Gary Jay Beeler

Gary Jay Beeler

3.8
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Laguna Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Family

23461 South Pointe Dr., Ste. 155, Laguna Hills, CA

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 125-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Gary J. Beeler

23461 South Pointe Dr., Ste. 155, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

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Gary Jay Beeler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elena | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Did very little for the money he took

Hired Gary to handle my divorce case. The first free consultation went very well, and Gary seemed very helpful, knowledgeable and eager to get onto my case, but after I paid him he did nothing for my case put push paper. After 18K+ in his fees still nowhere near my case resolution. I've instructed ...Gary in-mid August 2021, by mid-December and only because I was reading more on divorces, I learned that he hasn't submitted an important document. I asked for it to be submitted, it was promptly done, but by then I lost 3 months and potential payouts IRO 12K+. Early March 2022 at a hearing, before and after Gary was calling my husband completely wrong name, moreover, he submitted the documents to the other side and the court with the same completely wrong name. In several emails he kept calling my husband this wrong name. I had to correct him, and the documents were re-done and re-sent. After which he could not pay attention to spell correctly an easy English name! Moreover, he just denied the whole thing and I had to copy paste his own emails to prove him wrong. During the whole process with Gary, he would be asking the same questions about the same timeline that was discussed back in August 21 when the retainer was signed and kept billing for this "email correspondence". He seemed to be finding it difficult to grasp simple timeline / facts, mixing those continuously. His secretary was very efficient at billing. Following one of the hearings I asked Gary to see if we could settle and he would not wait for my responses to his emails, that would be literally several minutes. He would make his own decisions and talk / consult with the opposing attorney. This was a typical way he dealt with my case from the retainer. He would not ask for my opinion no for my input, would not explain the process. He was also socially awkward. I've never met with him in person. The only one time I did see him in his lobby, he knew who I was but never came over and talked, there were only 3 persons in the space at the time - his secretary, him and I. I should have fired him much sooner.

Posted by Ivette | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Beeler

Lawyer Beeler is a excellent Lawyer, very known about family and financial laws. I am very pleased how he handled my divorce case not only with his professionalism but with the passion he input on every page he wrote in order to make the law be fair and respect. It was also a pleasant to meet his... office assistant Carolyn. I feel really bless to have Lawyer Beeler on my side.

Posted by Peter | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Family Attorney

The divorce process is a stressful and very unpleasant time and I had no idea what to expect or how it works. I was lucky to have found Gary and Carolyn to guide and advise me. With their help I was able to get my divorce finalized without the need for a trial. I highly recommend them to anyone findi...ng themselves in the unfortunate situation of needing a Family Attorney.

Posted by Lori Shannon Gordon | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best!!!

Gary was so helpful with my sons child custody case. He knew exactly what would matter and what wouldn't. He got my son even more than we had hoped for. I strongly recommend Gary Beeler for all of your family law needs.

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trustworthy Practice

I had quite the journey with my legal case. A complicated situation involving multiple lawyers and states. Gary shared his vision and strategy for the case confidently and triumphantly leading us through it. His knowledge and experience is vast expanding beyond just the normal legal practice. Furth...er at any point, I could call Gary or Carolyn to explain legal terms/situations or just vent my frustrations. I truly felt they take care of their clients like their own. The practice does not have fancy bells and whistles- just great advice and counsel!

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Gary Jay Beeler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cindy Cannon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Beeler is experienced, knowledgeable, diligent, and focused on the prompt resolution of the case, no matter the difficulties. Mr. Beeler is the epitome of a professional."

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Shahravan Golesorkhi

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Bayati

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've worked with Gary as opposing counsel on a number of cases. Gary is knowledgeable about the law, a zealous advocate, and a professional. For these and other reasons, I endorse Gary as a colleague in the Orange County family law community."

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Donald Bebereia

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have ad a few cases with Gary opposing. I have always found him to be well prepared, formidable and professional."

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Kayleene Writer

Child custody lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gary Beeler has a strong command of the law and court procedure. More importantly, he has a high level of integrity and truly cares about his clients. I have no hesitation endorsing this attorney."

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Stephanie Beaudry

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and fights for his clients!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1988

Certified Public Attorney, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Accountancy

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Gary J. Beeler

1987 - 1989

Certified Public Accountant, Spicer and Oppenheim

Associations

1992 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

Ex-Wife's spousal support terminated and she was ordered to reimburse ex-Husband $48,000.

Confidential

Father to have no contact until received treatment for child molestation.

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Education

1992

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

California St Univ Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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