Douglas Robert McClintock

Douglas Robert McClintock

4.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

4521 Campus Dr, Ste 287, Irvine, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Douglas

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 70%

We specialize in Qualified Domestic Relations Orders with over 30 year's experience

44 years

70%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Office of Douglas McClintock

4521 Campus Dr, Ste 287, Irvine, CA, 92612-2621

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Douglas Robert McClintock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Fred Dohrmann | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

QDRO

douglas is terrific. he took care of both of my QDROS which my former attorney should have handled. Their patience and expert knowledge of the situation made the situation a whole lot easier since I had a mess on my hands. I highly recommend him. FIVE STARS

Posted by Carlos | June 30, 2015

Thank you! Attorney McClintock

I want to thank Attorney Doug McClintock for his help in winning my litigation, at the beginning I was very worry and stressed but Mr McClintock took care of me, he was professional, responsible, honest, fair on his fees and best of all he always answer my calls during this process. I recommended hi...m to my family and friends the same way he was recommended to me Thanks for your help and support.

Posted by julie | June 14, 2015

DON’T BE FOOLED LIKE ME BY THE FIVE STAR WEB REVIEWS! GET A REFERRAL FROM A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY.

I hired this attorney to prepare a QDRO for MY 401K and Cash Pension division. My X owes me child support arrears, child health care reimbursement costs, 401k loan reimbursement and credits for his small retirement he cashed in after the separation. I asked McClintock to include these deductions in... the QDRO and paid extra for this task. A week later he emailed the X and me and requested we sign the cash pension QDRO. I noticed the offset costs or deductions were not included. I emailed McClintock and said I had questions and would call him shortly. He said to email him my questions. When I asked him why he did not include the deductions he said they could not be included in the QDRO. I called three QDRO attorneys including my plan administrator and one family law attorney. They all disagreed and said it could be done with a cash pension. McClintock also said he sent in the cash pension draft QDRO for pre-approval but my plan administrator said they did not receive it. When I called the plan administrator again they said they did receive it but it listed my X as the participant and not me. In addition the plan administrator received it on May 21, 2015. I fired him on May 13, 2015. Since he appeared to be clearly incompetent and not representing my best interests I fired him. I was being generous and requested a 75% refund and he refused. He kept stating he completed one of the two QDRO’s so only approximately 50% was due for QDRO preparation. FYI - A QDRO is not completed until both parties sign it and the court approves it. He had the wrong participant named and I could have lost tens of thousands in deductions!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve filled a small claims case and submitted a complaint with the California Bar Association.

Posted by Bill | February 1, 2014

Outstanding help resolving a QDRO

I had a very complex QDRO situation from my divorce of 17 years ago that Mr. McClintock helped get resolved. It was also complicated by my employer who is notoriously difficult to work with in these situations. Mr. McClintock was steadfast and committed to getting the QDRO resolved in a satisfactor...y manner. I greatly appreciate his professionalism and exceptional focus on satisfying his client.

Posted by Ariane | September 13, 2013

Divorce/QDRO

Douglas McClintock handled my QDRO in a very efficient manner. My actual divorce was handled by another attorney who never even mentioned the need for a QDRO. Just after filing my divorce with the court, I learned that I needed a QDRO in order to apportion my 401k and that my original attorney di...d not handle QDROs . I found Mr McClintock via an internet search and spoke to him on the phone where he carefully explained the QDRO process to me. I found him to be quite knowledgeable about family law as well. I wishI had hired Douglas McClintock to handle the entire divorce as he was very professional and mindful of the cost to me.

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Douglas Robert McClintock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Max Alavi

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kayleene Writer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Molly Zurflueh

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug knows his stuff! I referred a friend to him and he was attentive, responsive and compassionate. His rates are reasonable and his experience is top notch. I highly recommend him. A true professional."

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Courtney Shepard

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ann Coleman

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Coulston

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer in the preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. Mr. McClintock provides skilled, prompt and cost-effective legal counsel to individuals and attorneys with clients who require domestic relations orders dividing their retirement plans."

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Michael Wilkins

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) expert."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

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Courtney Shepard

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Ann Coleman

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Michael Wilkins

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2024

updated on 11/11/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Work Experience

1984 - 2000

Partner, Jones Day

Associations

2006 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2000 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Missouri

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Farsi

English

Activity

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