Atty. John Houston Scott

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.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Houston Scott at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Houston Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Houston Scott

Where is John Houston Scott's law office located?
John Houston Scott's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Scott Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Houston Scott handle?
John Houston Scott focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Houston Scott practiced law?
John Houston Scott has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Houston Scott go to law school?
John Houston Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Houston Scott for a consultation?
You can contact John Houston Scott 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 Houston Scott received?
John Houston Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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