Atty. Sheila Penelope John

Atty. Sheila Penelope John

Sheila Penelope John is a lawyer practicing civil rights, domestic relations. Sheila received a B.A. degree from State University of New York in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Sheila Penelope John at a glance

Sheila Penelope John is a family law and civil rights attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and Idaho (1993). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and State University of New York (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheila Penelope John is a lawyer practicing civil rights, domestic relations
  • Sheila received a B.A. degree from State University of New York in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Sheila practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sheila Penelope John's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheila Penelope John handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Civil Rights

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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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Where is Sheila Penelope John's law office located?
Sheila Penelope John's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheila Penelope John handle?
Sheila Penelope John focuses on family law, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sheila Penelope John practiced law?
Sheila Penelope John has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Sheila Penelope John go to law school?
Sheila Penelope John earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
State University of New York
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
Idaho
Admitted: 1993

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