Joan Marie Grimes

Joan Marie Grimes

4.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 40 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

1600 S. Main St, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joan Grimes

1600 S. Main St, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

Law Office of Joan Grimes

191 Sandcreek Road, Suite 220, Brentwood, CA, 94513

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Joan Marie Grimes's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by Diana | April 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A woman of compassion

Joan Grimes helped me through a very difficult time in my life, divorce and bankruptcy. I always felt that she cared about me as an individual. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal advice and/or service.

Posted by Carlos | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A wonderful person that happens to be a very knowledgeable Attorney.

She was referred to me at a very critical point in my life. I had a big problem and was headed to surgery. It felt she took a brick house of of my and my families shoulders. She will always be in our prayers and we can't thank her enough. Will recommend her highly.

Posted by Thary | November 24, 2014

Joan Grimes - is a Miracles lawyer for me and my family

Mrs. Grimes, Thank you so much for your excellent expertise and you can make miracles happend with your hard and determined work for us. We felt so warm and trust you 100%. We had a BK lawyer before you but he screwed us. Thanks to your team and your great works we are all good now. I would recom...mend you to anyone that's out there looking for a trusted/warm hearted person to represent you and your family.

Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2014

5 Star Rating for Joan !

Joan is spot on with her legal advise. If you want an attorney who tells you how it is--she speaks her mind and does not hold back. I interviewed several BK Attorneys until I found Joan. Her best interest is the client, not her fat paycheck. Most attorneys don't provide any extra info unless you ...ask. Joan tells you everything, including the questions you would more than likely forget to ask. You cannot go wrong with choosing Joan as your BK Attorney.

Posted by Joan | December 2, 2013

Fantastic lawyer, wonderful person

Joan was recommended to me by another attorney that I trust. I came to her after having a less than satisfactory brief encounter with another bankruptcy attorney who advised me to incur more debt, saying I would not qualify without it. I didn't want to take bankruptcy but I felt I had no choice. Stil...l, I was very ashamed at the mess I had gotten myself into. From the first meeting with Joan she gave me hope that I could soon be out this nightmare, and she gave me back my self-respect. I found her knowledgeable and easy to work with. She walked every step of this ordeal with me. I'm still sorry that I had to go that route, but meeting and working with Joan was the best experience of my life. If you're like me and have too much pride to accept help, take my advice, swallow that pride and run, don't walk, to see Joan. It is obvious she cares about the welfare of every client and I will always be grateful for what she did for me. I am now debt-free and more aware of the pitfalls that go along with credit cards. Never again.

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Joan Marie Grimes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alice Cheng

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan is extremely sharp and knowledgable about estate planning and bankruptcy. She is a nice person to boot! I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Kendall Coffman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bankruptcy attorneys can appear to be "a dime a dozen." Simply search for 'bankruptcy lawyers' online, and see how many hits you get. Mrs. Grimes, however, is not just another 'dime a dozen' attorney. Mrs. Grimes understands bankruptcy, real estate, and tax issues, and I have consulted with her when I needed to do some 'brain storming.' Highly recommended."

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Michael Primus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is one of the most caring people you'll meet. More than that she knows the law including every nuance and twist. Bankruptcy often involves real estate issues, tax issues and credit issues - she knows it all. A SOLID veteran to be trusted."

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Herbert Layton

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever I have a client with bankruptcy issues, I feel confident in referring that client to Joan. She is knowledgeable, and skilled in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She is attentive to clients needs and concerns. My clients deserve no less."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office Of Joan Grimes

Associations

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Member

1995 - Present

Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum

Member

Education

1984

California Western SOL

law

1981

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

Law School Course

Bankruptcy Law Course

2011

Bay Area Real Estate show with Krista Mashore Bankruptcy Advice

2010

Legal Issues Facing Homeowners

Foreclosures and Short Sales

2009

The Law You Need to Know in the Mortgage Crisis

Short Sales, Foreclosures and Bankruptcy

Publications

Languages

English

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