Robert John Bruening

Robert John Bruening

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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas: Family

441 First Avenue, PO Box 1290, San Mateo, CA

About Robert

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

All aspects of Family Law including Domestic Violence actions.

25 years | 300 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Viola Law Firm, PC

441 First Avenue, PO Box 1290, San Mateo, CA, 94401-1290

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Robert John Bruening's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not too qualified for family law cases

Quite disappointed. Stated qualifications did not match demonstrated experience. Did not review all of my documents during representation and missed key pieces of evidence. I do not recommend him.

Posted by Dana | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Danger -- stay far away from the "lawyer"

Robert Bruening "represented" me in my divorce case. Tens of thousands were owed unnecessarily due to a failure to properly explain a key point regarding the support liability. There was very little communication, and at times I wasn't even sure whose side he was really on. I never felt like he was f...ighting for my best interests. Choosing Robert Bruening was one of the worst decisions of my life.

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Irene Gold

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

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Clifton Lurkis

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Rob as an attorney. He is extremely competent, reasonable, easy to work with, fee conscious, and respected by his colleagues and the bench."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Viola Law Firm, PC

2012 - 2013

President/Owner, Bruening Law

2001 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Stephen J. Montalvo

Education

N/A

Creighton Univ SOL

law

N/A

Univ of California Davis

undergraduate

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