Atty. Dean Preston

Atty. Dean Preston

Dean Preston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, land use / zoning, landlord and tenant law. Dean received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Preston at a glance

Dean Preston is a Staff Atty. based in San Francisco, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, zoning, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1996) and Bowdoin College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dean Preston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, land use / zoning, landlord and tenant law
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Dean practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Preston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Preston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Dean Preston is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Dean Preston is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Dean Preston is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

Common questions about Dean Preston

Where is Dean Preston's law office located?
Dean Preston's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Preston handle?
Dean Preston focuses on estate planning, zoning, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dean Preston practiced law?
Dean Preston has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Dean Preston go to law school?
Dean Preston earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Dean Preston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1996
B.A.
Bowdoin College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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