Lawyer John L. Dodd, graduated from University of California at Davis, Dean's list, 1977; Western State University, B.S.L., 1985 Western State University, J.D., Law Review, American Jurisprudence awards in Property/Criminal Procedure, Moot Court Best Oralist, 1986, is now employed by John L. Dodd & Associates at 17621 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 200 Tustin, CA 92780.

While being a member of Orange County Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1996-2001; Member: Appellate Section, Chair, 1994; Conference of Delegates, 1995—; Fire Victims Relief Task Force, 1994; Ethics and Professionalism Task Force, 1998; Investment Policy Committee, 2000-2001; Judiciary Committee Task Force, 2000); State Bar of California (Member: Committee on Appellate Courts, 1997; Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation, 1998-2001; Committee of Bar Examiners, 2001—); Orange County Barristers (Executive Board, 1991-1997; Treasurer, 1994; President, 1996)., John L. Dodd is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John L. Dodd as your lawyer, you should consider whether John L. Dodd 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 John L. Dodd has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John L. Dodd's office is located at Tustin, 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.

John L. Dodd has been admitted in 1986, California; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1990, U.S. Supreme Court; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. His or her practice areas include Adoptions; Appellate Practice(100%); Child Custody; Civil Practice; Criminal Law; Divorce; Estate Litigation; Family Law; Juvenile Law; Real Estate; Trusts and Estates; Business Litigation.

John L. Dodd's college and law school education includes University of California at Davis, Dean's list, 1977; Western State University, B.S.L., 1985, Western State University, J.D., Law Review, American Jurisprudence awards in Property/Criminal Procedure, Moot Court Best Oralist, 1986. Other biographical background includes Recipient: American Jurisprudence Awards, Property and Criminal Procedure. Staff Writer and Editorial Board Member, Western State University Law Review, 1985-1986. Ferguson Moot Court: Best Oralist, 1986; Board Member, Director of Oral Advocacy, Spring, 1986. Jessup International Law Moot Court Team Member and Oralist, 1986. President, 1998— and Board Member, 1996-1997, Orange County Lawyers Division, Federalist Society. Staff Attorney, California Court of Appeals, Fifth District, 1987-1988. Author: "Benefits of OCBA Section Membership", Orange County Lawyer, November 1994; "Parental Rights Primer", Orange County Lawyer, May 1994; Book Review, "Takings, Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain", 14 Western State University Law Review 639, 1987; Note, "People v. Ruggles: The Ruggles, Robbins, Ross Roundabout", 13 Western State University Law Review 641, 1986. Contributing Author: Federalist Society White Paper, "The Debate Over State Judicial Selection: Appointments or Elections?", 1999. Certified Specialist in Appellate Bar, State Bar of California. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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