Atty. Herbert Wiggins
Herbert Wiggins has over 30 years of experience practicing law in both northern and southern California. His diverse clientele has ranged from Fortune 500 companies, including Ford Motor Company and Boeing, to small businesses, couples, and individuals.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Lakewood, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Herbert Wiggins at a Glance
Herbert Wiggins is a Member based in Lakewood, California, practicing at Hearthstone Legal Group By Herbert Wiggins Aplc. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on real estate and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1989). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1985) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1981). Serves clients in Lakewood, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Herbert Wiggins
- Herbert Wiggins has over 30 years of experience practicing law in both northern and southern California
- His diverse clientele has ranged from Fortune 500 companies, including Ford Motor Company and Boeing, to small businesses, couples, and individuals
- Herbert has represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters, including personal injury, intellectual property, real estate, and bankruptcy
- For the past decade, Herbert has focused his practice on real estate and debt relief, with particular emphasis on the intersection of mortgages, debt relief, and fair lending laws
- A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Herbert is actively involved in several professional associations, including the Langston Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Orange County Bar Association
- He operates his practice out of Lakewood, California
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Herbert Wiggins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Herbert Wiggins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lakewood.
Real Estate Law in Lakewood
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Lakewood
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lakewood
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 Lakewood 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.
Lakewood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lakewood-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 Lakewood Choose Herbert Wiggins
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 Herbert Wiggins's practice in the field of real estate and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Herbert Wiggins brings 40+ 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. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Herbert Wiggins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and bankruptcy, Herbert Wiggins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lakewood
A Lakewood-based practice means Herbert Wiggins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Herbert Wiggins Handles in Lakewood
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Herbert Wiggins has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Herbert Wiggins directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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