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James A. Hennenhoefer

James Hennenhoefer

James A. Hennenhoefer, A.P.C.
316 South Melrose Drive, Suite 200
Vista, CA 92081

Vista

California (CA)

Contact Contact James A. Hennenhoefer
T: 760-941-2260
F: 760-945-1805

Visit: www.jahfamilylaw.com
Practice Areas: Family Law (100%)

Family Law

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James A. Hennenhoefer, a Certified Family Law Specialist, is a past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a fellow of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and a member of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been named The Best Lawyers in America’s 2009 San Diego Family Lawyer of the Year. His firm, James A. Hennenhoefer, A.P.C., has built a reputation for excellence that is recognized throughout California and the United States. He obtains impressive results in complex matters that require expertise of the highest order and leads a team of lawyers who are committed to providing the most comprehensive legal counsel available in all areas of family law.

Mr. Hennenhoefer has lectured on all areas of Family Law, ESI, E-Discovery and Electronic Evidence throughout California and the United States. He is a recent graduate of the National ESI Academy. He is available for consultation regarding any aspect of ESI, from the ESI Hold Letter through Authentication and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence at trial.

  • We are the most comprehensive divorce and family law counsel available.

  • We guarantee our personal attention throughout your divorce.

  • We customize your divorce strategy to match your unique situation.

  • We guide you through what can be a bewildering divorce process for you and your family.

  • We offer you more than 84 years of our combined experience in divorce and family law.

James A. Hennenhoefer Divorce & Family Law is dedicated exclusively to family law in North County San Diego. In addition to representing individuals in all aspects of family law, our attorneys belong to organizations dedicated to improving the local, national, and international practice of family law. A few of the many qualifications possessed by our attorneys include:

  • Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
  • Chair: State Bar of California Family Law Section
  • Chair: State Bar of California Council of Section Chairs
  • Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers
  • President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Certified Family Law Mediator and Arbitrator
  • Listed in Best Lawyers of America since its inception
  • Listed in Worth’s Top 100 U.S.A. Attorneys
  • Governor of U.S.A.: International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Listed in Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers ™ AV®-rated

James A. Hennenhoefer Divorce & Family Law is committed to the practice of family law. We strive to demonstrate that commitment in everything we do, in every organization we belong to, and in every case we handle. That means we will treat your case with the attention and respect it deserves.

From divorce litigation to mediation or alternative dispute resolution, we resolve property division, support issues, or child custody disputes.

Like a watchmaker understands the intricate inner workings of a fine timepiece, we know California family law. We get the best results for you in the most challenging and complex family law matters.

 

Selected To

San Diego Super Lawyers 2011
San Diego Super Lawyers 2010
San Diego Super Lawyers 2009
San Diego Super Lawyers 2008
San Diego Super Lawyers 2007

About James Hennenhoefer

Admitted: 1971, California

Professional Webpage: www.jahfamilylaw.com/attorneys/james-a-hennenhoefer-esq-cfls

Honors and Awards:

  • PROFESSIONAL: 1971-date Private practice, Family Law, James A Hennenhoefer, AP.C. 1981-date Expert Witness 1990-date Certified MediatorlArbitrator 1975-date Judge (Pro Tem) Superior Court PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Fellow American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation Life Member American Academy of Matrimonial Arbitrators Association American Academy of Matrimonial Mediators Association American College of Family Trial Lawyers: Diplomate International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Executive Committee: California State Bar, Family Law Section American Bar Association, Family Law Section California Judicial Council: Family Law Advisor Council of Section Chairs, State Bar of California PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION: Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Fellow American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Certified Matrimonial Law Arbitrator - AAML Certified Matrimonial Law Mediator - AAML Frequent Lecturer Family Law: CEB and AAML Southern California Institute Frequent Lecturer Family Law: Currently introducing E-Discovery with Gordon Cruse throughout the country Graduate: ESI Academy Duke University HONORS/PROFESSIONAL MANAGERIAL POSITIONS: Selected: "The Best Lawyers in America" (1990-to date) San Diego Magazine "Top San Diego Lawyers"" (2006-to date) San Diego Magazine "Best Lawyers" (2005-to date) San Diego Magazine "Super Lawyers" (2008-to date) Worth Magazine "Top 100 U.S.A. Attorneys" (2005-to date) Norby Judiciary Award, San Diego County: Attorney of the Year (1999) American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Family Law Person of the Year 1998 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers National Officer, Secretary (1997-1999), Vice President (1999-2005),1st Vice-President (2006), President Elect (2007), President (2007-2008) American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Chair Marketing/PR Committee (1991-1998) Diplomate: American College of Family Trial Lawyers American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fdn. (1995-2005), Treasurer (1999-2002), President (2003- 2005) Governor, USA, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1993-) President Southern California Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1993) Education Chair Family Law-California State Bar (1993) Chair, Family Law Section, State Bar of California (1994-1995) Chair, Council of Section Chairs, State Bar of California (1996-1997) Chair, ABA Family Section: Marketing/PR (1993-1994) Chair, San Diego County Bar Association, Certified Family Law Specialists (1977-1998) Counsel, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1998-), USA Governor: (1995-) Master, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Chapter, American Inns of Court Foundation (1997-2002) Trustee, San Diego County Law Library Foundation (1999-2003) Family Law Advisor: Judicial Council Expert Witness: Family Law, California Superior Court.  Mr. Hennenhoefer is a frequent lecturer for: AAML IAML American College in California California CEB California Certified Specialists AICPA The Rutter Group: ESI, E-Discovery Other various national and California-based organizations. MILITARY Commander, USNR (Retired 2001)
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