About Sven David

Sven David Buncher is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Buncher is the managing partner at The Buncher Law Corporation, a law firm located in Irvine, California. He has been practicing law for over 29 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and the greater Southern California area.

Mr. Buncher earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he graduated in 1996. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at San Diego State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1993. During his time at the University of San Diego, he was awarded a First Year Academic Scholarship and was recognized as a Moot Court Competition Champion in 1994.

Mr. Buncher concentrates his practice in the areas of family law and business litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and business disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He is recognized by the State Bar of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist, a designation held by only 1% of California attorneys.

Throughout his career, Mr. Buncher has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at Murchison & Cumming, Marlin & Saltzman, and Campell, Wolfenzon, Sourhada & Volk.

Mr. Buncher is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, serving on the Family Law and Business Litigation Sections. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers in 2021 and 2025, and has been Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in 2018. Mr. Buncher is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Orange County effectively.

Education

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Law

1996

California State University - San Diego State University

B.S. (1993) | Business Administration

1993

Experience

CEO/founder/Lead Lawyer

The Buncher Law Corporation
2011

Partner

Burch Coulston & Buncher, LLP
2007

Lawyer

Murchison & Cumming
2000

Lawyer

Marlin & Saltzman
1998

Lawyer

Campell, Wolfenzon, Sourhada & Volk
1997

Contract Lawyer

Self Employed
1996

Legal Intern

Office of the Lawyer General
1995

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Orange State Trial Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1996

Types of Cases Handled

divorce child custody spousal support property division business disputes

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Family Law Specialist

State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Professional Associations

BNI

has membership 2002 - Current

Orange County Bar Association has membership, Business Litigation Section

has membership 2000 - Current

William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of Court, has membershipship Committee

has membership 1998 - Current

American Bar Association (Connecticut chapter)

Officer 1997 - Current

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

has membership 1996 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 101 Pacifica Suite 100 Irvine CA 92618