Robert Lee Williams

Robert Lee Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 51 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense

17500 Red Hill Avenue, Suite #203, Irvine, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

42 years | 672 cases

70%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%

If you owe more money than you can afford to repay over time, you may benefit from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney's services. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the person that owes the money is usually relieved of financial obligations and given a fresh financial start. However, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may also require you to sell some of your assets to pay your debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can also affect creditors, who often receive very little money from these settlements. Because new bankruptcy laws

42 years | 405 cases

15%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

If you owe money but need time to repay it, you may require the services of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the court appoints a trustee to help you straighten out your finances (sometimes called a financial reorganization). Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are required to file a plan to pay off the money owed over a three-to-five-year period under the bankruptcy court's supervision. If you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, then both the courts and the creditors you owe

42 years | 62 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney

42 years | 101 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Robert L. Williams

17500 Red Hill Avenue, Suite #203, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Robert Lee Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Family Law Attorney Without Question

After 6 years and the hiring and firing of four other Family Law attorneys, I was so lucky to have found Mr. Williams. I had a really complicated case that dealt mainly with child custody, child and spousal support, and a very convoluted grouping of arrears requests going back years. There were other... elements of my case but those were the main items. Mr. Williams is truly a genius in how he sorted everything out, communicated with the other side, and communicated with the judge. No other attorney I have had did even 1% of the outstanding work Mr. Williams did. He was able to work out a settlement amount for me that was just fractions of what the other side was requesting and it was all done legally, ethically, and with integrity and respect. Mr. Williams is a true gentleman, and a really incredible attorney that will provide you with the absolute best legal protection you can obtain. I highly recommend him as an attorney and he is a wonderful person too. You can trust Robert Williams in all regards and rest assured your case is in able and experienced hands should you retain him.

Posted by Kat | March 17, 2014 | Family

Repeat client

I have turned to Bob for legal help on at least three occasions. His insightfulness and focus on real issues, plus his experience as a Pro Tem Judge in Family Law helped to unravel and finalize a divorce that had been drawn out and unresolved. Bob has also helped my family and me with other family ...law problems including custody, support, visitation, guardianship issues, bankruptcy and a criminal matter which without his determination and hard work could have resulted in a prison sentence. Bob takes the time to explain and give good counsel, especially when a legal problem is emotional making it difficult to focus on the outcome. I never hesitate to recommend Robert Williams to friends and family who have legal issues, knowing that if he is not able to help he will refer the matter to a competent lawyer in the area of specialty that is needed. I have gotten very positive feedback from the people I have referred to him.

Posted by Kandace | March 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

A difficult divorce made easier...

Mr. Williams assisted me through a very stressful divorce. He was very professional, helpful, and engineered a plan to assist me in a time of need. I did not know where to begin and what questions to ask and his guidance and patience was invaluable to me. He helped to make a very uncomfortable sit...uation much easier to deal with, and with his help I was able to move forward with much greater confidence. I would highly recommend his services to anyone, and he would be my first choice if I ever needed legal representation in the future. I felt I was in very good hands.

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Robert Lee Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Max Alavi

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Selmer

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is an experienced and aggressive family law attorney. He is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients and to being their compassionate guide through any family law proceeding. I endorse this attorney."

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David Cohn

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert is a very intelligent lawyer who truly cares about the outcome he achieves for his clients. Regardless of the type of family matter you're facing you can feel confident that you will get the best possible result with Robert handling your case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Klarich

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert has an amazing ability to truly understand a clients problems in family law. While family law issues come with anxiety and worries, Robert puts you at easy and educates you as to what will happen in Court and prepares you accordingly. His has vast knowledge of the Family Code and is very familiar with all aspects of custody, support, and visitation. You have too much at stake not to hire Robert."

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David Wohl

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bob is an outstanding advocate with decades of experience fighting for clients in Family Law Court. He's the go-to-guy for people in their hour of need in divorce matters!"

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Nicholas Martell

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert is a very compassionate and knowledgeable family law advocate, who will go the extra-mile to ensure that his clients have the best possible result in their cases. I wholeheartedly endorse Robert and believe that clients of his are in excellent hands."

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Andrei Lapine

Federal regulation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert is one of the most experienced and aggressive family law attorneys in Southern California. Anyone facing the prospect of a battle in family law court would be lucky to have Robert by their side."

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Christopher Lee

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert is an attorney that you want on your side. He is aggressive in representing his clients and very knowledgeable with the intricacies of the family code. I endorse Robert."

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Jonathan Lynn

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert is a great attorney who always goes to bat for his clients. He's not just incredibly knowledgeable, but also cares about his clients."

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Hong Lyu

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Williams is an incredibly experienced attorney with knowledge in multiple areas of law. His knowledge and demeanor makes him ideal for family law. I highly endorse this attorney and his abilities."

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Matthew Wallin

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is my pleasure to endorse attorney Robert L. Williams. Mr. Robert Williams shows tremendous compassion for each and every one of his clients. He is very diligent both in and out of court and as a result he is able to achieve very favorable outcomes for his clients."

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E Lee

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert Williams is a hard working and dedicated attorney to his clients. Besides Family Law, Mr. Williams has a diverse background in civil, bankruptcy, criminal, and guardianship matters. This allows him to address issues beyond the scope of just family law matters and his experience, years in practice and knowledge results in highly successful cases and outcomes."

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Debra Crawford

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Gribben

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert has done exceptional work for several clients that I have referred to his office for bankruptcy, loan modification, and general civil litigation matters. He is deeply knowledgeable in each of these areas."

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Paul Wallin

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Robert Lee Williams is an exceptional family law attorney to work with. I get to see the commitment and dedication attorney Williams gives to his clients and they are always satisfied with the results. I endorse attorney Williams!"

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Matthew Selmer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Klarich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrei Lapine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Lee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Martell

Family lawyer

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Eric Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Wohl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Lynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hong Lyu

Family lawyer

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E Lee

Family lawyer

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Jack Revvill

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Cohn

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2004

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2003

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2002

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

2001

Judge Pro Tem, Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

Work Experience

1974 - 2018

Owner, Law Offices of Robert L. Williams

Associations

1985 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Broker

1974 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Mendoza

Judge refused to allow move away until at least end of school year and in any event subject to a child custody evaluation what is in the best interests of the child

Marriage of Tiso

Stipulated Partial Judgment resolving property issues. Reserved jurisdiction on support until a later hearing.

Hernandez vs. Becerra

Court denied supervised visits. Father allowed to begin see his son same day as court.

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Education

1972

American COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

California State University, Long Beach

MA - Masters

1963

California St Univ Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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