J. Douglas Kirk

J. Douglas Kirk

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 39 years

Business Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Family

2201 Dupont Drive, Suite 820, Irvine, CA

About J. Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 50%

40 years

50%
Family 25%

15 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-35%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Kirk & Toberty, Attorneys At Law

2201 Dupont Drive, Suite 820, Irvine, CA, 92612

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J. Douglas Kirk's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Dispute Resolved

Our practice initially needed guidance on terminating a service agreement with a client whom our staff found menacing and oft threatened legal action against us. I did not want litigation but I knew that further involvement with the client was apt to lead to much more significant problems for our pr...actice. Ultimately, I had Doug step in - cool as a cucumber - and helped us negotiate terms by which we could agree to terminate without litigation.

Posted by Scott | July 17, 2015

Excellent choice

Great tenacity. Very professional. I believe quite skillful in planning and carrying out the legal maneuving to best help my case. Definitely recommend without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Experienced, helpful and thorough

Neither my son nor I had ever dealt with going to court. Mr. Kirk was very patient and helpful, answering all of my questions and making sure that I understood the process. He let me know what to expect in advance as well as walking through the complete process with us. He responded quickly to pho...ne calls and other contacts. Mr. Kirk brought about the best possible results in our situation. I am very pleased to have been referred to him!

Posted by James | May 06, 2011 | Criminal Defense

J. Douglas Kirk Was There When I Needed An Expert In Criminal Defense

When I was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance, I knew it was a very serious matter that may very well haunt me for the rest of my life. I was scared to death of the court system, ashamed of myself for what had happened, and afraid of the impact on my future, my family, and my jo...b. All of this poured out of me during the initial interview with Mr. Kirk, who reassured me with his self confidence and told me to let him worry about the legal aspects of the case and to focus on what I do best in my profession. By the end of the interview, I decided to retain the services of J. Douglas Kirk for my criminal defense. Mr. Kirk provided me with the best criminal defense money can be. With genuine concern, he and his staff maintained close contact with me throughout this ordeal, keeping me informed and explaining every detail at a level that I could easily understand. From the start Mr. Kirk took the key issues that were critical to me and worked diligently to ensure that all of my critical issues were resolved to my satisfaction. He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has a dynamic court room presence that is respected by his colleagues and opponents alike. When necessity dictates, he can fight or argue a point relentlessly to a favorable decision, and always with his client's best interest in mind. I am proud to be represented by J. Douglas Kirk as my attorney. He was able to not only meet but exceed my expectations on this criminal matter and I would not hesitate to call upon him again or refer him to an associate in need of a comprehensive criminal defense lawyer. I thank Mr. Kirk for all of his moral support and for standing by in my defense on this criminal matter.

Posted by Kristine Ramsey | December 17, 2009

Ramsey

Douglas Kirk is man who I immediately felt would handle my case as if I was his only client. He listened and spoke to me not at me. Every time I came into his office not only did I speak with his assistant but he also came out to make sure I was up to date on my case.

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J. Douglas Kirk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Kirk

Business lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kirk is one of the premier attorneys in his field. I have personally worked with him on cases, and he is a superior lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse him for all business litigation and criminal defense matters."

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Trent Marcus

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1986

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Westmont College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Criminal Law

Adjunct Professor

Languages

English

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