Jennifer Johnston Applegate

Jennifer Johnston Applegate

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Family, General Practice

700 College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

In addition to divorce, custody, and visitation matters, I have extensive experience in domestic violence issues and restraining orders.

17 years | 100 cases

95%
General Practice 5%

General civil practice, tort claims, elder abuse, and civil harassment.

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Family Law Office of Jennifer J. Applegate

700 College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, 95404-4714

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Jennifer Johnston Applegate's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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Posted by John B | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and easy to work with

I’ve gone through the court process a few times now I’ve hired a different lawyer each time but none compare to Jennifer. As a man fighting for custody I never know what to expect but with Jennifer I felt confident we would be successful and we were so thank you Jennifer I appreciate you. Highly re...commend.

Posted by MARK | June 26, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Process Server

I have worked with Jennifer Applegate for years and you won't find a more dedicated and knowledgeable jurist in Sonoma Co.

Posted by Rick | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best. Lucky to hire is an understatement.

Jennifer Applegate is more than an attorney. She is a supporter, an educator, and a wonderful human being. Over the last couple of years, I have dealt with Jennifer on more than one occasion. Each time, I felt heard, understood, and prioritized—her ability to put things into perspective made a harr...owing situation somewhat less so. She always has my family’s best interest at heart and puts 1000% into her work. I am forever grateful because, without Jennifer, the events of my life could have had a very different outcome. She is a spirit and a force, who I strongly recommend to those who need help.

Posted by Parker | April 5, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Eternally grateful

Very knowledgeable and the best to work with, with her expert advice I was able to get through the whole california legal system as painlessly as possible.

Posted by Tasha | December 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the Best Attorneys

I originally hired Jennifer Applegate to represent me on a limited scope to get a restraining order against my ex. Everything seemed pretty smooth until it came to getting it served, which was harder. Jennifer hung in there, being persistent, and got it served, just when I was about to give up. She e...nded up handling more than that one issue to become my attorney of record. When it came to my case, she handled every hurdle with knowledge, confidence, and ease. She got back to me in a prompt manner and notified me when it took longer to respond. She believed in me from the beginning and gave me the confidence I needed to take back my life, thanks to her strength and tenacity. I am inspired by her fierceness and there is absolutely no doubt that I will continue to use her for all my Family Law needs, as well as recommend her to others!

Jennifer Applegate

Replied last January 17, 2019

Thank you, Tasha! It has certainly been a pleasure working with you, and I'm just as pleased as you are about our success!

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Jennifer Johnston Applegate's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ingrid Evans

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Applegate consulted with me on a family law matter. She is competent, smart, hard working and reliable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Apicella

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Applegate is highly competent, to say the least. She is highly intelligent when it comes to understanding marital and other relationship issues. She is able to gain a deep understanding of the situation, which unfortunately, is not common among many family law lawyers, but is absolutely necessary to achieve a proper result. She can break down issues extremely well, and is a strong advocate. Her writing product is also excellent. I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is a rising star in our local family law community. Any client would be well served by utilizing her assistance."

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Wallace Francis

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is extremely smart, well-spoken and talented. She thinks outside the box."

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Michael Apicella

Family lawyer

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Diane Schilling

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Best Volunteer -- 2010 Golf Classic, Legal Aid of Sonoma County

2010

Volunteer of the Year, Legal Aid of Sonoma County

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Parranto & Applegate, LLP

2010 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Legal Aid of Sonoma County

2006 - 2008

Certified Law Clerk, Sonoma County DA's office

Associations

2010 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2010 - Present

Sonoma County Women in Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Kids Don't Live in a Shelter

Custody to my client, Father

Kids Don't Sleep on the Floor

Two children now enjoy a loving, comfortable home and the stability of regularly scheduled parental visits.

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Education

2008

USF School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Univ Of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Law Week 2013

Second Amendment Rights

2012

Law Week 2012

Free Speech in Schools

Languages

Spanish

French

Activity

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