Atty. Benjamin Cunningham Geiger
Benjamin Cunningham Geiger is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Cunningham Geiger at a Glance
Benjamin Cunningham Geiger is a criminal defense, business, securities, litigation, and appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Farella Braun Martel Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Stanford University (B.A. Political, 1997). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Cunningham Geiger
- Benjamin Cunningham Geiger is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Benjamin practices at Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Cunningham Geiger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Cunningham Geiger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Criminal Defense in San Francisco
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in San Francisco
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Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in San Francisco
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Benjamin Cunningham Geiger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Cunningham Geiger's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, securities, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Cunningham Geiger brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and securities, Benjamin Cunningham Geiger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Benjamin Cunningham Geiger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Benjamin Cunningham Geiger Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Benjamin Cunningham Geiger has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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