Atty. Brian Forrest Stokes

Atty. Brian Forrest Stokes

Brian Forrest Stokes is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, consumer protection and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from Western State Univ, and has been licensed for 46 years.

San Diego San Diego 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Brian Forrest Stokes at a glance

Brian Forrest Stokes is a family law, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and consumer attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Western State Univ Western State Univ CA CA California St Univ Fullerton California St Univ Fullerton CA CA (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Forrest Stokes is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, consumer protection and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian received a degree from Western State Univ, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Brian practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Forrest Stokes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Forrest Stokes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Brian Forrest Stokes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Brian Forrest Stokes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Forrest Stokes

Where is Brian Forrest Stokes's law office located?
Brian Forrest Stokes's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Forrest Stokes handle?
Brian Forrest Stokes focuses on family law, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Forrest Stokes practiced law?
Brian Forrest Stokes has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Brian Forrest Stokes go to law school?
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Education

Western State Univ Western State Univ CA CA California St Univ Fullerton California St Univ Fullerton CA CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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