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About Me
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About me: 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
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anonymous,
2009-05-13
6 months ago.
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Client Review:
He was great, and kept my husband and I at ease
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anonymous,
2009-05-12
6 months ago.
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Client Review:
My Husband and I fell victims to the economy and finally were faced with the ugly prospect of having to file for bankruptcy. Richard came recommended...
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Endorsements
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Richard Heston is the "go to" lawyer in Orange County when there are issues of bankruptcy/debt impacting a family law case. He is well-versed in...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Steven Hittelman
, Newport Beach (CA), 5 months ago
Richard is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled lawyers I know when it comes to personal and small busness bankruptcy. He's my first choice for...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jennifer Keller
, Irvine (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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30 years
since Richard Gaines Heston was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Partner at Heston & Heston, Attorneys at Law |
1981–present
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| O.C.'s Top Lawyers - Consumer Bankruptcy Practice |
OC Metro Magazine |
2009 |
| Recognition for Annual Pro Bono Service |
Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division |
2002 |
| Certificate of Appreciation for Service |
American Board of Specialization |
2001 |
| Certificate of Appreciation for Service |
State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization |
1997 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
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Orange County Bankruptcy Forum |
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Orange County Bar Association |
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Avvo Contribution:
My husband's separate property.
The fact that your debts were incurred during the marriage simply means that your creditors have... more
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Publications
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| 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 |
| Family Law Aspects of the Bankruptcy Act of 1994 |
Legal Specialization Digest |
1995 |
| Family Law Aspects of the Bankruptcy Act of 1994 |
Orange County Bar Association |
1995 |
| How to Escape from Bankruptcy Court |
Orange County Bar Association |
1994 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| What Family Law Practitioners Need to Know about Bankruptcy Law |
Bankruptcy and Family Law |
2009 |
| Impact of the New Bankruptcy Code on Chapters 7 and 13 |
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 |
2005 |
| What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About BAPCPA |
Bankruptcy and Family Law |
2005 |
| Treatment of Support Claims in Chapter 13 |
Bankruptcy and Family Law |
2004 |
| Exemptions in Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Exemption Practice |
2003 |
| Advanced Bankruptcy Practice |
Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Issues in California |
2001 |
| Bankruptcy Law vs. Family Law: Common Pitfalls/Practical Solutions |
Bankruptcy and Family Law |
1988 |
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