Mark Fredrik Johannessen

Mark Fredrik Johannessen

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 42 years

Mediation Lawyer at Aptos, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce ... +2 more

7960 Soquel Drive, #277, Aptos, CA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mediation 70%

Mediation or collaborative law in all areas of family law including property division, child custody and support

70%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Mediation or collaborative law in all areas of family law including property division, child custody and support

10%
Child Support 5%

Mediation or collaborative law in all areas of family law including property division, child custody and support

5%
Family 5%

Mediation or collaborative law in all areas of family law including property division, child custody and support

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mark Johannessen

7960 Soquel Drive, #277, Aptos, CA, 95003

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Mark Fredrik Johannessen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Danielle | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Expert!

From my initial outreach to Mark Johannessen via email, to the initial request for a phone call, Mark is hands down an expert in his field. His poise, his knowledge, and extraordinary level of performance, are above and beyond expectations in all areas, lending to not only his stellar professionalis...m, but his genuine care for the cases he takes on. Mark is 1000% thorough, engaging, forward-thinking, and truly evaluates each and every scenario that could arise, and takes the time to not only explain his thought process, but ensure you as the client understand the meaning and actions inside and out. In what was a life-changing experience for me, and my immediate family, as I was experiencing a terrible traumatizing divorce, Mark led me though a long-standing in depth process with true empathy - providing a clear explanation of how he could support me, and what each step along the way would entail, in order to do the best we could to achieve both my end goal of safety, and a secured future. I am a person of much detail, and always have questions. Each question I asked was welcomed with grace, patience, promptness, clarity and empathetic care. My process of dissolution was intricate, and required much thought, education to me as the client from Mark, and both his dedicated time, shared knowledge, and commitment to a case that spanned over a long period of time, due to the other party involved. Mark in my eyes and my family’s is a God-send, a true pioneer who leads at the forefront in his field. He is approachable, dedicated to the client’s well-being, and truly showed genuine support and care, while being both approachable and patient. I would highly recommend Mark Johannessen for any family law needs. He is a life-saver in my family, and am forever grateful to him for the remarkable success we achieved! STELLAR all around!

Posted by Isaí | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful

I was able to counsel with as a recommendation from the Watsonville Law Center. I shared the details and always was positive, respectful and concise. In our second consult he provided all the important forms and clarified my questions.

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding service

From my first contact with Mr. Johannessen to the creation of my case, I had a very professional, thorough, and positive experience. As I was going through an emotionally heavy time with my divorce, he led me through the process in depth, providing a clear explanation of the various documents require...d on my side. The answers to my questions were always answered promptly and with clarity and care. Unlike other lawyers I have interacted with, Mr. Johannessen is approachable and was very dedicated to my case. I would highly recommend Mark Johannessen for any family law needs.

Posted by Jason | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Custody Case

Mark Johannessen represented me in a custody dispute between me and my ex girlfriend who decided upon having the baby that she and her family were entitled to raise our son without me being involved in the picture, except for paying child support. Her family had far more resources that I did and pain...ted me as the bad guy. Mark calmly taught me how to proceed to best maximize my chances at obtaining a fair custody agreement, he acted ethically, yet very effectively in how he approached my case, and was excellent at logically addressing the false claims and arguments I was up against. Ultimately, I was able to obtain the equal custody agreement with my son due to Mark's skill in working with the court system, and the other side's attorney.

Posted by Aaron | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, honest, and fair - I could not as for more!

I hired Mr. Johannessen to represent me in a custody issue I was having with my ex-wife who had made some very serious yet false accusations against me. When I went to Mark I was terrified as I had never been in a situation like this before. Mark used his intelligence to work through the process of p...roving these accusations to be false, showing the court that my ex was being dishonest and acting out of spite and not acting in the best interest of the child. Mark was respectful through it all and always took the high road. He did his best to negotiate with my ex and her attorney and we were able to settle out of court due to his due diligence in the matter. This ended up saving me a lot of money as going to trial is a very expensive process. Mr. Johannessen also used his wisdom gained through his years of experience as a family law attorney to properly set expectations for me by informing me how the family law court system works, etc. I was able to go into court with confidence knowing how things would most likely turn out. Mark never over-promised and I was always pleased at the outcome due to this. I would recommend Mr. Johannessen to anyone who is in need of a good family law attorney. He understands how the system works and will do what it takes to get you through it all without breaking your bank along the way. Thank you Mr. Johannessen for your professionalism and hard work while acting on my behalf during this difficult time in my life.

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Mark Fredrik Johannessen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Delzer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a brilliant lawyer with many talents. He is competent, reliable and trustworthy."

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Bryan Ginter

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Johannessen for almost 10 years as of this review. I have worked with Mr. Johannessen on several matters and I find him to be professional, courteous, knowledgeable and reasonable. These traits are a "must" in a family law attorney if you want to keep your case costs down and achieve effective results."

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James Tiehm

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate advocate. He is a family law specialist and has a background as a CPA. I have the pleasure of working with Mark and frequently consult with him on cases."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine

2010

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1981

AmJur Award Constitutional Law, Southwestern Univ School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Family Law Center

Associations

2019 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Collaboratice Divorce Arbitration Mediation Professionals of Santa Cruz County

Member

2015 - Present

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Education

1983

McGeorge School of Law

Years 2 & 3

1983

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Golden Gate University, San Francisco

MBA

1976

California St Univ Chico

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

What Financial Planners Need to Know About Family Law

Family Law

2015

What CPAs Should Know About Family Law

Family Law

Languages

English

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