Atty. Jonathan Seigel
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Evictions & More Attorney · Serving San Rafael, CA · 33+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Jonathan Seigel at a Glance
Jonathan Seigel is an Associate based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Scheer Law Group, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1993). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1984). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Seigel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Seigel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Rafael.
Real Estate Law in San Rafael
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jonathan Seigel is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Rafael
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jonathan Seigel is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Landlord & Tenant in San Rafael
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Jonathan Seigel is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Rafael
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 Rafael 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 Rafael Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Rafael-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 San Rafael Choose Jonathan Seigel
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 Seigel's practice in the field of real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Seigel brings 33+ 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 real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant, Jonathan Seigel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Rafael
A San Rafael-based practice means Jonathan Seigel 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 Jonathan Seigel Handles in San Rafael
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