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

Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez

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

163 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

The Law Offices of Neil Opdahl Lopez provided outstanding service and attention with my divorce case. Neil handled everything with professionalism, clarity, and genuine care. He guided me through every step, making sure I understood my options and I felt supported the entire time. What stood out most... was his ability to resolve issues efficiently while keeping me calm and confident throughout the process. Thanks to his expertise, my divorce is now completed. I am extremely grateful for his dedication and highly recommend Neil Opdahl Lopez to anyone needing a trustworthy and skillful attorney.

Posted by Alex | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Neil will never stop fighting for you.

I can’t begin to express my gratitude in a Google review because it would not do it justice as Mr. Opdahl did for me in court. The level of commitment and dedication to my case was beyond my expectations. My family and I felt heard and reassured. Never have I felt more comforted through this difficu...lt experience in my life. I would not want anyone to go through what I went through, but if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation where you feel helpless and in need of good representation, I highly recommend the best person out there and that person is Neil Opdahl. He was able to provide me my life back and piece of mind, and for that I am utterly blessed and grateful. Thank you Neil.

Posted by Tiffini | November 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Neil is amazing - whether consulting or being my attorney of record, Neil always has my interest at heart

I've consulted informally with Neil Opdahl-Lopez for over twelve years regarding legal issues. His advice has always been informed and carefully researched. Using his advice, all of those cases turned out in my favor. Recently, I had a more serious legal issue that required the expertise of an a...ttorney. Based upon our past interactions, Neil was the natural choice to retain. So far, he's been with me every step of the way, easing my anxiety and listening to my concerns. Neil has simplified court procedures, translating complicated language into accessible information I can understand. His Law office staff do an excellent job keeping track of my paperwork and court communications. Neil is the kind of lawyer who truly fights for his clients. He makes sure I understand my rights and genuinely cares about my case. My contract dispute case is still ongoing, but I have no reservations recommending the Law Offices of Neil Opdahl-Lopez for their knowledgeable, personable, and highly skilled legal services.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Supportive and helpful

When I was separated from my ex-wife and we decided to divorce, will was recommended by a friend of mine. I called him and he answered all of my questions, walked me through the entire process and what to expect. He made it so easy to understand and made me feel at ease during a challenging time. I ...would absolutely recommend him to anyone that needs legal help with a divorce. I can thank him enough for the great advice and help.

Posted by Donald | April 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Top attorney, affordable pricing, Had the best results!

Attorney Neil Opdahl has been the consummate professional, and a top rate attorney! He worked me a great fixed price estimate and payment plan, over years and the different stages of the case. This turned out to be awesome, easy terms and totally affordable! Amazingly, he was willing to take it ...all the way to trial for a low fixed price! This gave me the latitude not to settle for big money or spend excessively on unpredictably billed hours. Consequently, he really took my worry away, and was always 100% honest and dedicated to the case. He always made arrangements to personally come my way to San Diego for court or prep sessions, and we even met at the Lawyers lounge at the LA courthouse, which was totally cool! Neil is a very experienced lawyer, active duty reservist, and respected war veteran! He’s cool under pressure, and very innovative in unique situations. He figures out the best way to solve the problems, counter them, to advance your side and win! His time management skills are impeccable and he will not waste your time or his on unnecessary, talk, preparation or hypotheticals. Niels always to the point, doing what needs to done, yet not wasting any time or money! During all of the legal interactions and status hearings etc. Neil was always ready and prepared, even though, I might not even have known about it! He handled everything, without me even having to remember or deal with paperwork or hearings, so very relieving! His communication skills are great!, whenever I needed to do something or know something, he was always there by phone or text. The other side eventually dismissed their ”gold digging” case, because they saw Neil’s serious defense, and our unwillingness to settle for anything! Had they taken it to court, we had prepared a cross complaint that was well documented with ample evidence, and worth a lot more, than the money they were trying to get from us! We were “two steps ahead” with our compelling cross complaint, but good thing we never had to use it! In short, I’m so happy with our team’s efforts and outcome! And luckily it didn’t cost me too much money! Expertly, Neil spared me the preparation and hassel of trial, or worse, a potentially horrible verdict! Thanks so much, Neil! I’ll always employ Attorney Neil’s awesome legal services whenever I can or need them!, And, I emphatically want to recommend “Top” Attorney Neil Opdahl to represent other homeowners, plantiffs or defendants, who need his expert and number one skillset! Hire Neil, you’ll be so glad you did! He’ll take the worry and load right off of you! And, In the end, with Attorney Neil Opdahl’s superior skills and dedication, you will definitely win your case! Sincerely, Donald Way 4/20/2024

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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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