Atty. Jon Robert Vaught
Jon Robert Vaught is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 2 other areas of law. Jon received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Oakland, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Jon Robert Vaught at a Glance
Jon Robert Vaught is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Vaught & Boutris LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, U.S. Court of (1985). Educated at University of California, Davis (J.D. Golden, 1984) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alameda County Bar Association. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon Robert Vaught
- Jon Robert Vaught is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 2 other areas of law
- Jon received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Jon practices at Vaught & Boutris LLP in Oakland, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Jon Robert Vaught's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Robert Vaught handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oakland.
Probate in Oakland
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Estate Planning & Probate in Oakland
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Oakland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jon Robert Vaught is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Oakland
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jon Robert Vaught is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Oakland
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jon Robert Vaught is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oakland
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 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.
Oakland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oakland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oakland Choose Jon Robert Vaught
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jon Robert Vaught's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon Robert Vaught brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, U.S. Court of , Jon Robert Vaught can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Jon Robert Vaught can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oakland
A Oakland-based practice means Jon Robert Vaught attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jon Robert Vaught Handles in Oakland
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