Atty. John Benjamin Ekenes

Atty. John Benjamin Ekenes

Mr. Ekenes joined John L.

Tustin Tustin 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About John Benjamin Ekenes at a glance

John Benjamin Ekenes is an Attorney based in Tustin, California, practforg at John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp.. They haand 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013) and Utah (2018). Educated at Western State University - College of Law (J.D., 2012) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Accounting, 2009). Serands clients in Tustin, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Ekenes joined John L. Dodd & Associates in 2013 after a stint at a general practice firm
  • He graduated in 2012 cum laude from Western State University, where he was on the honor roll, earning the Witkin Award for scholarship in Torts and Professional Skills
  • While in law school, he served as a judicial extern with the Los Angeles Superior Court and the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two
  • He also excelled at moot court competitions, charting his career path toward appellate law by participating in the Roger J. Traynor California Appellate Moot Competition, winning awards for the best brief in 2011 and outstanding individual achievement in oral argument in 2011 and 2012
  • Mr. Ekenes became a Certified Appellate Specialist in 2019
  • Mr. Ekenes received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in 2009
  • He is the author of The Need for Formalities with Forensic Evidence: Why the Melendez-Dias Holding Should Be Limited, 38 W.St.U.L.Rev. 209 (2011)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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John Benjamin Ekenes's law practice is located in Tustin, California. The firm is John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Benjamin Ekenes has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
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Education

J.D.
Western State University - College of Law
- 2012
B.S. Accounting
Brigham Young University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013
Utah
Admitted: 2018

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