Jeffrey D. Stearman

Jeffrey D. Stearman

also known as Law Office of Jeffrey D. Stearman

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +12 more

7755 Center Ave #1100, Huntington Beach, CA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Family 25%

I can't protect your heart, but I can protect your rights! Divorce, custody, child & spousal support, restraining orders.

43 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 18%

Including child custody, visitation, support

43 years

18%
Child Custody 15%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

15%
Child Support 15%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

15%
Personal Injury 5%

Including auto accidents, dog bites, slip & fall, motorcycle accidents. Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

5%
Alimony 4%

Spousal support. Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

4%
Criminal Defense 3%

Including drug charges, DUI, theft. Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

3%
Domestic Violence 3%

Obtaining or defending domestic violence restraining orders. Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

3%
Uncontested Divorce 3%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

3%
Car Accident 2%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

2%
DUI and DWI 2%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

2%
Marriage and Prenuptials 2%

Including Postnuptials. Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

2%
Animal and Dog Bites 1%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

1%
Motorcycle Accident 1%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

1%
Slip and Fall Accident 1%

Over 36 years of experience.

43 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jeffrey D. Stearman

7755 Center Ave #1100, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

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Jeffrey D. Stearman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Chris | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You won't regret hiring him

I found Mr. Stearman to be knowledgeable, thorough, reasonable, accessible, fast-moving, and effective in a complicated civil lawsuit that I brought to him. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants that kind of atypical legal representation!

Posted by michael | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce, child custody and child support

I hired Mr. Stearman to handle my nasty divorce, custody and support case He was available 24/7 for my needs and handled everything fast and accurately. I am very happy with his represintaion and the way he handled my case.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and to-the-point

I am very glad to have found Jeff to handle my case. He works tirelessly around the clock and answers emails even during weekends. He gave me the best advices in order to resolve our issues in the most prompt and cost-effective manner possible. I would recommend Jeff to anyone who needs an honest and... competent family lawyer.

Posted by Valentino | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skillful well-equipped all-around

It was a word of mouth that introduced me to the “easy to work with” Mr Stearman. I always looked forward to meeting or calling him and even long after our engagement letter expired he never hesitated to respond to my calls or emails quickly and efficiently. I had a smooth process that I can say with... certainty if I had to do over agin without a doubt he would be my go to. I consider myself blessed to have a great ally on my side and a true friend!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job well done

Jeff took care of all my needs regarding the division of all assets. He was very thorough. He advised me and my final outcome worked out well. Highly recommend

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Jeffrey D. Stearman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maryann Cazzell

Litigation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for decades. He has great integrity and is skilled in identifying and succinctly addressing the relevant issues in a dispute."

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Loren Brown

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff and I shared offices for several years and had numerous opportunities to work together. He is smart, honest and fair in all his dealings. I count him as both friend and fellow attorney."

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Shahravan Golesorkhi

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Pinkham

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases against Mr. Stearman and although is fights hard for his clients, he is a tough but extremely professional divorce attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfred Fahlen

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey is known in the community not only as a Family Law Attorney, but a family man and has a special benefit of the ability to seek out and find hidden persons and property."

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Keith More

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a terrific attorney. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. I know that Jeff's concern and care for his clients sets him apart from others. I recommend Jeff to anyone having a family law concern."

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Frank Sariol

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. We have had occasions to mutually refer potential clients to each other. When I have done so, Mr. Stearman did an excellent job for the clients I referred to him. of them. They were very satisfied with the level of service he provided and the professional work he did for them. I would not hesitate to continue referring clients to Mr. Stearman and you should trust him with your case as well."

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Frank Sariol

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Private investigator, Stearman Investigative Services

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jeffrey D. Stearman

1986 - 1993

Attorney, Law Office of Rollin N. Rauschl

1982 - 1986

Attorney, Carroll, Faile & Hahn

Associations

1998 - Present

California Association of Licensed Investigators

Private Investigator

1990 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

California State University, Fullerton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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