Lawyer Douglas R. Donnelly, graduated from Westmont College, B.A., cum laude, 1974 Loyola University of Los Angeles, J.D., 1977, is now employed by Douglas R. Donnelly at 1332 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

While being a member of State Bar of California, 1977-present; Santa Barbara County Bar Association; Christian Legal Society (Chairman, Adoption Practice Section, 2007-present); American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (Chairman, Ethics Committee, 1990-1992); Academy of California Adoption Lawyers (President, 1993; Chairman, Ethics Committee, 1997-present). Fellow: Fellow, Academy of California Adoption Lawyers (President, 1993, Ethics Committee Chairman, 1997-present); Fellow (and Charter Member) American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (Ethics Committee Chairman, 1980-1982)., Douglas R. Donnelly is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Douglas R. Donnelly as your lawyer, you should consider whether Douglas R. Donnelly offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Douglas R. Donnelly has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Douglas R. Donnelly's office is located at Santa Barbara, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Douglas R. Donnelly has been admitted in 1977, California; 1978, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1987, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. His or her practice areas include Adoption Law(70%, 3000); Interstate Child Custody(10%, 1000); Guardianship(20%, 200).

Douglas R. Donnelly's college and law school education includes Westmont College, B.A., cum laude, 1974, Loyola University of Los Angeles, J.D., 1977. Other biographical background includes BA Degree (Cum Laude) Westmont College; Juris Doctor Degree, Loyola University School of Law (Los Angeles); Admitted to California Bar in 1977; Author: Adoption Chapter, "California Transaction Forms: Family Law," West Group, 1998; "A Guide To Adoption," Focus on the Family Press, 1987. Co-Author: "Complete Adoption Handbook," Zondervan, 1992.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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