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

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Probate

Posted by Debbie | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

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 Rhonda | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very Professional, knowledgeable and patient.

Joseph Pearl did a fantastic job getting me and my family through a very daunting probate/estate settlement. He was always available and eager to answer my thousand questions. Professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I'd highly recommend him and his services.

Posted by Wes | September 15, 2014 | Probate

Probate

I went to Joseph after I had a very bad experience with Larry R. Cox at Young Wooldridge. I was buying a house from a family who lost their dad to brain cancer. The father passed away without a will and he was the only one on the deed so before the family could sell me their house they needed to go t...hrough probate. After Larry Cox offended the oldest child and claimed the family was like herding cats he fired me, the widow and the children while taking the retainer money. Later I found out he was up selling me on services and reports that we never needed and was dragging out our probate so I would pay him more and more money. I would never mention Larry Cox nor the law firm he represents in this post except for the fact that the service was so horrible and out right ruthless that it's worth mentioning here as to protect anyone from getting burned by Larry Cox or the law firm he represents, Young Wooldridge. To sum it up Joseph Pearl came to the rescue. After we lost our shirts at Young Wooldridge I made it my mission to find the best attorney possible to make up for lost time and stolen money. I found 6 other attorneys, Joseph Pearl Included, I called them and interviewed them each. After you get burned by a lawyer it's a lot easier to read between the lines and sift out the vampires from the honest hard working attorneys that are actually there to help people and who also care about their good name and business. I can tell you not only did Joseph save the day he charged me only a quarter of what Cox was charging me and he came up with an idea to get around the normal probate process to essentially make probate go super quick for the widow and children. I'm still surprised myself how seamless and easy Joseph made everything. So yes, I highly recommend Joseph and I will definitely be using him in the future. He's honest, will listen to you and he will expedite whatever it is you're striving to accomplish!

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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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