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My practice focuses on assisting people who are facing financial difficulties. In particular, at this time, we specialize in removing second mortgages off homes.
Originally, the firm was my father's. I started at the firm in 1976. The focus is and always has been on bankruptcy law and probate; we help people with their financial problems. I have been with firm since passing the bar exam.
We offer a free consultation and are conveniently located in the same building as the Bankruptcy Court.
Year Joined Firm
1976
Certified Legal Specialties
Certified Specialist, Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1995
California State University, Bakersfield, California, B.S., Business/Public Administration, 1973
Law School Attended:
Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, California; U.S. District Court Eastern District of California; U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
ISLN:
902732245
Peer Reviews
4.0/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.1/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.0/5.0
Judgment
3.9/5.0
Communication
4.0/5.0
Legal Experience
4.1/5.0
4.2/5.0
Rated
by a Sole Practitioner
on 09/01/15
in Bankruptcy
Bob, and his father before him, have served the financially distressed in Bakersfield for more than 50 years. He is willing to bend over backwards for his clients.
Bob, and his father before him, have served the financially distressed in Bakersfield for more than 50 years. He is willing to bend over backwards for his clients.
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1.0/5.0
Rated
by a Sole Practitioner
on 09/01/15
in Bankruptcy Chapter 7
I have worked with Mr. Williams for over 14 years. In that time I have found him to be a valuable resource. He has been an exemplar of professionalism in that time.
I have worked with Mr. Williams for over 14 years. In that time I have found him to be a valuable resource. He has been an exemplar of professionalism in that time.
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Mr. Williams and his staff are great! Very professional, fast, and handled everything... Took the stress and worries right off my shoulders the moment I walked in his office...
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