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Stephen Craig Hinze

Stephen Craig Hinze

also known as Stephen C. Hinze

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 40 years

Probate Lawyer at San Marcos, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +3 more

100 E San Marcos Blvd., Suite 400, San Marcos, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 17%

Helping to plan for the building and conservation of a strong financial estate and the distribution of assets at the end of life.

17%
Power of Attorney 17%

Designing and drafting general financial powers of attorney, special and limited financial powers of attorney, and advanced health care directive powers of attorney

17%
Probate 17%

Assisting estate administrators, executors and trustees in court probate administration matters and litigating issues in connection with wills and trusts

41 years

17%
Trusts 17%

Designing trusts for purposes such as estate planning, business planning, charitable giving,charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, assets preservation trusts and protection, special needs trusts,and testamentary trusts .

17%
Wills and Living Wills 17%

Assisting with the design, and preparation of wills and testamentary trusts resulting from the administration of a will

17%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer cases. Educating about debt management and financial foundation building before and after bankruptcy

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 40 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1985

Dismissed

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen Hinze, Attorney at Law, A PC

100 E San Marcos Blvd., Suite 400, San Marcos, CA, 92069

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Stephen Craig Hinze's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Stephen Craig Hinze's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 06

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Director, San Diego North County Bar Association

2016

On My Honor Youth Education, San Diego North County Bar Association

2016

Outstanding Dedication and Service to the Community, San Diego North County Bar Association

2016

Election to Board of Directors, San Diego North County Bar Association

2015

Ask A Lawyer Legal Clinic, North County Bar Association

2015

Outstanding Dedication and Service to Community, North County Bar Association

2015

On My Honor Youth Legal Education, North County Bar Association

2014

Ask A Layer Legal Clinic, North COunty Bar Association

2014

Outstaning Dedication and Service to Community, North County Bar Association

2013

Ask A Lawyer Legal Clinic, San Diego North County Bar Association

2013

On My Honor Youth Educatio, San Diego North County Bar Association

2013

Oustanding Deication and Service, San Diego North County Bar Association

2012

Ask A Layer Legal Clinic, San Diego North County Bar Association

2012

Outstanding Dedication and Service, San Diego North County Bar Association

2012

Youth In Court, San Diego North County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal/Attorney, Stephen Hinze, Attorney at Law

2004 - 2011

Partner, HAHN & HINZE, LLP

2000 - 2004

President/Attorney, Applied Legal , Inc

1999 - 2000

Principal/Attorney, Law Office Of Stephen C. Hinze

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Hinche, Witte, Wood, Anderson & Hodges

1988 - 1996

Attorney, Wittman Law Firm

1985 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Houtchens, Houtchens & Danial

Associations

2018 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Chairman Youth In Court Committee

2018 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Director

2018 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Chairman Fall MCLE Seminar Committee

2017 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Director

2017 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Committee Chair-On My Honor Youth Education Program

2016 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Kiwanis Club of San Marcos California

Member

2014 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Civil Litigation Section

2013 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Co-chair Bankruptcy Section

2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Probate Section

2012 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Bankruptcy Section

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2018 - 2018

San Diego North County Bar Association

Chairman Fall MCLE Seminar Committee

2017 - 2018

San Diego North County Bar Association

Chairman-Lawyer Referral Service Review Committee

2016 - 2016

San Diego North County Bar Association

Board Member Elect

2016 - 2018

Kiwanis Club of San Marcos California

Co Secretary

2013 - 2013

Business Networking International

Vice President Carlsbad Chapter

2012 - 2015

Business Networking International

Member

2012 - 2014

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Education

1985

Creighton University

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Colorado State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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