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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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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Expertly navigated my divorce and DV issues, with the best result possible
Dan knows the ins and outs of the divorce and DV laws, and was able to help me successfully address false allegations and quickly finalize a potentially long, costly process. I followed his advice, and I couldn't be happier that I did. I highly recommend him, especially if you're going through a divo...
Posted by Francisco | January 15, 2018
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I had a question about a meaning of a citation i was confused about thanks to this lawyers professionalism i am very calm now and has helped me alot to know what i have to do i highly recommend this attorney seems highly proffessional and surely k ows what to do and how to handle things
Posted by Andrea | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best attorney ever!
Mr. Near has been my and my family's attorney for the past 20 years. He has handled all of our legal issues including child custody, child support, trusts, wills, social security disability, restraining orders, criminal cases, and civil lawsuits including prosecuting and defending. Mr. Near has alw...
Posted by Denise | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent attorney
I have used Mr. Near for legal service for many years. His services have been invaluable to my family and me. He has helped me with child custody and support, my special needs trust, civil lawsuits, and even helped me in traffic court. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is always ava...
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
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30 Dec 2020
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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