Atty. Robert E. Hales

Atty. Robert E. Hales

Robert E. Hales is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, partnership law, taxation law and 3 other areas of law.

Orange Orange 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (657) 600-3521

Profile Summary

About Robert E. Hales at a glance

Robert E. Hales is a Member based in Orange, California, practicing at Robert E. Hales. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law J.D. (—) and Brigham Young University B.S. (—). Serves clients in Orange, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert E. Hales is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, partnership law, taxation law and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Robert practices at Robert E. Hales in Orange, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. Hales's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Hales handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert E. Hales is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert E. Hales is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

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 Orange 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert E. Hales

Where is Robert E. Hales's law office located?
Robert E. Hales's law practice is located in Orange, California. The firm is Robert E. Hales. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert E. Hales handle?
Robert E. Hales focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert E. Hales practiced law?
Robert E. Hales has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

Southwestern University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Brigham Young University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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