Richard Earl Bawden III

Family Law Specialist Richard E. Bawden has been practicing law for over 30 years. He has had many personal accomplishments within the legal field, among which has been to serve as the San Bernardino County Bar Association President. Mr. Bawden's personal attention to clients, his knowledge of the law and trial expertise, along with his personal integrity, have all combined to make his practice well-known in the Inland Empire. He and Robert A. Kochis are dedicated to providing quality family and divorce law consultation services in the Redlands and Inland Empire area. EDUCATION Law School: University of Oregon, J.D., 1971 College: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 1968 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT •2016-present Lead attorney at the Law Office of Bawden & Kochis •1993-2015 Sole attorney at the Law Office of Richard E. Bawden specializing in family law •1983-1993 Partner in Redlands, California, law firm of Bawden & Tyler (formerly Reynolds, Reider & Bawden) specializing in civil litigation, family law, personal injury, probate and estate planning •1980-1983 Partner in San Bernardino, California, law firm engaged in insurance defense practice •1977-1979 Associated with insurance defense firms in San Bernardino and Riverside, California •1972/1976 Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County, California PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS State of California Certified Family Law Specialist San Bernardino County Bar Association: •President (1992-1993) •Board of Directors (1989-1994) •Continuing Education Committee Chairman (1982-1983) •Medical-Legal Committee Chairman (1985-1986) •Legal Aid Volunteer - Redlands Clinic (1996-present) Judge Pro-Tem - San Bernardino Superior and Municipal Courts (1983-present) Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates (2002-2005)