William K. Gamble

William K. Gamble

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 57 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Maria, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +7 more

301 East Cook Street Suite E, Santa Maria, CA

About William

Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 57 years

State: California

Acquired: 1969

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William K. Gamble Law Firm

301 East Cook Street Suite E, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

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William K. Gamble's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Tina | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Happy with My Case Results. Thanks Kim Nguyen!

I had experienced a horrible car accident and needed assistance navigating what to do afterward with the property damages and the bodily injuries I sustained. Being the victim of a car accident and trying to fight my case brought on many challenges, but the William K. Gamble Law Firm did everything p...ossible to fight for my case and reach the best settlement for me. Kim Nguyen, the administrative manager who I was in contact with throughout the process of the case, was extremely caring, communicative, thoughtful, and she worked very efficiently and fast to keep me updated on the status of my case. She genuinely cared about my well-being after the car accident and consistently checked up on me, while working extremely hard to assist me in my case. She answered all the questions I had and was very prompt and organized with all the paperwork involved throughout the course of the case. I am extremely grateful for all the assistance Kim provided me during my case. I am very happy with the results of my settlement, and I am grateful for how hard Kim worked and fought to get the best results for my car accident case. I would highly recommend this law firm, and I would highly recommend Kim Nguyen to anyone who needs any assistance or guidance after a bad car accident.

Posted by Taylor | August 02, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Disastrous Experience with Law Office of William Gamble and Ms. Garcia

I cannot express enough how disappointed and frustrated I am with my experience at the Law office of William Gamble, specifically with our appointed attorney, Ms. Garcia. My partner and I waited for a week for a "free consultation," only to be met with an absolute nightmare. While we were going to ha...ve that “free consultation” it was clear how disappointing it was to Ms. Garcia to have to offer this. She had to mention that normally she would’ve charged $300-$400 but because she is under William Gamble she had to offer the free consultation service. We made sure to provide all necessary information, including the case number, to the front desk, hoping for a smooth process. Unfortunately, our hopes were quickly shattered on the day of our scheduled appointment. Ms. Garcia was incredibly late, making us wait for a whole 40 minutes without any apology. When she finally showed up, it was evident she had no idea about our case and seemed completely unprepared. To make matters worse, Ms. Garcia's demeanor was shockingly rude and unprofessional. It was as if she had no interest in helping us or addressing our concerns during this critical time of need. Her dismissive attitude was the final straw. She practically told us to hang up, leaving us feeling helpless and ignored. Instead of trying to change her horrible attitude and try to resolve what was happening she said “Clearly this isn’t going to work out so you might as well hang up now.” It's truly disheartening to encounter such a lack of compassion and professionalism from someone who claims to be an attorney. My advice to anyone seeking legal assistance is to steer clear of the Law office of William Gamble and avoid Ms. Garcia at all costs. This experience has left us shaken and questioning the integrity of their entire firm. If you value your time, money, and emotional well-being, stay far away from their office. Garcia's lack of care and professionalism is a glaring warning sign that you deserve better representation elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and find legal counsel who truly cares about your case and treats clients with the respect and dedication they deserve.

Posted by Sonia | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

I highly recommend William K Gamble as an outstanding professional and knowledgeable attorney. He was very supportive during a very difficult legal situation where he represented my sister. He got the best deal possible for my sister under the circumstances . We are very appreciative to Mr Gamble ...and his excellent staff for everything they did to help us.

Posted by Peter | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Accident Representation

Mr. Gamble represented my wife and I in a traffic accident claim. He was able to negotiate a much higher settlement than that which was offered by the insurance company. Additionally, his Paralegal, Rebecca, was very responsive and helpful, as well.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Federal Court Representation

Attorney William Gamble represented me in a lengthy Federal Court case. Mr. Gamble worked extremely hard for me and the conclusion of the case came with the best possible outcome.

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Personal injury lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Bill Gamble. I've known Bill for 15 years and have referred several clients to him, including two family members with personal injury matters. I know Bill to be highly experienced, knowledgeable and effective in personal injury and criminal defense matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Attorney Aviation Law, Shaw Aviation

1975 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, Westminister Municipal Court

1973 - Present

Attorney-Aviation, Newport Skyways

1969 - Present

Owner, William K. Gamble Law Firm

1974 - 1981

Attorney agi farming, Alamo Farming

1971 - 1973

Adjunct Professor, Western State Law School

1966 - 1968

Head Master, Wilkins Private Hight School

1961 - 1962

Night Supervision, Wittenberg Juvenile Hall-Reno,NV

Associations

1969 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1961 - Present

Sigma Nu

Fraternity

Education

1970

University of Southern California

PhD - Doctorate

1968

San Francisco Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1956

US Navy Corpsman School

Graduate

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University Nevada-Reno

N/A

University of Southern California

N/A

Hancock College

Languages

Spanish

Vietnamese

English

Activity

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