Atty. John A. Guthrie

Atty. John A. Guthrie

John A. Guthrie, began practicing law in 1990 with the goal of helping ordinary people with ordinary legal problems — answering their questions and solving their legal problems so that they can raise their families and pursue their dreams.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Guthrie at a glance

John A. Guthrie is a Member based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at Law Offices Of John A Guthrie. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California (1990). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A. Guthrie, began practicing law in 1990 with the goal of helping ordinary people with ordinary legal problems — answering their questions and solving their legal problems so that they can raise their families and pursue their dreams
  • Today, he and the three associate attorneys at our firm, the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie in Pleasanton, California, have that same goal
  • We sum it up with our motto: When you have questions, we have answers
  • Phi Alpha Delta

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Guthrie's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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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 Pleasanton 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 John A. Guthrie

Where is John A. Guthrie's law office located?
John A. Guthrie's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is Law Offices Of John A Guthrie. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Guthrie handle?
John A. Guthrie focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John A. Guthrie practiced law?
John A. Guthrie has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John A. Guthrie go to law school?
John A. Guthrie earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John A. Guthrie for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Guthrie received?
John A. Guthrie's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1990

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