Atty. John Sterling May

Atty. John Sterling May

John Sterling May is a lawyer practicing family law, family mediation, wills and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Tracy Tracy 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sterling May at a glance

John Sterling May is a wills, trusts, probate, family law, and adr attorney based in Tracy, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1966) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tracy, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Sterling May is a lawyer practicing family law, family mediation, wills and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices in Tracy, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Sterling May's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Sterling May is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

John Sterling May is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

John Sterling May is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John Sterling May is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

John Sterling May 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 Tracy 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 Sterling May

Where is John Sterling May's law office located?
John Sterling May's law practice is located in Tracy, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Sterling May handle?
John Sterling May focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Sterling May practiced law?
John Sterling May has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Sterling May go to law school?
John Sterling May earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John Sterling May for a consultation?
You can contact John Sterling May 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 Sterling May received?
John Sterling May's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1966
B.A.
University of Oregon
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970

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