William Paynter, Esq., has been in practice in Sonoma, California since 1989. He is a former member of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission and the Sonoma Valley Planning Commission.

William (Bill) was admitted and is in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Arizona. He is authorized to practice in all Courts in these States and before the Federal Court.

Bill graduated from Michigan State University in 1969 and Michigan State University’s College of Law in 1973. Bill began his career as an Assistant District Attorney from 1974-1977 in Eaton County, Michigan. He then moved to California where he practiced in a large insurance defense firm in San Francisco as well as a general business litigation firm in San Francisco. He then opened his own practice in Sonoma where he had resided at that point for over 10 years.

Bill's practice now consists of Civil Litigation including personal injury, as well as Family Law matters, which includes dissolution of marriage, custody, visitation, child and spousal support.

As the law has evolved, so has Bill's experience and he also mediates Family Law matters.

Bill has been providing Sonoma Valley and the surrounding communities with a wide range of quality legal services since 1989. He has presented cases and is familiar with the Superior Courts in all the surrounding Counties, including Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Solano Counties. With more than 40 years of combined experience, you can rest assured that Bill can provide efficient and comprehensive solutions to your case.

When you are in need of reliable, experienced legal services, you can count on Bill to help you navigate and resolve your legal matters effectively and to your satisfaction.