Crabtree Schmidt

Specialties

Trust & Probate Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Commercial Law/​Secured Transactions, Agriculture Law, Civil Litigation, Creditor Bankruptcy, Estate Planning

History

Established in 1936.

Our firm’s history dates back to 1936, when Les Cleary and William Zeff formed Cleary and Zeff. Throughout our firm’s history, our attorneys have frequently been appointed to judgeships. William Zeff was appointed to the judgeship of the Stanislaus County Superior Court in 1965. Edward Dean Price was appointed to the Federal Bench. Hurl W. Johnson, Thomas D. Zeff and Nan Cohan Jacobs were appointed to the Stanislaus County Superior Court and continue to serve as judges.

Our firm has continuously been listed in the Martindale-​Hubbell Directory of Preeminent Lawyers.

At Crabtree Schmidt, our clients trust us enough to refer their friends and family members to us. In fact, most of our clients come from referrals and repeat business.

We handle a broad range of legal matters for clients throughout the region, including farmers, businesses and individuals in Stanislaus County, Merced County and San Joaquin County.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert and Walter.

Business Owner

At Crabtree Schmidt, our attorneys have extensive experience in the areas of estate planning, probate, business law, real estate law, secured transactions, agriculture law, civil litigation and creditor bankruptcy.

Our lawyers are experienced legal advocates with real-​world business and farm experience. Attorneys Robert Crabtree and Walter Schmidt have both farmed in California and understand the financial and regulatory challenges facing farmers today.