Jason W. Estavillo

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Jason W. Estavillo

4.3
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 28 years

Real estate Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Foreclosure, Commercial, Litigation

555 12th Street, Suite 1280, Oakland, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Jason

Biography

Jason fights to keep families in their homes

Your best defense against real estate law disputes.

Real Estate Litigation expert representing commercial and residential property owners across California. On the forefront of foreclosure litigation representing homeowners against the banks since the 2010 foreclosure crisis.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 40%

Foreclosure Law - Representing homeowners against the banks. Successfully gone up against big banks such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, The Bank of New York Melon, HSBC, Aurora Loan Services, Nationstar and many more.

18 years

40%
Real Estate 40%

All disputes involving purchase and sale or lease agreements (performance, non-disclosure, misrepresentation, construction). Title, boundary dispute, easement litigation

33 years

40%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Maine for 17 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

Location

Estavillo Law Group

555 12th Street, Suite 1280, Oakland, CA, 94607

estavillolaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Jason online.

Jason W. Estavillo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Greg | July 20, 2018 | Foreclosure

Foreclosure

We are behind on our mortgage because of financial hardship,we received a pre-foreclosure notice from the bank which is when I called Jason. He gave me as much time as I needed to go over all the possible outcomes and explained in detail the process and what the plan would be to keep our home. I f...ound Jason to be an absolute professional and extremely personable. G Kelly, San Francisco

Posted by Winston Wolf | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Very happy with Jason Estavillo

I recently engaged Jason Estavillo for legal services in connection with keeping my home. I'm an attorney myself (that's why I'm posting anonymously), but I don't practice the type of law Jason specializes in. Jason has been great. I've been able to stay in my home as a result of his efforts. H...e's not a miracle worker; it's been hard. But he's achieved very, very good results for me and I've been very pleased with his results so far. He's a very good communicator and an effective advocate. I'd recommend Jason to anyone seeking a strong advocate for foreclosure litigation.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Expert Attorney

I hired Jason as my attorney for an ugly business partnership separation. Mr. Estavillo is an outstanding strategic thinker, a valuable asset to his firm, I could not have asked for a better attorney. Jason and his team were extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout my entire ordeal, I was const...antly kept informed on progress and promises were maintained. We ended-up resolving our dilemma after a very successful 12 hour mediation. I highly recommend with the Law Offices of Jason Estavillo if you are looking for an expert council with solid advice & guidance.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Unresponsive Attorney and Unjustified Fees

My experience with this attorney was extremely frustrating due to poor communication, lack of transparency, and minimal responsiveness. He was rarely available, and calls always went to a secretary where I had to leave messages. I identified billing that was never justified and not clearly explain...ed. Despite paying significant fees, the level of service and progress did not justify the cost. His representation did more harm than good. This process caused unnecessary stress, exhaustion, and disappointment for my family during an already difficult time. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise others to stay away.

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Jason W. Estavillo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Toscano

Foreclosure lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jason for several years and can attest firsthand to his commitment to building an exceptional law firm and to delivering outstanding results for his clients. Besides being a fantastic lawyer, Jason is also an accomplished entrepreneur who continues to improve his firm and his clients’ experience through the implementation of policies, systems, and procedures. And, on top of everything else, Jason is a person who acts with honesty, integrity, and decency. Highly recommended!"

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Margaret Barrett

Real estate lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a top notch foreclosure and real estate lawyer. I endorse him and his firm for their diligence, high quality, and committment to their client's success."

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R. Soto

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer, he is highly ethical and protects people rights. I too am an attorney and would recommend Mr. Estavillo for your real estate and foreclosure needs."

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Ellaretha Coleman

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Jason and his team work tirelessly to help their clients fight back against the banking industry to preserve their rights to home ownership. If you ever find yourself facing foreclosure in California, I highly recommend you contact Jason and his team."

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Kevin Fusch

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney, very knowledgeable and experienced. Excellent staff who take pride in what they do and work hard for their clients."

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Allison Tilton

Real estate lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Liddicoat

Litigation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jason Estavillo on several urgent litigation matters. He is very smart, ethical, efficient and outcome oriented. I strongly endorse him."

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Eric Toscano

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Allison Tilton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Holly Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Liddicoat

Real estate lawyer

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Otis Landerholm

Immigration lawyer

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John VandePoel

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

updated on 09/01/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2023

2023 Northern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

2022 Northern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

2021 Law Firm 500 award, Law Firm 500

2022

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

2022 Honoree, Law Firm 500

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Law Firm 500 Honoree, Law Firm 500

2020

Client Champion 2020, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

2019 Honoree, Law Firm 500

2019

Best Real Estate Lawyers in Oakland, Three Best Rated®

2018

Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Law Firm 500 Honoree, Law Firm 500

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Principal, Estavillo Law Group (Formerly Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo, PC)

2006 - 2010

Sr. Asssociate, Van De Poel, Levy, Allen, Arneal and Serot

2002 - 2006

Sr. Asssociate, Stimmel Stimmel & Smith

Associations

1999 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

JO ANN CRAWFORD et al. vs. US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION - Country Costa County Superior Court NO. MSC 15-01972

Clear victory. Our client was vindicated in the court of appeals against U.S. Bank and will now get their day in court.

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Education

1997

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

California State University, Chico

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

2021

Understanding the California Non-Judicial Foreclosure Process The California Non-Judicial Foreclosure Process

2016

Foreclosure Defense Seminar Foreclosure Defense in California

2016

Foreclosure Defense Seminar Foreclosure Litigation

2014

Save Your Home America Convention Foreclosure Defense

2014

Foreclosure Defense Network Foreclosure Litigation in California

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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