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Peter H. Wernicke was one of Orange County's finest Civil Law attorneys with over 40 years of legal experience.

Mission

"Attorneys should aspire to create solutions to their clients' problems in an honorable, efficient, and caring manner."

-- Peter H. Wernicke, Orange County Attorney at Law

 Practice Now Closed

After 40 years of successfully serving his clients, Mr. Wernicke closed his practice.

While he passed away in 2017, he leaves behind a solid legacy filled with accomplishments.

 Career & Legal Qualifications

In his private practice located in the city of Santa Ana, Mr. Wernicke handled over 3,500 civil law cases.

During his four decades practicing law, Mr. Wernicke developed numerous professional relationships and significant legal expertise. This was a substantial benefit to the outcome of his cases. Using his experience for his clients' benefit allowed him to avoid many of the the mistakes other law firms make. He is still highly respected within the legal community of Southern California, and is recognized as a fair but firm attorney with integrity.

A few of his distinguished qualifications are highlighted below:

  • Over 40 years of experience practicing law.

  • Graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law. (1974)

  • Member of the California State Bar. (1975)

  • Member of the Orange County Bar Association.

  • Member of the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section.

  • Past instructor of law classes at Santa Ana Community College.

  • Past instructor of law classes at California State University, Fullerton.

  • Court appointed arbitrator.

  • Admitted to practice before the California Superior Court.

  • Admitted to practice before the California Appellate Court.

  • Admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals 9th Circuit.

  • Admitted to practice before the United States District Court.

  • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Washington D.C., a privilege of the highest honor and level of law any attorney can practice. (1993)

Above all, he is loved, and dearly missed.