Atty. John Thomas Affeldt
John Thomas Affeldt is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, education law, public interest law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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John Thomas Affeldt is a Public Advocates Inc. based in San Francisco, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on civil rights and education. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990) and Stanford University (A.B., 1984). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Thomas Affeldt is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, education law, public interest law
- John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices in San Francisco, CA
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John Thomas Affeldt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Affeldt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Thomas Affeldt is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
John Thomas Affeldt is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 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 venue, 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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