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 16 - 20 of 42 reviews

Posted by Ariyan Alipanah | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer period.

Mr Bledsoe is worth every penny. This man will save you a lot of trouble and a lot of money on the long run. He is an angel. Protect yourself and hire Mr Bledsoe. He will make the impossible happen. Most competent lawyer ever.

Posted by mendy moore | December 12, 2017

An absolute God send....

Mr. John Bledsoe attorney at law, has the utmost regard for not only my well being as a person but also that of my family! His integrity is paramount with each strategic question and caring responses! John brings years of knowledge and this is apparent right out of the gate, first consultation! He e...xudes the principles and strengths of a leader and I trust his suggestion and direction explicitly!!

Posted by Joan | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly qualified Certified Family Law Specialist

My case is a very complex one with many moving parts. John untangled this mess and got straight to the most important issues to move my case forward. John is a great negotiator and worked in a spirit of cooperation with opposing council, which saved me money!

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

The most important divorce decision that you will make

Deciding on what attorney to use is the toughest and most important decision you'll ever make. John Bledsoe is the greatest attorney. He took care of my legal problems from start to finish. He has a great reputation at the courthouse, he is a known case winner for over 24 years. Our judge real...ly respected Attorney Bledsoe, that is a great feeling to experience as his client. I am forever grateful for my large support order that allows me to stay home and raise my children. I have this because I picked the right attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorced in 2017

I was in the middle of a very contentious divorce that had been going on for over a year and was not happy with the counsel that I had at the time. My ex had always said that he would bury me in legal fees if we ever split up and he was out to hurt and destroy me. My ex had a top-notch attorney t...hat completely overshadowed my counsel at the time.. We had an arbitration meeting where my previous counsel was berated by my ex and opposing counsel and I knew I had to make a change. I wanted an attorney that I could trust and that would be able to stand up to my ex's counsel and I was referred to John Bledsoe. I met with John and although he was kind, considerate and understanding he was also strong and had a strong presence. When I asked him "Can you stand up to opposing counsel?" he said without hesitation "absolutely". We were facing trial within 60 days and John geared up and was ready. John made himself available to me by phone, text, and email and was always responsive in getting back to me. Although trial was actually continued, as they almost always are, John worked with me to address numerous matters pertaining to the case including spousal support, attorney fees, disposition of the family residence which included Watts reimbursements, pension, drop program, Deferred Comp, sick pay accumulated, Gilmore reimbursements, and personal property that had to be divided. We knew this would ultimately end up in trial and so we prepared for that. Halfway through the trial we were ahead on almost every point and my ex was ripped apart by John and the judge. It was obvious in the court that John was much more prepared than opposing counsel. The judge asked us to go out of the courtroom and negotiate the remaining issues. Opposing counsel and my ex were much more amicable to a settlement. We settled and my life is finally back to normal. John lived up to his claim that he would be able to stand up to opposing counsel..., he went over and above even what I had expected for him to be able to pull off. Thank you John Bledsoe. John was more like a friend then my counsel and I appreciate everything he did for me.

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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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