Danielle K Wakefield

Danielle K Wakefield

also known as Wakefield Law Firm

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Real estate Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning

7040 Avenida Encinas #104-329, Carlsbad, CA

About Danielle

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

If we learned anything during the pandemic, it would be that we never know what will happen to us. And, more importantly that if we aren't prepared the consequences could be dire for our loved ones and their loved ones. I help plan for that.

5 years

50%
Real Estate 50%

Homeowners! Is your HOA giving you grief? Or causing you concern? Give me a call! The HOA often has the deep pockets and the expensive lawyers. I am here to HELP YOU. Even if your assessments are behind, we can get you free and clear! I also help with pre-foreclosure, non-judicial foreclosures and post-foreclosure debts. Let's try and save your home at all costs.

25 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Wakefield Law Firm

7040 Avenida Encinas #104-329, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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Danielle K Wakefield's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jim | May 13, 2024 | Trusts

She's our Attorney

We were referred to Danielle to update an old family trust. To say we were lucky to get her is an understatement. She understood what we needed to do and drove to Los Angeles County from San Diego County to help us. What Attorney do you know will do that for their clients? Danielle did it without com...plaint and updated our family's Trust/Will. Danielle is the real deal, and you will not be sorry for using her. Our family loves her and knows she has the best interest in protecting our assets. She's our Attorney!

Danielle Wakefield

Replied last August 28, 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Jim! It was my absolute pleasure to help your family and I'm so happy to be there for you in the future!

Posted by Teresa | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Changed my situation for the better

My HOA was having problems and our property manager was lying often and withholding financial documents, so I hired Danielle Wakefield for help. She gave me information about my rights as a homeowner, and she fought on my behalf to get straight answers from board members and the property manager. Her... expertise changed my situation because she empowered me and let the property manager know that his actions were no longer going to be tolerated. Shortly after I hired Ms. Wakefield, the property manager resigned, and our HOA is running much better. If you are at the point where you are looking for an attorney for a similar matter, I suggest contacting this attorney sooner rather than later.

Danielle Wakefield

Replied last March 28, 2022

Thank you for the kind words. I love to hear when our work together changes things for the better! Best of luck going forward!

Posted by Mary | March 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Service Review

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Danielle Wakefield. My daughter and I were deeply involved in two separate but related civil cases. Danielle represented me throughout the lengthy and often tedious process of litigation. She remained positive, always encouraging me to do the same. Her compass...ionate and caring approach gave me hope and confidence. She was personable, honest and straightforward regarding all aspects of the case. Danielle was ultimately successful in securing the dismissal of my case and preventing any further action against me. For that, I am eternally grateful! Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism set her apart from others in her trade. She is extremely hardworking, highly efficient and presents herself perfectly. Here is a dedicated lawyer who is willing to go the extra mile for you. When all is said and done, she is more than just a great lawyer, she is truly a lovely and gracious lady at heart. You cannot go wrong with Danielle!

Danielle Wakefield

Replied last March 28, 2022

It was a pleasure to work with you and your daughter, Mary. Please contact me again if I can ever be of service in the future. Be well.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great outcome

Danielle got me the outcome I sought and was great to work with. Her rates were reasonable and I would not hesitate to use her again in the future.

Danielle Wakefield

Replied last March 28, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m happy to help again any time.

Posted by Dennis | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

STAY AWAY FROM THIS ATTORNEY!!!

I hired Danielle Wakefield for my Homeowners Association (HOA) matter and after working on my case and collecting over forty thousand dollars, she made excuses that she was quitting my case because of not taking her advice on mediation. When I asked her why she never explained to me I had multiple me...diation options including a free option the court provides, she then used the excuse that I did not pay her on time, which is untrue. When I questioned this attorney as to her lack of communication with me over long periods of time, she stated, she did not want to “run up my bill”, but when I questioned that texting or emailing is inexpensive, she refused to respond. This attorney’s office billed me for a letter that was produced for opposing counsel. When I pointed out Danielle had emailed me that she “cut and pasted” the whole letter from previous court documents, she refused to explain the expensive charges for the “cut and paste” letter. She billed me for work she inflated pricing on. After she abandoned me as a client, it was then I realized she was never working in my favor. This attorney sold me on she was an expert in HOA matters and is why I signed a contract with her firm, but in the end, I am a disabled Iraq war veteran and regret ever signing a contract with the Danielle Wakefield Law firm.

Danielle Wakefield

Replied last October 26, 2023

I wish you well.

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Danielle K Wakefield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jenn French

Litigation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Danielle Wakefield is an excellent litigator. She zealously advocates for her clients and does not shy away from difficult legal and factual issues. Danielle is compassion and thoughtful, and I truly enjoy working with her. She always considers the impact of litigation on her clients lives and her strategic decisions are informed by compassion. It is my privilege to endorse Danielle Wakefield."

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Michael Doland

Real estate lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although new to Avvo it is immediately obvious that the answers of Ms. Wakefield are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Gillian Fahlsing

Litigation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Danielle on a number of matters over the last 20 years. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Tracy Reinmiller

Litigation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Wakefield is an exceptional litigation attorney. She provides knowledgeable and aggressive representation for individuals and businesses alike. Ms. Wakefield represents numerous Orange and Los Angeles County businesses including medical professionals, contractors, trucking companies and home owner associations. Further, Ms. Wakefield represents individuals in personal injury related matters. Ms. Wakefield is bright, quick, and very effective."

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Cynthia Hackler Flynn

Business lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Wakefield is an amazing attorney, not only is she is a pleasure to work with, she is very professional. I've had the pleasure of working with her at two law firms and together we handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases. She is an excellent teacher and mentor and I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Shakeb Razai

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Danielle is an excellent attorney. I had the pleasure of working with her in the past. If I personally ever have the need for a civil litigation attorney, I would go to Danielle Wakefield. I endorse this attorney."

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Andrew Phan

Business lawyer

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Tracy Reinmiller

Estate planning lawyer

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Cynthia Hackler Flynn

Litigation lawyer

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Shakeb Razai

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Award of Merit, Colorado Bar Association

Work Experience

2004 - 2008

Attorney, Neuland, Nordberg, Andrews & Whitney

Associations

2011 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

State Bar of California, Administration of Justice

Member

1998 - 2001

Colorado Bar Association

Student Member

Education

2001

University of Denver College of Law

Juris Doctor

1996

California State University, Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

German

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