$ 500-800 per hour
Jeffrey Lee Hoffer
also known as Jeffrey L. Hoffer
About Jeffrey
Biography
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.
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.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
33 years | 100 cases
Child Custody
20%
33 years | 100 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
33 years | 100 cases
Child Support
10%
33 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Hoffer Family Law Firm
30101 Agoura Court, Suite 118, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Stay away!!! Would give zero stars if possible.
A horrible experience for me. Almost no communication, showed up in court without even bringing a laptop to read judgements. Ended up costing me thousands and thousands of dollars in penalties because he could not communicate with opposing lawyer. Stay away, horrid experience. Dig into others reviews...
Jeffrey Hoffer
Replied last February 22, 2020Dear Anonymous reviewer and whoever may also read this review: I have been trying to ascertain who left this review. I cannot imagine your experience was recent. I honestly do not know who you are, but I feel the need to address this: First, I believe it is important that readers know that I run a small law office. I started literally right out of law school. As a result, I like to think that I am personable and down to earth and that I listen to all of my clients’ concerns and address them appropriately. Second, I bring a laptop computer to Court when it is necessary. Most of the time, I bring an ipad. In fact, I keep most of my files digitally and therefore are accessed easily that way. I also take notes directly on the ipad. The Los Angeles and Ventura County courts do not have online access to court files, which includes Judgments. Even if I had a laptop with me in Court (per your review), I could not access any pleadings filed in any family law case. As for the “lack of communication”, I do not know what you could possibly be talking about. The first question I ask my clients is “How do you want us to communicate with you?” I have several methods: They are: email, text message, messages through my online portal, Facebook messenger, Twitter messenger or even Google hangouts. I do my ever best to ensure that when a client leaves, he or she is not angry. I always try to make bad feelings better. I am always trying to improve my client experience. Divorce is not a cakewalk. It is emotionally charged and is gut wrenching. It is also not unusual for one to take out his or her bad circumstances on their divorce attorney. It is also not unusual for opposing parties to write bad reviews about the other side’s attorney. This could be the case here. Whether you are a former client, a former client’s spouse or someone else who had the need to write this review, I wish you the best.
Posted by Britt | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Poor Communication and Shady
I compared reviews of several local lawyers and Hoffer's were the best, so I signed with him and paid the retainer. I wish I had gone with someone else because he was inconsistent in responding and impersonal in our interactions. Long story short, my husband and I worked things out (hooray!) and I...
Jeffrey Hoffer
Replied last June 27, 2019Dear Brittany Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. I am truly grateful for your feedback. I am not at liberty to respond to your review due to the attorney-client privilege. I will be sure to keep your review in the forefront of my mind as I try to continually improve the client experience. Also, congratulations on your reconciliation. All the best to you. JLH.
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Client Review
Mr. Hoffer charged a high retainer $5000 and refused to return any of it when I was dissatified with his lack of work. Beware that his retainer is not refundable under any circumstances! He does not make this clear during his first consultation. I would not recommend him under any circumstances.
Jeffrey Hoffer
Replied last September 20, 2014The retainer I charged this client was not high at all and I worked very hard for this client. We aired out our positions in fee arbitration and I prevailed. He then posted this negative review. Divorces are very hard emotionally on clients. i wish that things did not end on such a sour note as I always try to make things better for my clients. I hope this person's case resolved in his favor.
Posted by Jon | September 20, 2014
lousy Lawyer!! Do not use.
Warning do not use. Was with him for almost 2.years and got absolutely nothing accomplished. His work is disorganized and he is completely unproffesional. Save your money and do your research cause I didn't and its cost me a fortune.
Jeffrey Hoffer
Replied last September 20, 2014I have sufficient proof to demonstrate that the above review was not truthful. My work for this client was first rate and highly professional. As for his accusation that my work is "disorganized", that is not true. My files are mostly scanned and online. For paper files, I use a great system for called "Bindertek". They are more expensive than regular paper files, but they are extremely professional and make for very easy organization. I am also aware of negative and false online reviews this client gave to other attorneys as well.
Posted by Shawn | September 20, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Be aware and Stay away!....
I had hired this attorney last year and that was my biggest mistake. He talks a great talk to get your retainer and after that He is not responsive, He does not prepare for the case nor keep you informed on its progress and worse yet he gets mums in the court. He botched my case so bad, that I hav...
Jeffrey Hoffer
Replied last September 20, 2014I am not sure what "great talk" I used in order to obtain a retainer payment from this person. I also have no idea what he is talking about when he accuses me of being "non responsive". When was I "not responsive"? What was I "not responsive" to? This client had my cell phone number and email address. He was always able to reach me. I will say this however. As an attorney, I can honestly say that sometimes a contested hearing does not go as anticipated. One main reason for this is when my client does not tell me the truth or leaves out important facts which I then find out about later in Court. I consider my clients to be my partners. I need honest client input in order to be adequately prepared to represent his/her interests. Sometimes for whatever reason, there are clients who either outright lie to me or omit facts, which if I knew about in advance, would have affected my courtroom strategy. As for the malpractice case, that went nowhere fast.
Jeffrey Lee Hoffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2015
Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2008
Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West, Goldline Research - Published in Forbes Magazine, November, 2008
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Hoffer
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk/Paralegal, Lee & Dickinson
Associations
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of D(confidential)
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
Education
1992
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
Fox News Online
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Languages
English
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