$ 450-450 per hour
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David Ryan Monarch
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About David
Biography
David Monarch was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. Shortly after, he joined the team of Castle & Monarch Family Law. David was deemed Certified Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2012. David is a member of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
In 2021, David began his own law practice, Monarch Family Law.
David specializes in all aspects of family law including divorce, property division, business evaluation, paternity matters, child support, spousal support, contempts, domestic violence, child custody, visitation, and modification of support and custody/visitation orders. Clients range from common divorce with modest estates to many of the county's elite, including professional athletes, celebrities, and those with multimillion dollar estates.
David received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible and which rating is based upon an extensive survey of attorneys in the field, but more importantly a survey of the actual Judges who make the decisions and observe the trial skills of the attorneys first hand. David was listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers every years since 2014 and was recognized as a Top Young Lawyer for 2014 by Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine. No more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars. On AVVO, David is rated Superb (10 out of 10) and was awarded Client's Choice Award for 2012, 2014 and 2020.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
Child Support
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
Family
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015 2014 2011
Licenses
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find David online.
David Ryan Monarch's Reviews
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Posted by Jason | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
BEST ATTORNEY IN ORANGE COUNTY
Prior to retaining David, I had gone through three attorneys within a three year period. During that time we had several mediations without any resolution, three scheduled trials which were all continued, partial 730 evaluations ordered by my ex and through this all my prior attorneys failed to modi...
Posted by JP | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
There is no better family law attorney out there. I highly recommend my attorney David Monarch!
David was recommended to me by a family friend, a local and highly respected real estate attorney who knew of David by reputation alone almost 5 years ago. Since then, David has been my hired attorney, and I am so grateful. I cannot regard him more highly. David has navigated multiple agreements, m...
Posted by Mike | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Knowledgeable and Supportive
David was wonderful and helped me through a tough divorce. Quick to respond to questions and knew his stuff. Also not too aggressive with billable hours. Highly recommended.
Posted by Ryan | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Custody battle
Mr. Monarch is very professional and has incredible knowledge about family law and the court system. He was able to increase my custody and arrange a better schedule with my daughter. I would highly recommend him to my friends, family and colleagues.
Posted by Doug | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best case scenario
I hired David to represent me in my divorce. David was knowledgeable, professional. and communicated well from the beginning to the end. There were a few times my ex wife and I disagreed about the divorce procedure and without fail the information David had given me was the way it worked. David's sup...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Clients Choice, Avvo
2015
Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Clients Choice, Avvo
2014
Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2014
Top Young Lawyers, Orange Coast Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo
2014
Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo
2012
Clients Choice, Avvo
2012
Certified Family Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization
2004
Evidence, Contracts, Property, Criminal Procedure, Trinity Scholar Awards
Work Experience
2021 - Present
President, Law Offices of David R. Monarch, APC
2016 - 2021
Partner, Castle & Monarch
2006 - 2006
Associate attorney, Horton Oberrecht Kirkpatrick & Martha
2006 - 2016
Associate, Castle & Monarch
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney Office
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge Robert D. Monarch
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Orange County District Attorney Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2005
Trinity Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
California Lutheran Univ
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Legal Separation Agreement ?
07 Dec 2020
Q&A
I recently settled an 11 year divorce case, ending a 30 year marriage without an attorney.can I seek a mod. W/ a new lawyer
06 Dec 2020
Q&A
2 Kids, child support is unallocated. Oldest child is 18 and Graduates in 6 weeks. What form I need to file to modify support?
20 Apr 2015
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Why You Should Hire An Attorney Instead Of Getting A Divorce Online
06 Aug 2015
Legal Guide
Five Things To Do Before Filing For Divorce
30 Jul 2015
Legal Guide
Valuing The Family Business In The Event Of Divorce
23 Jul 2015