David A. Patton

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1983
Law School Attended:
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ISLN:
904553848

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (11 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/25/25 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 04/22/25 in Family Law

    David is a very skilled and experienced litigator. I have personally had several cases against him and appreciate that we can disagree but still be respectful to each other. I always expect that David will make the best arguments possible for his cl... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/31/25 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 03/27/25 in Family Law

    Dave is one of the finest family law attorneys in California. He is the attorney that I turn to in order to seek his opinion on an esoteric family law question. I trust his opinion and have confidence in knowing that his clients are working with one... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 03/03/25 in Family Law

    Excellent attorney and Family Law expert. As a judicial officer, he has appeared before me hundreds of times, and is always knowledgeable, well prepared, and a superior advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/26/25 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/26/25 in Family Law

    David's exceptional knowledge of family law, strategic approach to complex divorce cases, and remarkable ability to balance strong advocacy with practical solutions make him a standout choice for clients facing family law matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 02/26/25 in Family Law

    I've observed Mr. Patton while I was on the bench and, since then, as a private mediator and private judge. His knowledge and ability are superior. He serves his clients well as their counsel.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Other on 02/27/25 in Family Law

    I'm a retired judicial officer. Mr. Patton has appeared in front of me and has participated in numerous settlement confereneces with me. I have worked as a private judge in the past and have handled matters involving Mr. Patton's firm for... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/13/16 in Family Law

    Friendly to both his clients and opposing counsel. Reasonably easy to work with.

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  • San Jose, CA
    1871 The Alameda, Suite 400
    San Jose, CA 95126


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