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Mark Valen
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Biography
My practice is limited to "of counsel" consulting and second opinions regarding California practice and procedure pertaining to divorce, custody, visitation, interstate custody, move-aways, support, pre-marital and post-marital agreements and grandparents' rights.
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Family
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48 years | 2,100 cases
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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Mark Valen - Attorney at Law
4675 Oakridge Road, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035
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Posted by Ron | April 15, 2008 | Divorce & Separation
Ronald W. Brown Sr.
Mark has helped me through a very nasty divorce, I feel he went out of his way to save me money in the settlement. His office manager, Denise, is always ready to answer any questions and reply in a timely manner I am very pleased with his help.
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2008 | Family
Client Review
Mark did an outstanding job as my advocate in a very acrimonious divorce. He is very knowledgeable and his practice is devoted entirely to family law. He has very good foresight regarding possible outcomes given the circumstances of litigation and was right on the mark regarding the most likely outco...
Posted by Anna Jo | April 07, 2008
Mark Valen Review
Besides being very knowledgeable, he is kind and considerate. I would use Mark again should I need legal advice. He gets a gold star from me.
Mark Valen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been opposing counsel on several matters with Mr. Valen. I have also referred several cases to his office. In my experience, Mr. Valen treats clients, opposing counsel and opposing parties with respect and dignity. He works with counsel to seek meaningful and appropriate resolutions, while at the same time staunchly protecting his client's interests. It is a pleasure to work with a family law attorney of his caliber and integrity."
"Mr. Valen is one of the most professional attorneys I know. He possesses excellent analytic, trial and negotiating skills. Additionally, he is adept at helping his clients through the emotional roller-coaster that is family law litigation. In multiple cases, I have seen him assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case, then use that information to skillfully move the case forward. I have tremendus respect for Mr. Valen as an advocate, trial attorney and collegue."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark worked very hard to reach a resolution in the case we were on together. I know he has a good reputation in our small community."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Expert witness in family law, Amador County Superior Court
2005
Best Lawyer In Amador County, Amador Ledger Dispatch - reader survey
1981
Commendation for Pro Bono Services, State Bar of California
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office Mark Valen
1998 - 1999
Judge Pro Tem - Family Law Settlement Judge, Superior Court - Amador County
1979 - 1980
Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office - Amador County
1977 - 1978
Research Editor - California Family Law Report, CFLR
Associations
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember Attorney
1980 - Present
Family Law Section - California State BarMember
1980 - Present
Amador County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember Attorney
1979 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember Attorney
1978 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1984 - 1985
Amador County Bar AssociationPresident
1980 - 1984
American Bar AssociationMember
1979 - 1980
California District Attorneys AssociationMember
Education
1978
U of San Francisco SOL
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1974
Antioch College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
ACBA Family Law Attorneys Meeting
Developing Family Law Strategies For The Depressed Real Estate Market
1997
American Association of University Women
Developments In Family Law
Activity
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