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

Active

No misconduct found

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 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Dave and Cindy | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Long Battle

Mr. Canaday and his staff in the office were great! He fought for over two years to help us save our grandchildren from a guardian that was not fit but was very good at acting the part. He got to the bottom of her underhanded actions through decation and perseverance. If it was not for him and his... staff our grandchildren would still be in harm's way. He stayed in constant contact with us and kept us up to date on everything. My husband and I highly recommend him for the most complex case you can have. He always was upfront and honest with us even if it was something we did not want to hear. The staff in his office are professional and on top of anything we needed. The only words I can think of to finish this review is " thank you for all you did to help us , Jim".

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.

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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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