John Joseph Hamilton

John Joseph Hamilton

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 29 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Litigation

39 Chadwick, Irvine, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 50%

Negotiations to avoid lawsuits Negotiations to settle lawsuits Trial Lawyer for a lawsuit

30 years | 50 cases

50%
Litigation 50%

Contracts, Business Disputes, Personal Disputes, Fraud, Collections, Criminal Law, Discrimination/Employment, Domestic Violence, Elder Care/Nursing Home Abuse, Sexual Harassment/Abuse, Traffic Court, Personal Injury

30 years | 60 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Joseph Hamilton

39 Chadwick, Irvine, CA, 92618-6901

Law Offices of John Joseph Hamilton

39 Chadwick, Irvine, CA, 92618-6901

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John Joseph Hamilton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Min | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Best Lawyer in Orange County

John is one of the best attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. He is very patient in answering all my questions and has a solution as well. He has guided me every step of the way in my current case. I interviewed couple attorneys for my case and John stood out as someone that is very knowle...dgeable in debt settlement cases. If you are looking for an attorney that cares about winning for you, then I would highly recommend calling him and see if he can help you as well.

Posted by Blake | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Debt collection lawsuit

I was sued by a law firm representing a debt collection agency for just over $10,000. After doing some research I decided to go with John and I'll explain why. Most "consumer debt" attorneys that market online are only concerned with settling your debt and they typically charge you, the client, a fix...ed percentage of what they are able to save you via a settlement. However, after speaking with John from the get go I could see that he was confident we could go to battle and his ultimate goal was a dismissal NOT a settlement. He lived up to it too as the case was dismissed after only about a month or so WITH PREJUDICE. Very happy with the results and I wouldn't hesitate to use John again if needed. A+

Posted by Peter | September 03, 2014 | Debt Settlement

John Hamilton - Results Focused Attorney

I retained John to help us with a credit card debt lawsuit. He was focused on the strategy to gain the best result for us. He succeeded in driving a huge whole in the service process used by the other side and then got the lawsuit dismissed. John is a focused, strategic thinking Attorney and I can fu...lly recommend him for any legal advice that you may need.

Posted by Susan | July 30, 2014 | Debt Settlement

Thank God for John!

My husband was in need of legal council, after being served with wage garnishment papers. and we knew of no one with that area of expertice..so i went online and did some searching, and than more searching, and came across John Hamilton's name. i also had made a couple calls to other attorneys, but ...John seemed like the right choice, had good reviews, and answered my request VERY QUICKLY! I was leary at first, like most people are when they must obtain legal council, but he was so knowledgeable and quick to respond back with all my questions and emails, and his sense of humor had me giggling at times. His legal fee's seem fair compared to some ive seen. and although not cheap, he was worth every penny spent. We went to court, and.. WON OUR CASE! John was able to get the monthly garnishment reduced to a very fair amount so that it would not cause extreme financial hardship.. not sure if hugging your lawyer is good business practice, but he got a BIG one from me that day! i will keep Mr. Hamiltons number on speed dial, and would recomend him to all my friends and family. i am another satisifed customer! Thank you John for getting back our piece of mind.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of John J. Hamilton

1996 - 1996

Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorneys Office

1995 - 1995

Contract Attorney, Fenigstein & Kaufman

1983 - 1989

Senior Vice President, American Savings Bank

Associations

2020 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lee v. Jeanne M. Rowzee, et al.

Judgment for Lee for over $2,000,000.00

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Education

1993

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Minnesota State University, Mankato

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1900

University of Minnesota

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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