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 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

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 Brian | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gaurav Bali. Call him. The BEST.

Gaurav Bali is the best. Professional, patient, caring, and a straight shooter. Gaurav is incredible when it comes to navigating through the legal/court system. My son was given another chance to become a productive law abiding member of society due to Gaurav's meticulous, relentless, 'never give u...p' attitude that enabled my son to successfully navigate through numerous complicated cases. No matter what the circumstances, Gaurav will give you the best opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome. Call him today, you can't afford not to!

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 JamilMattar | February 06, 2015

Incredibly Helpful!

I was referred to Gaurav by a good friend of mine. This is the first time being in a situation where I was looking to hire a lawyer for my case and I had no idea what to expect. I met with several other lawyers before speaking to Mr. Bali and he was by far the most helpful! He gave me a free consulta...tion and gave me so much advice and information with dealing with my situation. All the other lawyers i spoke to didn't seem to care about me, just about my money and want you to hire them right away. Gaurav is genuinely interested in your well being and wants to help because he cares. This guy tells it to you like it is and I really appreciate that. I was really comfortable after speaking to him and I feel like I can always speak to him whenever i need help/advice in the future. Really glad I was able to meet this guy and have confidence that I got someone now that will have my back in any situation.

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.

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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

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