Jonathan A Durham

Jonathan A Durham

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 14 years

Litigation Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Child Custody ... +6 more

4600 Northgate Blvd. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

As a lead Attorney DCSS I managed over 8,000 family law cases in the Northern California Area, focusing on litigation in the areas of Child Custody and Child Support.

15 years | 75 cases

40%
Family 36%

Let a Former California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) Attorney represent you and your family in Juvenile Dependency, Child Custody/Support, and Divorce Matters. As a lead Attorney DCSS I managed over 8,000 family law cases in the Northern California Area, focusing on litigation in the areas of Child Custody and Child Support.

15 years | 300 cases

36%
Child Custody 8%

As a lead Attorney DCSS I managed over 8,000 family law cases in the Northern California Area, focusing on litigation in the areas of Child Custody and Child Support.

15 years | 300 cases

8%
Child Support 7%

As a lead Attorney DCSS I managed over 8,000 family law cases in the Northern California Area, focusing on litigation in the areas of Child Custody and Child Support.

15 years | 300 cases

7%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Flat-fee forms preparation: If you and your spouse/partner have reached agreements in your matter, our firm will prepare, review and file your uncontested divorce documents for a flat fee starting at $1,850.

15 years | 50 cases

5%
Alimony 1%

15 years | 40 cases

1%
Child Abuse 1%

Certified Juvenile Dependency Attorney in Sacramento and Butte County

14 years | 15 cases

1%
Divorce and Separation 1%

15 years | 35 cases

1%
Domestic Violence 1%

15 years | 25 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 35 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-280 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Durham & Ng

4600 Northgate Blvd. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA, 95834

The Law Offices of Durham & Ng

831 East Second Street, Suite 203, Benicia, CA, 94510

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Jonathan A Durham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angelica | October 17, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Very informative

I called just to see how much he charges for a divorce case. He actually gave me a free consultation over the phone. I really wasn't expecting that. I was very thankful because some of my concerns he answered.

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Jonathan A Durham's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Thyberg

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Durham is an outstanding lawyer that I couldn't recommend more highly."

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Andrew Graham

Child custody lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Neufer

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great balance of professionalism and zealous advocacy for his client!"

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Adison Kingsley

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Linda Garrett

Child support lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Any lawyer who has worked for DCSS in Solano is "hands down" a great attorney to consult with for child support cases."

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John Rajaee

Unknown lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Durham is an intelligent, capable professional with great analytical skills. He can evaluate complicated processes and provide concise and detailed recommendations. I highly recommend Mr. .Durham."

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Aria Miran

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Durham, in addition to being my brother, is an amazing lawyer. He brings passion and righteousness to his advocacy. He gets top results for his clients, who all love him. For Jonathan it's not about the money, it's about justice. He gets results and I would trust him with my own case."

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Kellen Crowe

Litigation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Durham is a passionate and hard-working advocate for his clients."

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Sami Goel

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Ogden

Litigation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanthan Durham is a hardworking litigation attorney who is not afraid to fight for you and your rights in court. Don't let his friendly disposition fool you, as he will fight with the best of them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Yorke

Litigation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Thyberg

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is an excellent litigator. His legal acumen and dedication to his clients are well known in the community."

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Joshua Aldrich

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Durham is ethical, effective and tenacious lawyer. I'm glad to have a colleague like him in the family law community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ned Ng

Child support lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Durham is a well spoken attorney who takes the time to sit down and listen to his clients, and offer solutions based on their client's individual circumstances. As a former DCSS Attorney he is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of child custody and support and employs that knowledge for the benefit of his clients."

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Jessica Warne

Litigation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Durham is extremely intelligent, insightful, and dedicated to the practice of law. I have great confidence in his skill as an advocate, strategist and problem solver. Jonathan Durham goes the distance for his clients."

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Peter Kyung

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I respect Jonathan's tenacity and commitment to his clients. A confident and competent attorney who strives to outperform his opponents. Without hesitation, I endorse Jonathan."

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Cer Carson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an incredible attorney. He is an energetic attorney who is thoroughly dedicated to his clients. Mr. Durham maintains a strong oral presence that is only challenged by his outstanding writing abilities. I'm thankful to have such a good attorney in our community and I endorse him."

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Ryan Friedman

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan consistently attains great results for his clients. He is a hard working, dedicated advocate who is not afraid of tackling difficult cases. I highly recommend him."

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Kellen Crowe

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter Thyberg

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joshua Aldrich

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Graduated With Distinction, McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Professor, Cal Northern School of Law

2011 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Durham and Ng

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Department Of Child Support Services (DCSS)

Associations

2014 - Present

Sacramento County Juvenile Dependency Court

Attorney

2013 - Present

Butte County Juvenile Dependency Court

Attorney

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Attorney

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Attorney

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2011

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Santa Barbara

Languages

English

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