Gary Alan Cornwall

Gary Alan Cornwall

4.2
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody

1280 Civic Drive Suite 211, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

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Gary A. Cornwall Attorney at Law

1280 Civic Drive Suite 211, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Gary Alan Cornwall's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Brian | May 18, 2023 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney

I spoke with Gary Cornwall over the phone during the beginning phases of my divorce. Gary called me back after I left a message asking for his help. Gary didn’t ask for a consultation fee and provided amazing insight to the divorce process and my needs. Gary felt my case would be better represented b...y someone he felt was a match. My experience with Gary was amazing. I felt he put me at ease and more importantly gave me the confidence I needed to continue. I would recommend anyone starting a divorce to give Gary a call. Maybe he is perfect for your case, maybe he is not, but one thing is for sure, he will guide you in the right direction and give you the confidence you can get through this processes with peace and security for your future.

Posted by Sharon | July 25, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

My Hero!

Gary Cornwall is absolutely my Hero. He restored my faith in myself so I could fight the good fight. He is such a compassionate, decent Human being who truly cares about his clients and we all know that's hard to find these days. I prevailed because of Gary, because he gave me hope when I wanted to g...ive up. I was recovering from the bad Covid and nearly died. I am still getting back on my feet and didn't think I had the energy to stand up for myself. After talking to Gary, I had the energy and fight left in me. I rose like the Phoenix out of the ashes and won my case. Truly, it was Gary's words, encouragement, and kindness that gave me strength. I can never thank this man enough. God bless him. He's the real deal folks. A genuine gentleman, a great Lawyer, and just a really nice guy.

Posted by Nick | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lucky to find him

I was referred to Gary to get help with my former spouse. Gary acted super fast and got everything taken care of with just a phone call to my ex’s lawyer. He truly went above and beyond what was expected and most importantly thanks to Gary I feel like I can rest easy again. I would refer him to anyon...e.

Posted by Diana | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Family Law Attorney!

Our friend recommended Gary to us and we are extremely happy to find him. We have a temporary restraining order issued against my husband’s ex-spouse and through Gary’s help, we’re able to understand the process better and what the appropriate steps should be. He is so knowledgeable and we learned so... much from this experience. We definitely recommend him to anyone. He’s very friendly, he made us feel very at ease. Thanks to Gary, we’re able to have our peace back again.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Victorious!

Gary Cornwall pulled off the impossible. Taking on a divorce case complicated by multiple medical issues, financial fraud and abuse-this seasoned lawyer was able to step in and outsmart opposing council on every level. He cleverly resolved, out of court, a case that would otherwise have been a very ...painful, dangerous, drawn-out legal battle. With a backlogged California court system, it could have taken years and any property would have been lost in the fight. Gary is an outstanding lawyer- generous with his time, calling personally with updates on the case. He knew just what to do and when to do it. He combined his legal expertise with a sense of compassion that will never be forgotten. Gary is our hero, plain and simple. We are grateful.

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Gary Alan Cornwall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Sipos

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. As a client of Gary's, I have really appreciated his efforts to keep fees down and try to resolve my divorce proceeding as quickly and inexpensively as possible."

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Derek Ewin

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Gary, worked with Gary, received advice from Gary and referred clients to him. Gary is a skilled attorney with years of experience. My referrals have had great experiences with him. He knows when and how to negotiate and when and how to fight. He gets great results."

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Tracy Toledo

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary Cornwall is an “old school” style attorney. While every attorney wants to take their case to trial, Mr. Cornwall’s old school style will encourage you to resolve as many issues as possible to avoid the financial cost of a trial. Mr. Cornwall cares about his clients and wants the best for them, realizing that sometimes, half just isn’t enough. Gary Cornwall is knowledgeable in his area of practice and diligently, ethically, and professionally represents his clients. Whether you have a family law, criminal, civil or probate issue, I would recommend Gary Cornwall and his office to assist you. His staff is truly amazing."

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Tracy Toledo

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

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2017

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2015

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2014

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2011

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Education

1980

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1953

San Jose State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

Hindi

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