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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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 Matt | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

THANK YOU JOHN!!!!!

John helped me obtain a court judgement of $11,500. I had co signed a student loan for $12,500 with my ex girlfriend, years a go, and she wound up defaulting on the loan. It went into collections and I ended up paying the loan in full, after negotiations, for $11,000. My ex would not pay a penny back... to me and that's when I hired John. He was able to properly file all the necessary documents and help me with EVERY legal advice I needed step by step. He was available 7 days a week and even at night for timely responses to all of my emails. I highly recommend John for his attention to detail, knowledge, and understanding of the legal systems. Thanks again!!

Posted by Rosalia | October 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Respected by his peers and Judges

I have hired attorneys in the past and was always wondering if they remembered me or dropped the ball. From our first encounter, John was complete, well-informed and always stayed in communication. He won our case when there was no hope...he pulled a very timely filing (rabbit out of the h...at). I will use him again for anything I need.

Posted by David | September 21, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Really LOVES his work...

It does not take long before you know that John Hamilton LOVES his work! He treats your case like it is his case. He personally answers his phone and responds to emails. His legal expertise and technical savvy keeps you always a step ahead of the opposition. When you ask him a question...He has an ...uncanny ability to simply explain complex legal jargon and you won't have to ask him twice for a straight answer. Always up for a challenge...John took my complex Breach Of Contract case and won me a much higher Judgment than I expected. ~ David~

Posted by Paul | August 27, 2013 | Family

Family matter

I had a very sensitive issue within the family that I needed help on. I knew John on a social level for years but had never needed his legal assistance until this matter came up. Since it was a family matter it was critical that confidentiality was maintained at all times. Not only did John mainta...in complete confidentiality but his ability and skill in dealing with the issues involved where right on. John was always right there with updates and did not pull any punches as regards to what was happening and what to expect. I will definately go to John in the future if his skills and expertise are what I need at that time.

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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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