Atty. Michael O. Kokesh

Atty. Michael O. Kokesh

Michael O. Kokesh is a lawyer practicing corporate law, tax law, securities law and 13 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Michael O. Kokesh at a glance

Michael O. Kokesh is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael O. Kokesh is a lawyer practicing corporate law, tax law, securities law and 13 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Michael practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael O. Kokesh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael O. Kokesh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 andnue, 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 Michael O. Kokesh

Where is Michael O. Kokesh's law office located?
Michael O. Kokesh's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael O. Kokesh handle?
Michael O. Kokesh focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael O. Kokesh practiced law?
Michael O. Kokesh has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael O. Kokesh go to law school?
Michael O. Kokesh earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Michael O. Kokesh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1979
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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