Atty. John Houston Scott
John Houston Scott is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, immigration and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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John Houston Scott is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Scott Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and immigration. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Houston Scott is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, immigration and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Scott Law Firm in San Francisco, CA
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John Houston Scott is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
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 Houston Scott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Houston Scott is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John Houston Scott is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
John Houston Scott is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration 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 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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