About John Edwin
John Edwin Hinden is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Hinden is the principal attorney at Comstock & Wagner, a law firm located at 1016 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5333. He has been practicing law for over four decades, serving clients throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties in California.
Mr. Hinden earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi, where he obtained his bachelor's degree. These academic credentials have provided him with a solid foundation for his legal career.
Mr. Hinden concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving debt relief, asset protection, and financial restructuring. His practice encompasses all stages of bankruptcy proceedings, including initial case evaluation, filing, creditor negotiations, and court hearings.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hinden has handled cases in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before various state courts in California. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a law firm in Santa Maria for several years.
Mr. Hinden is an active member of the American Bar Association and has served as a part-time instructor at Allan Hancock College. He is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties effectively.
