Atty. Robert Devries
Robert Devries is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, civil litigation law. Robert received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Civil Litigation Law & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Robert Devries at a Glance
Robert Devries is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Robert De Vries. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. (—) and San Francisco State University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Devries
- Robert Devries is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, civil litigation law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Robert practices at Robert De Vries in San Francisco, CA
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Robert Devries's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Devries handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Landlord & Tenant in San Francisco
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Robert Devries is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →
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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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Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Robert Devries
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 Robert Devries's practice in the field of litigation and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Devries brings 46+ 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 litigation and landlord/tenant, Robert Devries 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 Robert Devries 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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