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  • California
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Biography

Nat E. (Ned) Hales, Jr. is a family law attorney of extraordinary experience. For more than 40 years, he has been a leader and respected member of the Santa Clara Bar Family Law Division. Ned is a graduate of Occidental College and the University of California Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall). Ned has worked diligently to improve family law litigation and practice in California. As a two term Family Law Chairman of the Santa Clara County Family Law Section, Ned initiated the Santa Clara County Family Law Judge Pro Tem Program, the use of form Family Court Orders, Santa Clara County Bar Association education programs for family law attorneys and paralegals, the formation of inter-disciplinary meetings and educational presentations, and the implementation of procedures involving custody issues. Ned has been recognized for his accomplishments by his peers and community throughout his career, and was honored as a Santa Clara County Family Law Pioneer.

Ned has received an "AV" rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers; the "AV" rating signifies that Ned has achieved the highest level of professional excellence.

Ned's expertise in evaluation and settlement facilitation in a mediation setting has produced great benefit and closure to litigants in high-conflict family law cases.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
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  • Does Not Currently Practice Law
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Retired
The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales
Current
Education
Occidental College
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University of California Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall)
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Awards
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Professional Associations
Santa Clara Bar Family Law Division
Member
Current
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Santa Clara County Family Law Section
Family Law Chairman
Current
Activities: Chairman for two terms
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Nat E. Hales, Jr.'s Website Profile
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The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales Website
Contact & Map
The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales
San Jose Office
1550 The Alameda
Suite 308
San Jose, CA 95126
Telephone: (408) 287-2030
Fax: (408) 287-2788
The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales
Hollister Office
719 San Benito St
Suite D
Hollister, CA 95023
Telephone: (831) 638-1082
Fax: (408) 287-2788