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 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Helped in a crisis

My ex wouldn’t return our daughter and follow court orders. John got him to do it.

Posted by HUE NGUYEN | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Attorney with hight quality

I came to the office of attorney John A. Bledsoe while I was desperate and lost faith in all my previous lawyers . My divorce case is very extremely difficult . My ex- husband used every trick to take up all custody .He was like a film director , he invented enough way in which there were immoral ...acts . I have become very discouraged by those who lie or push ethical limit to win at all costs . I went through 5 lawyers , all of them . when I first met them , they promised to listen very assuredly . But after I signed them . Then they work inexperience and lack of responsibility they only know how to receive money and receive money to continue . I look back at my case which is very painful . I have cost a lot of money . I was very lucky after all , I met Mr. John .A . Bledsoe . He is completely different from my previous lawyers . When I met with him what he said was very honest . He does not particularly seduce customers like other lawyers . But after signing the contract . He worked hard, carefully , throughly , especially very responsible , he answered my questions via email immediately , he knew and feelings for my situation . He is really a moral lawyer . his price is higher than other lawyers I hire , but if I count on the job I think his price is cheaper than other lawyer . I'm sorry , I didn't find he's office soon , maybe I'll be less difficult . Divorce is very painful and difficult so it is very important to find a representative lawyer is very important . I recommend you choose this lawyer . He is definitely a lawyer protecting your rights and your children . Angel and Debb Stahl works in his office , they work very friendly , and work very well . Thank you a lot Mr. John .Bledsoe .

Posted by David | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Experienced Compassionate Attorney

If you are facing divorce, and you are not sure who or where to turn to for legal help, I highly recommend The Law Offices of John A. Bledsoe. After a long term marriage I was faced with a divorce in which there was a significant amount of assets that needed to be divided and child custody issues to... be resolved. I came to John when my then current negotiation strategy had failed and I was heading for trial. John’s experience in family law quickly put me on a strategic legal path that brought my particularly difficult case to a successful close without trial. John is an attorney you can trust and feel comfortable with. He is very professional, knowledgeable and communicates well. Almost everyone has heard the saying “You get what you pay for”. From my one-time experience, there is nothing about divorce that can be called easy or inexpensive. In John’s hands you will get what you need – immense experience, great advice, compassionate service and, you will definitely get what you pay for – Highly competent, no nonsense, trustworthy representation that will get your marriage to a close, while ensuring that your best interests are served.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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.

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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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