Atty. Daniel C. Hunter

Atty. Daniel C. Hunter

Attorney Daniel C. Hunter IV began his college education at Brigham Young University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Portuguese with an English minor.

Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Daniel C. Hunter at a glance

Daniel C. Hunter is a Founder based in Ladera Ranch, California, practicing at The Hunter Law Group. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Utah (1998) and California United States District Court for the Central District of California United States Distric (2000). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1994). Active member of California State Bar Orange County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section) Federal Bar Association Association of Family & Conciliation Courts The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers American Institute of Family Attorneys. Serands clients in Ladera Ranch, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Daniel C. Hunter IV began his college education at Brigham Young University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Portuguese with an English minor
  • After this, he graduated in 1998 from the University of San Diego, School of Law and was admitted to the Utah State Bar that very same year
  • The following year, Mr. Hunter was admitted into the California State Bar
  • Since the year 2000, he has worked hard to maintain both of his licenses in each state, providing legal services to residences of both Utah and California
  • Experience After graduating with his law degree, Mr. Daniel Hunter worked as a litigator with Smith Chapman & Campbell
  • From there he was hired as an in-house counsel for one of premier after-market computer memory manufacturers in the world, Viking Components, Inc. His job at the company involved negotiating and drafting domestic and international contracts, as well as managing any company litigation
  • In addition, he worked to protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, which involved both patents and trademarks
  • During his time at Viking, he also worked to revise their procedures and company policies related to human resources and unemployment claims
  • In 2001, he left the company to work for a private practice, Ostergar Law Group, P.C., where he became a partner in 2006, renaming the firm Ostergar Hunter Law Group
  • Eventually in 2011, the firm dissolved, leaving Mr. Hunter to start his own firm, The Hunter Law Group, where he now currently practices business and family law in Orange County, CA
  • Achievements After completing a nationally broadcast radio tour on various divorce matters, Attorney Hunter was asked to take part in co-authoring a book called "A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Divorce Attorneys in the United States
  • The book was written with the intent to use 100% of the proceeds as a donation to Kiwanis, a well-known charity organization that would distribute the funds to families and children in need
  • Just one day after launching the book on Amazon, the book achieved the #1 spot for Family Law, #1 Marriage Law and #5 for Law, under the "Amazon Best Seller" category
  • This also identified Attorney Hunter as a "Best Selling Author" on Amazon
  • All of the royalties from this book are going straight to Kiwanis
  • Purchase your own paperback copy from Amazon here!
  • In 2016, Expertise highlighted Attorney Hunter as one of the top 20 experts out of hundreds of divorce lawyers in Anaheim

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel C. Hunter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel C. Hunter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Daniel C. Hunter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Daniel C. Hunter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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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 Ladera Ranch 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel C. Hunter

Where is Daniel C. Hunter's law office located?
Daniel C. Hunter's law practice is located in Ladera Ranch, California. The firm is The Hunter Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel C. Hunter handle?
Daniel C. Hunter focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Daniel C. Hunter practiced law?
Daniel C. Hunter has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Daniel C. Hunter go to law school?
Daniel C. Hunter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Daniel C. Hunter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1998
California United States District Court for the Central District of California United States Distric
Admitted: 2000

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