John Douglas Cahners

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John Douglas Cahners

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Practice Areas

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  • 25% DUI / DWI
  • 25% Criminal Defense
  • 25% Domestic Violence
  • 25% White Collar Crime

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  • Cahners & Samuels
    2600 El Camino Real Suite 506
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
    650-493-3900
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Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, California Board of Legal Specialization, since 1977 John D. Cahners is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal... more

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“Really cares about his clients”

Posted by: Becky, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I went for a free consultation and John was very nice, very knowledgeable and what most important, he really cared about me and my case. He gave me a... more
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“Outstanding experience - couldn't have asked for more”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: John was courteous and professional at my original consultation. He made me feel calm and at ease as he listened to me explalin my situation - he... more
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Nancy Maria Martinez

John and his law partner Ed are the gurus of criminal defense. They really know their stuff. I highly recommend Cahners & Samuels!

Endorsement from lawyer: Nancy Martinez , Palo Alto (CA), 4 months ago
Timothy Blaise Broderick

I have known John Cahners for 18 years and it is my pleasure to endorse this exceptional criminal defense lawyer. John is a genuine person with... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Broderick , Palo Alto (CA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

42 years since John Douglas Cahners was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1971 03/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Cahners & Samuels 1980–present
Senior Deputy D.A. at Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office 1971–1980

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1967
Stanford University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1964

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Superlawyer San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 1995–present
Santa Clara County Bar Association 1980–present
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