David John Holcomb

David John Holcomb

also known as Mediation and Law Offices of David J. Holcomb

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Concord, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

2075 Diamond Boulevard, Suite H-210 at The Veranda, Concord, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Tough, compassionate, effective, caring. 36 years experience. Highly competent. Pre and post-marital agreements, business and house buy-out specialist, support, custody and visitation. Litigation and Cooperative as needed for Men/Women/LGBTQ.

40 years

50%
Family 50%

Tough, compassionate, effective, caring. 36 years experience. Highly competent. Pre and post-marital agreements, business and house buy-out specialist, support, custody and visitation. Litigation and Cooperative as needed for Men/Women/LGBTQ.

40 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 475-575 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David J. Holcomb

2075 Diamond Boulevard, Suite H-210 at The Veranda, Concord, CA, 94520

Law Office of David J. Holcomb

100 Shoreline Highway, Suite 100B, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

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David John Holcomb's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Connie | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

David was my rock

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 ...interviewed several lawyers before deciding to go with David. What sets him apart from the pack is his high EQ. Right away, he could sense my fear and anxiety about the divorce process (and the prospective cost) and helped calm my nerves by communicating with empathy, understanding, patience, and clarity. In our initial consultation, he jotted down the divorce process in very simple steps which really helped me with my fears about the complex legal system. His willingness to spend the extra few minutes to educate me on legal terms and processes in simple, easy to understand terms was worth the price of the divorce. He helped me save my house, me and my kids safety, and my sanity. David did not sugar coat or lead me to believe any of this would easy, but he made me feel that I would have a partner so I was not as afraid of the unknown. David always spoke in a calm and reassuring tone (not condescending) that helped me see clearly through the dark clouds. I'll always remember the words he said at the end of our initial consultation "let's get you your divorce," and he did, but he got me so much more--my freedom. I will be forever thankful to him for that.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney

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...tter how old they are-and Mr. Holcomb was very sensitive to the emotions and needs of the persons he represented-me as the mom and my children. He has up-to-date knowledge of the California Divorce Codes and Family Law, and uses this knowledge to really fight for his client. He is very quick to reply to emails and phone calls and ensures that the client is well informed as to each phase of the Divorce. He doesn't hide a thing and is trustworthy in all his actions. If there is a deadline, Mr. Holcomb manages to stay abreast of these and takes action in a timely manner. In relation to costs, there are regular invoices to avoid any last minute surprises. When you think that your world is falling apart, he is emotionally supportive. At times I thought he was more of a friend than an attorney. I highly recommend David Holcomb as your Divorce Attorney.

Posted by Mark | March 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent mediator, handled our divorce with ease

David helped us with our divorce mediation, and saved us a lot of money and headache. By mediating rather than using separate attorneys we made a much better deal and avoided a lot of fighting. David is very fair, calm, and grounded. I have recommended him to a few people in my social circles already....

Posted by Leonard | March 13, 2014 | Personal Injury

Trusted Advocate for Civil Issues

David Holcomb is highly effective and completely trustworthy. He is the rare attorney whose results exceed his fees. He's helped me on a couple of civil matters, one involving personal injury and one involving a business dispute, and gotten excellent results for me. He's also a nice guy and a pleasur...e to work with. I will not hesitate to engage him again for any legal issue, large or small.

Posted by Harmony | March 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helpful advice regarding a small claims issue

I phoned David for advice as a Small Claims defendant. Even though he was very busy with other work at the time, he took time to help me understand the charges and my options. He did this for me without charging me for his time. He seemed knowledgable about the issues and was helpful and reassuring.

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David John Holcomb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gina Raith

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Yu Tong

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Holcomb is one of the most compassionate family law attorneys I know. He is a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Johnston

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Certificate of Appreciation, Contra Costa County Superior Court

Work Experience

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

Associations

State Bar of California

Education

1985

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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