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Biography
Mr. Pearl is a third generation Bakersfield attorney who is qualified to handle most of your consumer bankruptcy issues. In addition, Mr. Pearl can handle complex issues in other areas of law such as Estate Planning, Elder Law/Medi-Cal Planning, Probate and Trust Administration
Probate, Estate & Trust Administration/Litigation
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
19 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
18 years
Probate
30%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 18 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M.
1400 Chester Ave., Suite K, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by Amber | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
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. ...
Posted by Julie | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Highly recommend
We had an unusual and complicated issue with my parents estate. After receiving no help from another local attorney I went to Mr Pearl. His knowledge of estate law was obvious when he proposed options for us. He was able to straighten everything out and get our issue settled. Highly recommend Mr. Pe...
Joseph Stephen Pearl's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"Mr. Pearl is an excellent attorney with a great reputation in our community."
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Elliott Magnus
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Patrick Kavanagh
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
Jared Thompson
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 SectionMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2011 - 2012
CASA of Kern CountyFundraising Committee
2010 - 2011
CASA of Kern CountyExecutive Committee
2009 - 2012
National Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2010
CASA of Kern CountyGolf Committee
2007 - 2010
Kern County Bar AssociationMember
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
Legal Answers