Our firm is managed by William M. Aron.
William M. Aron is a graduate from the Duke University School of Law and an active member of the California State Bar Association. While at Duke University, Mr. Aron also earned an M.A. in Psychology, authoring a paper examining the efficacy of polygraph examinations in a criminal law context. His formal education also includes negotiation and dispute resolution research as a visiting scholar at Bond University in Sydney, Australia and Cambridge University in Cambridge, England.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Aron served as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he honed his jury trial skills in the process of prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases before turning his focus to advocating for the underdog and holding the government, large corporations, and Wall Street accountable. While in private practice, he served as a visiting professor of law through the University of Virginia's Semester at Sea Program and has been featured as a lecturer at various other colleges and organizations.
Mr. Aron is a Central Coast native and is active in the community. He has served as a Teen Court Judge, seeking to provide resources, education and accountability for at-risk youth.
MEMBERSHIPS
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State Bar of California, Member
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Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Member
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San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, Member
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California Department of Real Estate, Broker
EDUCATION
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Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor
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Duke University Graduate School, Master of Arts, Psychology
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University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., High Honors
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Recommendations
- Absolutely a great lawyer and a great person. Helped me a lot with my case and would highly recommend. 5 Stars
- William Aron is one of the finest attorneys I know and I am immensely impressed with his breadth of knowledge in legal matters, his quick and agile mind, and his integrity. After driving for many years with no citations or accidents, I found myself in the unenviable position of having my driver's...
- As an attorney myself, I have an insiders' perspective of who the best lawyers are, and I can tell you that Mr. Aron is a true legal virtuoso. His talent in the courtroom and depth of knowledge in the law is virtually unparalleled. I have referred business to him numerous times, and I have seen t...
- Attorney William M. Aron came highly recommended and he did not disappoint but exceeded my expectations. He prioritized my time sensitive needs and provided me with a well written and researched document in a matter of days!His very personal and supportive responses showed a level of caring that ...
- I hired Mr. Aron for probation matters on a pretty complex case. Right away he was very easy to work with and open minded. He listened and understood my needs and we set a great plan in motion. Mr. Aron is a rare attorney that actually returns calls and communicates anytime you need him even day-...
- Mr. Aaron is a great attorney. Extremely competent and friendly. I would highly recommend his services. 5 Stars
- William Aron has been an incredible resource over the last few years for myself, my clients, and my family. William's ability to communicate his expert knowledge to clients in a way that they will understand is one of his many talents. In addition he understands finance and the stock-markets whic...
- I found William M. Aron, J.D. to be one of the best lawyers I've consulted with. He is kind, professional, courteous, efficient, and compassionate. He is knowledgeable and personable; as a former district attorney he is great asset to our central coast community. 5 Stars
- Bill Aron has provided legal services for me for several years. He has offered counsel on employment agreement contracts, business contracts, traffic law, family law, estate planning, and miscellaneous topics. I am a physician executive with various assets, and I have great trust in Bill. Bill cr...
- I consulted Bill Aron for legal advice regarding some issues related to my employment and personal finances. Mr. Aron is extremely professional and knowledgeable in both fields, and he also patiently explained matters in a way that I could understand. His advice helped me a lot with my situation,...
- Amazing job, could not of asked for a better lawyer. Quick responses, felt really personal, and did everything asked. Would go back in a heart beat if needed. 5 Stars
- We first met William Aron when we were interviewing lawyers for a felony case. The other lawyers we met with had vague plans for how they would handle our situation. Bill was very specific and told us exactly what he would do, and he was true to his word!”
- “Thank you Bill for taking such great care of my case and getting an excellent judgement for me. When the Sheriff's office said ‘Wow; you got yourself a great lawyer' after seeing the judgement you won for me, I was absolutely certain that you got me the best terms I could have hoped for.” 5 Stars
- No words to describe Attorney William he is very generous, caring, professional and truly does more than expected ..he is not like any other Attorney where they charge for everything he always makes an exception..we highly recommend!! Thank you again Attorney William for everything God bless you ...
- Bill Aron is one of the most intelligent, capable, hard-working and knowledgeable attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. Perhaps his most striking characteristics are his creative problem solving and his devotion to his clients. I have often known Bill to take on seemingly impossible ...
- Mr. Aron is a true professional. From the onset of our first encounters through mitigation, Mr. Aron has maintained the highest standards. He went into great depth to ensure my case was taken seriously and with respect. I rarely write reviews, but given the chance, this is a very small effort to ...
- Bill draws from a deep well of knowledge and is passionate about achieving outcomes for me that I couldn't get from other experts in the field. I find him to be an excellent listener and he readily can translate my concerns into the appropriate legal context. He has personally helped me on severa...
- “Mr. Aron and his office was the prayer that I was hoping for as soon as my world turned upside down. Mr. Aron and his office helped me every step of the way, and made sure I was updated and informed about every little occurrence.”
- William is an intelligent, well-spoken, and overall excellent lawyer. Highly recommend using his services. 5 Stars
- “Bill took my call personally even though it was a Friday afternoon about 6 pm and he immediately understood how he could provide immense value to me in both reducing my stress and protecting my rights.” 5 Stars
- “William Aron was such a relief. He took the reigns and made a sticky situation calming. He help get my case dismissed and proved I was innocent, he definitely is a trustworthy human being. And I am very grateful to have him represent me.”
- "As an attorney myself, I have an insiders' perspective of who the best lawyers are, and I can tell you that Mr. Aron is a true legal virtuoso. His talent in the courtroom and depth of knowledge in the law is virtually unparalleled. I have referred business to him numerous times, and I have seen ...
- "William Aron has been an incredible resource over the last few years for myself, my clients, and my family. William's ability to communicate his expert knowledge to clients in a way that they will understand is one of his many talents. In addition he understands finance and the stock-markets whi...
- I have known Bill for about five years and have been extremely impressed with his ability to advocate for his clients. Bill is a great trial lawyer, is easy to reach in a bind, and knows how to find solutions to complex issues. 5 Stars
- “As a prosecutor I had dozens of cases where Bill Aron represented the defendant. Without exception, he handled each case with skill, tenacity, and good sense. He handles every type of case, from the high profile and serious case in the papers to the run-of-the-mill, and gives each one complete a...
- I have had the pleasure to hire Bill for many years on legal and business advise. His ability to break down the legal portion and how it can relate or effect the business has been extremely beneficial. The business's have ranged from 100,000 annual revenue to 8 million in revenue. I am glad we ha...
- "Will has a great understanding of finance, markets and capital structures. He can be a tenacious, resilient and driven advocate! Most Importantly, Will doesn't view his clients through a self enrichment lens. He is genuinely committed towards their best interests."
- Bill Aron is a fantastic attorney. He is intelligent, persuasive, ethical, and aggressive. He is the legal lion you want in your corner of the courtroom. Rest assured he will use every possible defense in your case and consider effective, creative defenses that most attorneys would not ever conte...
- Will has a great understanding of finance, markets and capital structures. He can be a tenacious, resilient and driven advocate! Most Importantly, Will doesn't view his clients through a self enrichment lens. He is genuinely committed towards their best interests. 5 Stars
- Bill's clients benefit from his great combination of intelligence and legal knowledge. I'd trust him to represent me when everything was on the line.
