Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

3.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Clarita, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 245, Santa Clarita, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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The Law Offices of Jonathan B. LaFrance, P.A.

25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 245, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355

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Jonathan Baxter Lafrance's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2020 | Family

awful! !!! steer clear!!!

I had previously been a client of this attorney for years. My case was not handled professionally AT ALL. Attorney/client privilege was never respected. Acts like he's doing you a bunch of favors yet, in reality won't do a thing for you except charge you through the roof and give you the run around. ...He is very shady and conniving. If you care enough about yourself, your case, your family or your children, than steer clear from this attorney and choose someone more respectable and competent to handle your case and hopefully with more professionalism.

Jonathan Lafrance

Replied last April 28, 2020

I do not recall any client that would have a legitimate complaint like this one. As you are anonymous I invite you to contact me to try to resolve this if I can. I can only say that I care deeply about my clients, their families and the economics of going through litigation. I strive to be more than fair and very competent in all client matters. I know it can be very hard on everyone involved in a lawsuit. Like all attorneys, I sometimes have to tell clients things that are hard for them to hear but I am duty bound to by truthful and hold confidences. Sometimes clients will bring 3rd parties into their case as percipient or character witnesses and in doing so certain information is necessarily relayed. But, as most attorneys, I am extremely protective of client privileges. I address this issue with each client on the onset of representation to protect the client's interests, and even include such boundaries in writing in all my legal services agreements. Again, without knowing more I can only make these general statements.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Matter

I hired Mr LaFrance to defend me in an "assault" case. I had gotten into a shouting/shoving situation and was arrested by the police. I was released OR and immediately contacted Mr LaFrance to help with my defense. He immediately went to work building our defense and after conferring with the plai...ntiff several times, we settled. Mr LaFrance was on top of the situation all the time, and I never felt that I had been abandoned. I was extremely satisfied with the work and concern put into this situation by Mr LaFrance and would definitely use im and any further legal matters I would run into

Posted by Erika Roman | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant legal mind and Excellent Strategist

Unfortunately, I am now going through a divorce and I came to Jonathan in need of desperate help as my husband has unlimited means. Not only has Jonathan won every battle so far but his creativity and passion will outwit all other attorneys. He never gives up and has a great deal of patience. In fami...ly law, it's critical to have an attorney that knows how to negotiate. Jonathan is not about dragging out a fight, but rather focuses on finding the solution. He is a man who is devoted to his clients and will take my call at anytime and will truly work all night if necessary to come out on top. He is scholarly, ethical and the most amazing attorney I have ever known. He gives family law attorneys a good name! He is the only reason why I can sleep at night, knowing my life is in good hands. I trust him and I recommend him 100%.

Posted by Maria | April 25, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Jonathan Lafrance is an excellent lawyer

Jonathan Lafrance is an excellent lawyer. I was in a situation where I was wrongly convicted of a traffic citation because I arrived 10 minutes late to the court room for the trial. The judge decided to have the trial in my absence without affording me due process. He left the court room after all... the other trials were completed and he did not give me the opportunity to speak. I was informed by the bailiff and the clerk in the court room that there was nothing I could do, that I had missed my chance. I called Mr. Lafrance who was recommended to me by a friend. He immediately sprung into action and assured me that he would resolve the situation. He obtained all of the per tenant details from me and put together a motion that was very well written. He even worked with me late into the evening by phone, as time was of the essence. The motion had to be filed within a limited period of time. It was successfully filed, and the judge accepted the motion and allowed me to have another trial. The police officer once again appeared in court and I was found not guilty. Without Mr. Lafrance, I would have accepted the initial court ruling (assuming I had no other option), and would have found myself with a charge for a violation which I did not commit, as well as with a point added to my record. He was highly responsive to me and acted quickly and knowledgeably. He knew exactly what to do. I would highly recommend Jonathan Lafrance to anyone looking for a competent, knowledgeable, trustworthy lawyer.

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Mark Rubashkin

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan LaFrance is a fantastic attorney, and I refer him family law and criminal defense cases from our farm. Our clients that we were for our always extremely satisfied and give John the highest reviews. He has a wealth of knowledge in both areas, is an outstanding person, and a great lawyer."

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Brian Breiter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been referring Criminal-Defense. to John LaFrance for over 15 years. He is an outstanding attorney and advocate for his clients. He never gives up, treat them with respect, and gets amazing results. John LaFrance is my go to guy!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

1996

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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