David John Luca's Reviews

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Posted by susan | March 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Read the agreements and ask every question before you sign. Even if your Lawyer says its a good deal

I hired Dennis but was pond off on David. In mediation he advised me to sign an agreement that wasn't in my children's favor because it left something called a Wats credit reserved to my husband. So while living in the family home with our two kids I was without knowing accumulating a huge amount ...of debt to my ex. When we sold the house he wanted reimbursement of Wats credits for all the time we lived in the home. Never once did anyone tell me that we were accruing such debt. I'm paying for this oversight now not him.

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Replied last March 29, 2014

The veracity of this complaint is suspect. There is no “pawning off” of cases handled though this office. Each attorney in our office works their own cases and no attorney works on the other’s cases. That being said, a Watts charge is a discretionary reimbursement claim that arises when one spouse lives in a home owned by both spouses after marital separation. The “out spouse” can ask the Court charge the “in spouse” 50% of the fair market value rent as a Watts charge. Normally, the Watts charge is offset in part or whole by the “in spouse’s” Epstein credits against the “out spouse” for 50% of the mortgage, property taxes and homeowner’s insurance payments. The complaint never mentions whether the discretionary Watts charge was imposed, whether the Epstein credit existed to offset it nor whether any money was ever owed. For my part, in the past three years of practice, I have not had any of my clients ever pay out of pocket for a Watts charge claim; another reason I doubt the validity of the complaint.

Posted by T | June 06, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer

I hired him for my difficult divorce case. He was very very honest about his hourly rate, never over charged me. Unfortunately I was not able to keep him as I was not able to afford. I hired a cheap attorney and that attorney never did the great job like Mr Luca. I will highly recommend him for his... knowledge and professional ethics. He is the best attorney I ever dealt with and he has in dept know of law.

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Posted by Sarah Klein | May 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

David Luca

David helped me with Child Custody, Civil Restraining Order, and Child Support. Excellent Lawyer!!!! And yes I strongly reccommend him.

Posted by Vi | May 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

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A friend referred me to Mr. Luca to help with my divorce. I was extremely pleased with his professionalism, honesty, promptness, and his follow thru. He answered all my questions thoroughly and was very helpful throughout that difficult time in my life. He was kind, prompt, and very knowledgable. I w...ould definitely recommend him to others.

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Posted by Kaylene | September 13, 2012 | Child Custody

Two state case

Living in MN we had no guidance in choosing a CA lawyer & David was our ‘miracle’ that we needed for our case. We had two states to work with (MN & CA) to bring into an agreement over custody of a child less than six months. We had a complicated case that required knowledge & touch. David did a great... job giving guidance with authority while at the same time having compassion. I truly believe that he cared about us & our case. He was proactive in his ability to bring the case to a positive ending faster than we thought possible giving both parties their ‘wants’. It was a surprise to me that he was kinder, had more compassion & had more patience than the MN lawyers (so much for MN nice!). He truly calmed our fears & nerves to help us get through an emotionally exhausting process. I would highly recommend David. I believe that he CARES & that gives his clients the strength to bear the emotional process. Thank you David!

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Nicole Fraser

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with numerous defense attorneys over the years and David is a clear stand-out. David is an outstanding aggressive criminal defense attorney. He knowledgeably litigates the case for the best possible scenario for his client."

Steven Cohn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Luca has been recommended among my own clients, and I have made a number of past referrals to him with terrific results reported back to me. I continue to feel comfortable sending this capable attorney those in need of his skilled insight and advocacy. Besides being very good in a courtroom setting, he really is a nice guy, while fully able to bear down in a challenging cross examination. I highly regard this talented attorney."

Arlette Argyris

Family lawyer | Jul 05

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"David is extremely professional and a fierce advocate for his clients. He is always responsive and easy to work with. David is very knowledgeable about the law and dedicated to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Andrea Mah

Family lawyer | Jul 03

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"David is extremely professional and easy to work with. He is an excellent advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Judy Burger

Family lawyer | Jan 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with David on a highly conflicted custody and divorce matter. He is a strong advocate, knowledgeable and smart."

Victor Knapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Had a very complex case that required the involvement of a sharp Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Jose. Was referred to David by a trusted collegue and what a GodSent he is. A very smart man and a even smarter lawyer!"

Richard Wingerden

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to witness his work in the courtroom and have found him to be diligent and hardworking. He is well respected in the legal community."

Christopher Hirz

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 26

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"I have worked with David many times. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients and is extremely knowledgeable of the law."

Andrew Marcellino

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

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"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Rory Coetzee

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

James Steinle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Cvietkovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

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"Dave knows his stuff! He works really hard for his clients and does good battle in the courtroom when necessary."

Daniel Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have watched David on numerous occasions in court and find him to be one of the best young attorneys in Santa Clara County. He has a good balance of poise, aggressiveness and street smarts."