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Attorney-Mediator Mark F. Johannessen, is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and has practiced civil, business and tax law since 1983, and exclusively family law for over 25 years. Mark is an experienced litigator and trained family law mediator and collaborative law attorney, with decades of experience handling simple to complex family law matters in and out of court.
With an extensive business and financial background and also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), Mark is qualified to mediate or act as your collaborative attorney in simple to complex property and financial dissolution cases using a cooperative, respectful, and professional approach to conflict resolution.
Mark limits his practice to exclusively family law mediation, collaborative law matters, and limited legal services in the Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Jose-South Bay areas.
Contact Mark to schedule a no-cost initial consultation either in person or by telephone.
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Posted by Danielle | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Isaí | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Jason | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Aaron | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a brilliant lawyer with many talents. He is competent, reliable and trustworthy."
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
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
2007 - Present
Attorney, Family Law Center
2019 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Collaboratice Divorce Arbitration Mediation Professionals of Santa Cruz CountyMember
2015 - Present
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1983
Years 2 & 3
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
MBA
1976
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Family Law
2015
Family Law
English