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Jennifer is originally from Mount Shasta, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara College of Law. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2009 and has practicing family law almost exclusively. Jennifer lives in Ventura with her husband and son. Jennifer’s professional affiliations include the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Ventura Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Ventura County, and Santa Barbara Women Lawyers. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys being with her family, traveling, reading, and running.
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692 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA, 93001
15 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2023 | Hired 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...
Posted by Miriam | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Barry | November 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer helped us through a complicated time and allowed me to understand what my rights were.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Jennifer is an excellent advocate for her clients, both in litigated and non-adversarial matters. I endorse her and would recommend her services."
"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."
"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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2018
10 Best California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
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
2013 - Present
Ventura County Women LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2022
BNIMember
2010 - 2020
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Santa Barbara Women LawyersFormer Treasurer
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Bachelor in Law and Society
2019
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