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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Trial Lawyer

Gaurav handled my family law matter in 2023. He supported me through a very tough time and guided me in the right direction. I have relied on him for other legal matters since as well. He fights fair but hard. Best attorney to have in your corner during a contentious case.

Posted by Cameron | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Brilliant & Empathetic

Gaurav Bali is a brilliant legal mind who can handle your case. My Family Court case was complicated and emotionally draining. It was really reassuring to have Mr. Bali there to guide me through the process. I would describe Mr. Bali as : Confident, professional, with true equanimity. If I need leg...al assistance in the future, this is who I will be going to.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Gaurav is results oriented and keeps his clients best interest top of mind

Gaurav's help was priceless in my Child Custody case. Gaurav took the time to explain every legal ramification and helped me understand how to navigate through the family law system. With his expertise, I now have joint custody of my daughter with 60% timeshare. It is rare but Yes, I am a father w...ho has MAJORITY of custody with my daughter. Once we settle the custody aspect , he also assisted me in setting child support BELOW the guideline amount. I have recommended him to my close friends for family law and they have all been very happy with his services.

Posted by Lauro Banda | April 07, 2014 | Family

Gaurav S Bali

I highly reccomend Gaurav S Bali I went trew a family case restraining orders, domestic violence, child custody, child support . My daughter lives in riverside (so-cal) So when we fist got separated i didnt know where my daughter was for about 2 to 3 weeks when i found out were she was is whe...n i got served with a restrainig order and all my court were in riverside. I started looking for lawyer nobody wanted to help me because it was to far they would always tell get a lawyer on that area. So i contact Gaurav i explain to him my situation he got my case the first court he showed up and he won jurisdiction back to Alameda county. Everytime i needed to talk to him he would always answer his phone wether it was on a weekend or a holiday he was always available. I said it once and ill say it again I HIGHLY ! recomend Gaurav for his professionalism and the way he is with his clients. THANKS Gaurav S Bali If it wasent for u i would'nt have the custody that i have now.

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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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