Robert Sakai

Robert Sakai is a highly respected attorney based in Hayward, California, and the founder of The Law Office of Robert Sakai. Serving clients across Hayward, Fremont, Union City, Alameda, and surrounding Bay Area communities, he focuses his practice on probate, estate planning, wills, and trusts. Known for his thoughtful, personalized approach, Robert helps families protect their assets and secure their loved ones’ futures through sound legal guidance.

A lifelong resident of Hayward, Robert graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in engineering before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1974. He began his legal career with the firm of Haley, Purchio, Sakai & Smith, where he practiced for 33 years before establishing his own law office in 2008.

Robert has served as a California Probate Referee since 1993, appointed by the State Controller to appraise assets in probate and trust matters. His decades of experience have earned him a reputation for precision, professionalism, and dedication to his clients’ needs. His legal expertise, combined with his engineering background, enables him to handle complex estate and valuation matters with clarity and accuracy.

In addition to his legal work, Robert has been deeply involved in community service, holding leadership roles in organizations such as the Hayward Rotary Club, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, and several local nonprofit housing and educational initiatives. He has been recognized with numerous honors, including the City of Hayward Volunteer Shining Star Award and the John Pappas Humanitarian Award.

Through his legal excellence and lifelong dedication to his community, Robert Sakai continues to provide trusted estate planning and probate counsel grounded in integrity, experience, and service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Office of Robert Sakai
• Member, State Bar of California
• Former Director, Hayward Chamber of Commerce
• President, Hayward Rotary Club (2006-2007)
• Secretary, Hayward Rotary Club Foundation

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California – Berkeley
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of California – Berkeley
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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