John Scott Cowhig

John Scott Cowhig

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials

19762 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 200, Irvine, CA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 85%

Divorce and other Family Law related Litigation and Mediation

85%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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John Cowhig

19762 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92612

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John Scott Cowhig's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rich | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

A good decision!

Hiring John was a very good decision for me. He is professional, confident, practical, knowledgeable and tells you the truth. I appreciated this very much. He also worked on developing solutions rather than just picking fights, yet I always felt he represented my interests throughout. I highly re...commend John.

Posted by Sybil | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best of the best

I was really fortunate to have Mr. Cowhig as my divorce attorney. He is educated, professional, as well as empathic. This was such a difficult time in my life and not expected at all. Mr. Cowhig was phenomenal in informing me regarding divorce litigation. I know my money was well spent hiring hi...m. Best money I have spent because he advocated for me and my children. I had a really difficult ex-husband and he was able to help me navigate past my emotions and advocate for myself and on behalf of my children.

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Family Law Attorney!

About four years ago, I embarked on one the most difficult journeys of my life. I filed for divorce. My divorce has been extremely contentious and highly litigated. Mr. Cowhig has represented me in every aspect of my divorce. He has helped me obtain sole legal and physical custody of my son, exclusi...ve use of my marital home, orders of protection, and monitored visits. When the craziness surrounding my divorce continued, the court ordered a 730-child custody evaluation. I thought this evaluation would help the court continue to make orders that would protect my son but it did not. The child custody expert failed to do her job. Mr. Cowhig led the trial to contest the findings and recommendations of the 730 Child Custody Evaluation and he prevailed. The judge threw out the 730 report and did not implement its recommendations. I cannot thank Mr. Cowhig enough for his stellar legal presentation during this trial and through the years. I have the utmost respect for his legal knowledge and experience not only because he has always obtained positive outcomes in my case but because he’s done so while demonstrating professional integrity and ethical behavior. I will forever be grateful to Mr. Cowhig for helping me protect my family. I highly recommend Mr. Cowhig as an excellent family law practitioner.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent and Moral Lawyer

Mr.Cowhig is an excellent lawyer. He is also very thoughtful and able to see the big picture at a time when a client too mired in difficult and stressful situation to see. He is not the kind of lawyer whose whole goal is to make money off his client. He is a lawyer who try to get his client the best ...outcome possible whether it is to win or to cut losses. I am very lucky to have Mr.Cowhig help me in my divorce and convince my ex-husband to settle divorce outside of court. The price he charges client is also fair and I would consider it a bargain for the result one gets. With his help, my divorce was settled in within 5 months--which from my understanding is quite quick. I would recommend Mr.Cowhig to anyone going through divorce-easy or difficult.

Posted by Steve P | July 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Attorney You Can Trust!

Entering into the divorce process is never easy and I learned this recently. So many questions with no answers and never having anyone to lean on and get accurate information. This is true in some cases but not when I met and retained Mr. Cowhig. Not only did John help me through my divorce he als...o provided excellent communication skills, quick response time and always presented me with several options on how to proceed in different situations that came up. His assistant Celina provided the best customer service and was extremely professional. As the title of this review states "Attorney you can trust" John will be there for you. Thanks again John for all of your hard work!

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John Scott Cowhig's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Sundly

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a highly respected attorney with a reputation for excellence in advocacy."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kenneth Demmerle

Family lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John and I worked for a number of years together at Minyard Morris. Since then we have had a number of cases together. I cannot say enough about John as an attorney and person. He understands the sometimes difficult dynamics of family law, has a calming influence on cases, is appropriately aggressive and solution oriented. I do not hesitate to refer clients to John and highly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer starting in 2004, Southern California Super Lawyers

1998

Certified Family Law Specialist since 1998, Board of Legal Specialization- State Bar of California

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of John S. Cowhig

2004 - 2016

Lawyer - Partner, Stabile and Cowhig

1999 - 2004

Lawyer, Minyard Morris, LLP

1994 - 1999

Lawyer, Law Offices of Stephen C. Stewart

Associations

2015 - Present

Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court

Member

2014 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County

Member

2012 - Present

Vocational Steps

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Celtic Bar Association of Orange County

Member

2008 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2004 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2018

Orange County Bar Association, Board of Directors

Board Member

2013 - 2019

Orange County Bar Association, Education Committee

Co-chair

2008 - 2008

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section Executive Committee

President

2003 - 2007

Orange County Bar Association Famiy Law Section Executive Committee

Committee Member, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President

Education

1993

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Family Law update

2020 Family Law Review

2020

Family Law Update

2019 Family Law Review

2019

OCBA Travel Seminar

Common Myths in Family Law

2019

Family Law Update

2018 Family Law Review

2019

ACFLS

Alternate Valuation Dates

2018

OCBA Travel seminar

People v. Sanchez - Impact on Family Law

2018

Family Law Review

2017 Family Law Review

2016

OCBA Education Committee

Family Law for Non-Family Law Lawyers

2016

Family Law Update

2015 Family Law Review

2015

OCBA Travel Seminar

Family Law Misconceptions

2015

Family Law update

2014 Family Law Review

2014

MCLE Last Dash

Family Law for the Non-Family Law Lawyer-

2014

Family Law Update

2013 Family Law Review

2013

Family Law section

Family Law Update: Comprehensive Review of 2012 Appellate Decisions, New Statute and Court Rules

2011

Family Law section

Family Law Evidence in Action

Languages

English

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