Atty. John Marshall True

Atty. John Marshall True

John Marshall True is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment mediation, employment arbitration and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Oakland Oakland 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Marshall True at a glance

John Marshall True is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at John M. True, III. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1975) and Trinity College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Marshall True is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment mediation, employment arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at John M. True, III in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Marshall True's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Marshall True is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Marshall True is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Marshall True is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Oakland 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 Marshall True

Where is John Marshall True's law office located?
John Marshall True's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is John M. True, III. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Marshall True handle?
John Marshall True focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Marshall True practiced law?
John Marshall True has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Marshall True go to law school?
John Marshall True earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact John Marshall True for a consultation?
You can contact John Marshall True 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 Marshall True received?
John Marshall True's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1975
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1996

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