Joseph Albert Hearst
★ CBLS Board-Certified Specialist: Appellate Law (State Bar of California)
Berkeley, CA • Serving Alameda County
About Joseph Albert Hearst
Joseph Albert Hearst is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Berkeley, Alameda County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1987 (Bar #130284) with 39 years of practice.
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Education
- Law School: UC Berkeley SOL; Berkeley CA
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Office Location
1569 Solano Ave # 525
Berkeley, CA 94707
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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