Gaurav S Bali

Gaurav S Bali

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

420 3rd Street, Ste 200, Oakland, CA

About Gaurav

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 33%

11 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bali Law Offices

420 3rd Street, Ste 200, Oakland, CA, 94607

Bali Law Offices

533 Airport Blvd., Suite 395, Burlingame, CA, 94010

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Gaurav S Bali's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 38 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Lynda | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Efficient, Honest, and Straightforward.

During this most stressful time in my life, Mr. Bali restored hope and composure in my life by providing services that were the most appropriate for my situation. What I admired most was how straightforward he was with me and prepared me to have a thick skin.

Posted by N. P. S. | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Empathy, diligence, reliability, compassion - Gaurav is the best at what he does

Unfortunately, I found myself with a second DUI offense last year, and considering the implications of such an arrest, I knew I had to find someone who I could relate to, who could understand my circumstance, and be willing to coach me through the entire process of moving through this case. Gaurav Ba...li is an incredible lawyer, and at every stage, he was patient in explaining to me the various intricacies of the case that I would need to consider. The result of the case was far better than I could imagine, and I was able to avoid some serious, life-changing consequences. The outcome of this and his coaching really allowed me to not only learn my lesson, but make significant positive changes in my lifelike getting sober, not letting circumstance dictate my attitude, and keeping my head up during tough times. I owe much of this to the incredible support and help Gaurav provided me during a dark time. I cannot recommend Gaurav highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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...est and hardworking lawyer is the most important decision one can make when facing legal challenges and Gaurav is a lawyer that has these qualities and some one you can count on to best represent you

Posted by Edward | March 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense

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 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...is ability to dig deep and get to the bottom of the situation at hand is remarkable! I really enjoyed working with him and would definitely recommend him to others! In his closing argument he said something that I heard a lot from my mom growing up and that is "money is the root to all evil"! This statement is so true and I had to learn the hard way! Thank you again, and again!

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Gaurav S Bali's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bali clearly cares deeply about his clients and making sure they get the best representation possible!"

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Nick Forooghi

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anne Mania

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been consistently impressed with Guarav's professionalism and dedication to his clients."

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Nick Forooghi

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Academic Excellence - Evidence, Dean of LLS

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Bali Law Offices

Associations

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Court Appointed Attorney

2011 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Guardianship Clinic Volunteer

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. D*

Not Guilty

People v. F******

Not Guilty

People v. W***

Case Dismissed

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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

Languages

English

Hindi

Activity

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