David A. Patton

David A. Patton

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Child support Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1871 The Alameda, Suite 400, San Jose, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 600-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

1871 The Alameda, Suite 400, San Jose, CA, 95126

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David A. Patton's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of the best divorce attorneys!

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional professionalism and unwavering support I received from Dave Patton and his remarkable A+ team during the entirety of my divorce case. Their unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise were pivotal in achieving an outcome that ex...ceeded my expectations. I am truly grateful to David Patton for his exceptional leadership, insightful counsel, and invaluable guidance throughout the entire process. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly endorse and highly recommend the services of Dave Patton to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation in a divorce case.

Posted by Ann | February 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Excellent attorney

David Patton and his team represented me in a child support matter. I had a prior support agreement created by another attorney that was not being honored. Mr. Patton did an excellent job not only in representing me but in his communication with me regarding my case. It was a very complicated agre...ement which originally took years to negotiate. Due to the complicated nature of the agreement I was grateful that Mr. Patton was so knowledgeable and well educated to address the never ending roadblocks that the opposing side tried to use in their argument to not pay the child support. Mr. Patton's entire staff was wonderful. I was truly impressed with everyone in his office. They were professional, understanding and caring. They answered all of my questions in a timely manner and kept me informed as to the processes and steps along the way. If you are looking for excellent representation then this is the attorney you should choose. I cannot say enough positive things about this attorney, the firm and the experience I had in getting my case solved and closed.

Posted by Sheri | May 27, 2015 | Alimony

Caring and Professional Family Law Expert

David Patton represented me in a particularly long and drawn out battle over spousal support. My ex was determined to terminate support. He had no interest in settling and his attorney had a reputation for bringing everything to trial. Proceedings lasted over 2 years before we finally got the judg...e's decision. Throughout the entire process, I appreciated David's calm demeanor and steady approach. He knows the law and he knows the judicial system. He was very proactive at keeping me informed as we went through the process. Even though not everything came out favorably ( I still retained support), I strongly believe I was well represented. David (and his partner Mike Lonich) were genuinely interested and invested in my case. They were not solely focused on billable hours, but truly wanted to see a fair and just outcome. That sort of personal commitment went a long way toward making the whole experience, if not enjoyable, at least less miserable. I just wish I had David as my attorney when my divorce first started. I would highly recommend David Patton and his firm to anyone needing competent representation in matters of family law.

Posted by Mina N. | April 04, 2014 | Family

Simply the best in the field of family law

Over the course of last 7 years my ex-husband repeatedly tried to reduce/end my spousal support citing every excuse in the book. This ordeal was one of the hardest and most emotional situations I have ever been in. While he kept changing lawyers and strategy each time he requested modifications to sp...ousal support, even in the middle of one of the proceedings, I was represented by Mr. David Patton and his firm every time. This is a perfect chance for me to take this opportunity and extend my heartfelt gratitude for all his hard work, support, kindness, and compassion while representing my case for what I think is a record loss for the opposing party (5 times). He is such an extraordinary lawyer - His wisdom, vast knowledge of law, and integrity coupled with his professionalism makes him simply one of the best in the field of family law. But, his sincere caring and concern is what really set him apart from most attorneys. Mr. Patton provided me with fair and accurate assessment of my case each and every time. His confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process. As hard as it may sounds to believe, there were never any unpleasant surprises as he always was one move ahead of the opposing counsel and knew exactly what plan he needed to execute. His unique ability in preparing for court hearing and meticulous attention to details was pivotal in wining my case. I am forever grateful for his hard work and relentless effort and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my legal battle while representing my case. I can’t thank him enough for going over and beyond the call of duty to resolve the matter as fairly as possible. I was very fortunate to have him as my counsel throughout the course of my legal proceedings and my whole experience with him from day one has been nothing but of the highest caliber. Once again, David, thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I really cannot tell you how much it all means to me. My gratitude has no bounds.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!

David is an amazing attorney! There aren't enough words to describe how great he is at working with you on your case. I have had a pretty high conflict divorce from the very beginning (almost three years) which included everything you can think of. I found David through a referral. From the very begi...nning he was very honest with me and didn't sugar coat like most attorneys do. Him and his team worked really hard to get great results for my case every single time. Even if the odds are against you, he knows how to spin it just right and get a great outcome. Thanks to my ex, I had a very complicated custody case resurface where I could have lost everything we had worked so hard for, and yet again, David came to the rescue and turned it around in my favor! The odds were completely against me, but he knew exactly what to look for and argued my case in a sensible and convincing manner. The good thing about him is that he gives you all your options and gives you the pros and cons for each one. He takes your case very seriously, and works with you every step of the way. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field, and this is the type of person you want on your side representing you. He is also very patient, and really listens to what you have to say. When you are going through something this emotional, you need someone like him on your side. I'm glad I found him before my ex did!

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David A. Patton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alistair Shaw

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 31

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Jessica Siegel

Family lawyer | Jul 09

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Alexis Revelo

Family lawyer | Jan 16

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Ernest Baello

Family lawyer | Jan 16

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Gretchen Boger

Family lawyer | Jan 22

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Family lawyer | Jan 22

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Rebecca Sternbach

Family lawyer | Jan 22

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Family lawyer | Jan 21

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Rolf Kruger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

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"I highly recommend David Patton. He is an outstanding attorney with A+ ethics. He understands complex issues and is thoughtful in helping the court find creative solutions to find as much of a win win result as possible. In my opinion, his firm is one of the best in Santa Clara."

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Michael Lonich

Family lawyer | Feb 10

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Eric Despotes

Family lawyer | Feb 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Mispagel

Family lawyer | Feb 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benedict Di Duca

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mitchell Ehrlich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Gina Policastri

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

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Alistair Shaw

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Bethany Brass

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Jessica Siegel

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Alexis Revelo

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Riley Pennington

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Ernest Baello

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Susan Urrutia

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Virginia Lively

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Jillian Green

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Tiffany Gonzalez

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Rachel Leff-Kich

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Gretchen Boger

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Gina Policastri

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

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2019

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2018

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2018

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2017

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2016

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

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2015

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

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2014

Superlawyer, Superlawyers/San Francisco Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Superlawyer, Superlawyers/San Francisco Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Superlawyer, Superlawyers/San Francisco Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Biltmore's Who's Who, Blitmore

2011

Superlawyer, Superlawyers/San Francisco Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Superlawyer, Superlawyers/San Francisco Magazine

2009

Superlawyers-Star Search, Superlawyers magazine

2008

Board Certified Specialist, Family Law, California Board of Legal Specialization

2006

Silicon Valley's Top Attorneys, San Jose Magizine

2003

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who

1987

Law Review, Santa Clara University

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

1900 - Present

Partner, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri PC

1988 - 1994

Attorney, Collins and Zapala

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of California

Commissioner, State Bar Family Law Advisory Commission

2008 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2008 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Family Law Executive Committee

2002 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

1993 - Present

Santa Clara County Superior Court

Arbitrator/Volunteer Settlement Judge

1993 - Present

US Court of Appeals

Qualified/Admitted

1988 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1983 - Present

US Federal Courts

Qualified/Admitted

2006 - 2009

Creekside Village Homeowners Association

President

1978 - 1983

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

President/member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mother vs. Father

Primary Custody & Move Away Order

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Education

1987

Santa Clara University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1983

University of California at Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts (X2)

Speaking Engagements

2009

Speaker

Legal Career Placement in Family Law

1995

Speaker

Legal Career Placement, Civil Litigation

Publications

2011

Lonich & Patton, LLP Blog Grandparent Visitation Rights

2011

Lonich & Patton, LLP Blog Marital Debts: What You Need TO Know

1985

Mini Storage Magazine Legal Validity of Exculpatory Clauses in Storage Contracts

Languages

English

French

Activity

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