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Richard Gaines Heston

Richard Gaines Heston

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Contributor level 8

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($125-$400/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Heston & Heston Attorneys at Law
    19700 Fairchild Road
    Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92612
    Office: 949-222-1041
    Office: 949-988-0931
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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The law firm of Heston Heston emphasizes the consumer aspects of both Bankruptcy and Family Law, as well as Probate and Estate Planning. With each having over... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Mr. Heston and Mr. Blanco are simply the BEST”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Like most people, I was embarrased and ashamed for seeking the "easy way out." Mr. Heston helped me through such a difficult financial hardship.... more
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“Highest recommendation , no I'm not family”

Posted by: Michael, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Heston made us feel relaxed from the moment we met him. I was embarrased to be there to ask about and file bankruptcy. Mr Heston really took the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Sheryl Lynn Edgar

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sheryl Edgar , Orange (CA), 3 months ago
David Ryan Monarch

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Monarch , Aliso Viejo (CA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since Richard Gaines Heston was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 03/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Heston & Heston, Attorneys at Law 1981–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southwestern Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
University of California at Irvine, BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
O.C.'s Top Lawyers - Consumer Bankruptcy Practice OC Metro Magazine 2012
Certificate of Appreciation fo Pro Bono Service Orange County Bar Association 2012
See all 8 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association 2012–present
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 1992–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 37 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
17 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
8 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Chapter 7 Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Practice in California (CEB), Consultant and Contributing Editor 2003
Discharge - What Discharge? The "Community Discharge" in Bankruptcy Orange County Bar Association 2000
See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Bankruptcy and Family Law Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Affecting Family Law 2012
Pro Bono Bankruptcy Training: Basic Chapter 7 Petitions Orange County Bar Association and the Public Law Center 2011
See all 11 speaking engagements