William Henry Paynter
Law Office of William H. Paynter
Sonoma, CA • Serving Sonoma County
About William Henry Paynter
William Henry Paynter is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Sonoma, Sonoma County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1981 (Bar #98882) with 45 years of practice. Currently practices at Law Office of William H. Paynter.
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Education
- Law School: Michigan State UNV COL; E Lansing MI
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Law Office of William H. Paynter
Law Office of William H. Paynter, 809 Broadway Ste 6, 6
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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