John M. Kaman

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John M. Kaman
Aggressive defense of all serious and violent felonies, all strike offenses, sex crimes.
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If you need a lawyer, I highly recommend John Kaman.
- James, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

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10.0

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

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Contributor level 20

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Practice Areas

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  • 60% Criminal Defense
    34 years, 4,315 cases
  • 15% Federal Crime
    34 years, 450 cases
  • 10% Violent Crime
    34 years, 860 cases
  • 5% Civil Rights
    34 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 415-630-3021
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  • 360 Ritch St Ste 201
    San Francisco, CA 94107
    Office: 415-630-3021
    Fax: 415-520-5644
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Languages Spoken

  • French

About Me

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When not being a lawyer, I write poetry, publish some of it, have written for literary journals and am a film buff. Other than that my only other mentionable... more

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“My 5 Star rating of my opinion of Attorney John M. Kama”

Posted by: a client, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: John seems to have a phenonmenol ability to grasp and to retain so much knowledge of the Judicial system. He is truly amazing, as well as genuinely a... more
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“If you need a lawyer, I highly recommend John Kaman.”

Posted by: James, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kaman is everything that you expect from a lawyer and more. Legal Knowledge isn’t any good unless it is applied properly. Not only does he... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

83 endorsements


Christine C McCall

Day after day Mr. Kaman fields criminal law and procedure questions here on Avvo with remarkable insight, judgment, and candor. The depth of his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christine McCall , Pasadena (CA), Over 1 year ago
Francisco J Rodriguez

John has built a solid reputation the old fashion way, he earned it! People who love what they do are said to have a fire within. John's fire burns... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Francisco Rodriguez , Oakland (CA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since John M. Kaman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1980 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Kaman Law Office 1987–present
Attorney at Pettit & Martin 1983–1986
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Stanford University PhD - Doctorate 1973
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Merit Jeune Notariat (Sponsor) 2010
Visiting Professor University de Paris Dauphine 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Special Circumstances Panel San Joaquin Bar Association Lawyer's Referral Service 2009–present
Judge UCLA Moot Court Competition 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 20
Answers: 11,939 Legal Answers
304 Best Answers - chosen by asker
3,928 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3,309 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 335 Legal Guides
4 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
West Memphis 3: New DNA Evidence For The Defense (Defense Research Institute) 2010
Black Man Accused For The Defense 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Civil v Common Law Practice French Notaries Association 2007
Federal Claims Process Federal Publications Construction Law Conferences 1993

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