John Charles Eastman

John Charles Eastman

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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“Dr. Eastman's Victory in First Amendment Lincoln Club of Orange County v. Irvine Litigation”

Posted by: Michael Capaldi, Past President LCOC, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: The Lincoln Club of Orange County is an organization of business men and women that has supported conservative candidates for federal, state, and... more
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“Sr. Warden St. James Anglican Church”

Posted by: Pam, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: John Eastman is a superb constitutional lawyer who did an excellent job in representing St. James Anglican Church in a petition to the United States... more
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2 endorsements


Henry Daniel Lively

I endorse this lawyer. When it comes to constitutional issues John Eastman is the go to attorney. The media often looks to his views whenever there... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Henry Lively , Costa Mesa (CA), Almost 2 years ago
Manuel Stuart Klausner

I have been co-counsel with John in a variety of constitutional law matters, and I am familiar with his work as a Dean and professor at Chapman. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Manuel Klausner , Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

15 years since John Charles Eastman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Director at Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence 1999–present
Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law at Chapman University School of Law 1999–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of Chicago Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995
Claremont Graduate School Government PhD - Doctorate 1993
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
J. Reuben Clark Lawyer of the Year Award J. Reuben Clark Society of Orange County 2010
Lawyer of the Year St. Thomas More Society of Orange County 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman, Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group Federalist Society 2005–present
Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 29 2004–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
The Spending Clause Oxford Encyclopedia of Legal History 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Full Faith and Credit Clause and the Defense of Marriage Act 2010 Summit for Appellate Judges 2010
Understanding the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause 2010 States & Nation Policy Summit 2010