Garrison Klueck

Garrison Klueck

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at La Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 413, La Mesa, CA

About Garrison

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

40 years | 1,400 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

40 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Mediation 10%

40 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 185-385 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law & Mediation Firm of Klueck & Hoppes, APC

7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 413, La Mesa, CA, 91942

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Garrison Klueck's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Tim | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Strategic thinker with great grasp of the law

I hired Garrison Klueck to represent me in a spousal support modification case. During the initial consultation he not only listened to understand my case but immediately began to strategize about different ways to present my case. I felt like his grasp of the law along with his strategic view a...nd years of experience were exactly what I was looking for in an attorney to represent me. While Garrison comes across as soft-spoken he has a determined look, as well, that shows me that he will fight for justice on my behalf. His team has been excellent to work with and keeps me up to date on where we stand with the case. I highly recommend Garrison Klueck and his team if you are looking for a group of lawyers who model integrity and are committed to working hard on your behalf. They truly are warriors with integrity.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bad Service

I found Klueck through DHS worklife4 you. I used him because he had 5 star reviews. Mr. Klueck purports to have experience dealing with divorces involving federal employees. His mishandling of our case is costing us a lot of money and stress. He made some misleading statements regarding the process a...nd his experience. He was not familiar with handling TSP accounts and now we're stuck with an unenforceable contract which is delaying putting an end to something we wanted done quickly. His office is quick to respond to emails until they screw up.

Posted by Annie | August 27, 2014 | Family

Feeling calm and empowered with Garrison

Today was one of the best days I have ever had in court when battling my ex husband. The mere thought of going to court again just because my ex refuses to leave me alone brings on a visceral response, but today was different. I remained calm and felt empowered by Mr. Klueck's knowledge and experti...se with matters of family court. He saved me over $4000.00 in what my ex thought he could get from me from back child support, proved that the county audit was incorrect by over charging me by three months, suggested that I counter sue for support for my daughter that I have custody of, and at the end of the morning, my ex was owing me money instead. Mr. Klueck is backed by an extremely helpful, responsive and trustworthy office staff, working together to create a formidable force of protection in the face of the storms of court. Today, my case has been resolved, and I walked out feeling victorious. If I ever need an attorney again with his specialty, I would not hesitate to call Mr. Klueck and I would recommend him any day to any person in need. Thank you so much Mr. Klueck!

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2014 | Family

Best Attorneys by FAR!

Best Attorney Office by far: Law Office of Garrison. They were extremely professional, caring, and highly intelligent. They are an honest and professional practice who were always there to answer any and all of my questions right then and there. Garrison was the first person I met at the firm and he ...was amazingly genuine and kind and handled my case with care. A special thanks to my attorney Vivianne Shands who did an extravagant job representing me in the court room. I HIGHLY recommend the firm for any Family Law issues!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Mediation

My husband and I hired Mr. Klueck to mediate our divorce. Because of various contributing circumstances, it was an extremely painful and touchy set of negotiations that dragged on for months. The two main areas of strength that Mr. Klueck brought to the job were his extensive knowledge and experience... with divorce law and what the courts might say about our case, and also his interpersonal "counseling" skills. There was plenty of sadness, bitterness, and anger, and yet he was able to listen to each person and articulate what they thought and cared about. These skills allowed him to navigate the case through some rough spots where one or the other of us did not want to capitulate. At times I felt hopeless about coming to an agreement that would work out OK for both of us, and yet he managed to help us get to that agreement. He also is very thorough in his explanations. The only area I was disappointed in at first was that the office was not very responsive to my calls or emails. It's true that they moved into a new office early on during our case, which must have been disorienting. But finally I asked for a prompter response to my calls or emails, and got it. It seemed that they were just monitoring emails since during a mediation, everything has to be shared with both parties. So be aware that you can ask for what you might want or need and Mr. Klueck will listen and help if it's in his power. Eventually all my questions got answered. After many months, our case is finally settled and approved by the courts, and my husband and I are both able to move on. I would recommend that if facing a divorce, that you get as much education as you can on your own before and during the case. As knowledgeable as Mr. Klueck is, he cannot possibly tell you every detail of how marriage and divorce law will affect your case. I learned a lot on my own that helped me.

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Garrison Klueck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Schneider

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Garrison to you. I have known him for about 20 years and have sat on a board with him for many years. He is extremely dedicated and cares about his clients."

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Julie Wolff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bud believes strongly in helping his clients through all aspects of divorce; legal, financial, and emotional. He is well respected in the community."

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Koryn Sheppard

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am so fortunate to get to work for such a great attorney and person. Our firm is full of happy lawyers which means happy clients. Bud is a great leader and boss. He puts his client's happiness and success first in his cases. His firm is build around his dedication to access to justice. He is also a leader in the legal community. I also worked with Bud as opposing counsel on a difficult case. He was firm but fair. He worked to get his client a good result while being professional and settlement minded. I have a great deal of respect for him personally and professionally. It's my pleasure to be a member of his team."

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William Mazur

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Garrison "Bud" Klueck during an internship in law school. He helped provide the foundation of my legal knowledge in the area of family law, and inspired me to pursue mediation and alternative dispute resolution training to provide a better all-around service to my clients. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Arthur Obolsky

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart lawyer."

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Alan Ridenour

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Klueck was my Community Property professor when I was in law school. As students, my classmates and I were impressed by Mr. Klueck's extensive knowledge of the family law subjects he taught. Mr. Klueck was one of a few professors at my school who also practiced law, and I knew from interactions in the classroom, that he is one of the tops in his specialty. I have referred a number of people to Mr. Klueck without any reservation. I continue to do so."

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Erik Jenkins

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Klueck as opposing counsel on two matters. In both instances, Mr. Klueck was professional and settlement minded. He came up with ideas that helped both cases settle in a manner that was beneficial to both parties and their children. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Kimberly Kirkpatrick

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Klueck is an extremely experienced attorney. He tailors his strategy to each client's particular needs and goals, whether that means zealous representation in court, or mediating the case to avoid court appearances."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top Attorney (Family Law), San Diego Daily Transcript newspaper

2011

"Super Lawyer", Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer Award, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Recognized Lawyer (Top 10 Family Law), San Diego--Our City Magazine

2009

"Super Lawyer" Award, Law & Politics Media

2008

"Super Lawyer" Award, Law & Politics Media

2008

"Top Attorney" Award, San Diego Daily Transcript (newspaper)

2007

"Super Lawyer" Award, Law & Politics Media

2007

"Top Attorney" Award, San Diego Daily Transcript

2002

50th Anniversary Award-Top Panel Attorney, LRIS-SD County Bar

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Mediator, Law & Mediation Firm of KLUECK & HOPPES, APC

1990 - 2015

Attorney/Mediator, Law & Mediation Offices of Garrison Klueck

1990 - 1992

Legal Advisor/Planning Commission-Prosecutor, City of Lemon Grove

1990 - 1993

Contract Attorney Prosecutor, City of Santee

1989 - 1989

Contract Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph Fox

1987 - 1989

Attorney (Large Law Firm Associate), Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth

Associations

2016 - Present

Thomas More Society

Vice President

2015 - Present

University of San Diego

Adjunct Professor

2010 - Present

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Adjunct Professor

2002 - Present

Western Sierra Law School

Adjunct Professor

2007 - 2007

San Diego County Bar Association

Vice President

2003 - 2003

East County-Foothills Bar Association

President

1997 - 1997

San Diego County Bar Association

Vice President

1984 - 1985

USD Law Review

Executive Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Mother v. Father (Changed Circumstance When Deployment Forces Child To Be Left With Sex Offender Step-mother)

In favor of client.

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Education

1986

University of San Diego School of Law ("USD")

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

San Diego State University

MA - Masters

N/A

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

CAMFT Workshop

"Working with Parents as They Divorce"

2009

Military Family Law Issues Child Custody Issues in Military Cases

2009

Family Law Continuing Education The Most-Important Legal Changes in 2008

2002

Certified Specialists Summer Seminar

"History of Divorce Law & Collaborative Law"

Publications

2010

San Diego News Network ("SDNN") "Cooperative Divorce"

2009

San Diego News Network ("SDNN") Justice Scalia Expounds & Amuses at USD

1985

Law Review--University of San Diego ("USD") The Coming Jurisprudence of the Information Age

Languages

Spanish

English

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