Atty. Thomas Stuart Patterson

Atty. Thomas Stuart Patterson

Thomas Stuart Patterson is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights litigation, corrections law and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a degree from UC Hastings COL, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (415) 728-9546

Profile Summary

About Thomas Stuart Patterson at a glance

Thomas Stuart Patterson is a Supervising Dep. Atty. Gen. based in San Francisco, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on civil rights and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at UC Hastings COL UC Hastings COL San Francisco CA San Francisco CA Univ of California Davis Univ of California Davis Davis CA Davis CA (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Stuart Patterson is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights litigation, corrections law and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a degree from UC Hastings COL, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Thomas practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Stuart Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Stuart Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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.

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Where is Thomas Stuart Patterson's law office located?
Thomas Stuart Patterson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Stuart Patterson handle?
Thomas Stuart Patterson focuses on civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Stuart Patterson practiced law?
Thomas Stuart Patterson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Education

UC Hastings COL UC Hastings COL San Francisco CA San Francisco CA Univ of California Davis Univ of California Davis Davis CA Davis CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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