Stephen Louis Mitnick

Stephen Louis Mitnick

also known as Steve Mitnick

4.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 51 years

Family Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Family

950 County Square Drive Suite 100, Ventura, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

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The Law Offices Of Stephen L Mitnick

950 County Square Drive Suite 100, Ventura, CA, 93003

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16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Kristi | May 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I recommend Steve Mitnick

Steve is a technical expert! I have been a client for 8+ years and have no complaints. Steve and Trini have always returned my emails and phone calls. He is very savvy on the military and helping service members through their divorces and child custody matters, this in turn has allowed me to serve... my country and care for my child without worry or stress. Thank you Steve!

Posted by Frankie | March 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

Without reservation I would highly recommend Mr. Mitnick. He was able to make a very stressful time in my life a little easier to endure. Anybody who has been through a divorce will tell you there are no guarantees to the outcome of your case, but I had a tremendous peace of mind knowing that Mr. M...itnick was my attorney fighting for me. He constantly kept me up to date with my case, promptly returned all phone calls, and always asked how I personally was coping with everything. A very caring and honest attorney, which is rare in this town.

Posted by Scott | March 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney that makes a bad time in life easier to handle

I was refered to Mr Mitnick from a family friend who had used his services for a marriage dissolution. The said he was really easy to talk to, understand , and always kept you informed and up to date. After a 25 year marriage of mine failed, I was just lost on what needed to be done. Met with Mr Mi...tnick the first time. Liked that it was a small office and only his assistant and himself ( and Charlie too ) . Not a big firm that shuffles you around. Right off the bat he was easy to talk to, made it super relaxing to be there, and totally explained the different paths to chose from. He is totally reasonable on pricing and explains everything. His knowledge of the family laws and what needs to be done are excellent. I will recommend him to anyone I know that is looking for a divorce attorney. Thanks again Steve and Trini. You made a painful and bad part of my life easier to handle. Much thanks. ( Charlie too. Always made it nice to see him in the office ).

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Very Experienced Lawyer

While I was searching for a lawyer to represent me through a very unwanted and painful divorce, Steve came very highly recommended. I was able to work with him and my ex to make the best out of a very painful and challenging situation. The only thing I would improve was the response time to specifica...lly emails. I had to resend emails a couple of times, which was frustrating when all you want to do is resolve the situation and move on with your life asap. Other than that would highly recommend and his services are worth the retainer fee as he is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field.

Posted by Carolyn | March 17, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

No good at all!!

I hired Mr Mitnick in 2006 and thought he was grand..but in 2013 I used him again and he charged me thousands and then told me 4 months in that I needed a QDRO attorney and he did not do QDRO's. It was all I needed and he had told me early on that the retirement division was not written up clearly... in the 2003 LegaL Separation and that had to be corrected. WHY didn't he till me then that all I needed was a QDRO attorney and that he did do QDROS?? Instead of charging me thousand of dollars for nothing . He told me to do my homework and I did,sending him link after link of the federal retirement plans with information for attorneys then he tells me he doesn't even do QDROS! WTH? Then I hired another attorney who earned her money, who is a QDRO attorney and all she needed was my original papers. He let the other attorney run the whole show. She "objected" to her client doing a discovery after she filed for me to do one. Why didn't Mr Nitpick object to me doing one!!? I honestly wonder if his own divorce has made him bitter toward woman or maybe he just needs to retire. I fired him and went to represent myself for my back support and won my case without him! I withdraw my previous recommendation and feel very disappointed in his conduct. Just grind up your money , mix it in your dogs food for at least your dog will get some fiber out of the money! For I honestly feel I got nothing for mine. He should be ashamed of himself, I don't know how he sleeps at night!

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Associations

2000 - Present

Collaborative Family Lawyers

Charter Member

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Ventura County Family Law Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1973

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Occidental College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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