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

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4.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Manuel Orozco | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You Matter — Steady Support During Divorce

I am extremely grateful for the support and guidance I received from my attorney (Gaurav)during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Divorce is emotionally overwhelming, but during moments when stress and uncertainty could have taken over, Gaurav consistently helped me step back, focus on lo...gic, and make decisions based on reason rather than emotion. Gaurav calm, thoughtful approach gave me clarity when I needed it most. He took the time to explain each step, set realistic expectations, and guide me through the process with patience and professionalism. Because of his strategic thinking and steady counsel, the outcome of my case exceeded my expectations. I truly felt supported, understood, and well-represented throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Gaurav to anyone looking for an attorney who combines legal expertise with genuine care and sound judgment. Manuel Orozco

Posted by Amelia | March 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I cannot recommend Gaurav enough. I think he must be one of the finest attorneys in the world!

Attorney Gaurav Bali was recommended to me by one of his former law school classmates for my family law case. His classmate said to me, “I know the best attorney for your case, I have worked with him and I know he is great at resolving complicated disputes and cases.” At the time I received this reco...mmendation/referral, I had already been entrenched in family court litigation for over a year with another attorney. The issues were complicated and were not limited to child custody, real state, child support, spousal support, and restraining orders. My previous attorney tried to negotiate with my ex-husband's attorney but the negotiations never took us anywhere and the previous attorney was not listening to me about what I wanted. I felt that my previous attorney did not understand how to maneuver various legal angles that would benefit me. My ex-husband was telling falsehoods to put the attorneys and other people against me. At that time, I was raising my three-year-old son. I was trying to maintain a job and had already moved out of our house with my son to a room at a friend’s house. I was losing at all fronts, just because I couldn’t defend myself quickly enough from all the allegations against me. I couldn’t believe my previous attorney could not defend me at all. Then I made a change, and fortunately, Gaurav was willing to work on my case after the mess my previous attorney made. Gaurav gave a new beginning to my case and a different perspective that was long overdue. The first meeting with Gaurav, he quickly made me separate the emotional part of the divorce to focus on the facts. After listening to my story and the outcome I wanted, he said, “We will do what is right and the truth shall prevail.” At that moment I knew he was the right attorney for my defense. Over time, Gaurav addressed one issue at a time with the judge; and basically, he turned every aspect of my case to a favorable outcome. Later, as my case continued unfolding, another time Gaurav said, “This case is not done until we get this right for you!” This is how resilient Gaurav is as an attorney. My case lasted two and half years and it ended in a way that I feel was the perfect result for me. I got the best possible outcome - I bought out my ex-husband's interest in our home, he moved out, and now I am a homeowner! (The buy-out of my ex-husband's interest in the family home was very complicated and while I was discouraged and frustrated with the refinancing process, Gaurav pushed me to the finish line). I cannot recommend Gaurav enough. I think he must be one of the finest attorneys in the world! All the best!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 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 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,,,,

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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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