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Atty. John E. Hill

Atty. John E. Hill

John Hill has been representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty-five years. John is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.

Oakland Oakland 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (341) 205-7111

Profile Summary

About John E. Hill at a glance

John E. Hill is a Principal based in Oakland, California, practforg at Law Offices of John E. Hill, P.C.. They haand 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1970) and Georgia (1974). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1969) and University of Illinois (B.A. Pepperdine, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Hill has been representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty-five years
  • John is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
  • His areas of practice include Personal Injury Law
  • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Employment Litigation
  • Torts
  • General Civil Trial Practice
  • and Commercial Litigation
  • John is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • Mr. Hill is a member of ABOTA (The American Board of Trial Advocates)
  • Recognitions & Awards • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated for over 34 years • Super Lawyer for 8 years in category of “ Personal Injury Plaintiff: General” • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 • Charter Member – Presidents Club American Association of Justice (AAJ) • The Mel Award 2013 – Belli Society – “Advocate, Teacher and a Giant of the Trial Bar” Certified Specialist • Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy • Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy Memberships The American Board of Trial Advocates Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Million Dollar Advocates The Bar Association of San Francisco Alameda County Bar Association State Bar of California American Bar Association American Association of Justice Consumer Attorneys of California San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Member, Board of Directors Belli Society Past President

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Oakland 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 substantiand 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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Where is John E. Hill's law office located?
John E. Hill's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Law Offices of John E. Hill, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John E. Hill practiced law?
John E. Hill has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John E. Hill go to law school?
John E. Hill earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. Pepperdine, 1962).
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What awards or recognition has John E. Hill receiandd?
John E. Hill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1969
B.A. Pepperdine
University of Illinois
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1970
Georgia
Admitted: 1974

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