James Brian Preston

James B. Preston has been in practice since January 1973, after graduating from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1972, earning the designation of Order of the Coif honor society. Initially practicing in the field of criminal law as the chief felony trial attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. In 1977 he opened his private practice, ultimately specializing in Family Law, becoming a State of California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist in 1985. He served as the Chairman of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the largest group of Family Law attorneys in the nation, as well as a member of the State Bar of California Executive Council in charge of educational programs. He has lectured nationally on Family Law issues and was in charge of the Law Education Institute’s annual Family Law Meeting for a number of years. He also served as Rotary President for his local Rotary, and has been involved in numerous community activities.

San Francisco State Unv

Undergraduate Degree

UC Hastings COL

Law Degree

State Bar of California, Certified Family Law Specialist Attorney

James B. Preston, A Professional Corp.

1978 - Current

Current position as a State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist, handling Family Law matters dealing with assets & liabilities, and support in marital dissolutions and legal separations

Chief Felony Trial Deputy

Tulare County Public Defender, Visalia, California

1973 - 1978

Criminal Defense

Family Law in Tulare

California State Bar

Family Law Certified Specialist

Californai State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Chair’s Special Recognition

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

2003

Also received the award in 1995 and 2002

Chair’s Cup for Meritorious Service

American Bar Association, Family Law Association

1994

Rotarian of the Year

Visalia Breakfast Rotary

1993

American Bar Association

Member and former Chair of the Family Law Section

1978 - Current

Activities: Served in many position such as Financial Officer, Council, and officer positions, including Chair

California State Bar  # 55107

Member

1973 - Current

State Bar of California Family Law Executive Committe

Member and Coninuing Legal Edcucation Chair

2009 - 2013

Activities: Reviewed pending legislation and organized State Bar Association Family Law Legal Education

California

Since 1973

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1978

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Currently $350 per hour