Atty. John Thomas Affeldt

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.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (415) 728-9546

Profile Summary

About John Thomas Affeldt at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

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

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Affeldt

Where is John Thomas Affeldt's law office located?
John Thomas Affeldt's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Affeldt handle?
John Thomas Affeldt focuses on civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas Affeldt practiced law?
John Thomas Affeldt has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Thomas Affeldt go to law school?
John Thomas Affeldt earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1990
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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