Atty. William James Coffill

Atty. William James Coffill

William James Coffill is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, real property and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Sonora Sonora 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Coffill at a glance

William James Coffill is a Member based in Sonora, California, practicing at Coffill & Coffill. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Occidental College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sonora, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William James Coffill is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Coffill & Coffill in Sonora, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William James Coffill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William James Coffill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

William James Coffill is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

William James Coffill is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

William James Coffill is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William James Coffill is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Sonora 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 William James Coffill

Where is William James Coffill's law office located?
William James Coffill's law practice is located in Sonora, California. The firm is Coffill & Coffill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Coffill handle?
William James Coffill focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William James Coffill practiced law?
William James Coffill has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William James Coffill go to law school?
William James Coffill earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William James Coffill for a consultation?
You can contact William James Coffill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William James Coffill received?
William James Coffill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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