$ 475-475 per hour
John Richard Hughes
also known as John R. Hughes, John Hughes
About John
Biography
John R. Hughes has been a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) since 2004.
John's practice has been based in El Dorado County since 1996, and he also handles matters in Sacramento, Amador and Placer Counties. John provides litigation, mediation and collaborative law services to clients. His practice consists of all areas of family law, including divorce, property division, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders.
As a retired CPA, John is able to apply his financial skills and experience to assist his clients. John is a member and former officer of the El Dorado County Bar Association, John completed his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at U.C. Davis School of Law (King Hall), and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996. John graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from Pacific Union College in 1983. John obtained a California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in 1986.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
40%
30 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
30 years
Alimony
10%
30 years
Child Custody
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Gwinup Law, P.C.
4120 Cameron Park Drive, Suite #300, Cameron Park, CA, 95682
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great
I'll bet you any sum that my ex-wife is the most difficult woman on planet earth... John did a fantastic job with an impossible woman. We averted court with John's excellent negotiation with opposing parties, and in pre-trial conferences before judges. John has the perfect combination of practical ...
John Hughes
Replied last December 22, 2020Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased we were able to get you a reasonable result that meets your objectives.
John Richard Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am very impressed with John Hughes and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of being of counsel to Mr. Hughes' since 2011. Mr. Hughes is an exceptional attorney and has provided me invaluable insight and experience in working on family law cases."
Joseph Hoffman
Family lawyer
Mark Cudney
Divorce and separation lawyer
William McCool
Criminal defense lawyer
James Gwinup
Family lawyer
Adam Clark
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2018
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2014
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Of Counsel, Gwinup Law, P.C.
2019 - 2020
Of Counsel, Cudney Gwinup LLP
2015 - 2019
Of Counsel, El Dorado Law, a Professional Law Corporation
2009 - 2015
Owner, John R. Hughes, A Professional Law Corporation
2008 - 2008
Sr. Attorney, Hughes & Englund, P.C.
1996 - 2007
Owner, Law Office of John R. Hughes
1994 - 1994
Judicial Extern, El Dorado County Superior Court
1993 - 1993
Clerk, Law Office of G. Christopher Shampo
1987 - 1992
Owner, Hughes Computer Solutions, Inc.
1986 - 1987
Controller, Balanced Solutions, Inc.
1984 - 1986
Staff Accountant, Price Waterhouse
Associations
1996 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
El Dorado County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
El Dorado County Bar Association - Family Law SectionMember
1997 - 1998
El Dorado County Bar AssociationTreasurer
Education
1995
University of California at Davis School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Pacific Union College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the separation date during divorce?
21 May 2024
Q&A
Is a Marital Settlement Agreement still valid if not signed, but granted by the court
21 May 2024
Q&A
Hello?
26 May 2021