Atty. Robert W. Canny
Robert Canny joined the law firm of the Law Offices of Paula Canny in 2007. Robert comes to the office with a wealth and breadth of life experience not often found in those newly admitted to practice law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Burlingame, CA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Robert W. Canny at a Glance
Robert W. Canny is an Attorney based in Burlingame, California, practicing at The Law Offices Of Paula Canny. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at University of LaVerne J.D. (—) and Washington and Jefferson College (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert W. Canny
- Robert Canny joined the law firm of the Law Offices of Paula Canny in 2007
- Robert comes to the office with a wealth and breadth of life experience not often found in those newly admitted to practice law
- Prior to law school Robert was a successful college and professional football coach
- Robert coached stints included the University of Wisconsin, Valparaiso University, Shippensburg University and Mansfield University
- He won an Indoor Football League Championship with his Green Bay Bombers and his defense earliar in the season recorded the first ever shutout in any Indoor Football league game
- In almost twenty years of coaching Robert learned tactical planning, evaluation of his team’s strengths and weaknesses and the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses
- Robert learned how to make decisions not just about plays but about people
- Robert met and was involved with people of all races and socio-economic statuses
- He learned from all these encounters and experiences
- In the emotionally charged context of recruiting he learned to be sensitive to the families of prospective athletes concerns
- Robert learned to listen
- He brings all that with him to the practice of law
- During law school Robert worked for the San Bernardino County Public Defender Office for two years writing motions, arguing motions, research, and appearing in Court as a Certified Law Student
- Robert handled all facets of the San Bernardino Drug Court Program at the Rancho Cucamonga site and did weekly court appearances representing defendants in Drug Court
- Robert also served as a law clerk for a year at Geragos & Geragos where he assisted the Criminal Law and Civil Litigation departments of the firm
- He also volunteered approximately 100 hours at the Pomona Self Help Clinic to gain experience in Family law
- Passion and commitment to each case is the same philosophy Robert practiced as a coach with each recruit and player he coached
- The commitment to excellence that firm founder Paula Canny demands is a philosophy which Robert lives, believes, and practices
- Each case demands and each client deserves and receives the very best representation at The Law Offices of Paula Canny
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Robert W. Canny's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. Canny handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlingame.
Criminal Defense in Burlingame
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Civil Litigation in Burlingame
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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.
Burlingame Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlingame-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 Burlingame Choose Robert W. Canny
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 W. Canny's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert W. Canny brings 19+ 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 criminal defense and litigation, Robert W. Canny can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlingame
A Burlingame-based practice means Robert W. Canny 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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