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Atty. John Edwardes Petze

Atty. John Edwardes Petze

John Edwardes Petze is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, personal injury and 61 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of California San Diego, and has been licensed for 41 years.

El Cajon El Cajon 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John Edwardes Petze at a glance

John Edwardes Petze is an Attorney based in El Cajon, California, practicing at The Law Offices Of John E Petze. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, formation, contracts, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court, Southern District of California (1985). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (JD, 1984) and University of California San Diego magna cum laude University of California San Diego Bachelor of Arts University of San Diego School of Law Juris Doctor (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California San Diego Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in El Cajon, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Edwardes Petze is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, personal injury and 61 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of California San Diego, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at The Law Offices of John E. Petze in El Cajon, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Edwardes Petze's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Business Formation

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Contracts

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Wrongful Death

John Edwardes Petze is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Edwardes Petze is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

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 El Cajon 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 Edwardes Petze

Where is John Edwardes Petze's law office located?
John Edwardes Petze's law practice is located in El Cajon, California. The firm is The Law Offices Of John E Petze. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edwardes Petze handle?
John Edwardes Petze focuses on car accidents, formation, contracts, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Edwardes Petze practiced law?
John Edwardes Petze has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Edwardes Petze go to law school?
John Edwardes Petze earned their education at (JD, 1984); (—).
How can I contact John Edwardes Petze for a consultation?
You can contact John Edwardes Petze directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Edwardes Petze received?
John Edwardes Petze's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1984
University of California San Diego magna cum laude University of California San Diego Bachelor of Arts University of San Diego School of Law Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California United States District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1985

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