About Barry Joseph
Barry Joseph Wishart is a California-licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar in 1981, holding bar number 102040. His license is currently in inactive status, rendering him ineligible to practice law in California. Mr. Wishart is associated with Wishart Law, located at 324 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, primarily serving clients in the Brea and Fullerton areas.
Mr. Wishart earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State College of Law at Argosy University in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 1966, followed by a Master of Arts in Political Science in 1967. He furthered his education with a Ph.D. in Government from the Claremont Consortium of Colleges - Claremont Graduate University in 1975.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Wishart has focused on family law, handling cases involving child custody, child support, divorce, and adoption. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He has represented clients in various legal forums, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Mr. Wishart has been a member of the California State Bar since 1981. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association's Family Law Section and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. In 2021, he received the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating, recognizing his high ethical standards and professional achievement. He is fluent in English and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Wishart has been involved in community service and legal education. He has served as a mentor to younger attorneys and has been active in local community organizations. His extensive experience and dedication to family law have made him a respected figure in the Southern California legal community.
