Daniel R. Knowlton

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Daniel R. Knowlton

also known as Dan Knowlton

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

8880 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 800, San Diego, CA

About Daniel

Biography

48 years experience in divorce, separation, property division, custody, and paternity. Experience pays off!

48 years experience in divorce, separation, property division, custody, and paternity. Experience pays off!

Experience, training, knowledge, and expertise pays off!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Appeals, writs, post-judgment motions, new trial motions, motions to set aside

49 years

50%
Family 50%

Divorce, legal separation, child custody, property division, support

49 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 38 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1988

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Daniel R Knowlton, Attorney at Law

8880 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 800, San Diego, CA, 92108

knowltonlawoffices.com/

Daniel R. Knowlton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Nicole | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Attorney

Mr. Knowlton was an excellent choice for an attorney to handle my divorce. He prepared me, educated me on the process and was available every step of the way. My case involved some complexity with a definite power and financial imbalance because I was a stay at home mother. I was pleased to discover... that his 30 plus years of experience and expertise as a family law attorney quickly leveled the playing field against the other side. I was able to trust Dan and know that he always had my children and my own best interest in mind. After the divorce was finalized we all came out okay even now are amicable and successful co-parents. He is wonderful!! I highly recommend him!

Posted by Harmony | November 20, 2014

Friendly and Knowledgeable Family Law Attorney

I recently hired attorney Dan Knowlton to assist me with a prenuptial agreement. He was friendly, affordable, responsive, and knowledgeable about family law in California. He was more than willing to explain things to me simply, and when I asked a tough question, he took time to research the answer.... I was very happy with his services and would use him again, should I need family law assistance.

Posted by Cora | October 16, 2013

AGRESSIVE YET COMPASSIONATE, EXPERIENCED AFFORDABLE DIVORCE LAWYER!!!

I will be honest and say that my client relationship with Mr. Knowlton is fairly new as I just recently retained him to represent me in my divorce case. However, that being said here are my observations in him thus far, most of the time if not always has answered his phone which can be a common probl...em amongst attorneys, I had been going back and forth with him telephonically in preparing the territory for my divorce for about a year now as I knew it was not a matter of "if " but only a matter of when my divorce would take place and all through out that time I always remember him answering his phone or returning my call within an hour max. Finally after speaking to various attorneys I decided to go in for a consultation. During our consultation I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and experienced in family law. Unlike other attorneys I had interviewed, he was very attentive and not negative at all, he heard me out with great patience and did not cut me off nor interrupt me once and gave me the impression of a "roll up your sleeves and get to work" type of Attorney. Additionally, he reviewed all my paperwork carefully without rushing through it and made various detailed observations. He did not try to find short cuts or ways to get out of executing any necessary work but was more then willing to get the job done in my complex case. I also found him to be very wise and something that is unheard of, especially amongst most Attorneys, COMPASSIONATE!!! Being an Attorney is not just filing petitions or filing motions particularly in Family Law, it is so important for us consumers to have an Attorney who is neutral to the situation while being compassionate to the families involved something which I found him to be thus far. Furthermore, I found him to be VERY professional and straight forward in answering all my questions and going over our retainer contract, no games or hidden fees, everything pretty straight forward and last but certainly NOT least without disclosing numeric figures, let's just say he was extremely reasonable and affordable , I found his fees to be yielding to my circumstance as a struggling mom going through a harsh and complicated divorce. Finally, although he is very proper and polite that is not to be mistaken for a push over. Unfortunately for me, the opposing party's Attorney is a nightmare and a fuming out of control woman and a person of not much character nor integrity but my attorney for sees no problem in taking her on and quite confident about handling these type of Attorneys. As my case advances I will continue to provide a most recent review of my experience with my new Attorney on this case in hopes that all goes well. Sincerely, a Relieved and content client and "mom".

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Daniel R. Knowlton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Glover

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2012

Officer of the Year, San Diego fraternal organization

2011

Citizen of the Year, San Diego fraternal organization

2000

President's Award, Optimists International

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Owner, Knowlton Law Offices

Associations

1976 - Present

State Bar of California

Member, Certified Family Law Specialist

2013 - 2014

San Diego fraternal organization

President

1989 - 1991

Alpine Chamber of Commerce

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Utah v. Green

Conviction overturned on unconstitutionality of statute.

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Education

1976

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Utah

Speaking Engagements

2012

Bequests & Living Trusts presentations

Bequests and Living Trusts

1990

Saturday breakfast

Support and child custody

Languages

English

Activity

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