Dallas Carl Simkins

Dallas Carl Simkins

also known as A Certified Family Law Specialist

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Maria, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

900 E Main St, Unit 201, Santa Maria, CA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Law Office of Dallas C. Simkins

900 E Main St, Unit 201, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

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Dallas Carl Simkins's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A consummate professional, with heart and unparalleled legal expertise

I am so thankful I happened upon this attorney. Due to the expense and importance of the proceedings to your family, you will need the very best attorney to represent you through the legal labyrinth. Once Dallas was hired, my case proceeded just as he told me it would. I had complex custody and ch...ild support issues. I was ready to fight as long as it took... but guess what? Suddenly, Dallas had a settlement offer ready before my next hearing. It was nice to know I could accept the offer or continue to fight. Dallas informed me about the pros and cons of settling or continuing to fight, without any pressure to pick one avenue over another. But he kept me informed all the way through. Dallas actually listens to you, his client, very carefully. I've had several different attorneys since divorcing my litigious X, so I can say Dallas is a real catch for anyone facing the daunting and expensive legal system. Dallas also will fight to protect and ensure the safety and security of all involved children. Dallas has spectacular communication skills, and has a special ability to distill what is important and what is not. He will help you, during emotional times, to find the signal and discard the noise.

Posted by Doug Butler | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Loyal and trustworthy, highly professional and family-focused

I will be grateful to Dallas all the days of my life. He understands the significance of court battles for child custody and preserving relationships between co-parents and families, even in highly difficult circumstances. There is no doubt in my mind that he aims to first preserve a marriage and fa...mily unit. If that is not to be, he is very wise, supportive and also highly empathetic in helping a client proceed with the divorce process in the best possible manner. This was my experience with Dallas. He went above and beyond the call of duty for my immediate Butler family and I. He even offered to have family phone calls with us all which helped all of my family and I to better be on the same page and remain united throughout all stretches of a highly difficult family and legal situation. My family and I love Dallas and consider him a part of our family. There is not a person on the planet that I would not recommend to Dallas given a need for his services.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My family thanks Dallas!

Dallas represented a man who I just recently married. Dallas taught my husband all he knows about how to communicate with a difficult ex wife while fighting hard for him to gain 50/50 custody of his children. Dallas is a wonderful life coach in addition to excellent lawyer. He is good with people and... loves his clients. I would have never married my husband if it weren't for the help Dallas gave him in the past. My husband has handled his divorce in a way that will make our lives together better in the future. That help and assistance came from Dallas.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding

Dallas has represented me in highly complex and conflictual family law matters including divorce, custody, child/spousal support, arrears, etc. He is extremely detailed, articulate, professional and fair minded yet firm. He is confident in the law and the courtroom and has advocated, facilitated an...d succeeded in upholding the law in the best interest of my family.

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Dallas Carl Simkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Clancy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hard working, honest, caring, passionate, well-trained, aggressive, knowledgable advocate for his clients. What more could you ask for in an attorney? I highly endorse this Dallas. You cannot go wrong with Dallas and his law firm."

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Adrienne Haddad

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dallas strikes a fine balance as a tough attorney, but one who is very in-tune with the needs of his clients. Dallas is extremely intelligent and has a firm grasp on California's family and divorce laws. In addition, Dallas has great integrity. You can always trust Dallas to treat people with honesty and respect. I highly endorse Dallas a family law and divorce attorney."

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Stephen Schofield

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dallas Simkins is the type of attorney that opposing counsels dread to run into. Dallas will almost always be more knowledgable and more prepared than the attorney across the table from him. Dallas is a very knowledgeable and extremely diligent attorney who will fight tooth and nail for his clients. I hold Dallas in very high esteem and I strongly endorse him as a divorce or family law attorney."

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Todd Haddock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dallas and I have been opposing parties and have nothing but respect and admiration for him. Dallas is always well prepared and represents his clients aggressively. I highly endorse Dallas Simkins as a divorce or family law attorney."

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David Booth

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have faced Dallas as opposing counsel on multiple cases and I can attest to the fact that Dallas is an excellent attorney. Dallas is intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable, and above all ethical. While I have been attorney for many years longer than Dallas, I am always surprised at just how knowledgable he is. Likewise, I have seen Dallas beat up on attorneys with years more experience. Dallas is special. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Kit Westbrook

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dallas is an incredibly bright attorney who is dedicated to his clients. Dallas was mentored by some the best and most experienced family law attorneys in Orange County California for years, such that he is far more knowledgeable than most attorneys as young as he is. This experience is a tremendous benefit to all of his clients. If you need an extremely knowledgable and hardworking family law or divorce attorney, Dallas Simkins is a great choice. I highly recommend Dallas."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Top 10 Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates

2022

Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Certified Family Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Dallas C. Simkins

2017 - 2022

Partner, Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez

2012 - 2017

Associate, Dinnebier & Demmerle, APC

Associations

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

Education

2011

Western State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2010

Argosy University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2008

Dixie State College

B.S. in Business

Publications

2013

Orange County Lawyer Magazine Simplifying Adult Child Support

Languages

Spanish

English

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