Samuel S Godkin

Samuel S Godkin

also known as Godkin & Brengle, LLP

4.8
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

12396 WORLD TRADE DRIVE, SUITE 313, San Diego, CA

About Samuel

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

SAMUEL S. GODKIN, ESQ.

12396 WORLD TRADE DRIVE, SUITE 313, San Diego, CA, 92128

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Samuel S Godkin's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Mr. Godkin has worked with me for the last year and a half during a hostile and difficult divorce. The service I have received from Mr. Godkin and his staff have been exceptional! I'm surprised by the one negative review, because every encounter I have had with Mr. Godkin, whether in person, on the... phone, via email, or in court was highly professional. He was very concerned with my financial status, and often times counseled me on how to minimize my cost, and his fees. Both Mr. Godkin, and opposing council worked together professionally to resolve my case. He has patiently answered all of my questions, and discussed all of my options through the separation, divorce, and child custody issues. He has listened to my concerns, and has given me practical and useful advice every step of the way. I would recommend, (and have already) Mr. Godkin for all Family Law matters.

Posted by Travis Likert | May 05, 2014

Knowledgeable, patient and trustworthy.

I have hired Mr. Godkin on multiple occasions and have found his work to be fantastic. I recommend him to my clients, family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

A new outlook on the stigma of divorce attorneys.

I was impressed and pleased with Mr. Godkin's efforts to effectively and cost efficiently settle my case. I take back everything I once said and felt about divorce attorneys. This guy is an exception.

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Samuel S Godkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shane Brengle

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Godkin is a skilled litigator and passionate representative for his clients."

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Daniel Gilleon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Godkin is a top notch family law attorney. He's smart, aggressive, respected and caring. You can't do better."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Mark Blane

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Godkin is a hard working family law attorney you can count on. He is knowledgable in the law, and always does his best for his clients. I endorse this lawyer's work!"

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Mark Ankcorn

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

American Jurisprudence Award For Family Law, California Western School of Law

Associations

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1995

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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