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.

18 years | 100 cases

95%
General Practice 5%

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

18 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

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Posted by Renee | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top notch professional

My very amicable divorce was handled in another state through mediation, but I hired Jennifer to look over the final legal documents before I signed them, to ensure my interests were being protected. She confirmed that all was well, and recommended adding language that "time is of the essence." If sh...e hadn't made that suggestion, I could still be waiting for half of the marital assets. It was a small detail, but it made all the difference. If I have future legal needs, Jennifer is the lawyer I want in my corner.

Posted by RD | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best most ethical Attorney in Sonoma County

I can't say enough about Jennifer. Her work ethic and caring about my situation was very apparent. She did a fantastic job and looked after the best interest of me and my son. She was also very ethical was it came to billing. She's not just doing this to make money and bilk her clients

Posted by Christopher | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Above and beyond amazing!

Jennifer represented me through a child custody and visitation battle from h*ll. Through multiple counties, multiple judges and through multiple years Jennifer has represented me. She always went above and beyond. Even taking time out of her personal life well after business hours to be present or ev...en just to answer questions. Never did I feel I would find such a wonderful lawyer. To say my case was one of the more "trying" cases would be an understatement. Everything bad that you could imagine happening during a custody battle happened in mine, but Jennifer was always there and always working diligently on my case. No matter the hurtle thrown in our path she had a solution. If you want an excellent lawyer that is down to earth, easy to work with and truly has your best interests at heart look no further!

Posted by Marilyn | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Jennifer represented me in my divorce. There were many hurdles along the way and Jennifer jumped over them with ease. She was always looking out for my best interest, even when I wasn't. She was always available whenever I needed her. I would highly recommend her

Posted by Solomon | August 06, 2015 | Child Custody

An excellent attorney

Jennifer Apllegate represented me in my custody battle for my kids. She could not have been a better attorney for my case. She doesn't leave any stones uncovered and she will fight for you until the end. She loves what she does and it shows in her work. Very reasonably priced and excellent at what sh...e does.

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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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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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