Atty. Robert Jay Breakstone
Robert Jay Breakstone is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, criminal law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years.
Complex Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 59+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jay Breakstone at a Glance
Robert Jay Breakstone is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Rogers Joseph O Donnell A Professional Corporation. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1967), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1967) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jay Breakstone
- Robert Jay Breakstone is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, criminal law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Robert practices at Rogers Joseph O'Donnell A Professional Corporation in San Francisco, CA
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Robert Jay Breakstone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jay Breakstone 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
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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White Collar Crimes in San Francisco
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Civil Litigation 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
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 Robert Jay Breakstone
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 Jay Breakstone's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jay Breakstone brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Robert Jay Breakstone can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, Robert Jay Breakstone 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 Jay Breakstone 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 Robert Jay Breakstone Handles in San Francisco
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