Robert S. Patterson

Robert S. Patterson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident ... +4 more

33 W Mission St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA

About Robert

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 47 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1978

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert S. Patterson

33 W Mission St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Robert S. Patterson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Deborah | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Completely Satsfied!

My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with the insurance companies and Medicare without Patterson Law’s patient and expert assista...nce every step of the way! Robert Patterson often made personal calls to us, answering our questions and updating us on the progress of our claim. His office manager was very accommodating with her friendly calls and e-mails to obtain accurate information from us to aid in the completion of our case. We highly recommend Patterson Law to anyone seeking superior legal advice delivered with graciousness and professionalism. This is truly a five-star office!

Posted by Chloe | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

In good hands!

I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf. His experience and wealth of knowledge reassured me and made a stressful situation much l...ess stressful. I would work with Bob again in a heartbeat.

Posted by Ross | November 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best PI attorney ever

Bob is one of the coolest people I've had a conversation with. He has such a colorful past and explains things so well. He is compassionate and persistent. Work with Bob... Cheers!

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Robert Patterson Review

After interviewing several lawyers I ended up selecting Robert Patterson and I so happy I did. He was caring, professional, and attentive to my case along with my personal needs. From start to finish I was confident that I was being taken care of. His assistant Wendy was also an absolute joy to work ...with. Both Robert and Wendy are not only true professionals but they care about their clients on a personal level. This law firm will absolutely take care of what you need and fight hard to get the job done.

Posted by Lauren | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thank you!

I am so happy to have been referred to Bob when I was dealing with an injury imposed by another person last year. From our initial communication through to the finalization of the settlement, Bob and his staff were very empathetic to my situation. I felt that they genuinely cared about me and the str...uggles I was facing. Both Bob and his legal assistant, Wendy, were proactive in reaching out to me and attending to my case. I felt that they anticipated the questions I might have and made sure I was always updated about the status of my matter. I am satisfied with the outcome and would absolutely work with this team again if ever I had a need. Thank you Bob and Wendy for your work over the last year!

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Robert S. Patterson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Helene Gradow

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Our office has referred a number of cases to Mr. Patterson over the years. He has skillfully and successfully assisted and obtained great results for our clients."

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Marcus Morales

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Patterson without hesitation. I have opposed Mr. Patterson in litigation matters and I found him to be well-prepared and effective. I have also referred cases to Robert in car accident and personal injury matters and I have learned those individuals were pleased with his representation. Great advocate."

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Brian O'Connor

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal Attorney, Patterson Law

1985 - 2005

Partner, Price, Postel & Parma

1983 - 1985

Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office

1977 - 1982

Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender's Office

1975 - 1976

Clerk, Alameda County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

1987 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1983 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - 2001

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Chair, Judicial Nominees Evaluation Committee (JNE)

1977 - 1982

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Education

1976

University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1991

Bench and Bar Conference

Insurance Coverage Issues

1990

Bench and Bar Conference

Elder Abuse

1985

California Public Defenders Association

Jury Selection

1984

California Public Defenders Association

Prosecutorial Misconduct

Languages

English

Spanish

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