Atty. William Roark Francis

Atty. William Roark Francis

William Roark Francis is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, banking litigation and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Northridge Northridge 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About William Roark Francis at a glance

William Roark Francis is an Associate based in Northridge, California, practicing at Molfetta And Associates. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1972), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1972), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1971) and Whittier College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pasadena Bar Association State Bar of California Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Northridge, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Roark Francis is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, banking litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices at Molfetta & Associates in Northridge, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Roark Francis's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William Roark Francis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

William Roark Francis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Roark Francis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Roark Francis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Northridge 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 Roark Francis

Where is William Roark Francis's law office located?
William Roark Francis's law practice is located in Northridge, California. The firm is Molfetta And Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Roark Francis handle?
William Roark Francis focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Roark Francis practiced law?
William Roark Francis has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William Roark Francis go to law school?
William Roark Francis earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact William Roark Francis for a consultation?
You can contact William Roark Francis 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 Roark Francis received?
William Roark Francis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1971
B.A.
Whittier College
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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