Ethan Jonah Marcus

Ethan Jonah Marcus

4.1
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family

10650 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Marcus Family Law Center

10650 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92131

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Ethan Jonah Marcus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Marcus Family Law will screw you in the end!

If you are looking for a law firm to take all of your money, get you sanctioned from the judge, abandon your case and threaten you for more money, then this is the law firm for you! However, if you are looking for a law firm to help you instead of the opposing party, then you want to find a differ...ent law firm! If you are looking for a law firm with some sort of humanity, then you definitely should find anyone else other than Marcus Family Law! If you do decide to hire Marcus Family Law, then be prepared to lose all of your money and have them screw you in the end!

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2014

Ethan Marcus is a passionate advocate for your special needs children

Ethan Marcus was the first lawyer I consulted with who understood the intricacies of my case and wasn't cowed by the uphill battle of persuading the court that the issues of special needs kids must be considered. His brilliance and ability to strategize are driven by a passion for the well being of ...the children involved in the divorce. The therapists, educators and medical professionals on my kids' teams are impressed by Ethan Marcus' sensitivity and professionalism. Other attorneys told me I would need to compromise on giving my kids what they needed. Ethan Marcus told me we could win, and we did! I highly recommend this law firm, especially if your children need special consideration.

Posted by Rosa Maria | August 10, 2011

Do you need a responsivel and trustworthy lawyer to fight your case?

My experience with Marcus Family Law Center has been very positive. They show their professionalism by keep the client informed with updates via emails, phone calls, and/or regular mail, including itemized accurate expense billings. Marcus Family Law Center resolved my case in only three months, whi...ch my previous attorney took almost three years and did not accomplished very much but yet, his rates were very high. I am going to recommend Marcus Family Law Center to my family and friends. Rosa Maria O.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2011

MFLC is excelent

My case had been dragging on for years and MFLC put a stop to that. In 6 months they brought my case around. Not only did I get my divorce, I got custody of our son and now my ex owes me money. I already have recomended them to a friend.

Posted by Molly | January 2, 2011

I unreservedly recommend Marcus Family Law

Ethan Marcus is a committed and caring professional of rare integrity. His ethics are superior and his knowledge of family law extensive and up-to-date. He is particularly well-informed about and sensitive to the plight of the parent fighting for the well-being and custody of their child. He is de...eply committed to justice and truth and is not afraid of fighting for your rights in family court. As an honest man he is a rare commodity in the frightening and confusing world of family court. His staff is professional, friendly and supportive. My child and I will always be grateful for his help and we could not overstate the belief we have in Attorney Marcus and his staff.

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Ethan Jonah Marcus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Asil Mashiri

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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Case Kamshad

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Moriel Cohen

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ethan is an excellent mentor and supervising attorney. He is not only skilled at analyzing facts and seeing the big picture, but also has a way of understanding the client's needs and working with them to achieve their goals. Ethan is very adept at presenting arguments in a way that everyone can get and appreciate, from layperson witnesses to highly intelligent finders of fact. In addition to these traits, Ethan's persuasive communication style and savvy courtroom manner is admired and sought after."

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Bashir Ghazialam

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because as an attorney who is working hard every day and striving to be the best at what I do, I only refer my clients for certain subject area specialty legal services (such as family law) to the lawyer who I believe is the best at what he or she does. Accordingly, I have referred many family law related cases to Ethan Jonah Marcus because he has proven time and time again that he in fact is the best at what he does, which is to help clients with their family law legal needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

President, Marcus Family Law Center, PLC

Associations

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Manalo

On the strength of the pleadings, Ethan negotiated a settlement wherein wife withdrew her request, and the parties didn't even have to go to Court.

Matter of Marchuk and Ho

Overwhelmingly positive

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Education

1991

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

California State University, Humboldt State University

B.A.

Languages

English

Spanish

Hebrew

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