Bakersfield Private Judging Attorneys

The Benefits of Using Private Judging in CA

If you feel a judge could help you and your partner reach an equitable resolution in your divorce but don't want to deal with a time-consuming court case, you're not alone. Private judging offers you the chance to utilize a judge without worrying about going to court.

Our Bakersfield private judging lawyers can help you find the best path forward in your private judging case. Call us at (661) 669-7552 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation online.

What Will My Private Judging Case Look Like?

Typically, our private judging cases look something like this:

• We meet with both parties to learn more about the case. Once we have a good idea of what we're dealing with, we'll collect disclosures from both parties. The disclosures let the public court overseeing the case know the parties intend to use private judging and the extent of the private judging arrangement.
• We take some time to assess the case ourselves. This helps us work with clients to help them understand what they can expect from their private judging, and how they may wish to present their case to the judge.
• We schedule a consultation with a private judge in our office. As a result, individuals who utilize private judging don't have to go to court.
• The private judge will hold a hearing and come to a decision. Once the private judge makes a judgment, they will submit their findings to the public court overseeing the case (usually the county court where one or both parties live). At this stage, the public court typically approves the private judge's judgment and resolves the case.

When you use private judging, you and the other party will be able to choose not only the judge but also the extent to which their ruling is final. As a result, private judging is a great option for individuals who want their case to have a lower profile or want an alternative to other forms of dispute resolution that's a bit more structured.

Our Bakersfield private judging attorneys have the experience and legal acumen to help you find the best path forward in your case using private judging. To schedule a consultation with our team or learn more about our services, contact us online or via phone at (661) 669-7552.