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Visalia, California Law Firm

The Martindale-Hubble AV rated law firm of Ruddell, Cochran, Stanton, Smith, Bixler & Wisehart, LLP meets the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses, farmers, real estate developers and others throughout the San Joaquin Valley. At over 100 years old, our law firm is the oldest continuously running firm in Tulare County. Our experienced lawyers are dedicated to providing professional and effective legal services in the areas of business law, real estate law, criminal defense, estate planning, probate, litigation and water law.

What is your legal need? We look forward to helping you. To schedule your consultation, please call 559-733-5770. You may also email our firm and someone will be in touch with you promptly. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

 A long-standing history of legal services

Our firm's history dates back over 100 years. Our attorneys have readily adapted to the changing legal needs of our community. Whether you are an existing or aspiring business owner, a real estate developer, an individual facing criminal charges or are interested in developing your estate plan, you can feel confident choosing our services. We stress the importance of taking care of our community — both in our work with clients and through our community involvement.

About our practice

We offer a comprehensive business law practice that addresses the legal needs of businesses throughout many areas. We handle the following matters:

• business formation
• business transactions
• business dissolutions
• business litigation

In our real estate law practice, we represent:

• property owners
• land developers
• homeowner's associations
• others with residential and commercial property needs

Our criminal defense practice is headed by attorney Derek Wisehart. Mr. Wisehart is Tulare county's only Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

We offer a comprehensive estate planning practice that is designed to maximize wealth transfer and minimize federal estate tax.

Ruddell, Cochran, Stanton, Smith, Bixler & Wisehart, LLP looks forward to helping you. Contact us to schedule your consultation.

The law firm of Ruddell, Cochran, Stanton, Smith, Bixler & Wisehart, LLP is located in Visalia, California. Attorneys from the firm represent clients throughout the Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley, in cities that include Visalia, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Hanford, Bakersfield, Exeter, Sanger, Dinuba, Farmersville, Woodlake, Porterville, Lindsay, Kingsburg, Selma, Reedley, Lemoore, Corcoran and throughout Kings County, Tulare County, Inyo County, Kern County, San Luis Obispo County, Fresno County and Madera County.