Atty. Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner

Atty. Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner

Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, class action, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Gretchen received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner at a glance

Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, class action, litigation, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and California (2012). Educated at Yale Law School, New Haven CT (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, class action, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Gretchen received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Gretchen practices at Covington & Burling LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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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

Common questions about Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner

Where is Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner's law office located?
Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner handle?
Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner focuses on criminal defense, class action, litigation, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner practiced law?
Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Gretchen Ann Hoff Varner go to law school?
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Education

Yale Law School, New Haven CT
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2012

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