Gary Wilbert Kearney

Gary Wilbert Kearney

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

2 North Lake Avenue, Suite 1000, Pasadena, CA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Kearney | Baker

2 North Lake Avenue, Suite 1000, Pasadena, CA, 91101-4190

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Gary Wilbert Kearney's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional and Caring

When I was facing a nasty divorce and child-custody battle, I did a lot of online research and discovered that Gary Kearney was the most respected family-law attorney in the Pasadena area, highly rated by clients and peers alike. I retained him immediately after a brief consultation interview. Over t...he next couple of years, Mr. Kearney helped me not only to resolve the divorce to my satisfaction but also to combat my ex's attempts to stall, complicate, hinder, and vex the custody case over my son. Thanks to Mr. Kearney and his team's efforts, today I have 80% custody of my 14-year-old son and I'm very happy with the divorce settlement. In terms of demeanor, Kearney is extremely professional, poised, calm, and caring, and he was also very patient in answering my barrage of questions. I would also add that Kearney has a splendid legal support team that includes the delightful Laurie (paralegal) and Darlene (legal secretary), both of whom provided not only timely and efficient service but also sincere emotional support throughout the long ordeal. I was very fortunate and will be forever grateful to have had Gary Kearney and his team on my side.

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Gary Wilbert Kearney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie Howell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As Gary Kearney's law clerk during my time as a law school student, I got to know Gary as an ethical, honest, experienced, knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. Gary's clients are lucky to have a lawyer who knows so much about family law and who isn't afraid to take on the most complex matters. Gary also attempts to settle cases instead of only fighting battles."

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John Ziska

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Gary for over 30 years. I have known him to be knowledgeable in his field and conducts himself with professionalism and has a great reputation amongst his peers."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Okorie Okorocha

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kearney is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Family Law attorneys in the Pasadena, Ca area."

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Todd James

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - 2015

Engineer, Southern California Edison

Associations

1990 - Present

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

President

Family Law Section

Chairman

Family Law Support and Taxation Sections

Member

1989 - 2012

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Mediator

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Laudeman

Law was changed

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Education

1976

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2015

Dreams Luxury Life Style Magazine Am I Entitled to An Appeal?

2015

Dreams Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Am I Entitled to An Appeal II?

2015

Dreams Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Am I Entitled to An Appeal III?

Languages

English

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