Donald Andrew Hansen

Donald Andrew Hansen

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5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Mediation Lawyer at Roseville, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

8203 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Mediation 50%

Mediation of your negotiations of Divorce and Family Issues, and preparation and filing of all documents required by the Court. When you are successful in your mediated negotiations, you will never have to visit the courthouse.

24 years

50%
Family 15%

Mediation of family issues, including partner decision-making, marital property control, co-parenting, parent-adolescent relations, as well as divorce, custody, child and spousalsupport

14 years

15%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Mediation of all issues in divorce, including custody, support, and property division; preparation and filing of your Marital Settlement Agreement and all documents required by the Court..

24 years

10%
Alimony 5%

Mediation in your negotiation of the terms of Spousal Support (alimony), including present amount, future modification and date of termination.

5%
Child Custody 5%

Mediation in your negotiation of your child custody agreement, including parenting times, holidays, exchanges, and other issues specific to your situation -- including negotiation of custody when one parent plans to move away.

5%
Child Support 5%

Mediation in your negotiation of the terms of Child Support for each of your children, ensuring compliance with the strict requirements of California Law. Helping you in your work with Department of Child Support Services, when appropriate.

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Mediation of terms and drafting of your prenuptial agreement and of Marital agreements ("Post-Nuptial Agreements) concerning property, custody, support and other issues specific to your situation.

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

For those who have already negotiated all issues in their divorce. Drafting and filing of Marital Settlement Agreement and all documents required by the court for Judgment of Dissolution.

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Donald A. Hansen, JD, PhD, Attorney and Mediator

8203 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA, 95661

Law Offices of Donald Andrew Hansen

777 Campus Commons, Ste. 200, (Conference Office Only), Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Donald Andrew Hansen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rashmi | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Don helped me in my divorce case. Without his efforts and effective strategy in my case, I couldn't win this case. He listened all my problems and encouraged me to stay focused during this phase of life. He is the best attorney in his field. Thank you so much for all your help.

Posted by Lisa | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

custody case

Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. The custody battle has been one of the most difficult things I have ever been through, but your expertise and professionalism always helped calm me down. With you by my side I always knew my son would be home soon. You are an amazing family law... attorney and I would recommend you to any one. I can't thank you enough.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2013 | Child Custody

Don gets it Done; saved my case!

My case was a request for the children to attend school based on my residence, not my ex-wife's, and that the physical custody split remain nearly equal. The court (Placer co.) called it a move away case. Before Don took my case, I had tried for to represent myself and got a poorly supported child ...custody evaluation that recognized the children's attachment to and reliance on me, their dad, but somehow recommended the children only see me every other weekend just because I asked if they could change schools. Don took my case about 2 weeks before the final hearing and worked with me over the weekend to get a rebuttal to the child custody evaluation prepared and submitted. He also tried to negotiate a settlement and seemed very capable of doing so, but the opposing party's client was not considering anything. In court he was able to help the judge see that there was not a sufficient reason to change custody and I was allowed to keep custody the way it was. Thank goodness Don was a vailable and willing to help in my time of need. I would definitely hire him again and would highly recommend him when your relationship with your children is at stake.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2009 | Probate

Don Hansen is a lawyer you can count on!

Don is one of the Best lawyers that I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of working with! He is VERY caring, kind and protective of YOUR rights. I (unfortunately) had worked with other lawyers throughout my life for other types of cases and it had seemed as though the only thing that the ...lawyer was interested in was getting their money, Nothing about my rights, feels, or even thoughts. Don is Definitely NOT that way! He had consulted with me every step of the way when I had to sue for my inheritance from my father's estate and is currently working with me through a legal separation (possible divorce) from my husband of 30 years. It has been a total pleasure working with Don through some very difficult and painful situations.

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Donald Andrew Hansen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Martin

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Don's approach is respectful with firm resolve. Known for his intellect and insights, he is a credit to our profession."

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Frank Ali

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dr. Hansen and I have a had two difficult cases where we represented opposing parties. He is a stern but fair negotiator who makes sure he knows the law and the facts. He will work with opposing counsel to reduce costs and achieve equitable results. I endorse him as an effective, knowledgeable and capable advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2002

Consumer Advocacy Award, Sacramento Consumer Attorneys

Work Experience

1965 - Present

Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley

2004 - 2012

Professor of Community Property Law, Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

1992 - 1992

Visiting Professor of Anthropology, Catholic Universitat Leuven, Belguim

1979 - 1979

Visiting Professor of Sociology, Massey University - New Zealand

1972 - 1972

Visiting Research Scholar, University of Oslo, Norway

Associations

2015 - Present

Placer County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

2003 - Present

SCBA - Family Law Section

2010 - 2014

Sacramento FLEXCOM Regional Standing Committee for Legislative Analysis

Member

2009 - 2013

Sacramento County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2013

Lawyer Referral and Information Service -SCBA

Chair

2004 - 2011

Family Court Pro Bono Mediation Committee

Past Co-chair

2001 - 2003

Senior Legal Hotline - Northern California Legal Services

Pro Bono Legal Advisor

2001 - 2002

Yolo Superior Court

Judicial Research

Education

2002

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Minnesota

PhD

1969

Northwestern University

PhD

1962

University of Minnesota

MA

1960

University of Minnesota

BA

Speaking Engagements

2008

Court Volunteer Mediation Training

Pro Bono Mediation and Private Mediation

1995

Family, Self and Society

The Child in Family and School

1995

American Sociological Association

Schooling Persistence of Immigrant Youth

1994

American Anthropological Association

The Relation of School Problems to Family Stress

1992

International Migration Seminar

Family Migration and Schooling Success

1982

Family Interactions Under Stress

Rethinking Family Stress Behaviors

Publications

2002

Voir Dire Rover V. Wade: Litigating for Companion Animal Interests

1995

International Journal of Educational Research The Hidden Persistence of Immigrant 'Drop Outs'

1994

Journal of Management Systems School Communication, Social Theory and Schooling Practice

1991

Family, Self and Society: Toward a New Agenda for Family Research, Earlbaum Press. (Book)

1990

Adolescents and the Workplace, Earlbaum Press Classroom Lesson Strategies and Orientations Toward Work

1989

American Journal of Education Lesson Evading and Lesson Dissembling

1988

Social Stress and Family Development, N.Y., Guilford, 1988. Schooling, Stress and Family Development

1986

American Educational Research Journal, Family-School Articulations: The Effects of Interaction Rule Mismatch

1981

Journal of Comparative Family Studies Family Structures and the Effects of Schooling

1981

National Institute of Education The New Media and Families as Educators

1981

Frontiers of Applied Sociology, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Educational Services

1980

Research in Higher Education Professional Training and Economic Change

1979

Contemporary Theories about the Family, The Free Press Rethinking Family Stress Theory

1976

An Invitation to Critical Sociology, The Free Press, (Book)

1970

Handbook of Family Research, Free Press Families Under Stress

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