Atty. John Karl May
John Karl May is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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John Karl May is a Member based in South San Francisco, California, practicing at John K. May. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1985). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in South San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Karl May is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at John K. May in South San Francisco, CA
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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 Karl May 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 Karl May is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John Karl May is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Karl May is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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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 South 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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