Jason Myles Schwartz

Jason Myles Schwartz

3.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

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

19762 MacArthur Blvd 2nd Fl, Irvine, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP

19762 MacArthur Blvd 2nd Fl, Irvine, CA, 92612

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Jason Myles Schwartz's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2025 | Family

He Deserves Ten Stars

I met Mr. Schwartz recently for consultation of a quite complexed contentious legal/family matter. I was referred to him as one of the best family specialists in OC.  All I can say is that Mr. Schwartz is exceptional! Any attorney who truly cares about his clients and puts clients' best interest... above all deserves 10 stars.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top notch

I hired Jason after about 6 months into my divorce - my ex was walking all over me and abusing the system to harass me. My previous lawyer was skillful as well, but he just wasn’t equipped to handle my very difficult ex-husband. His team is extremely skillful, detail oriented, and I trust them to giv...e me solid and honest legal advice. His associate attorney, George Peniche, is amazing as well. George’s knowledge of evidentiary rules and case-law is impressive, so is the quality and efficiency of his work. I should also add that their team is highly respected by judges, which helps immensely. I can’t recommend him enough.

Posted by James | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Expert lawyer

Jason Schwartz was the senior partner and overall legal strategist of my case. I can't say enough good about Jason. He took on the most contentious issue of my case--child custody--and knew exactly what to do. He kept the case out of court and successfully negotiated 40% custody for me and a probab...le shift to 50% custody in 2019. I can't say enough good about how that will benefit the children in the years to come. I thoroughly recommend him and SGSB, which overall was a very professional and knowledgeable legal organization.

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Jason Myles Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Klausner

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Our firms have repeatedly been on opposite sides of high conflict, financially complex, and procedurally difficult cases - often as the third, fourth or fifth firms for our respective clients. Jason has always demonstrated a willingness to settle the issues that should resolve outside the courtroom, and the acumen to effectively litigate the claims that need court intervention. A top notch partner at a premier Orange County family law firm."

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Tracy Miller

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"STATEWIDE THE BEST: Most strategic, "never say die" lawyer. I have known Jason M. Schwartz since 1999. We worked together at the OC District Attorney’s Office during law school. I personally saw him litigate several matters with the poise of a seasoned attorney while we were simply “Certified Law Clerks.” After we became licensed lawyers, I have been fortunate to present MCLE trainings with Jason. He is one of the State’s lead Certified Family Law Specialists. He has served as an expert witness regarding quasi-criminal matters, and sits as an “Appellate Justice” at our alma mater’s Moot Court competition via his pro bono contribution. Further, over the past 13 years, I have co-counseled with Jason concerning numerous cases pertaining to difficult criminal/family law cross-over issues where our clients have had serious 5th Amendment and potential jail concerns. Jason is second to none and renders the best results I have seen for nearly 2 decades."

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Joan Loos

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eleanor Stegmeier

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tullo Mumtaz

Unknown lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Saul Gelbart

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Benavente

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Hatherley

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracey Lundquist

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason conducts himself with the utmost in professionalism and savvy. He has an excellent reputation in our family law legal community and I endorse him without reservation."

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Wendy Fountain

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Bledsoe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Very smart lawyer. Works hard for his clients but does not throw gas on the fire. I endorse this lawyer. Pleasant to work with but does not back down."

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Brett Wishart

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Top-notch, extremely bright, among the very best. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Irwin

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jason on a case as opposing counsel. I found him to be extremely professional and ethical, while zealously representing his client."

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Shelley Manning

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Tracy Miller

Domestic violence lawyer

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Lynn Quach

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Courtney Shepard

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Marietta Raqueno

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Robert Burch

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Matthew Heim

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Erica Swensson

Family lawyer

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Sana Mashedy

Family lawyer

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Tullo Mumtaz

Family lawyer

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Jason Coleman

Family lawyer

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Joan Loos

Family lawyer

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Saul Gelbart

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Benavente

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2009

Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2008

Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2004

Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Board of Directors

Education

N/A

Western State University College of Law

N/A

University of North Texas

Speaking Engagements

2015

Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Meeting

How to Comply with Subpoenas and Earning Assignments in Employee Proceedings

2015

Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Crossover Issues in Trust & Estate Law and Family Law

2015

First American Trust Family Law Seminar,

Protecting the Separate Property Interest (Or, would you rather go to the dentist?)

2014

White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt - MCLE provider

An Open House at 2640 Family Court: How to Properly Present Your Neighbors – the Epsteins, Watts, Moores, Marsdens, Nelsons, Brancos, Grinus and Dukes at Trial

2014

National Business Institute

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

2014

Money Matters with Dino

Million Dollar Pre-Nup

2014

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Substance Abuse Issues in Family Law Litigation

2013

South Orange County Bar Association

When Family Law Meets Criminal Law: Mastering Interplay Between Domestic Violence Litigation and Criminal Procedure

2013

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Beyond the Basics: An Expert's Guide to Litigation of Complex Business Valuation and Cash Flow Issues

Publications

2015

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California Immigration and Family Law: What a Family Law Practitioner Needs to Know About the Evolving Field of Immigration Law
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