Jennifer Bednarczyk Yates

Jennifer Bednarczyk Yates

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

692 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA

About Jennifer

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC

692 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA, 93001

Law Offices of Jennifer Bednarczyk Yates

15 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Jennifer Bednarczyk Yates's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney! Highly recommend!

I would like to thank my wonderful attorney Ms. Jennifer Yates for helping me and my family. She is a kind and compassionate person who speaks straight from her heart. I highly recommend her! She will be there for you and do her very best to help you when you need it the most. Attorney Ms. Jennifer Y...ates was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated to my case, providing clear communication throughout the process and ultimately achieving a successful outcome. Thank you so much Jennifer!

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind & experienced

I contacted Jennifer's office to help with a family law issue that required a court hearing. My mom's divorce had already been completed, however she was seeking a different attorney to help with renewing a restraining order. We're grateful to Jennifer for stepping in at the time where we needed it... most.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family attorney

Mrs. Jennifer Yates was extremely helpful and patient with me during my filing of a domestic violence restraining order. Her team helped gather all the important information to argue my case and won. During the entire process, I never felt alone, and she was very responsive to the numerous question...s I had. Mrs. Yates explained all the possible outcomes allowing me to make the best decisions for the safety of my family. A BIG thank you to Mrs. Yates and the entire Bamieh & De Smeth team.

Posted by Miriam | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in Ventura County

I am very thankful with her service she has been my lawyer for a few years now and I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done.. custody battles are a headache and I get anxiety every time something terrible is happening but Jennifer always has a way of calming me down and getting to the poi...nt of solving our problems she is not scared of anything or anyone and that speaks highly of her. A few years back I had another female attorney and she was so scared of the other party and I felt I didn’t get the help or anything resolved once I talked to Jennifer and I saw her in action I was amazed. Thank you so much Jennifer for everything you have done for us.

Posted by Barry | November 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful

Jennifer helped us through a complicated time and allowed me to understand what my rights were.

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Jennifer Bednarczyk Yates's Lawyer Endorsements

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H. Seigenfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jennifer. If you seek fair, reasonable and skilled counsel she can help. She has a great reputation in our local legal community."

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Rabiah Rahman

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an excellent attorney. She works hard to reach the best possible resolution for her clients, during what is often the most difficult time in their lives. It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse this lawyer."

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Anzac Jacobs

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Jennifer Yates as a family law attorney. She has unquestionable integrity, exudes confidence, and is passionate about her profession. She is an effective communicator, a very capable decision-maker, and an excellent problem solver. She is a strong leader, a creative counselor, and emphasizes with her clients very well."

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Lane Lopez

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an excellent advocate for her clients, both in litigated and non-adversarial matters. I endorse her and would recommend her services."

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John Castellano

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked cases with Jennifer as opposing counsel and have a lot of respect for her. She is tough, professional and does not create disputes where they don't exist. She is a great advocate for her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result for them."

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Jason Frantz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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G. Brelje

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jen is a very good family law attorney, whom I've had the pleasure to work with in the past. She is calm, cool, and collected in an area of law that is by nature difficult. I would recommend her to clients in need of her advice and skills."

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J'Aimee Oxton

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very bright, honest and easy to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Family Law Attorney/CFO, Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Bromund Law Group

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Van Sickle & Associates, PC

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer B. Yates

Associations

2013 - Present

Ventura County Women Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2022

BNI

Member

2010 - 2020

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers

Former Treasurer

Education

2008

Santa Barbara College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Law and Society

Speaking Engagements

2019

Monthly Family Law Dinner

What Criminal Defense Attorneys Want Family Law Attorneys to Know

Languages

English

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