Jim R Canaday

Jim R Canaday

4.6
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

5558 California Ave, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Location

LAW OFFICES OF JIM R. CANADAY. APLC

5558 California Ave, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

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Jim R Canaday's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Jb | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Ethical and Very Professional

After experiencing what havoc an inexperienced and unprofessional family attorney could have on my family, I was relieved to find Mr. Canaday through a colleague referral. Not only was he generous with his time and vast professional knowledge, I felt he truly cared about the outcome of the child sup...port and custody matters he represented me in. Although family matters in court are never easy because no one ever truly wins and the children always lose in bitter feuds between parents. The "war" that was waged against me was better fought with Mr. Canaday's ethical representation in my corner.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Worst Attorney Ever!!!!

WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TO MY WORST ENEMY!!! HE PUTS ON A GOOD SHOW TO GET A CLIENT, WE BELIEVED AS YOU SAID, "YOU SHOULD GET WHAT EVERY PARENT DESERVES 50/50." YET YOU LET A WOMAN WHO DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LAWYER KICK YOUR ASS IN COURT!!! YOU DID NOTHING BUT ROB US AND LIE. THIS CROOK ALSO BAILED WITH N...O EXPLANATION JUST ADVISED HIS ASSISTANT TO ADVISE ME, I NEEDED TO RELIEVE MYSELF OR HE WOULD DO SO HIMSELF!!! JIM CANADAY IS A COWERED!!! HE NEVER EVEN FINISHED WITH OUR COURT HEARING, YET NOW STATES I OWE HIM MONEY, WHEN I PAID CASH UP FRONT FOR A FLAT RATE?!!

Jim Canaday

Replied last January 28, 2017

While I can't comment on the specifics of a case, I will say that when a client is not forthcoming with accurate information regarding employment and income, a favorable outcome is less likely. There is a difference between an involuntary and voluntary reduction in income. As a client you promise to be truthful with me so I can represent you honestly in court. I can argue the law but I can't change the facts. Unfortunately I couldn't be of any further assistance to this client in light of the new information revealed to the judge during the hearing. If I had had the true information during the hearing the client would possibly have had a more favorable outcome, regardless of what representation the opposing party had.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

By the book

Mr. Canaday is the only attorney I have come across who actually puts in the time, does the research and applies the law. Mr. Canaday does not charge a hourly rate and he does flat fees. If your case gets continued several times or is finished within a few months, there will not be an extra charge (m...y case was continued due to opposing parties lack of cooperation). My case was tricky and complex, however, Mr. Canaday let me know what I was going to be dealing with from the start. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. I would not trust a review that states they "knew the law more than he did" when their review has several typos and grammatical errors. I would recommend anyone to make their own judgment of Mr. Canaday by getting a consultation done with him. I was surprised when his staff told me the consultations were free. I went in and he took over an hour discussing my case and the possible outcomes (mind you, I was a free consult). If he is willing to put that much time and effort into his consults he will invest more energy into his clients. Overall, I was very satisfied with Mr. Canaday and his staff. I have and will continue to recommend Mr. Canaday to all my friends and family.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1997 - 2001

FAMILY LAW DEPT., GREATER BAKERSFIELD LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Associations

2011 - 2012

Kent County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

Education

2001

California Pacific School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

California State University, Bakersfield

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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