Atty. Jonathan Robert Howden
Jonathan Robert Howden is a lawyer practicing criminal law, commercial, white collar crime and 1 other area of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Robert Howden at a Glance
Jonathan Robert Howden is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1980) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Robert Howden
- Jonathan Robert Howden is a lawyer practicing criminal law, commercial, white collar crime and 1 other area of law
- Jonathan received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Jonathan practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Jonathan Robert Howden's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Robert Howden handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Criminal Defense in San Francisco
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Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
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White Collar Crimes in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Jonathan Robert Howden
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 Jonathan Robert Howden's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Robert Howden brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, Jonathan Robert Howden can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Jonathan Robert Howden attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Robert Howden Handles in San Francisco
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