Atty. Anna-Rose Mathieson

Atty. Anna-Rose Mathieson

The Daily Journal describes Anna-Rose Mathieson as “one of the West Coast’s leading appellate litigators.” She’s been named one of the Top Women Attorneys in California three times, is certified as an appellate specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, and taught appellate writing at Stanford Law School. She served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S.

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Profile Summary

About Anna-Rose Mathieson at a glance

Anna-Rose Mathieson is a appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP. Admitted to practice in California, 7/1/2004 and Oregon, 7/8/2021. Educated at University of Michigan (JD, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • The Daily Journal describes Anna-Rose Mathieson as “one of the West Coast’s leading appellate litigators.” She’s been named one of the Top Women Attorneys in California three times, is certified as an appellate specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, and taught appellate writing at Stanford Law School
  • She served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S
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  • Anna-Rose draws from her broad experience to handle appeals on virtually any legal issue, including such varied topics as employment law, jurisdiction, antitrust, products liability, and constitutional law
  • She understands cutting-edge technology issues, having litigated significant copyright and trademark appeals
  • She has worked on numerous criminal cases and taught criminal law at the University of Michigan Law School
  • And she knows how to obtain review at the highest level, having authored U.S
  • Supreme Court petitions for certiorari and merits briefs on a wide range of issues
  • Anna-Rose serves on the Board of Directors of the Family Violence Appellate Project, on the Amicus Committee of California Women Lawyers, and on the Executive Committee of the Oregon Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section
  • She previously served as the co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Journal and as President and Chair of the Family Violence Appellate Project

Practice Areas Explained

Anna-Rose Mathieson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anna-Rose Mathieson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Anna-Rose Mathieson's law office located?
Anna-Rose Mathieson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anna-Rose Mathieson handle?
Anna-Rose Mathieson focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Anna-Rose Mathieson go to law school?
Anna-Rose Mathieson earned their education at (JD, 2003).
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What awards or recognition has Anna-Rose Mathieson received?
Anna-Rose Mathieson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
University of Michigan
- 2003

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, 7/1/2004
Oregon, 7/8/2021

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