Atty. John H Deist

Atty. John H Deist

John H Deist is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. John received a A.M. degree from University of Chicago in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John H Deist at a glance

John H Deist is a Dep. Atty. Gen. based in San Francisco, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1988) and University of Chicago (A.M. University, 1978). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John H Deist is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • John received a A.M. degree from University of Chicago in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

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John H Deist's Areas of Practice

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

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 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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Where is John H Deist's law office located?
John H Deist's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Deist handle?
John H Deist focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John H Deist practiced law?
John H Deist has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John H Deist go to law school?
John H Deist earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.M. University, 1978).
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1988
A.M. University
University of Chicago
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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