Ian M A Van Leer

Ian M A Van Leer

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA

About Ian

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Ian Van Leer, P.C.

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Ian M A Van Leer's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ann | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

I thank God we found Ian!

Ian Van Leer is a blessing. I believe that God has appointed him to support me during this very trying period in my life. Ian has guided me through filing for Child Support Modification as well as helped clarify/resolve Child custody issues. My ex and I have played tug-o-war in the court room for ove...r 8 years. I've had another attorney representing me for the first 6 years and then I decided to represent myself last year. This year, I was fully prepared to go through the hearing myself (since I wasn't getting the results I wanted in the first few years anyway), but when my husband and I met Ian, we were both impressed. He listened to us. He answered all our questions, guided me every step of the way, returned my phone calls promptly...he was there all throughout. My husband and I knew that we want Ian with me during the hearing. And wow! He did an awesome job! My dealings with my ex has been highly emotionally charged and even during the hearing, Ian helped me maintain my cool, he didn't allow the other party to disrespect me, he handled all the negotiations very well. Ian's demeanor all throughout has been gentle, kind and fair (even to the other party). And that I believe was the key to us getting agreement in the points we wanted. He came fully prepared and has all the facts covered, even if I've just been working with him for a couple of months. This was the 'best' experience I had in the court. The judge complimented him for the hard work, as he ironed out all the issues and presented all the agreements to the judge. All the judge had to do was to ensure that both parties (myself and the other part) agree to the points Ian recited. So impressive. He's efficient, on time, professional, calm and more importantly.... he truly cares. I wish he represented me from the very beginning. We wouldn't have been in court for all those years! Ian is definitely the one to hire if you need representation / legal advice on family law. Do yourself a huge favor. Meet him and hire him. You can thank me later for my recommendation. God bless you!

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Jeremy Evans

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ian and I attended law school together and have been friends and colleagues ever since that time. Ian is good with people. I would not hesitate to hire him."

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Serina Monder

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

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"Knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, and zealously advocates for his clients."

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Henry Lewis

Family lawyer | Jul 18

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"Mr. Van Leer and I have worked in the past as colleagues. I have found him to be knowledgeable and hardworking, and an excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

High Grade Award: Law and Literature, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2009

High Grade Award: Property I, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - 2014

Associate, Law Office of Cristin M. Lowe

2011 - 2012

Associate, The Stone Law Group

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Law Office of Jasmine Djawadian

2010 - 2010

Certified Law Student, Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2011

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D. (Magna Cum Laude)

2008

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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