Dana Urick

Dana Urick

also known as URICK LAW CENTER

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Woodland Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Business

21550 Oxnard Street., Third Floor., Woodland Hills, CA

About Dana

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

33 years

80%
Business 20%

39 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Urick Law Center

21550 Oxnard Street., Third Floor., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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Dana Urick's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Milinda | August 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Smart, dedicated, easy to talk with, yet driven

Dana Urick was my divorce attorney for six years. I know that this is an unusually long time, but that is what happens with a complicated divorce. Dana was wonderful to work with. She was caring, smart, dedicated, and honest. She was also very articulate and driven to get a divorce agreement that wou...ld suit my children and me. At the time of my separation, I was a stay at home mom and had stopped working for seven years. Dana encouraged me to go back to school and get a master's degree, which I am grateful for. Dana is very approachable and easy to talk with, yet she is fierce in the court room. She was actually the second lawyer that I hired to work on my case, after the first lawyer cost me a lot of money and did not help much. I have remained in contact with Dana and consider her a friend now. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of a family law attorney.

Posted by Bethany | July 26, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I am SO glad my friend referred me to Ms. Urick. She was my Guardian Angel!

Ms. Urick was my 2nd lawyer. I had lost all faith because my first lawyer just kept taking my savings, but nothing ever seemed to get done. I attended a Divorce group at my church, and my friend suggested that I call Ms. Urick. The first time I talked to her on the phone, she was kind and patient. Wh...en I decided to meet with her, she patted me on the hand when I broke down and really gave me the impression that she cared and we would be a team. 6 months later, she attended my son's graduation from Pre-School and helped me finalize my 10 year marriage. I really feel that she was my Guardian Angel, and did not treat me like I was just another client like my first lawyer did. She returned all my calls, even on weekends or when I just needed some reassurance. I appreciated her always contacting me to tell me that our hours were getting up there, and I needed to put money aside to continue to fund my divorce. Divorces are not cheap people! BUT neither is a good lawyer! I think you get what you pay for.... and in her case I would rather have paid her fees for 2 years than my other loser lawyer who did nothing! and never returned my calls. or always had excuses.

Posted by Joshua | July 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Custody Lawyer in L.A.!!!

I can't say enough about this lady. Compassionate but aggressive like a mama bear protecting her young. Skilled, smart, sassy. I've never been a fan of lawyers, but now I am a follower of this woman. I will go to her for ANY legal problem I ever have be it with my children, my company, my friends. I ...recommend her without reservation. Let me tell you that when you are going through a divorce, you want to know SOMEONE can be trusted. Ms. Urick is that person. Don't fall for the talk other lawyers may give you - she tells it straight and has your back always. Thank you Thank you Thank you Dana Urick for all you have done for me and my family.

Posted by Karen J. | January 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

My Savior in Divorce Hell!!

Three years of divorce hell. A custody battle that I thought would never end. A husband who tried every dirty trick in the book. Ms.Urick always looked out for me and explained everything. I wish she had been my first lawyer and not my forth. Really nice person and so good with my kids. Even sent the...m birthday cardfs. I cant say enough nice things about this lawyer. I have told all my friends.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

The Best . Unlike Any other Lawyer.

I have been going through a messy divorce for the past 5 years. My wife and I are both professionals with our own businesses, a lot of property, four children and countless other issues. What should have been a long overdue, amicable split became an all out war. Dana was my third attorney. When I fir...st hired a lawyer, all my colleagues impressed on me the need to have a big firm name behind me. With that came the big firm bills and the significant lack of personal contact. This is not to say Dana doesn't cost a pretty penny. But with over two decades of experience under her hat, and an uncanny ability to know just when I was feeling weak or defeated, I didn't seem to mind her bills as much of those of my prior overinflated counsel with equally overinflated egos. I'll be straight that I had some reservations. Dana is sharp, but she also has a fantastic sense of humor. Her wit can rival some of the best comedians I know. Even so, she can be intensely serious when she has to be, and when her client needs to see the bright light of day - which I admit, I needed all too often. The friend that referred me told me that Dana is someone who was unlike any other attorney he had ever worked with ( and this guy works with attorneys every day in his profession). I would have to agree. When I look at ths history of my marriage and my divorce, I am right where I should have been even though like many, I would like to still have all my finances and all my property in my corner. The result Dana obtained was more than fair given the circumstances. I only wish I had come to her first and saved myself about two years. I also want to say that Dana went out of her way to be accessible to me even on weekends and evenings since it is hard for me to always deal with personal matters during the work day. No such experience with the big names. Here is what I learned. There is a reason why she isn't in Beverly Hills or in the media though she certainly could be with her skills. That is not her style. She truly cares about the people she represents. My kids drew pictures for her that she taped to her wall. She held my hand through some of my darkest moments. After all is said and done, the greatest recommendation I can give her is that aside from being a sharp, skilled and astute litigator, she is a truly warm and caring lady. That combination is a rarity in the legal profession.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2004

MEDIATION & SETTLEMENT OFFICER, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT

1987

Constitutional Law, American Jurisprudence Award

Work Experience

1988 - Present

LEAD ATTORNEY, URICK LAW CENTER

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1988

Pepperdine Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Univ of California San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of San Diego

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

N/A

WOMEN & CHILDRENS SCHOOL ASSN.

DIVORCE IN CALIFORNIA

Publications

N/A

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CHILD CUSTODY - HARD DECISIONS

Languages

English

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