David S. Hamilton

David S. Hamilton is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by The State Bar of California.

David is a seasoned attorney focusing on estate planning, wills and trusts, probates, conservatorships, special needs trusts, and fiduciary accountings. His astuteness and attention to detail are highly regarded in the legal community. David is well-liked by clients for his compassionate, patient, and attentive demeanor. He prepares and reviews a variety of documents for his estate planning clients, including wills, advance medical directives, financial and health care powers of attorney, and revocable living trusts. David also helps clients establish conservatorships and special needs trusts for their loved ones. He has also guided heirs, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries through the process of administering estates. David is highly regarded by his fellow attorneys, as evidenced by his 10.0 “Superb” rating through Avvo.

David is a member of the Riverside and San Bernardino County Bar Associations. He graduated from the New Attorney Academy, which is a training program for new attorneys provided by the Riverside County Bar Association and the Riverside Superior Court. David served as a Member at Large on the Board of the Riverside County Barristers Association. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American Bar Association.

During law school, David served as editor in chief for both the University of La Verne Law Review and the Journal of Law, Business & Ethics. David also competed on La Verne Law’s National Moot Court Competition Team. David made the Dean’s List every semester and earned a CALI award for achieving the highest grade in 13 courses. For his legal writing, David was recognized in the National Order of Scribes by the American Society of Legal Writers.

In his time away from the office, David enjoys spending time with his family, playing acoustic guitar, reading, and traveling.