John Anderson Bledsoe

John Anderson Bledsoe

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Forest, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

23101 Lake Center Drive, Suite 310, Lake Forest, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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John A. Bledsoe

23101 Lake Center Drive, Suite 310, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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John Anderson Bledsoe's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Watch out!

I got an advertisement in the mail from Mr. Bledsoe. I called his office and they told me to come in for a free consultation. I was already 3 years into my divorce at this point and I was hiring him to wrap things up. John assured me all my problems would be solved by hiring him. Told me everything... I wanted to hear. After that free consultation I hired John. That was the last time I spoke to Mr. Bledsoe. For the next couple months his assistant would shoot me emails letting me know what I had to get him. Never any help or explanation from John about my case. A couple months go by with absolutely nothing getting accomplished other than my retainer being eaten up. We get to my court date and Johns assistant calls me the day before and tells me my retainer is all gone and I will need to give them more money for him to represent me on my court date. I don't believe he had any idea what was even going on in my case. He decided to go to court with me but once we got there all we talked about is how much money I can give him to re-up my retainer. He gave me a pile of documents and told me to see if I can find something:). That's the only case advice I received from him. I had two lawyers during this process. The first was very good, should have called him again. If you want to waste time and a ton of money call John. If you want a lawyer that will put effort and communicate with you during your divorce. Do not call Mr. Bledsoe. *He also billed me for that free consultation so watch for that if you make the mistake.

John Bledsoe

Replied last July 07, 2016

I try very hard to please my clients. As a result, the reviews my office and my staff gets are overwhelmingly positive. We are a winning law firm that gets excellent results for our clients. I regret that this client did not have a positive experience. In this case the matter was simply going to require another court appearance and some substantial work in between which did require that the client's retainer be replenished before more work would be done. I wish it could have been different. However, the Court system can cause delays that are beyond anybody's control. We want very badly to have satisfied clients as we greatly appreciate the many referrals we get from our past clients. We will work to assure this type of experience does not recur.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grandparents rights

Mr. Bledsoe assisted us in getting custody of our granddaughter. She was with her birth parents and the situation was not where any child should be. Other attorneys had told us it would be almost impossible to get custody from birth parents. Mr. Bledsoe fought hard and really new the law. He assure...d us that grandparents do have rights, especially when it is in the best interest of the child. We are so very grateful to Mr. Bledsoe for all he did in getting us full custody of our granddaughter. He was always there for us and we would recommend him highly to anyone that needs a honest and hardworking attorney.

Posted by Pamela | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

He is willing to fight for you!!

I could not have had a better Attorney. I had a very complex custody case. My ex-husband refused to return our daughter from her 10 day visitation. He filed for emergency custody. I had to come from out of state to fight for custody. Mr. Bledsoe and his team jumped into high gear and were immediately... ready for this battle. It was shocking and painful to have my daughter kidnapped and totally alienated from me. Because of my ex-husband's lies and his manipulation of our daughter, I was very sure that I was going to lose custody of my daughter. Mr. Bledsoe had complete control. I watched as he completely turned that train wreck around. I was in awe at how he worked and the control he exhibited in getting my daughter back for me. Each step of the way, he knew precisely what to do next. I walked out of that courtroom with sole physical custody of my daughter! He was powerful in his strategy. John Bledsoe is someone you want on YOUR side in the courtroom. He has a commanding personality that people respect. He was always kind and attentive to me. He has the highest degree of integrity. I totally trust him. I knew I was getting the highest quality of work from him. I knew his advise to me was not only educated and experienced, but was 100% honest also. Most important of all, he was willing to fight for me.

Posted by Victor | March 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

John Bledsoe ,review.

mr, Bledsoe has done an excellent job in every aspect of handling my divorce . The divorce has caused a lot of anxiety and depression for both me and the children specially my son that suffers from high functioning autism. On June, 2, 2014 my wife abducted both children and abruptly pulled ...them out of school, what followed was false accusations of domestic violence, in order to gain leverage in the diviorce. I was living a nightmare, I called the police and filed for divorce , the police told me they could not get involved , that it was a case for family court. After carefully searching for a certified family law attorney, John Bledsoe was the clear choice. All accusations of domestic violence were proven false, and I was reunited with my children.The divorce is still ongoing, and Mr Bledsoe has been supportive every step of the way.one of the most difficult aspects has been the parental alienation , and poisoning of my close relationship with my children by my ex wife. With the excellent representation by Mr Bledsoe, I was given 50 percent physical, legal custody, and 100 percent educational custody of my son. John Bledsoe really cares , and fought To get justice for my children. He also has a wonderful support staff at his office they are very caring , and professional I am glad that I decided to hire John Bledsoe.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2013 | Family

Excellent attorney

Mr. Bledsoe handled my case and he was successful in getting me full custody of my children. Months later, when my ex tried to regain custody of the children, Mr. Bledsoe was able to stop her from regaining custody. I noticed that Mr. Bledsoe is well known in family Court and is well respected by h...is peers/other counsel. Mr. Bledsoe only practices family law and this is a major plus. He is professional, highly competent, articulate, aggressive when he needs to be, is very attentive to detail, as well as an excellent litigator. I was so confident in Mr. Bledsoe’s abilities that I was able to go about my daily routine without having to worry about my family law case. If you are looking for an excellent family law attorney, Mr. Bledsoe is the attorney you are looking for.

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Franzi

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Duncan

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Fritz

Child custody lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent family law attorney, knows the law and knows how to settle a case. John has outstanding trial skills and is always concerned about the best interests of the children in the case."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Ronald Gari

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have had the pleasure of working with and knowing John Bledsoe. He is a very competent family law attorney who is well respected among his peers. He is a worthy advocate who fights hard for his clients. He is articulate, professional, thorough and has a very practical approach in handling his cases and dealing with opposing counsel."

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Jonathan Fang

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have been very fortunate to associate myself with Mr. Bledsoe. Since I have come to work for Mr. Bledsoe, I have not only learned the ins and outs of family law (and continue to learn on a daily basis), but I have also learned how a professional, compassionate, and dedicated attorney should serve his clients. Mr. Bledsoe is a well-respected attorney and that is no more evident than when I go to court and the judges, attorneys, clerks, and bailiffs immediately trust me once they find out I am an associate attorney with Mr. Bledsoe. I have seen firsthand the zeal, respect, and effort with which Mr. Bledsoe treats each client and their case. Recently, I was able to assist Mr. Bledsoe during a complex divorce trial and the confidence and skill with which Mr. Bledsoe conducted the trial was an extremely valuable learning experience. It was clear that all parties present during the trial were impressed by Mr. Bledsoe’s persuasive arguments and professional courtroom demeanor."

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Elizabeth Nigro

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Bledsoe is a talented and aggressive attorney. I have been in a lengthy trial with him recently. He is professional and able to maintain a good sense of humor, even when he is battling a very challenging case. As a colleague and opposing counsel, it is a pleasure to try a case with a talented adversary."

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James Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Other

"John is extremely well regarded by the family law bench and bar. He achieves excellent results for his clients and charges a very fair fee. John can handle any family law matter - from the typical to high visibility and high net worth clients - with proficiency."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Trial Attorney, The Bledsoe Firm, LLC

1991 - 2013

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Office of John A.. Bledsoe

Associations

2007 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

1997 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Attorney Member

1991 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1991 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Attorney Member

Education

1990

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Golden Gate University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1984

University of Redlands

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2018

EBook Trump's Tax Plan and Divorce: A Guide For Men

2017

EBook 7 Deadly Social Media Sins that will Ruin Your Divorce or Custody Case

2017

E Book Three Ways to Get Divorced in California

2017

E book The Ultimate Guide to Talking With Kids About Divorce

Languages

English

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