Atty. John David Forsyth

Atty. John David Forsyth

John David Forsyth is a lawyer practicing criminal law, native american civil rights, marijuana law and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John David Forsyth at a glance

John David Forsyth is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Law Office of John D. Forsyth. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at University of California San Francisco Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of California - Berkeley (B.A., 1990). Active member of Alameda County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Forsyth is a lawyer practicing criminal law, native american civil rights, marijuana law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at The Law Office of John D. Forsyth in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Forsyth's Areas of Practice

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

Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Sex Crimes

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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 John David Forsyth

Where is John David Forsyth's law office located?
John David Forsyth's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is The Law Office of John D. Forsyth. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Forsyth handle?
John David Forsyth focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Forsyth practiced law?
John David Forsyth has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John David Forsyth go to law school?
John David Forsyth earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John David Forsyth for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California San Francisco Law School
- 1993
B.A.
University of California - Berkeley
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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