$ 425-500 per hour
Jonathan D. Mason
also known as Jon Mason
About Jonathan
Biography
Jonathan Mason is a sought-after litigator and mediator for family law cases. He focuses his practice on family law and estate planning. Jon excels in courtroom advocacy, having honed his skills in hundreds of contested trials, contested hearings, and motions. He approaches each case with a listening ear, empathy, and with the understanding that most family law cases require quick action to address the immediate needs of the family and long-term solutions that will help prevent future conflict. With over 10 years spent in the trenches as a litigator, Jon has extensive experience in all types of family law matters, including child custody (in divorce and paternity cases), parenting plans and visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony), division of assets and debts, attorney’s fees, adoptions, and domestic violence. Jon is equally comfortable handling complex divorces with challenging child custody issues (such as “move away” requests) and/or property issues, to straightforward child support cases – and everything in between.
With a background in business litigation and the resources and knowledge-base of acquired through years of training in civil litigation and business law, Jon has helped business owners, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives protect their interests in complex family law litigation. He has safely steered stay-at-home parents, retirees, active and retired servicemembers, and persons experiencing disabilities through the challenging waters of the family law court system.
In addition to his litigation practice, Jon is a sought-after mediator for family law cases who uses his background in Alternative Dispute Resolution to help litigants find sensible, fair resolutions to the issues their family is facing, while avoiding a lengthy and expensive litigation process.
Jon was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2021 and 2022 and maintains an Avvo rating of 10.0 (Superb). Jon was awarded the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” honor for 2016, 2017, and 2018. Aside from his professional pursuits, Jon enjoys time with his wife, sons, and dogs. He is an active volunteer in various church groups, youth sports, and addiction recovery programs, while working to make time for hobbies such as travel, music, Spartan racing. Contact Jon today to see how he can help you with your case!
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Law Office of Jonathan D. Mason
333 City Blvd W, Ste. 300, Orange, CA, 92868
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Jonathan D. Mason's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Firas Daker | April 19, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Amazing person and attorney
Mr. Mason is a class act, professional, kind and honest. I highly recommend this attorney.
Posted by Chris | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Stop Searching - Jon is the BEST!
When it comes to family law, having a competent, understanding, and well-respected attorney is a must. After much research, we decided to trust Jon Mason with our move-away case. After explaining our situation during a phone consultation, he was honest with us about the challenges we might face and g...
Posted by Roxanne | December 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney-highly recommend
I don't write many reviews but felt compelled to given Jonathan Mason's excellent work on our complicated out of state child custody case. After researching many reviews/websites he was a godsend to our family. We wanted someone we could feel comfortable with as well as someone who had enough experie...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trustworthy, Diligent, and Balanced.
If you're If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the same place that I was, over a year ago. I researched many attorneys, and I hired Jon. Several things struck me back then, and still hold true to this day. Here’s how I describe Jon: Honest – Jon is absolutely the most honest and straig...
Posted by Lukas | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you
Jonathan was a huge help in my custody and support case. He was very understanding of my position, he knew how much my children meant to me and how important is was for me to be a father to them as much as I could. I have always wanted to be a 50/50 parent and I had to fight every step of the way. ...
Jonathan D. Mason's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jonathan Mason is an excellent attorney that knows the law and knows how to effectively and ethically resolve difficult situations. Whenever I have a question regarding family law Jonathan Mason is my go to lawyer for advise."
"Do not let the fact that his relatively young deter you from hiring Jonathan Mason. He is wise and experienced beyond his years. Jonathan Mason is almost always the brightest attorney in the room and his clients always seem to be on the winning side of things. If you need a great family law attorney Jonathan is your guy."
"Jon Mason is a fantastic human being and an excellent attorney. Jon's intelligence and experience make him a great choice for anyone seeking a family law or divorce attorney. Most importantly Jon cares deeply about his clients and it shows in his performance. I highly recommend him."
"I worked with Jonathan for 4 years. The word "dedication" comes to mind when I think of him. He was always in the office early and working hard all day so that he could obtain the best possible results for his clients. I can't think of another lawyer who dedicates himself to his clients and cases like Jonathan. This is such an important quality in the family law setting where the outcome can be life altering for spouses and children. I would hire Jonathan as my attorney. You would be wise to do the same."
"I would recommend Jon to any person looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and effective family law attorney, including any member of my own family if they needed a family law attorney in California. I have known Jon for more than 15 years, and we formerly worked together at the same firm. He is an honest lawyer you can trust. He cares deeply about his clients and their cases, and he effectively advocates on their behalf while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. If you need a family law attorney in California that you can depend on and trust, Jon is your guy."
"Not all attorneys are created equal. Some standout as being generally better than those around them. In Statistics these are called outliers. Jon Mason is an outlier in the legal community. He is simply better than most others. Go meet him and see for yourself. If you need a divorce or family law attorney in Southern California, Call Jon. You will love him and he will provide you with excellent representation."
"Jonathan Mason is an impressive person and a great lawyer. Jonathan gained his early experience in law as a civil litigator which was actually great preparation for family law. Jon's litigation background is a real asset it has made him an organized,detail-oriented, and strategic lawyer. In addition to being a great litigator Jon is great person. It is no wonder his clients love him. I give Jonathan my high recommendation."
"Jon is an extremely talented lawyer. He's detail-oriented, honest, diligent, friendly, and is a fantastic writer. Since so many family law claims and issues are resolved based upon a judge's review of the declarations and documents before him/her, Jon's clients have a tremendous advantage because of his superior writing skills. I unequivocally endorse Jonathan Mason."
"Jonathan is a very impressive attorney. He is highly intelligent, diligent, experienced, and has a keen legal mind. I don't think you could find a better person to represent you in divorce or family law in Southern California."
"If I personally needed an attorney for family law or divorce, I would hire Jonathan. Jonathan is a very special attorney. He is a superstar. I have all the confidence in the world of Jonathan Mason and his abilities. In addition to being highly skilled, Jonathan possess judgement that cannot be taught. He is wise beyond his years. I highly endorse Jonathan."
"I have supervised many attorneys throughout my career, and don't think I have ever supervised an attorney as sharp as Jonathan Mason. Jonathan is the total package: His writing is superb, his client skills are exceptional, and he commands the respect of other attorneys as he is frequently better prepared and more knowledgeable than they are. You cannot go wrong with Jonathan Mason as your attorneys. Trust me."
"Jonathan Mason is a very impressive attorney. He is very bright and has unique integrity. Jon is a standout among his peers. I highly recommend Jon for Divorce and Family law."
"Jonathan Mason is an outlier in the legal community. Jonathan is a unique attorney with an uncommon combination of keen intellect, a high social IQ, a deeper than normal understanding of the law, and the capacity to care about his clients in a very genuine way. Put this all together, and Jon is simply a gem in the legal community. There are very few attorneys like Jonathan around. If you need a family law attorney in Southern California, Jonathan is one of the very best you can find."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Professionalism Award, Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Shareholder, Smith LC
2022 - 2024
Attorney, Law Office of Jonathan D. Mason
2015 - 2022
Attorney, Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez
2012 - 2015
Associate, Smith LC
Associations
2009 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Highly Contentious Divorce
Successful.
Education
2012
Chapman Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Florida, College of Journalism and Mass Communications
MA - Masters
2005
Brigham Young Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers