Richard Gaines Heston
Heston & Heston, Attorneys at Law
With 46 years of practice in both bankruptcy and family law, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields, recognizing that consumers desire quick, low-conflict, and cost-effective resolutions to their issues. As one of the few dual Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy (from 1995 to the present) and Family Law (from 1992 to 2017), I am often approached by attorneys and litigants needing guidance when their cases extend from one area into the other, requiring knowledge and experience in both domains. Additionally, I have frequently contributed as a speaker and guest lecturer.
My commitment to public service is profound. I have served on and chaired the Bankruptcy Advisory Commission of the California State Bar, and been a board member of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification. I currently represent the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. Moreover, I regularly take on pro bono cases from the Public Law Center, assisting indigent debtors.
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- Premarital Agreements
- Postmarital Agreements
- Bankruptcy/Family Law Crossover Issues
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Free Consultation
Consultations for filing a bankruptcy proceeding are always free. Where seeking counsel regarding a previously filed case or concerning your rights as a creditor, a fee may apply. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fees generally quoted in bankruptcy matters, otherwise $430.00 per hour
- California
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- Partner
- Heston & Heston, Attorneys at Law
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- Southwestern Law School
- J.D (1979) | Law
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- University of California - Irvine
- B.A | Social Ecology
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- Certificate of Appreciation
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
- Given in recognition of pro bono activities and contributions
- Certificate of Appreciation
- State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
- Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
- Member, Board of Directors 1998-2004
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- National Association of Consumer Banruptcy Attorneys
- Member
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- Orange County Bar Association
- Member, Client Relations and Fee Arbitration Committee
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- California State Bar # 90738
- Member
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- American Board of Certification
- Member, Board of Directors 1998-2001
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- Bankruptcy Advisory Commission, State Bar of California
- Member, Chair
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- Activities: Served as a founding member from 1993 to 1997, acting as the Commission Vice-Chair for 1996, and as Chair for 1997
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- Consumer Bankruptcy Law
- American Board of Certification
- Family Law
- California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
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