Kenneth Thomas Demmerle

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Kenneth Thomas Demmerle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tustin, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family ... +3 more

17671 Irvine Blvd #120, Tustin, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kenneth

Biography

Certified Family Law Specialist With Over 20 Years Experience.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

34 years

35%
Marriage and Prenuptials 25%

34 years

25%
Alimony 10%

34 years

10%
Child Custody 10%

34 years

10%
Child Support 10%

34 years

10%
Family 10%

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and have been practicing for over 20 years. I handle all aspects of marital dissolutions, as well as draft and review premarital agreements Each client and case is unique. The emotional, psychological and financial issues one can experience when going through a divorce or any family law matter can be daunting. I strive to assist my clients to wisely navigate through the process and work towards efficiently achieving their goals.

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kenneth Thomas Demmerle

17671 Irvine Blvd #120, Tustin, CA, 92780

dd-familylaw.com

Online Presence

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Kenneth Thomas Demmerle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Mike | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best

I have used many attorneys in my life and Ken is one of the best. Not only is he very knowledgeable he cares about his clients and not just about making a buck. Being new to the area he was recommended to me. I wanted to talk to an attorney before I hired one and not have to pay a fee just to hear... how great one is. He met with me showed me how he could help me and explained all the pros and cons. I hired him and was very happy with his work and how he cares. He was always quick to reply and was proactive with our communication. Most people now days you have constantly call them so it was refreshing that he takes the initiative and calls me. Thank you Ken

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015

Came through in a pinch

I had an urgent and fast moving issue that I needed a second opinion on. Ken made time to provide me a second opinion and provide clarity on what my best course of action was in a very effective and efficient manner. He was caring, pragmatic and practical. He didn't tell me what I necessarily wanted ...to hear but instead took the time to understand the issues and provide very good advice, which is exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend speaking with him on family law matters (me work with Ken was Spousal Support related).

Posted by Charles | March 10, 2013

First Time Divorcee-Long drawn out divorce.

Ken is a very strong attorney. He has a friendly demeanor that makes it easy to work with him, yet at the same time you feel comfortable that he know exactly what he is doing. He explores all of the angles and always had the answers to any questions that I might have had. The divorce itself was long ...and drawn out having nothing to do with Ken. I was impressed that he stayed as in tune with the case for how long it went on. I would definitely recommend Ken to anyone needing his services.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2013

Wise, Cautious and Effective

I am an attorney with 30 years of experience and hired Ken to handle a very complex post-divorce property dispute with an ex-spouse who was borderline. Ken did a very effective job of keeping me calm, unemotional and focused. He is one of the best attorneys I have ever encounterd.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2013

Divorce

Mr. Demmerle was very informative and answered all my questions thoroughly. He was very helpful.

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Kenneth Thomas Demmerle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter McKeague

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Max Alavi

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and hard working."

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Lisa Risner

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Demmere is very knowledgable and experienced in family law. We have been on opposite sides of family law matters, and it is refreshing to see his strategic problem solving skills at work. He has always been professional and courteous, all the while advocating zealously for his client. I highly recommend him as a family law specialist."

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenneth is a very competent lawyer who always conducts himself with the utmost in professionalism while providing terrific representation for his clients."

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Ronald Brower

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ken is smart, thorough, very knowledgeable and is devoted to his clients. Ken Demmerle is a First Rate choice in Family Law Matters.I endorse this lawyer."

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David Monarch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ken is a highly respected family law attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and ethical. He always puts his clients first and I would not hesitate to refer a family member or close friend to him to represent them in any type of family law case."

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Richard Dinnebier

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken Demmerle and I have been partners for over eight years. We limit our practice exclusively to family law matters. Both Ken and I are Certified Family Law Specialists. I chose Ken as my partner because I felt that he had all of the appropriate qualities, and more, to represent clients in the same fashion that I do. Ken is conscientious, well-versed in the law, and highly respected by his peers and judges. He is highly skilled in the area of divorce with a specialty in drafting prenuptial agreements. Ken Demmerle will give each and every client superlative representation. I have no hesitancy in recommending Ken Demmerle for any client."

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Kyle Scott

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenneth Demmerle is a certified family law specialist. Kenneth Demmerle is honest, trustworthy and will work hard on your family law matters. I highly recommend Kenneth Demmerle."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Dinnebier & Demmerle

1996 - 2004

Associate, Minyard Morris

1992 - 1996

Associate, Schlegel, Stone & Manning

Associations

1997 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1992 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Education

1998

American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute

Trial Advocacy

1991

Loyola Law School

Juris Doctorate

1987

Univ of California Irvine

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Dinnebier & Demmerle Podcast

Child Support

2013

Dinnebier & Demmerle Podcast

Pre-Divorce Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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