Atty. Stephen R. Jaffe
Stephen R. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, discrimination, employment law - employee and 3 other areas of law.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 55+ Years Experience
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About Stephen R. Jaffe at a Glance
Stephen R. Jaffe is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Jaffe Law Firm. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, whistleblower, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Cali (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and Oregon (inactive) (1981). Educated at Wayne State University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of Michigan (B.A. Political, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California Employment Lawyers Association San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Consumer Attorneys of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen R. Jaffe
- Stephen R. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, discrimination, employment law - employee and 3 other areas of law
- Stephen R. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Stephen R. practices at The Jaffe Law Firm in San Francisco, CA
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Stephen R. Jaffe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. Jaffe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Sexual Harassment in San Francisco
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Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen R. Jaffe is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Whistleblower & Retaliation in San Francisco
Stephen R. Jaffe is one of 3,523 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in California →
Civil Rights in San Francisco
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Stephen R. Jaffe
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 Stephen R. Jaffe's practice in the field of sexual harassment, employment, whistleblower, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen R. Jaffe brings 55+ 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 California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Cali, and U.S. Supreme Court, Stephen R. Jaffe can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering sexual harassment, employment, and whistleblower, Stephen R. Jaffe 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 Stephen R. Jaffe attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen R. Jaffe Handles in San Francisco
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