Mark David Cudney

Mark David Cudney

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 42 years

Child custody Lawyer Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

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Biography

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Child Custody 20%

41 years

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Family 20%

41 years

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Mediation 20%

41 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Mark David Cudney's Reviews

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Posted by Erik | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Saved My Children - Excellent Attorney!!!

I am a personal injury trial attorney in Folsom, CA, that had a serious and bitter child custody issue. I researched all of the attorneys in El Dorado County and Mark came highly recommended by other trial attorneys. He specializes in family law, has all the credentials, and has decades of experien...ce. He is cool, calm and extremely effective in court. He knows the local rules inside and out, knows the local attorneys and judges, and they clearly all trust and respect him. He may tell you things you don't want to hear, but need to hear to make informed decisions and to help your family. We went to trial and prevailed on all counts, including on monetary payments which were better than I expected (although that was not important to me compared to the custody issues at hand). Because of Mark, my children are doing very well now. I am a trial attorney that expects performance and results. After seeing Mark in action, I can say without pause that I strongly, strongly recommend him. His fees are the going rate in that county, and are a value for the level of experience and quality of representation you receive. You simply are not going to find a better attorney to represent you in El Dorado County on a family law matter. Worth every penny. Thanks again Mark.

Posted by Robert | February 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark did great in a terrible place

After working with an famous el dorado county attorney with no results (other than a 15,000 bill) mark took over my case and made things happen efficiently and cost effectively. He was fair and helped me understand the legal process and best options available. the minute he took over, things started... getting resolved.

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John Hughes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Cudney. I have known Mark for over 25 years, and am familiar with both his professional and personal characteristics, which are universally positive. I consider Mark the leader in the local Family Law Bar."

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James Gwinup

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is a longtime Certified Family Law Specialist and accomplished attorney. He handles many of the most complex and highest net worth cases in the county. His reputation for hard work and integrity in El Dorado County are second to none. Mark is both a strong trial attorney and experienced in efficiently resolving cases outside of Court."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2010

Top Attorney, El Dorado Style Magazine

2010

Who's Who, National Registry

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Senior Partner, Cudney,Gwinup, Hoffman and Hoffman

1992 - 2017

Temporary Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court

1990 - 2017

Temporary Judge, Sacramento County Superior Court

Associations

1988 - Present

El Dorado County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - 2004

Family Law Executive Committee of State Bar of California

Legislative Chair

Education

1983

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Georgia

MA - Masters

1976

University of Michigan

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

El Dorado County Bar Association, Family Law Section

New Family Law Legislation

Publications

2016

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter recent family law legislation

2005

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter Division of Retirement benefits

1995

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter New mediation procedures

1995

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter AFCD how the system works

1995

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter Appointment of special masters

1995

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter Small business appraisals

1993

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter recent family law legislation

1992

El Dorado County Bar Association Newsletter Recent family law legislation

1979

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Languages

English

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