Atty. John Henry Shyer

Atty. John Henry Shyer

John Henry Shyer is a lawyer practicing separation law, child custody, support and visitation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Redlands in 1967, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Henry Shyer at a glance

John Henry Shyer is an Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Ruth A. Rowlette, Inc.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, and child custody. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at University of West Los Angeles (J.D., 1979) and University of Redlands (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Henry Shyer is a lawyer practicing separation law, child custody, support and visitation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Redlands in 1967, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Ruth A. Rowlette, Inc. in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Henry Shyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Henry Shyer 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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Divorce

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

John Henry Shyer is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →

Child Custody & Visitation

John Henry Shyer is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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 Sacramento 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 Henry Shyer

Where is John Henry Shyer's law office located?
John Henry Shyer's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Ruth A. Rowlette, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Henry Shyer handle?
John Henry Shyer focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Henry Shyer practiced law?
John Henry Shyer has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Henry Shyer go to law school?
John Henry Shyer earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John Henry Shyer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of West Los Angeles
- 1979
B.S.
University of Redlands
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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