M. Jude Egan

Jude Egan, Esq. has been an unwavering source of strength during one of the most challenging and uncertain times in my life. His dedication to my case has been nothing short of extraordinary. I am deeply grateful for the thoughtful care, compassion, brilliance, and legal expertise that he and his tea...m have consistently brought to every stage of this process. At times, it felt like I was up against an AI-powered machine, but Jude’s swift, precise, and commanding legal writing consistently outmatched the opposition. He not only reclaimed the upper hand in my case but did so with clarity and power that reflected both his intellect and strategic insight. Jude is exceptionally bright, remarkably efficient, and operates with the highest standards of fairness and integrity. He listens intently and thoughtfully—his ability to absorb complex details and consider all perspectives made me feel truly heard and expertly represented. His mastery of family law and his ability to navigate a highly complex case with confidence and care is exactly how every attorney should advocate for their clients. I give Jude and his firm my highest recommendation. Thank you Jude and Kristin!

I've been going through a custody/divorce for the last 17 months. I've had a total of four lawyers through out the process, Jude being the fourth. I will go to say this, just because a lawyer passed the bar they aren't all the same, meaning some (stink) and some (rock). I can say whole heartedly, tha...t Jude takes the cake for the best lawyer i've had. So I am going to share my experience from the get go that I've had with Jude. In January, I was trying to get my custody shifted from North Carolina to Santa Barbara county. I wrote Jude explaining my situation one late evening at about a 11PM. Jude responded to me first thing the following morning at 6AM. My experience of dealing with lawyers, is they aren't the fastest with responses, because they have other clients. But Jude was fast, he was efficient, and I could feel through his email he understood the gravity and the pain I've been through out the process, he left me his phone number and told me to call him as soon as I received his email, we started immediately corresponding. I felt for the first time that, I was lucky enough to find a lawyer that finally would go to bat for me, because the first three didn't have any emotions in my case, with Jude, I felt differently, he shared his story so he understood what was at stake! I felt like this was a match made in heaven for me to fight for my boys. In the process of trying to shift venues, my ex-wife sproadically tried to get emergency custody orders on March 17, 2021. Jude and company received this notice after hours, he told me we needed to respond immediately because the lawyer sent this late in bad faith and didn't give us anytime to respond, and the judge could make a decision first thing the following morning. Jude gave me my assignment, and that was to answer the following declaration to the best of my ability, and he would review it and after I was done, he would touch it and put his staple of excellence on it. Ten hours and 3 mins later at 3:07 AM Jude sent me an email with the completion of our declaration. Jude and the help of his co-workers put together a master piece rebuttal against the emergency order to give us a chance. Today is March 19, 2021 and around 5 PM today, Jude shot me a text saying there request for an emergency order was DENIED. I am gonna say this speaking from a glass box, but if you want someone that will fight like hell for you, do it ethically, and literally share your feelings and what is best for you. JUDE EGAN WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU!!! No amount of gratitude I have for this man will ever be understood, but thank you Jude, you are an honorable and straight animal. Thanks Jude and company!! If you have any questions write me at [email protected]

Our legal case was considered virtually unwinnable. We think JUDE took our case because he believed in us, the merits of our case & our desire for justice. JUDE was like a loyal dog on a front porch: listening, looking, taking everything in...waiting for the right moment. When that moment came, he wa...s like a bulldog: intelligent, confident & aggressive. His trial brief was a work of art; it encapsulated all that we had told him and that he had researched with precise, biting language. Jude is a super lawyer: a great listener, courteous & calm, reasonable & honest, meticulous in his preparation of our case. His staff, especially Kristin, was very helpful and supportive. God forbid we need legal help again, but if we do, Jude will be our counsel for life!

It was getting late. My husband and I had just had a discussion about what do with our daughter's situation. She and her husband were being pushed around by CWS. My husband and I live two hours away from our daughter. We were not sure who to call. I had been told about M. Jude Egan. My husband ha...d to go to bed. I proceeded to find Mr. Egan's website. I composed an email about our dilemma and sent it off hoping I'd hear from his office the next day. I began to get ready for bed when I heard my phone ding! I got on my email and saw I had a response from Jude himself! TALK ABOUT SERVICE.... We had less than 24 hours to secure a lawyer. Though Jude was in court all the next day he made time to see our daughter and son in law the next evening. Jude's knowledge and compassion were invaluable. Kristen and his office staff were very accommodating. All is behind us now and our daughter's family is back intact with Jude's guidance. Thank you Jude, thank you, thank you, thank you.....

Jude Egan is a brilliant family law litigator. I do not hand out unwarranted compliments and never write reviews unless I am profoundly moved to do so. I am a single father and active duty enlistedman. My family law case encompasses Child Custody, Support, Divorce, and Move-Away Orders. Jude’s th...orough research into my case and related case law along with his expert litigation skill have garnered me sole physical and legal custody of my young children. It’s exceedingly rare in the state of California for a father to be awarded such a privilege. Even rarer is a father receiving out of state move-away orders with his children, which is the Court’s current tentative ruling. Jude and his staff have an in-depth understanding of how governing military guidelines and military law can and cannot impact a civilian family law case. This knowledge has been pivotal at disarming the abuse of mandated reporting authorities to include my chain of command, on-base family advocacy social workers, and even Child Welfare Services (CWS). These attacks were meant to strip me of my parental rights as well as my career. Jude effectively convinced the court to reserve judgement until all aspects of this case had been revealed. The result is that my children are safely with me and their best interests are at the forefront of the Court’s decision-making. Additionally, Jude and his staff have been compassionate to my situation and have always been respectful. My children and I will always be thankful for the positive life changing impact Jude and his law firm have had on our lives.