Atty. Joseph Michael Devine
Joseph Michael Devine is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor, government and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from St.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Joseph Michael Devine at a Glance
Joseph Michael Devine is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kern, Noda, Devine & Segal A Law Corporation. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at San Francisco Law School (J.D., 1984) and St. Mary's College (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Northern California Fraud Investigators Association. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph Michael Devine
- Joseph Michael Devine is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor, government and 3 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from St. Mary's College in 1972, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Joseph practices at Kern, Noda, Devine & Segal A Law Corporation in San Francisco, CA
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Joseph Michael Devine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael Devine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Personal Injury in San Francisco
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joseph Michael Devine is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joseph Michael Devine is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph Michael Devine is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil Rights in San Francisco
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joseph Michael Devine is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in San Francisco
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joseph Michael Devine is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
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
Choosing a San Francisco-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 Francisco Choose Joseph Michael Devine
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 Joseph Michael Devine's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph Michael Devine brings 41+ 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 personal injury, employment, and litigation, Joseph Michael Devine 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 Joseph Michael Devine 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 Joseph Michael Devine Handles in San Francisco
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