Atty. Hal D. Bartholomew
Phi Delta Phi. Recipient "Eureka" Award CP California.
Collaborative Practice & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Hal D. Bartholomew at a Glance
Hal D. Bartholomew is a Senior Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1971) and University of California at Davis (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hal D. Bartholomew
- Phi Delta Phi
- Recipient "Eureka" Award CP California
Co-Author
- "Child Custody-A Practical Guide for Parents, Sacramento Region Edition"
- "Tax Aspects of Marital Dissolutions," 1986, 1998, 2006, 2010 and "Advanced Tax Problems of Marital Dissolutions," California CPA Society Education Division, 1995, 1996, 1997
- "Marital Dissolutions in California," Prentice-Hall, 1991-1994
- Instructor, University of California Davis Extension Paralegal Program, 1991-1998
- Director, Elk Grove Community Services District, 1985-1994
- Member, 1987-1994 and Chair, 1990-1993, Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission
- Director, Elk Grove Recreation and Park District, 1976-1985
- Arbitrator, Sacramento County Superior Court, 1980—
- Chair, 1994-1995, Bench Bar Family Law Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee
- Advanced Practitioner, Association for Conflict Resolution. (Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1980—)
- Selected by Super Lawyers in Northern California for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- PUBLICATIONS Co-Author of Child Custody, a Practical Guide for Parents Co-Author of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Division texts of Tax Aspects of Marital Dissolutions (1985-1989)
- Advanced Tax Problems of Marital Dissolution (1990-1998)
- and Tax Consequences of Divorce (1999-2011) Co-recipient of 1999 Award for Outstanding Course Materials by the California CPA Education Foundation
- Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Mediator - American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT President of the Rotary Club of Sacramento, 1998-1999 (over 500 members)
Practice Areas Explained
Hal D. Bartholomew's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hal D. Bartholomew handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Divorce in Sacramento
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Sacramento
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Family Law in Sacramento
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Real Estate Law in Sacramento
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Tax Law in Sacramento
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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 venue, 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.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sacramento Choose Hal D. Bartholomew
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Hal D. Bartholomew's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hal D. Bartholomew brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. Tax Court, Hal D. Bartholomew can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Hal D. Bartholomew can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Hal D. Bartholomew attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Hal D. Bartholomew Handles in Sacramento
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