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John Thomas Medlen

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Family

2659 Townsgate Rd Ste 136, Westlake Village, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

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Law Offices of John Thomas Medlen

2659 Townsgate Rd Ste 136, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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John Thomas Medlen's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patricia | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional

I was referred to John for divorce proceedings and his representation was exceptional, knowledgeable and extremely kind. I have consulted with him on other matters and he always responds, helping me immeasurably.

Posted by Jim | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest & Ethical

Recently, for the first time in our lives, my wife and I were served with a law suit. This was totally out of the blue and came as a complete shock to us. We are senior citizens and the news was very concerning to us. Having never been involved in a law suit we had no idea what to do next and the an...xiety was causing us sleepless nights. John was recommended to us and we set up an in person meeting. My wife and I were quickly put at ease as he throughly explained, in terms we could understand, that we should have nothing to worry about as he didn’t feel the case had merit. He further explained that we did have to follow legal protocol to favorably resolve the issue and that legal representation should be obtained. We were so comfortable with John that we hired him on the spot, as my wife and I both sensed Johns’ decency and fairness - he was going to represent us and he saw us as people in need and not just a pay check. The bottom line - John got the case against us dismissed! We would not hesitate to obtain Johns’ service again, should the need arise and would highly and without reservation recommend him for your legal issues.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Hill

Debt collection lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I encountered Mr. Medlen as a n opposing counsel on a debt collection matter. Although the matter eventually settled, John fiercely advocated his client's position throughout. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Hoffer

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Vallens

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is an extremely talented and bright man and a great lawyer. When my criminal clients having overlapping issues involving family law or other complicated civil matters, John is the guy I call. He is honest and always tells the clients like it is. If you want a lawyer to get the job done right, John is the man."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Honors, Graduated with honors

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorneys, Rosen and Loeb

Education

1998

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Long Beach

Languages

English

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