$ 525-550 per hour
also known as Cordia Lynn Farrell
C L Farrell, a native of Southern California, offers over 35 years of legal experience as an senior probate and trusts estate planning and litigation attorney. She established her law practice in San Bernardino County, catering to the needs of small businesses, families, and individuals. Known for her meticulous approach to legal analysis and creative problem-solving, C L provides expertise in reviewing, drafting, and amending wills and trusts and enforcing civil judgments.
C L has mediated probate and trust estate disputes and served as Chair and Arbitrator for the San Bernardino County Bar Association's Fee Arbitration Program. She served as Judge Pro Tempore for the San Bernardino County Superior Court in Family Law and Small Claims Court matters. She served as a mediator in the Civil Division and as Court appointed counsel in the Probate Division of the San Bernardino County Superior Court. She is a member of the Bar Associations of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties and their respective Probate, Trusts and Estates sections.
C L holds a Bachelors Degree in English Literary Criticism & Theory from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.
Upon relocating to San Bernardino, she served as Head of Reference of the San Bernardino County Law Library and developed hands-on computerized legal research training programs for lawyers and non-lawyer patrons.
In 2009, C L co-created the Fiduciary Management Certificate Program (formerly the Professional Fiduciary Management Certificate Program) for the University of California, Riverside Extension where she was an Advisory Board Member and Instructor. The program trains students to effectively manage the personal and financial affairs of individuals who are unable to do so for themselves. Students are prepared for the rigorous National and California Professional Fiduciary Exams required to become California Licensed Professional Fiduciaries.
In 2010, C L created and continues to chair the Advisory Committee for the Osborne-Whelan Endowed Rugby Academic Scholarship administered by UC San Francisco College of Law (formerly University of California Hastings College of the Law) in San Francisco.
Outside of law practice, C L enjoys exploring the outdoors; chasing the aurora borealis; creating and maintaining friendships abroad; learning Gaelic; and sailing.
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38 years
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$ 525-550 per hour
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Acquired: 1988
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P O Box 9224, Redlands, CA, 92375
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Posted by Heather | August 22, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I would recomend this lawyer. She gave me a lot of useful valuable information over the phone along with some great advise. Very kind and talked with me for a very long time giving me peace of mind. I felt more knowlegable and comforatable with my situation after talking with her. Very apprecia...
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Attorney Farrell concerning an upcoming conservatorship case, and I found her knowledge of proceedings, and proper methods of addressing concerns impeccable. She is very detailed; Provides references for information given, and very patient when addressing questions ensuring there is enou...
Posted by Christine | June 20, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
C L was great! She went above and beyond. She took the time to explain options for my situation and had my best interest at heart. She genuinely cared! Very glad was able to speak with her.
Posted by K S Foster | May 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted the firm for representation on a complex guardianship matter and was scheduled for a consultation. Unfortunately, due to the close proximity of the next court hearing and the attorneys conflicting schedule they were not able to represent me but C L Farrell gave me confidence with the guid...
Many thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated.
Posted by DyeAnn | March 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
C L Farrell had a consultation with me on March 1, 2024. She was kowledgeable and kind. More than that, she provided me with information regarding the responsibility of the Trustee and the timeline for filing estate documents, tax returns, and notification of the proper agencies & beneficiaries, an...
I was glad to have helped you. Thank you for your thoughtful endorsement.
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1974 - Present
Senior Probate & Trust Litigation Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF C L FARRELL, P.C.
2022 - 2023
Mediator, Probate, Trusts and Estates, Riverside County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services
2010 - 2012
Co-Designer, Professional Fiduciary Certificate Program, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE EXTENSION
2008 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Certificate Program, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE EXTENSION
2018 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law SectionGeneral Member
2010 - Present
Osborne-Whelan Endowed Rugby Academic Scholarship/UC Hastings College of LawFounder & Advisory Committee Member
2008 - 2009
Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino CountyPast President
2001 - 2002
Inland Counties Regional CenterFormer Member, Master Trust Committee
2001 - 2001
San Bernardino County CounselArbitrator, License Revocation Hearings
1997 - 2018
San Bernardino County Superior CourtCourt Appointed Counsel
1995 - 2017
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationFormer Chair, Mandatory Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration
1994 - 2000
San Bernardino County Superior CourtFormer Civil Law Arbitrator
1994 - 1995
Rotary International District 5330 (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)Former Director, Endowment/Major Gifts Program
1993 - 2010
San Bernardino County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tempore
1993 - 1994
Rotary International District 5330Registration Chair, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program
1992 - 1995
Rotary International District 5330 (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)Former Director, Benefactors Program
1982
Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Professional Fiduciaries: Assisting Elderly Clients with Estate Planning Needs
2011
Fee Agreements and Attorney-Client Trust Accounts
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