Atty. John L. Dodd
Recipient: American Jurisprudence Awards, Property and Criminal Procedure. Staff Writer and Editorial Board Member, Western State University Law Review, 1985-1986.
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John L. Dodd is a Principal based in Tustin, California, practicing at John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Western State University (J.D. Law, 1986) and University of California at Davis (Dean, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Tustin, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
Practice Areas Explained
John L. Dodd's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Dodd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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John L. Dodd is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tustin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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