle
I felt defeated and that my back was against the wall, I didn't know where to turn. After loosing custody of my beautiful daughter, and getting downplayed in the court system, I new i needed someone to back me up! That's when I met Jeffrey. I got served with a restraining order with false claims and felt like I was sinking. Even with a couple days until my court hearing , Jeffrey took my case with no hesitations. Not only did he protect me from this restraining order, Jeffrey gave me the confidence I needed to pursue more custody of my daughter. Knowing that I was a great responsible dad, we went for it! Jeffrey and I have been in court 3 times together in the last 6 months and have won everytime. I now have 50/50 custody and I couldn't be happier! I deeply thank jeffrey for all he has done for my family, and highly recommend him to others.
Thanks again jeffrey!
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Response from Jeffrey HofferJune 10, 2016
Thank you Louis. It was a pleasure representing you.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2015
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Family advice session
Pretty good and solid advice. Very knowledgeable.
Posted by Rob C | April 27, 2015
Step by step with me on a long Journey
Jeffrey guided me and fought for me through a long 10+ year court battle! He kept me informed, was prompt to respond to my Emails and calls, no matter how trivial my question or concern was. Jeffrey was always prepared in court and knew my case inside and out.
Thank you for all you help on this long road! I will always appreciate and admire how hard you always fought for me and my child!
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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015
one of the best attorney
Jeffrey is one of the best attorneys I have encountered. He is very patient and professional. You can always reach him and he answers all your concerns.
Posted by Mohammad | February 3, 2015
Outstanding Performance
Jeffery Hoffer is an excellent attorney. He handled my contempt brilliantly and I won. I must say that Jeff is an excellent choice to handle contempt. Jeff knows exactly what to do, excellent client service, very reasonable fee and outstanding performance. I am very satisfied and highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2014
great lawyer very knowledgeable
Very nice, on time and new what to do and how to do it. He handled my case in one day and I won. I would recommend him to everybody I know for sure.
Posted by Chance | September 25, 2014
Hire this lawyer!
Jeff is an excellent attorney. I retained Jeff to handle my divorce. I was facing a lofty spousal order that was going to span 3 years and cost me at least $6,000 a month. He negotiated a settlement so that I only had to pay $15,000 total. Jeff is the attorney for the job!
Posted by Suzanne | September 24, 2014
Extremely Satisfied!
Jeffrey Hoffer helped me get through my divorce. He listened to me and gave his recommendations and how we were going to be a team and move forward. He is extremely trustworthy, knowledgeable. sincere and well known in the divorce and family law system. Jeffrey Hoffer had complete confidence in my case and picked me up when I was feeling down or discouraged. I would recommend Jeffrey Hoffer to anyone that is going through a separation or divorce. What a blessing it was for me to find him!
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The trial court held that the Date of Separation was January 1, 1982 because the meeting with children took place on an undetermined date in December, 1981. The Trial Court's findings were upheld on appeal
Family Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I do not hesitate to endorse Jeffrey. He always makes his clients his priority. As a certified family law specialist, there is no better advocate in his area than Jeffrey."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I recently had the opportunity to sit with Jeff and discuss the nuances of California Spousal Support laws. He was a wealth of information in this nuanced area. I was impressed with his dedication to his craft. I would recommend him to friends and family who are dealing with Divorce and Separation issues, especially if they were dealing with Spousal Support Issues."
Family Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Hiring an experienced family law attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with custody , visitation, spousal support, etc. Having a family law attorney's services helps ensure that nothing is left out of your case/claim or matter, which means that costly mistakes won't come back to bite you later. I endorse this lawyer . -Anthony Munoz, Esq."
Family Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey Hoffer is a very zealous advocate who thoroughly reviews his cases to provide excellent representation for his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Hoffer as counsel!"
Family Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeffrey Hoffer is very knowledgeable in his field of family law. He works hard for his clients to assure that they obtain the best results for themselves and their family. I endorse Mr. Hoffer."