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Gaurav S Bali
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Biography
I came to law after UC Berkeley. I spent that year traveling in Europe, and what stayed with me was how much of a person's situation can turn on whether anyone is willing to speak for them. I came home and started where that was most immediate - volunteering at legal clinics around the Bay Area, which taught me more about practicing than any classroom did.
Through law school I worked full time at law firms, moving across practice areas rather than settling into one. That range is why I was able to open my own office as soon as I was licensed, and it is still the most useful thing I bring to a case.
Clients rarely arrive with a problem that stays in one courtroom. A domestic violence allegation can run through criminal court, a restraining order, and a custody calendar at the same time, and what is said in one of them becomes evidence in the next. A personal injury recovery can arrive in the middle of a dissolution, where how it is characterized decides how much of it my client keeps. Before I choose a strategy, I map the whole of a client's exposure - because in litigation the order in which you do things is often worth more than any single argument.
From there my approach is straightforward. I start with an honest valuation of a case: risk assessment, benefits to litigation, and what the other side believes about both. That assessment drives everything after it - what to concede early, what to hold, when a negotiated resolution is genuinely the best result available, and when a case needs to be built for a judge or a jury instead. I would rather give a client an unwelcome assessment at the start than an unwelcome surprise at the end.
I have argued in front of family court judges hundreds of times and taken criminal cases to jury verdict, including homicide. I worked the same way in the clinics, for free, and that is the part I am proudest of - the analysis does not get shorter because the fee does. If you are deciding what to do next, I am glad to talk it through.
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Bali Law Offices
420 3rd Street, Ste 250, Oakland, CA, 94607
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great service and excellent lawyer
Hired Gaurav for my son who was facing potential multiple misdemenear charges and Gaurav was very responsive and had excellent knowledge regarding all the legal aspects of the case. His charges were reasonable and I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend him to others . Hiring a competent , hon...
Posted by Edward | March 29, 2017
Gaurav Bali is the man for the case
Gaurav Bali. is the man for the job. He's a very good listener and got my case dismissed after a suppression motion. He took the time to gather evidence went to the scene, took pics, etc. Thanks a lot,,,,
Posted by Tisha | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Heaven Sent
Gaurav was able to see me through a trial with one weeks notice! My original attorney had a schedule conflict and was able to bring Mr. Bali in to fill in for him. Words can not explain the gratitude I have for Gaurav! He was very easy to talk to, very understanding, and showed me nothing but Love! H...
Posted by Jason | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Simply The Best!
After spending way too much money on other attorneys that were incompetent I met Gaurav Bali and retained his services. The difference has been like night and day from my previous legal representation. Gaurav is focused on creating positive outcomes in difficult situations while fighting vigorously t...
Posted by Rajinder Bhasin | March 20, 2015
Best Laywer
We found Gavrav Bali when we had no where to go. He met us & after the meeting we knew that we are in safe hands of a trust worthy person who gave us emotional support as we'll. He took care of every detail in the court & we are very pleased in the manner he took care of our case. We will for sure re...
Gaurav S Bali's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Bali clearly cares deeply about his clients and making sure they get the best representation possible!"
"I have known Mr. Bali for a number of years. I have referred criminal law cases to him, and have heard him praised for his work on behalf of his clients. Mr. Bali represents his clients with knowledge, vigor and passion, and has their best interest in mind at all times representing them."
"I have been consistently impressed with Guarav's professionalism and dedication to his clients."
Nick Forooghi
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Academic Excellence - Evidence, Dean of LLS
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Bali Law Offices
Associations
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationCourt Appointed Attorney
2011 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationGuardianship Clinic Volunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. D*
Not Guilty
People v. F******
Not Guilty
People v. W***
Case Dismissed
Education
N/A
Lincoln Law School of San Jose
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Family Law / Landlord & Tenant Issues
Real Estate & Family Law
Publications
2021
Podcast
Louis Goodman Podcase
2021
Staff Profile
The Bar Association of San Francisco
Languages
English
Hindi
Activity
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Q&A
Can I go to Tijuana if I’m on bond?
06 Mar 2020
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I was charged with driving with out a license, can It be dropped if I do now have a valid drivers license before my court date?
06 Mar 2020
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Is there pro bono lawyers that aid in child support and custody in my area?
18 Jul 2019