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Dan Near earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in 1992 and has been practicing law for over 25 years. He also earned an MBA from the University of Texas and a BS in Engineering from Arizona State University.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Daniel Alan Near
6611 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite B, Folsom, CA, 95630
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Daniel Alan Near's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Thomas | April 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He will completely disappear on you!
By far the worst attorney! I owe this attorney no money! Not only do I have to go through the difficulties of a divorce. Now he will not contact me. I haven't heard from him in over 3 months. I've texted, called, and even went to his office and saw him but he would not answer his door. Even a neighb...
Posted by Stu | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
S(ex )with clients
This lawyer was hired by my wife. Only, he exchanged services for S(e)x favors. He's a total fraud and obviously doesn't care about his license. Beware.
Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don’t use this guy he is the biggest clown
This guy thinks he knows everything. When he talks it’s like wow what lie is he telling now. Nothing Dan near speaks ever is the truth. He tells his clients to lie and he will lie right beside them. He is the laughing stock of family court. Not one person in the court house takes this man serious he’...
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Pettyfogger cheater scammer
Don’t even think about using Dan he is honestly the most over rated attorney. He is a liar cheater and doesn’t give a hoot about being under oath. He will lie lie lie and tell his clients to lie. Worst ever
Posted by Jessica | February 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don’t waist your money
I’d would have to say Mr. Near is the worst attorney I have ever dealt with. He told me to lie in court after been sworn in. Right after that I said, nope give me my money back. Don’t waist your money. Not only is he a bad untrustworthy conniving attorney but he’s a bad bad person.
Daniel Alan Near's Lawyer Endorsements
"Compassionate, knowledgeable professional. Those are the words that most succinctly describe Mr. Near. He has a vast knowledge, experience and expertise in the areas of family law, transactional and personal injury law. He provides expert advice in animal cases and other areas. He is reliable, sharp and witty. I endorse him unequivocally."
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"Daniel Near demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters. His responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"The answers of Mr. Near are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. I have read his answers to many questions on AVVO and they are well-reasoned."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dan for more than 2 decades and he is an excellent litigator. Smart, fearless in court, client friendly and knowledgeable about private and public law."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Contributor, AVVO
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel Alan Near
Associations
1993 - Present
California State BarAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Personal injury
Settled for policy limits of $100,000
Confidential family law
Father was awarded 95% custody
Family law
Mother awarded full cutody and allowed to move out of state
State Route 125
$0 award
Personal injury
Settled for policy limits of $100,000
Education
1992
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD
1987
University of Texas
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1984
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Public Works Contracting Conference
"Construction Contracting with Caltrans - How to Submit a Responsive Bid"
2009
County Counsels' Association of California Public Works and Contracts
"The State Public Works Contract Act Program: The Good and the Bad"
Publications
2010
The Wall Street Journal
In California, a Road to Recovery Stirs Unrest
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I attorney do we need?
30 Dec 2020
Q&A
How long would it take to get a court date if a guy took a baby's mother to court for visitation or custody?
18 Nov 2018
Q&A
When completing an FL-150 and FL-142 for a California prenup, who's the petitioner, respondent, and what is the case number?
19 Apr 2018