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 11 - 15 of 42 reviews

Posted by Denise | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

I have been going to court proceedings for the last 2 1/2 years after I filed for divorce from my husband of 17 years. We have five children and two successful businesses. My ex-husband has been starving my kids and me out to the point that my church has been assisting us. I have had several othe...r attorneys but my case has not moved forward in any timely manner. That is, until I met Mr. Bledsoe. It has been a very difficult battle with my ex. He does not do anything willingly. During our last court proceeding everything was going south for my case because of the lies that were being told. We were there all day long and Mr. Bledsoe negotiated wisely and fairly with the opposing counsel outside of the courtroom throughout the day. Opposing counsel would change their minds right before we would go back into the courtroom and completely waste time. It was just a game to them. When we went back into the courtroom at the end of the day Mr. Bledsoe had had enough of their games. He tactfully but forcefully persuaded the judge in our favor and saved my whole case!! He is well respected with the judges which goes a long way. Mr. Bledsoe is very experienced and capable in the courtroom. He will be kind and understanding with you and a strategic and strong opponent to opposing counsel.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Whether you're just starting out in your divorce, thinking of switching lawyers, or currently self represtenting; I can't recommend John Bledsoe and his firm enough and the absolute need for an ethical while strong attorney(CANT emphasize the rarity of that enough in OC). If you're in a high confli...ct case this decision will be life changing, possibly life saving. I've been stuck in a nightmare of a high conflict divorce for almost three years. The tactics my ex and his lawyer have used to continue the abuse I should've been escaping is nothing short of a Lifetime movie, our young baby being used as a pawn turns it into every mother's worst nightmare. My family has supported me in retaining two top attorneys to fight for my child. Not only has choosing the wrong attorney's costed me hundreds of thousands in losses, it has lost me almost three years with my child. I've only been with John and his firm a short while, after self representing for a year. Considering my broken financial state, messiness of my case, and ex's nightmare of a headache of an attorney, most attorneys won't even consider taking to me. The care and time John and his team have already taken to strategize and help me move forward getting my child, along with financial relief to do so is incomparable. I have not a doubt in my mind that had I used John from the beginning my child and I's life would be completely different. If you're feeling hopeless in your case, or in the beginning stages of your case, my heart and prayers go out to you and I highly encourage you to meet with John Bledsoe and his firm. Love and healing to you all

Posted by Andy | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

I've been with John only few months, but so far been very Satisfied with his performance. Coming from two previous attorneys (one even wrote a book on father's rights) that did little to get real results. John has been very attentive and made me feel optimistic on the custody case. I was especially... impressed with his courtroom demeanor and his rapport with judge and courtroom staff.

Posted by Christopher | January 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A partner understands.

John, helped me through the machinations of a long distance divorce. He kept the running clock to a minimum and worked to get my interests heard. I appreciated all of his efforts and guidance. And yes I would recommend him to a friend.

Posted by Chris | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

David vs Goliath

John has been great to work with. After going at it in my own my ex hired a bully of an attorney and threw tons of money at him. john stepped up to the plate and wouldn’t have any of it. John is deligent and honest. Won’t take slack from anyone. Be deligent and stay in top of John. He makes a great p...artner.

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John Anderson Bledsoe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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