Atty. Sheldon I. Balman

Atty. Sheldon I. Balman

Sheldon I. Balman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil practice, probate and 1 other area of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 68 yrs experience 68 year
Call (424) 478-5773 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Sheldon I. Balman at a glance

Sheldon I. Balman is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1958) and California (1963). Educated at Drake University (LL.B., 1958) and Drake University (B.S., 1956). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sheldon I. Balman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil practice, probate and 1 other area of law
  • Sheldon received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1956, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Sheldon practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon I. Balman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon I. Balman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Sheldon I. Balman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sheldon I. Balman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sheldon I. Balman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 Sheldon I. Balman

Where is Sheldon I. Balman's law office located?
Sheldon I. Balman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheldon I. Balman handle?
Sheldon I. Balman focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sheldon I. Balman practiced law?
Sheldon I. Balman has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Sheldon I. Balman go to law school?
Sheldon I. Balman earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact Sheldon I. Balman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Drake University
- 1958
B.S.
Drake University
- 1956

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1958
California
Admitted: 1963

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