Mark Kuntze

Mark Kuntze is a California-based trial and appellate attorney admitted to the State Bar and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. With over a thousand cases managed and multiple published appellate opinions, Kuntze’s practice demonstrates not only technical precision but a legacy-driven ethos: that legal systems, like industrial infrastructure, must be built to serve and endure.

His advocacy spans civil litigation, criminal law, statutory interpretation, and procedural equity. He is recognized for weaving legal clarity with human context, particularly in cases involving overlooked voices and structural inequities.

Kuntze’s published opinions include:

M.A. v. B.F. (317 Cal. Rptr. 3d 909): Defined “dating relationship” under Family Code § 6210, expanding access to civil relief for survivors of domestic violence.

Le Mons v. City of Los Angeles: Reinstated whistleblower protections after procedural denial, reaffirming the integrity of public accountability.

Ladera Ranch Maint. Corp. v. Tinsley: Reversed a nearly $700,000 HOA fee award, establishing proportionality limits and highlighting due process in private enforcement.

His work—now cited in CLE materials, judicial trainings, and legal blogs statewide.

His style—calibrated, narrative-aware, and rigorously ethical—is seen as exceptional jurisprudential craftsmanship. 

Kuntze’s mission is to leave precedent that not only resolves, but protects—to build rulings that last; his interdisciplinary background and narrative framing empower him to bridge technical rigor with human impact—making him a compelling voice in contemporary advocacy.