David S. Hamilton

David S. Hamilton

Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate attorney at Varner & Brandt LLP
  • Probate, Estate Planning
  • California
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David Hamilton is Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by The State Bar of California. David is an attorney with Varner & Brandt LLP. Before joining Varner & Brandt, David was an attorney at the Sandoval Legacy Group of Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC, and at Dennis M. Sandoval, A Professional Law Corporation.

David attended law school at the University of La Verne College of Law. He was ranked second in his class and graduated magna cum laude. In law school, David was the Editor-in-Chief for Volume 36 of the University of La Verne Law Review, and he was the Editor-in-Chief for Volume 20 of the Journal of Law, Business & Ethics. He also competed on La Verne Law's National Moot Court Competition Team at the Hispanic National Bar Association's 19th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition in Orlando, Florida.

David made the Dean's List all four years of law school. He earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for achieving the highest grade in 13 courses. David was also named to the National Order of Scribes for excellence in legal writing.

David is an adjunct professor at the University of La Verne College of Law. He is the law review's faculty advisor and teaches courses on legal writing. While not in the office, David enjoys playing the guitar, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Education
University of La Verne College of Law
J.D. (2015) | Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: University of La Verne Law Review, Editor-in-Chief (Volume 36), Staff Editor (Volume 35); Journal of Law, Business & Ethics, Editor-in-Chief (Volume 20), Articles Editor (Volume 19); National Moot Court Competition Team; Society of Legal Studies & Business; Federalist Society, President 2012–13; Career Services Student Advisory Board
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Chapman University
B.A. (2009) | Organizational Leadership
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Varner & Brandt LLP
- Current
Adjunct Professor
University of La Verne College of Law
- Current
Attorney
Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
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Attorney
Dennis M. Sandoval, a Professional Law Corporation
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Grader
University of La Verne College of Law
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Law Clerk
Dennis M. Sandoval, a Professional Law Corporation
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Law Clerk
Law Offices of Kenny Tan
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Certifications
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
The State Bar of California
Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 307695
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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1st Circuit
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9th Circuit
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United States District Court, Central District of California
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Area
  • Special Needs Trusts
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Varner & Brandt LLP
Contact & Map
Varner & Brandt LLP
Ontario
3237 E Guasti Rd
Suite 220
Ontario, CA 91761
Telephone: (909) 931-0879
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed