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 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Brandon | December 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Job!!!

I never thought that I would find myself thrown in jail for being in the company of someone who had a history of being in trouble. I actually didn't even have the heart to call my family to let them know where I was I felt so bad. But while I was there I met an inmate who recommended Gaurav Bali. He ...told me that he was an excellent attorney. So I thought, what do I have to loose. I contacted Gaurav and told him my story. He said don't worry, we can win this case. I talked with my parents, yes I just turned 20 years old, and they said "Let's do it". The other guy I was arrested with got 3 years probation and I couldn't afford that. I needed this off my record. Besides, I was going to enroll in school as an EMT, and later a Fire Fighter. My life was going to be ruined by this. We went to court, and Gaurav talked with the District Attorney. He argued my case and presented the evidence that supported my innocence. So, after going back and fort. I was given 40 hours of community service. And now my record is clear. As though nothing happened. Thanks Gaurav. I can now pursue my dream. Clean record and all. Oh, by the way, the person that I was with used one of the public defenders. So two people, with the same charges, together. He with 3 years probation and me with a clean record...Well worth his fee.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Professional and Knowledgeable

Mr Bali handled my DUI case this past year. He was extremely professional and was always accessible to any questions that I had during my case. He demonstrated his knowledge immediately in our initial conversation by explaining the various defenses that were possible to me, including the strategies... he would try to employ. Mr Bali was also very honest about our chances and never tried to give me false hope about the case. I definitely attribute the positive outcome of my case to Mr. Bali's professional handling of the situation.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Above and Beyond

Mr. Bali took my case which turned into being something extremely complicated. He showed a lot of confidence and I knew right away that he would do a very good job. It took a lot of patience for him, but he was extremely sharp and on the ball. He worked diligently and spent many long hours getti...ng all of the paperwork togeteher, and as the case progressed, I knew that I was very lucky to have found him. A lot of evidence had to be gathered and he worked tirelessly to make everything turn out for the best. He was very precise. He returned calls right away. He was very professional and courteous at the same time. He always told me to be calm and that everything would work out. I am amazed that there is such a great lawyer out there because it isn't easy to find one so willing to do a good job and be so selfless. He has a great outlook on life and really cares. He won my case. I know that he is helping many other people and is doing a great job for them. I can't say enough. Mr. Gaurav Bali is outstanding.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A People's Attorney

Gaurav is an extremely professional yet caring individual. He's a great attorney who knows his stuff. He has compassion for people, their situations, and seems to do things for the good of the people. Gaurav fought hard for my case, never settled, kept me informed of my options, was earnest, and hone...stly was there for me anytime I had a question. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome of my case. Thanks to Gaurav.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The man with a plan

I was referred to mr.Bali by a friend who had hired him in the past. I've delt with many lawyers and this was not my first rodeo unfortunately. I had a drug related case with two felony counts against me. As stressed and upset as I was he kept me calm and made me feel comfortable the way an attorn...ey should in times like these. I was facing 2-6 yrs for each count with a 120k bail. Mr. Bali managed or get me out on OR and got me back to my family. Once I was out he met with me and was very honest about everything and the possibilities that could happen with this case. Many lawyers I've worked with in the past always made promises and always tell you what you want to hear, Mr. Bali was honest and always told me the worst possible case. At the end of it all only the best possible scenarios happened, I ended up with a misdemeanor and no jail time for a substantial amount of drugs that were found. I've met people who had been caught for the same charge with even more then I was caught with, all of them had felonies with felony probation and some time in jail. This guy saved my life and because of his hard work and dedication to my case I was able to get my life back. He handled every aspect of this case with extreme care and followed through with everything he promised. Mr. Bali is the man who you want to fight for you and he will until the end. His pricing was very fair, I definitely got my money worth. Thank you Gaurav for helping me get a.second chance.

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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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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

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