Ron was admitted to the California Bar in 1993, and he established the Law Offices of Ronald E. Champoux in 1997. Ron is an AV-rated attorney, and is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Family Law Specialist. He is a member of the State Bar of California (Family Law Section) and the Marin County Bar Association (Family Law Section and Probate & Estate Section).
Ron's reputation for integrity, dedicated client service and professional ethics is well recognized by his clients and by his peers in Marin County. The Marin County Bar Association has formally recognized Ron's volunteer legal services. Ron also serves on the Endowment Committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Petaluma.
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State: California
Acquired: 1993
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1994
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Certified Family Law Specialist, 1000 Fourth St., Suite 875, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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Posted by Kathryn | September 30, 2014
Ron Champoux was invaluable as my attorney in the area of child custody/visitation. I had a extremely complex/complicated case . Ron did his best to explain the law , my options & the the most intelligent way to get the results I desired. He is extremely trustworthy, decent, honest & knowledgable. Hi...
Posted by Sharon Green | August 6, 2014
Ron Champoux is an excellent attorney. From the first time we met, I could tell I was in good hands. Ron explained every step in detail about the process, many times if necessary, all with patience and kindness. Over a year ago , I hired Ron to handle my divorce. His mastery of the law combined wit...
Posted by Mike | May 16, 2014
Ron Champoux was recommended to me by my business attorney to handle my divorce case. That was very fortunate. Ron clearly knows the law and better still what to expect from the court. He was able to predict with a high level of accuracy how the court might decide an issue, and develop a legal strate...
Posted by Susan | March 26, 2013
I have recently been a client of the Law Offices of Ronald Champoux. Ron, and his staff, are highly knowledgeable in the field of family law. I came to him with quite a difficult case, involving estate planning, divorce proceedings, premarital agreement, and inheritance rights all rolled into one ext...
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2012
I can not say enough good things about Ron Champoux's abilities as an attorney! He was knowledgeable, conscientious and always on target with his advice. He made a terrible situation much more tolerable. The best part is that he was always available at a moments notice to take care of any necessar...
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"I have referred a number of clients to Ron for family law work and they have all reported back very positively. Ron treats his clients very well and looks out for their interests during what is often a very difficult time. I recommend him highly."
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"I have known Ron since we attended law school together, nearly 20 years ago. Since that time, I have referred several clients to him, invariably with excellent results. I know Ron to be a bright, energetic, dedicated attorney, who cares about getting the best results for his clients. I will continue to recommend him to any of my clients or friends who are in need of advice or representation on issues involving family law."
"Ron is extremely professional and knowledgeable in family law & estate planning. He is able to take complex emotional issues and break them down in a way meaningful to clients. He also knows the various local procedures & players in Marin County. Speaking to various family law attorneys, it is clear that he is highly regarded by his peers, which helps him reach positive results for his clients. He legitimately cares about his clients, which is apparent in how he connects with them and his sensitivity to cost. Clients can sometimes feel frustrated regarding the established law in this area. Ron helps them to objectively understand the merits of their case, what their options are, and to determine which issues are really worth fighting over. Ron takes pride in his work, which is apparent from his attention to detail. He is a stickler for technical and substantive perfection in everything he submits to the court, making for an effective and well-respected advocate."
"Ron is an extremely capable attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in the practice of family law and estate planning. I’ve been impressed by Ron’s ability to handle complex matters quickly and effectively. He is also patient and willing to explain important legal principles – a real pleasure to work with in that regard. Perhaps all the more impressive, Ron is an incredibly devoted father to his two young daughters, which in my eyes makes him an even stronger family law attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to Ron. They have reported that he is prompt and efficient, and that he achieved good results for a fair fee."
Real estate lawyer
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Certified Specialist, Family Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
Recognized for volunteer legal services, Marin County Bar Association
2007 - Present
Volunteer attorney, Marin County Courts, panel for self-represented family law litigants
2001 - Present
Family law attorney, Law Offices of Ronald E. Champoux
1997 - Present
Panelist, Bench-Bar Settlement Conferences (family law cases), Marin County Superior Court
1995 - 2001
Family law attorney, Law Offices of Neil Jon Bloomfield
1995 - 1999
Panelist, Client Relations Committee, Marin County Bar Association
1995 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Family Law Section, Marin County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Family Law Section, State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1995 - Present
Probate and Estate Planning Section, Marin County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - 1993
The Back Forty: Newsletter of Land Conservation Law (U.C. Hastings College of the Law)Editor
1992 - 1993
Constitutional Law Quarterly, U.C. Hastings College of the LawEditor
Successfully resolved for client
Case successfully settled
Successfully resolved for client
Successfully resolved for client
Foreign marriage was judged to be invalid
1994
L.L.M.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Constitutional Law
1993
1993
1992
English
