David Marc Lederman

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David Marc Lederman

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Moraga, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

533 Moraga Road, Suite 220, Moraga, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

David M. Lederman is one of only a handful of attorneys in Contra Costa County to have the distinction of being a specialist in family law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has broad experience handling divorce cases from simple to the most complicated. He

When children are involved, we will help develop workable custody and visitation arrangements that are in your children’s best interests.

We can guide you through the difficult divorce process. Aggressive Representation | Demonstrated Success

Aggressive Representation | Demonstrated Success. Established in 1997, the Law Offices of David M. Lederman is dedicated to meeting all of your family law needs.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

31 years

25%
Family 25%

David M. Lederman has been a practicing attorney since 1995. He is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and experienced in all areas of family law from simple planning and settlement discussions to complex trial litigation.

31 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

31 years

20%
Alimony 15%

31 years

15%
Child Support 15%

31 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-625 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David M. Lederman

533 Moraga Road, Suite 220, Moraga, CA, 94556

ledermanlaw.net

Law Offices of David M. Lederman

3432 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 100, Antioch, CA, 94531

ledermanlaw.net

Online Presence

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David Marc Lederman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paddy | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best There Is

Integrity, professionalism and honesty are the words that describe David Lederman and his staff. It is very difficult to pick a divorce attorney and you never really know until you get to the end, I could not have been more pleased with my choice. I had to fire my first attorney and then hired David ...Lederman after a lot of interviewing. David is non emotional, organized, smart and very well respected in the family law profession. My divorce had dragged on for way too long and it would have been a lot better to have hired David day one. I could not say enough good things and he brought a timely end to a very difficult divorce. I should also say that his fees were reasonable for the work he put in and I think that this is rare in attorney world.

Posted by Jim C. | December 15, 2016

Answered a question

David was kind enough to answer a question over the phone. I am sure this kindness is indicative of how much he cares for his clients.

Posted by Adam | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child custody

David assured me after my first consultation with him that he could get me more time with my daughter. And after mediation, I wasn't sure that was going to happen. The mediator had only recommended my custody increase by one overnight. And after a couple delays that stretched the case out over 6 mon...ths, my court date arrived. Having previous bad experiences in family court, coupled with the fact that mediation went poorly, I was extremely nervous,. However David performed brilliantly. He argued my case to the (female) judge who was sympathetic to a single father and the fact my custody was very little, and had not increased in eight years. The judge agreed to increase my custody by not one or two days but three overnights a week. I could not have done this myself. I had tried and tried for years to gain more custody representing myself with zero results. David and his staff thoroughly prepared me for court from beginning to end. He was available to me for any question I had usually within 24 hours. I cannot recommend David Lederman and his staff enough. Excellent family attorney!

Posted by Francisco | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Review

In a time of a great deal of stress mr. Lederman and his staff was very helpful. Mr Lederman kept me in the loop with the process. he is an attorney that knows what he is talking about and the process pretty much went how it was explained to me. Mr Lederman and his staff answered my questions quic...kly and at times even on the weekends. I appreciated everything they did for me

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

High-Conflict Divorce and Custody

To say that my case is high-conflict is an understatement. There were issues of domestic violence, substance abuse and allegations of child abuse that were all present prior to the separation. I hired David to represent me in my divorce and child custody issues based on a recommendation I had receive...d from another attorney. From the beginning David made sure that I understood the process, was informed and let me know that I was in control of my case. With that said, he offered his expertise and guidance (I wish I had listened more from the outset.) Once engaged, he was the only attorney that I used. (In stark contrast, the opposing party had 5 attorneys.) Due to the complexity of the case, the time and financial impact, I had to move to a limited scope basis and even in this capacity, David was extremely responsive and ensured that I had the best representation in front of the judge. The case is still not completely settled but at least there is a resolution of custody and some peace for my children. I owe that in large part to David and his entire team.

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David Marc Lederman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Suzanne Boucher

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Holmes

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I appreciate that David is realistic, settlement oriented, and that he works well with both clients and attorneys to reach amiable resolutions without undue expense, time, or anxiety."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 12

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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Gary Sparks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is tough as nails and fights aggressively for his clients, but he is a straight shooter and his ethics are above reproach."

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Suzanne Boucher

Family lawyer

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Dana Santos

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

2019 - 2024, Outstanding achievements in the legal field, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

20 Years of Dedicated Service to the CCCBA Family Law Section, Contra Costa County Bar Association

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Outstanding Service Award, The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)

2022

Family Lawyer Magazine Recommends, Family Lawyer Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Certified Family Law specialist, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2019

Outstanding Service Award, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Nation’s Top One Percent, (NADC) National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Nation’s Top One Percent, (NADC) National Association of Distinguished Council

2014

Top 100 Family Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates

2001

Certified Specialist in Family Law, Board of specialization, State Bar of California

1995

Top Ten Advocate, International Moot Court

1995

Traynor Honor Society, Traynor Honor Society

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner/ Managing Partner, Law offices of David M. Lederman

Associations

2017 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Advisor

2015 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Technology Director

2004 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2021 - 2021

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2016 - 2017

State Bar of California, Executive Committee of the Family Law Section

Chair

2015 - 2017

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Vice-Chiar

2015 - 2016

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Treasurer

2014 - 2015

State Bar of California, Executive Committee of the Family Law Section

Legislation Chair

2014 - 2015

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Chapter Director

2013 - 2017

State Bar of California, Executive Committee of the Family Law Section

Executive Committee

2012 - 2015

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Technology Chair

2010 - 2014

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Treasurer

2008 - 2008

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2002 - 2022

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Chan v. Delta Dental of CA

Prevailing party

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Education

1995

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

NBI- National Live Virtual Seminar

NBI- National Live Virtual Seminar "Family Law Attorney's Guide to Obtaining Evidence From Electronic Devices" (2024, 2023)

2024

NBI- Family Law Practice Tips

NBI- Family Law Practice Tips

2024

NBI- Family Law Attorney's Guide to Obtaining Evidence From Electronic Devices Family Law Attorney's Guide to Obtaining Evidence From Electronic Devices

2024

NBI – Family Law Practice Tips

NBI – Family Law Practice Tips

2022

NBI – Family Law Practice Online

NBI – Family Law Practice Online

2022

2022

Contra Costa County Family Law Section

Virtual Trial Practice Workshop for Presenting Evidence, e-Binders and More (2021, 2022)

2020

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists An Attorney's Standard of Care in the Digital Age

2020

(NBI) National Business Institute Handling California Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

2019

2019

California Lawyers Association One Fell Swoop - All 6 hours of specialty credit

2018

California Lawyers Association

Family Law Essentials: Practical Aspects of Child Custody Litigation

2018

California Lawyers Association

Essentials of Family Law 2018: Making a Real Difference

2017

National Business Institute

Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Family Court

2016

Meeting

Electronic Discovery for the Family Law Practioner

2015

FPA NorCal Conference

Family Law Boot Camp for Financial Planners

2015

Family Law for the Financial Professional

Family Law for the Financial Professional

2014

National Business Institute

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

2012

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Social Media: A User’s Guide to Professional Responsibility, Evidence & Marketing

2010

National Business Institute What Family Court Judges Want You to Know

2010

Contra Costa County Bar Association

How Technology Can Get You Sued

2007

National Business Institute

Successful Financial Settlements for your Divorce Client

2006

National Business Institute

Handling California Divorce Cases From Start to Finish

2004

National Business Institute

Handling California Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Publications

2023

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice Under the California Family Code (Chapters 7 and 13)

2022

2022

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice Under the California Family Code (Chapters 7 and 13)

2021

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice Under the California Family Code (Chapters 7 and 13)

2021

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) (Re-publication) Arguments and Proposed Standards For Virtual Appearances

2021

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Message from the Chair

2020

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) Arguments and Proposed Standards For Virtual Appearances

2020

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice Under the California Family Code (Chapters 7 and 13)

2020

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice under the California Family Law Code: Dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity

2020

2020

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) The Case for a Harmonized California Court System

2019

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Practice Under the California Family Code

2019

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner: The Mobile Warrior’s Briefcase, Part 1 (organization)

2019

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner (2017 - 2019)

2018

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner: The New Society – Issue 3, 2018

2018

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner: True Confessions - Issue 2

2018

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner: True Confessions – Issue 1

2017

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Message from the Chair

2017

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Message from the Chair

2017

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner - The Use of Personal Technology

2017

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner: Dave’s Top 10 List of Mobile Apps

2017

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Message from the Chair

2016

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Technology Corner - Criteria for Technology Investments

2016

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) Message from the Chair

2008

Contra Costa Lawyer President's Message

2004

Unknown Handling California Divorce Cases From Start to Finish

1997

Sweet & Maxwell publication Commercial Laws of East Asia

Languages

Mandarin

English

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