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2.9 /5.0
32 Client Reviews
Ms. Dell is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Western State College of Law in 2007. Prior to being admitted to the California Bar, Ms. Dell worked as a paralegal and then a law clerk. She has decades of experience in the legal industry, most of which is family law. Ms. Dell is admitted to practice law before all California state courts. Her practice is limited to divorce and family law matters.
She was an adjunct professor for the paralegal certificate program at South Coast College, where she has taught classes on Family Law, Real Property, Torts and Legal Transcription.
Ms. Dell has volunteered her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Orange County working with children in the county dependency system. She is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association and was a past president of the Warren J. Ferguson American Inn of Court.
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Practice Areas
$ 450-500 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Posted by Joann | May 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
5 stars and I will tell you why
Justine is dependable, knowledgeable, and was there when I needed her. She was well prepared in all our court appearances and I felt that I was well represented. When I was sitting in the courtroom listening to the other cases and other attorneys, I felt bad for the other people because their at...
Posted by Helen | August 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
No hidden fees and very competent.
I hired Justine Dell in 2014 to make some changes in my marital settlement agreement. She was very professional, and efficient. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Sunday | May 29, 2013 | Family
EXCEPTIONAL ATTORNEY
Justine is a very professional, competent, honest, and compassionate attorney who works hard for you without wasting time and money. She has the type of personality that instantly put me at ease and made it easy for me to talk to her, but at the same time, was astute and sharp-witted when it came to ...
Posted by Chad C. | January 16, 2013
Great experience
Justine kept everything very professional and in a caring way. She is straight forward, very knowledgeable, and works hard to get the situation handled swiftly. she does not cut corners but finds ways to keep things moving so no time is wasted (time is money). I was always in the loop on my situation...
Posted by Scott Strang | December 09, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
Fantastic
After almost 3 years and a lot of money spent with another lawyer on a uncontested divorce I decided to fire them. A friend of mine gave me Justine's number. What a blessing! We set up a meeting at her office and discussed my case with her, after I was done she looked up at me ( I'm 6' 6" ) and said,...
"Ms. Dell is a rising star in the family law community. She is highly competent and has a keen mind for the law. She works tirelessly to effectively and creatively further her client's interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. Justine is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend her for your family law matters."
"Justine is an amazing family law attorney. She cares about her clients and doing well for them. Justine takes a practical approach with clients and explains the pros and cons of each transaction. In an area like family law, sometimes emotions guide people's decisions. Justine makes sure her clients are making decisions that are practical and beneficial."
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Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2015
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2014
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2013
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2009 - Present
Warren J. Ferguson American Inn of CourtPast President
2009 - Present
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2007 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
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JD - Juris Doctor
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