Neil Opdahl-Lopez

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Neil Opdahl-Lopez

also known as Neil Opdahl-Lopez, Esq. (Major, USMCR)

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Bernardino, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

473 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA

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About Neil

Biography

As a former Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps, I have a comprehensive and unparalleled experience.

As a former Marine prosecutor, I know how the opposition thinks, & exactly how to tackle a DUI.

Do you & your spouse agree on the terms of a divorce? I have mastered uncontested divorces ($1,500).

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 5
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

473 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

1050 West Lakes Drive, Suites 225 & 250, West Covina, CA, 91790

Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Floor, Ontario, CA, 91761

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440 E Huntington Drive, Suite 300, Arcadia, CA, 91006

Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

515 South Flower Street, 18th & 19th Floors, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Neil Opdahl-Lopez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

164 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Warren Lee | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I have worked with Mr. Opdahl on many projects and occasions. He is a true professional with a vast knowledge in his field and the Law in general. I still currently work with him on projects and will continue to work him on all my future projects. He is a great asset to any team.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Extremely Satisfied Client...and close friend.

I have known Mr. Opdahl for a number of years and I have always heard about his brilliant legal mind. I recently hired him to represent me in a rental dispute with my former landlord. He not only helped me resolve my rental dispute, he went above and beyond to educate me on my rights to ensure that I... will never have to address a situation of that nature again in life. This man is at the top of his field and one of the sharpest legal minds I have ever encountered. I only wish there were more in the legal field that cared about their clients as much as this man does.

Posted by Alex | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A friend for Life

Hi. Well I needed a lawyer because I had a Suspended license with 4 outstanding tickets and a failure to appear. How I didn't get locked up , I have to thank this man Neil for his outstanding help and knowledge of the law. He went with me to every court apperance and was able to bring my charges to ...8 days of service and once completed wiped clean off my record.. who does that? And I don't know how he made our last judge scratch his head and "Well no one actually has purposed that" .. He even made the Public Defenders scramble to find what he did .. Upon payment which was a fair and awesome deal I knew that I had someone looking out for me and my family. My daughter loves his ass too for keeping dad away from trouble . Brother I thank u and my Family business is forever yours. Because you know we get into trouble.. and I'm definitely recommending u to my close family. Forever thankful

Posted by Ava | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great Lawyer

Neil helped me with a housing issue I was going through. He thoroughly answered my questions and explained my rights to me, and also outlined what he could do for me. I decided to retain him and so glad that I did. Neil did an excellent job helping me out and working things out for me. He was profess...ional and approachable. I definitely would recommend him.

Posted by Ka Shreila | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Buyer Beware

Do not hire as a Divorce Attorney. In my opinion, Attorney Neil-Opdahl-Lopez is a con-artist. He presents himself as an intelligent individual with his sales pitch of why you should hire him, but his skills and abilities in the courtroom demonstrate a lack of knowledge and a lack of skill. He has pla...ced all his effort in developing his skills (sales pitch) to manipulate you as the client/customer into hiring him, but has not developed the skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the task that you hired him to perform. My experience with him in my divorce case was that he filed court documents untimely. He made appointments to go over your case and always had to reschedule because of some random emergency. In the courtroom, he was spaced out and not following along with the preceding. He was not organized. He did not have an opening statement to explain to the judge my position on the issue. He does not prepare with his clients. Preparing with the clients means that you go over each question that he will ask you to present your testimony to the judge on the issue. Instead, he goes into the courtroom and just ask questions off the top of his head. Every time he schedules an appointment to discuss your case, he always cancels and then give this elaborate excuse of why he had to cancel. He talked a good game but will not do the work involved to win your case in legal matters. He screwed me over bad. I had to retain a new attorney because I couldn’t allow this man to represent me any further. There is a lot at stake in a divorce. Believe me. And to top it all off, he refusing to return the unearned portion of my retainer.

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Neil Opdahl-Lopez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Ulich

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Neil Is the type of opposing counsel that I wish I had in all my cases. He is smart, calm, and collected. He advocates well for his clients. He is courteous and professional. Our profession should be about civility and ethics, which Neil exemplifies in everything that he does. He is an example of what every lawyer should be like, and how they should present themselves."

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Sharon Brunner

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I can recommend Neil Opdahl-Lopez as an Attorney who cares about his clients and represents them zealously. He is a tough adversary but professional in his adversarial role. Neil Opdahl-Lopez looks to find ways to settle cases and is creative in finding solutions. I have had several cases against him and highly recommend him."

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Ugochukwu Ben Nwadike

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Neil for a very long time and he never wavers in pursuit of zealously advocating for his clients. He is a consummate professional in addition to being a genuinely decent person. Whether it be in service for our country as a Marine or in service as an attorney and counselor for his clients, he will always exceed expectations."

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Lori Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Neil Opdahl-Lopez is an experienced criminal defense Attorney who gets things done! Neil is at all times professional, competent and on time. I refer any criminal defense cases to Neil because he gets cases dismissed or sentences reduced. Neil is my "go to" defense Attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Aaron Meyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have observed Neil's work for years. We originally stood across the aisle from each other on criminal cases in the military. Neil is truly a conscientious, detail-oriented, earnest, and genuine advocate. That is invaluable to any client. You can trust Neil to not only dedicate himself to your case, but to ensure no stone is left unturned until you get the best result. Since opposing Neil, I have trusted him to handle matters within his field for my family, which he won. Neil has the qualities that so many Clients find lacking in their counsel. When he takes your case, he puts himself in your shoes and fights it as though it was his own."

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Genevieve Suzuki

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil is the kind of conscientious attorney I am more than happy to endorse to clients looking for a real advocate. In the field of family law, it is important to have an attorney who can work well with opposing counsel while zealously advocating for a client’s welfare. Neil has the right kind of personality for this work. I have consulted with Neil on more than a few occasions and have always been impressed with his commitment to his clients and the law. That commitment means Neil will get his clients the right answer before responding; this is all too often an overlooked vital quality in a legal representative. Neil is competent, smart and kind, qualities I believe make him an easy choice for peer endorsement."

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Neil for quite some time now. I know Neil as honorable, hard working, result-oriented and friendly. I've had occasion -- indeed, the honor -- not only to work on various cases with Neil but also to mentor him to some extent. It's been a pleasure throughout. Neil is straight up and seeks to get the job done -- and done well. Neil will go far as a lawyer. I recognized that upon meeting him for the first time. When I shook his hand, and when we got to talking about his military career and making the transition to the law, it was clear to me that he was focused and determined. Working hard and treating people well comes naturally to Neil. He was, as the old cliche goes, "raised right." He comes from a really nice family (which is also vitally important to him), and he has the intellect, courage and honor to go far as a lawyer. Indeed, he's doing so right now. I endorse Neil without reservation. -- Mark McBride, Esq., Beverly Hills, California"

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Christine Ulich

Family lawyer

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Sharon Brunner

Family lawyer

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Aaron Meyer

Military law lawyer

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Genevieve Suzuki

Family lawyer

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Gabriel Moore

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Mark Mcbride

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Navy & Marine Core Achievement Medal, United States Marine Core (JAG)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

2014 - 2015

Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps

2013 - 2014

Civil Law Attorney, United States Marine Corps

2012 - 2013

Prosecuting Attorney (Trial Counsel), United States Marine Corps

Associations

2019 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2019 - Present

Desert Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Education

2008

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Marine Corps Continued Education

Procedure For Drug Testing (USMC)

Languages

Spanish

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