William David Hartsock

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William David Hartsock

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Tax Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA

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About William

Biography

Defending you against the IRS and representing your interests to the fullest extent of the law.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 60%

Since the early 1980's William D Hartsock, Esq. has been aggressively representing client interests before the IRS, EDD and FTB. Well known as an expert in tax law, Mr. Hartsock has built a firm that is highly respected and sought after.

42 years | 2,000 cases

60%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 40%

Since the early 1980's William D Hartsock has represented over 1,000 clients in issues involving tax fraud or tax evasion with a high rate of success. Mr. Hartsock is known for aggressive client defense and consistently provides clients with the best opportunity to reduce or eliminate penalties and avoid criminal prosecution.

42 years | 1,000 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Tax Lawyer - William D Hartsock Tax Attorney Inc

12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA, 92130-2071

thetaxlawyer.com

Online Presence

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William David Hartsock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax

CDTFA Offer & Compromise

Hiring Bill from a google search was the best thing that ever happened to me. My business owed over $250,000 to the CDTFA. I was hoping that Bill firm could help me reach a manageable payment plan. In the end, Bill & Dan were able to negotiate an offer and compromise for a fraction of what was owned,... allow me to resolve a problem that I though would never go away. The entire staff was fantastic. I would recommend Bill Hartsock to anyone seeking a competent knowledgeable and professional tax attorney. Thank you for me there for me.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2011 | Tax

Miracle Worker

We had the worst of the stereotypical auditors. We'd been dealing with her for three years until the firm with whom we had been dealing missed an appointment. They told us it was all over, we would have to pay $30K+. Bill Hartsock got us a new appointment with a new auditor After Bill met with the...m, we owed the IRS NOTHING!!

Posted by Thomas Yesberger | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Tread carefullly

I certainly would not recommend as an amateur with little experience with lawyers. I just wanted a simple overview - a common sense second opinion and I had to bail when things seemed determined to go in the wrong direction. Is it possible to get simple second opinion, general advice? It was no...t simple in this case me and still bugs me that a hefty retainer was emptied so quickly once I decided to exit - and with so little of consequence to show for it. He may be a good choice for some in specific circumstances - but was not a good fit for me in the context of what I was asking for.

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Jeffrey Pratt

Tax lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is smart, knowledgeable, and experienced - an excellent attorney whom I highly recommend."

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Gayle Mayfield-Venieris

Tax lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an excellent tax attorney, knowledgeable, experienced, responsive, thorough, and genuinely cares about obtaining the best results for his clients. Bill has done an excellent job for each and every client that I've referred to him over the years and I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1994

Certified Specialist - Taxation Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Lead Attorney, William D Hartsock, Tax Attorney Inc.

Associations

2000 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Pro Se Committee

Chaiman

1987 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

University of San Diego

LL.M - Master of Laws

1987

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Univ of Nebraska

Publications

Languages

English

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