Joseph Stephen Pearl

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Joseph Stephen Pearl

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Probate

1400 Chester Ave., Suite K, Bakersfield, CA

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About Joseph

Biography

Probate, Estate & Trust Administration/Litigation

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

19 years

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

18 years

30%
Probate 30%

18 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M.

1400 Chester Ave., Suite K, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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Online Presence

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Joseph Stephen Pearl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Posted by Janelle | December 12, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very speedy response

Mr. Pearl returned my call within a few hours and spent the time to answer my questions and help me understand what I needed to do to transfer a property in California to an heir in Arizona. He was very kind and advised me on the next steps. I will be calling him back when we are ready to get this t...ransfer completed. He also offered a reasonable rate for this service when we are ready.

Posted by Amber | August 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't have handled the estate without him!

I highly recommend Mr. Pearl for anyone seeking legal counsel regarding estate planning. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mr. Pearl on a Trust Litigation to which he worked on diligently for our family. He had great communication with us and was always willing to answer our questions. ...All of his hard work and sound legal advice allowed us to successfully finalize our family’s estate. We couldn’t have done it without him!!!

Posted by Debbie | May 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Pearl excellent, professional Probate Attorney

Mr. Pearl was very helpful with our dads estate after 25 years of inactivity, he was able to complete the probate case without any issues. Mr. Pearl is very professional, compassionate and understanding to our situation. During court proceedings Mr. Pearl was a blessing to us and I highly recommend h...im to handle any probate case, he is the best in the business.

Posted by Marilyn | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Blessed to find him

To start out my mother is aging and we needed to get her estate worked out. I went not knowing what he charged but the average from phone calls to lawyers was between $1,500 to $4,000. I went to him because I got to actually talk to him on the phone (only receptionist other places). He got us right i...n but wanted Mom to go in alone, I was worried she couldn't handle it, that she might need my help. He did it because he wanted to be sure no one was influencing her, that she was getting what SHE wanted. Talk about integrity! After few minutes I could hear her laughing in the room, I felt so much better. Since she only has a house and savings he found a way to get everything we needed for the Estate including Durable Health Care POA etc for under the lowest price quoted anywhere (under $1,000). There was a little delay but so worth it, such quality work and delivered to my office in a nice Binder. He is nice, trustworthy, affordable, and does quality work.

Posted by Patti | November 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Joseph Pearl is attentive, professional and gets results

Mr. Pearl took the time to talk to us over the phone several times before we finally had to start court proceedings. He was attentive, helpful and knew how to help us. Once we had to petition the court, he handled it all for us, long distance. We highly recommend him.

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Joseph Stephen Pearl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vincent Gorski

Probate lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Pearl is an excellent probate attorney. He always exhibits professionalism with a compassionate and considerate demeanor. He is highly recommended."

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K Kind

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Osborn

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Thompson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pearl is an excellent attorney with a great reputation in our community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

CALI Award for academic excellence: Secured Transactions, Computer Assisted Learning Institute

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M - A Professional Law Corporation

2010 - 2010

Attorney, CHAIN | COHN | STILES

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Klein, De Natale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP

2006 - 2007

Legal Intern, Benjamin, Weill & Mazer, APC

2004 - 2006

Property Manager, True Traditions

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern, Kern County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - 2012

CASA of Kern County

Fundraising Committee

2010 - 2011

CASA of Kern County

Executive Committee

2009 - 2012

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2010

CASA of Kern County

Golf Committee

2007 - 2010

Kern County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (with honors)

2006

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Univ of California Santa Barbara

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2014

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Trusts and Estates Question and Answer

2014

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Estate Planning Basics

2013

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Workshop Series at the Kern County Law Library

Bankruptcy

2013

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Workshop Series (Kern County Law Library)

Consumer Law

2013

Build Your Own Business Workshop

Estate Planning

2013

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives

2013

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Bankruptcy Basics

2013

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Revocable Living Trusts

2012

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Corporations and LLCs

2012

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Estate Planning

2012

BNI Get Connected Seminar

Avoiding Probate

2010

Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association Seminar

Estate Planning

Publications

2008

KDG Legal Alert Taxation of Non-Statutory Stock Options

Languages

English

Activity

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