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John Michael Runfola

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Saved me from years in prison and remains a friend and mentor to me.”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2009-05-14 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was facing multiple years in prison for something that I did while having a mental breakdown. No one was hurt. I had no criminal record before, not... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


David Alan Wilton

John's a lawyer with a heart. He genuinely cares about his clients and works hard to help them. He'll go the extra mile to ensure that his clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Wilton , About 2 years ago
Daniel Aaron Horowitz

You will not find a more honest and dedicated professional. John is highly experienced and highly skilled but he is also down to earth. There are... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Horowitz , Lafayette (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

31 years since John Michael Runfola was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1980 11/04/2011

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of John Runfola 1984–present
Public Defender at San Francisco Public Defender's Office 1981–1984
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
San Francisco State University Political Science MA - Masters 1980
University of San Francisco School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Preeminent Attorney Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Conference Attendant Bar Association of San Francisco 2001-present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990-present
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