Atty. James R Ross

Atty. James R Ross

James R Ross is a lawyer practicing family, business, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James R Ross at a glance

James R Ross is a criminal defense, family law, business, litigation, and elder law attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1990) and California Polytechnic State University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R Ross is a lawyer practicing family, business, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James R Ross's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

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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 James R Ross

Where is James R Ross's law office located?
James R Ross's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Ross handle?
James R Ross focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James R Ross practiced law?
James R Ross has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James R Ross go to law school?
James R Ross earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact James R Ross for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1990
B.S.
California Polytechnic State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990

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