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M. Jude Egan
also known as Jude Egan, Egan Law
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About M.
Biography
Matthew Jude Egan, J.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist who graduated from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 2004. His legal career began at a major international law firm in San Francisco, where he focused on civil litigation and land use while also writing his doctoral dissertation in Jurisprudence and Social Policy. Dr. Egan has successfully litigated numerous cases in civil and family law, gaining recognition for his skill in drafting estate planning documents. He proudly serves a diverse clientele, offering services in both English and Spanish across the Central Coast (Paso Robles to Ventura) and Kern County.
Call and set an appointment and we will send you. free copy of Jude's new book: Better Divorce: A Handbook for Getting through the Worst Time in Your Life. (Hard copies will be available in May but we can send an e-book version now with any new appointment setting). The book represents almost 20 years of legal experience distilled into about 400 pages.
Your Family's Lawyer. Protecting your children, your assets and your sanity.
We are Certified Family Law Specialists, Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. We know the law. We know the judges. We understand litigation and negotiation strategies that are designed to help you achieve your goals while reducing anxiety and worry.
We understand the pain of not having your children all the time. We work tirelessly to develop the best custody and timeshare arrangements for your children. Remember: no one can advocate for your children like you can. We amplify your voice to make sure it is heard.
No doubt about it, divorce is painful. Having a lawyer who listens, cares about you and gets results is a game-changer. You are never "just another client" to us. We treat everyone with concierge service to ensure that we know your goals and work with all our efforts to ensure you achieve them.
We specialize in second-marriage deaths and distributions. Community property rules apply in trust and probate matters, but few estate lawyers really understand how complicated community property is. We do estate planning and litigation for children and spouses of second-marriage decedents.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
35%
Trusts
20%
Child Custody
15%
Divorce and Separation
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2013
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
M. Jude Egan's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
17 Client Reviews
M. Jude Egan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Jude. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. Jude is thoughtful, informed, precise and accurate. That's a key set of skills to have by your side on a matter. He is also easy to work with and that is a great bonus. I can think of several instances when we have worked together where Jude's sense of humor and general ease of demeanor made light work of otherwise tiresome tasks. He was adept at dealing both with awkward partners and demanding clients, never holding up the work in the process. While he and I worked on complex energy matters, I am so comfortable with Jude's skills that I have used him as my personal lawyer. It is a big plus to have someone with the interpersonal skills to make work a pleasure. But its absolutly essential to work with lawyers that know their stuff; whose lawyering skills can be relied on. To find both sets of attributes in one colleague, that is as good as it gets. I'm happy to endorse Jude and you are free to contact me directly if you have questions."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Joshua Martin
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2008
Service Award, Meritorious Service Award National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
1995
Honors, University of California
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Assistant Professor - Public Law (Part Time), Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2010 - 2011
Principal and Senior Consultant, IDS LLC
2008 - 2011
Assistant Professor Research Disaster Management, Louisiana State University
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Latham & Watkins, LLP
1997 - 1998
Summer Associate Attorney, CMS Cameron McKenna
Associations
2016 - Present
Fighting Back Santa Maria ValleyBoard Member
2016 - Present
Discovery Museum of Santa MariaBoard Member/Pro Bono Legal Counsel
2014 - Present
Northern Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1997 - Present
Law and Society AssociationVarious
Sample of Legal Cases
Spousal Support
Defeated motion for termination of spousal support
Child Custody
Father obtained custody of minor children
Property Division
Favorable division of assets and spousal support
Spousal Support
Spousal support award
Education
2008
University of California - Berkeley
PhD - Doctorate
2004
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Univ of California Santa Cruz
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Law and Society Association Annual Meeting
Law and Emergency Management
2012
Public Policy and Nuclear Threats
After Fukushima
Publications
2020
Divorce Magazine
3 Things to Do When your Ex Won't Follow the Quarantine Rules
2020
Divorce Magazine
Don't Forget to Divide the Pension Plan in Your Divorce
2020
The Good Men Project
From Academic to Advocate: On Becoming a Divorce Lawyer (With Heart)
2020
2020
The National Jurist
Graduating and the legal market is looking bad? Go Solo!
2020
Family Lawyer Magazine
Could COVID-19 Lead to More Divorce Settlements with Less Family Suffering?
2020
Family Lawyer Magazine
Child Support in a Pandemic-Broken Economy
2020
Family Lawyer Magazine
Access to Justice for Immigrant Communities
2011
Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
COURTING DISASTER: SYSTEMIC FAILURES AND REACTIVE RESPONSES IN RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATION
2011
Louisiana State University
After Fukushima: Disaster Management Themes in Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies
2011
Project White Horse Blog
Transboundary Crisis, Transboundary Thinking, and the Team of Leaders (ToL) Approach: The H1N1 Case
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Am I entitled to money which was gifted to us for the down payment of the house by my parents in divorce?
25 Aug 2018
Q&A
Epstein Credits & Watts credits in California - can anyone explain these to me in an easy to understand way?
09 Feb 2015
Q&A
We married in Nebraska but residents of California. How do I file for divorce?
04 Feb 2014