Atty. John M. Vrieze
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About John M. Vrieze at a glance
John M. Vrieze is a Member based in Eureka, California, practicing at The Mitchell Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1984) and University of Miami (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The State Bar of California Humboldt County Bar Association The Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (Secretary/Treasurer, 2009) Defense Research Institute Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Eureka, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
John M. Vrieze got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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John M. Vrieze's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Vrieze handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 M. Vrieze is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Eureka 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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