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I spent 15 years as a very aggressive civil litigator before finding a calling in family law. For the first 5 years doing divorce cases, I often fought hard in and out of court for my clients, because we both believed that served them best. As I've matured in life and in practice (I'm a divorced dad myself), I learned how conflict and aggressive court actions often heighten bad feelings, and block both realistic resolution and healing.
While we do find that judicial input is helpful in some cases, most of my cases are resolved cooperatively, by opening communication and building trust between parties and their attorneys if they have one.
I have positive relationships with my both my co-parents, and very happy, healthy relationships with grown children, and an 8 year old boy, as well as two young teens who have come to me in my new relationship. When not parenting, I'm bicycling, motorcycling, engaging in men's circles (ManKind Project, The Men's Circle Berkeley), going to the gym, gardening, hiking, camping and supporting friends and family emotionally and socially.
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39 years
39 years
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$ 475-575 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1985
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2075 Diamond Boulevard, Suite H-210 at The Veranda, Concord, CA, 94520
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100 Shoreline Highway, Suite 100B, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
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Posted by Connie | August 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
David was my rock during a very nerve wracking and scary time in my life. He worked extremely hard on my behalf during a complicated, contested divorce. I came to David at my lowest point, as a mother of two young kids who needed a way out of a bad marriage that was quickly getting out of control. I ...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I worked with David on my lengthy and difficult divorce. Needless to say how emotional and confusing it can be. This was my first need for an attorney, and a good friend highly recommended him. I immediately felt heard in a personal way and confident with the no nonsense communications to my ex. He a...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
David is a great person and an even better attorney. He has helped me with several legal matters over the years and has gone above and beyond my expectations each time. I am very grateful to have David on my side and would recommend him to anyone seeking legal services.
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014
Mr. Holcomb is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. Even since out first consultative phone interview, he was and continued to be able to quickly identify ways to enhance the success of my divorce-on my behalf. Divorce is very difficult for the entire family, Mom, and the kids-no ma...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2014
Thanks to David, the divorce was done in a very short time. All to my satisfaction. Thanks to David my ex and I are on good speaking terms now.
"David Holcomb's practical, effective representation makes for very satisfied clients. He pays close personal attention to each and every matter and cares deeply about his clients. He leads with compassion, a rare yet vital trait in the fields of family, personal injury and elder law."
"Mr. Holcomb is one of the most compassionate family law attorneys I know. He is a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David graciously mentored me in a number of family law matters. He know this stuff inside and out. Although he is compassionate, he is a straight shooter and doesn't candy coat the issues. I refer family law matters to David with revocation."
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2002
Certificate of Appreciation, Contra Costa County Superior Court
1989 - Present
Senior Trial and Litigation Attorney, Law Office of David J. Holcomb
2011 - 2024
Divorce Mediation, Mediation and Law Office of David J. Holcomb
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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