James Joseph Salmons

James Joseph Salmons

also known as Jim Salmons, James Salmons

4.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Family

4482 Market Street, Suite 410, Ventura, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Our boutique firm offers sound legal representation in all aspects of family law, to include dissolution, child custody, parentage, child and spousal support, termination of parental rights, adoptions, and grandparent visitation rights.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

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Location

The Law Offices of James J. Salmons

4482 Market Street, Suite 410, Ventura, CA, 93003

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James Joseph Salmons's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Guidance and Support in a Complex Family Law Matter

Working with Jim was a great experience. My family law case had several moving parts, including financial disclosures, procedural steps, and strategic decisions. Jim understood the complexities right away and helped me focus on the details that mattered most. He combines strong legal knowledge wit...h practical advice, explains things clearly, and pays close attention to detail. His feedback made my filings stronger and gave me real confidence through the process. Jim is professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in his clients. I’m grateful for his help and would gladly work with him again.

Posted by Jake | December 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

You couldn't Pick an attorney who cares more or will fight harder!

I can not say enough wonderful things about Compass Legal Group. Faced with a daunting custody battle over my 1 year old daughter I was lost, hurt confused and didn't have any answers or know where to turn. I had hired another firm prior to Compass Legal and they were a disaster and left me in a bad ...spot and a little jaded as far as attorneys went. After a phone consultation with James Salmons, it was clear he was and is different from the rest. He listened to my situation, offered his best advice and told me what I could do, even if I wasn't going to hire him, because he genuinely cares. It's not just a paycheck to him. He wants to help. What's more he'll work his ass off and go the extra mile to help you and get you what's fair. Hiring Compass Legal Group was one of the best decisions I've ever made. If you need help, I couldn't think of anyone better than James and Compass Legal.

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James Joseph Salmons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Adkins

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Joseph Salmons consistently provides clear, knowledgeable, and practical answers in Avvo’s Family Law Q&A forum. His responses reflect a deep understanding of California family law and a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate complex custody and divorce matters with confidence. He explains legal concepts in plain language and offers guidance that is both accurate and empathetic. I’m pleased to endorse Mr. Salmons as a skilled and dedicated California family law attorney."

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Freddie Alikhani

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known James for many years and have always been impressed with his law knowledge, zealous advocacy for his clients, and true professionalism."

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Michael Doland

General practice lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sometimes after only a few answers it is easy to evaluate a colleague. I have just reviewed one such answer from attorney Salmons. Accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Cameron Norris

Family lawyer

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Sina Mohajer-Jasbi

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24

2004

Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of James J. Salmons

2012 - Present

Regional Environmental Officer, Department of the Interior

2001 - 2009

Aviation Electronics Technician/Logistics Management Specialist, United States Navy

Associations

2020 - Present

CAALA

Member

2004 - Present

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparent Visitation

I lost. The Constitutional presumptions of fit parents, combined with the parents joining in opposition, was apparently sufficient to convince the Judge that visitation was not in the child's best interest.

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Education

2019

Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

University of La Verne

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2015

Johns Hopkins University

MS - Master of Science

Publications

2023

No Publications to Date. No Publications to Date.

Languages

English

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