George Martin Derieg

George Martin Derieg

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Rating: 3.5

Licensed for 20 years

Probate Lawyer at Alameda, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

2219 Santa Clara Ave Ste B 2, Alameda, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Offices of George M. Derieg

2219 Santa Clara Ave Ste B 2, Alameda, CA, 94501-4416

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George Martin Derieg's Reviews

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Posted by monica | August 14, 2014 | Probate

trustworthy, exceptional and reliable.

I would highly recommend George to anyone in need of a reliable Lawyer . He kept me informed during my Probate and responded quickly to my emails. If I ever need your service again , I wont hesitate to contact you or refer anyone looking for a cooperative,trustworthy and informative Attorney. Thank ...you George, I will be forever grateful.

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George Martin Derieg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meghan Blanco

Probate lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is an incredibly knowledgeable attorney who has the very special gift (especially to lawyers) of also being approachable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Mania

Probate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known George personally and professionally for years and can attest to the fact that he is dedicated to getting excellent results for his clients. He has an incredible depth of knowledge on probate matters and his clients are very well served by that expertise."

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Kennedy Koblin

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a family law attorney I always tell my clients that they need to adjust their estate plans. I have had the pleasure of getting to know George personally and professionally, and have come to know him as a wealth of information in estate planning. Every client I have sent to him as commented on how thorough, easy to talk to, and how knowledgeable he is. I without reservation can recommend anyone who needs an estate plan (and everyone does) to contact him. He's great!"

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James Mortland

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Derieg is a top litigator in the Bay Area. I have been co-counsel with Mr. Derieg and he always impresses me with his zealous advocacy."

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Meghan Blanco

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James Mortland

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Kennedy Koblin

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Experience

Rating:  3.5 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024

updated on 09/27/2024

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founder, Law Office of George Derieg

2006 - 2010

Deputy Public Defender, Solano County Public Defender

2005 - 2006

Deputy Public Defender, San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers

2010 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Sweetland

Case closed 4 months after client appointed administrator.

Estate of Vallejo

Credit card debt was forgiven in full, life insurance benefits were able to be directly sent to client without formal probate.

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Education

2005

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Newark Library Lawyer in the Library Alameda County Library

Languages

English

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