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James Justin Steinle

3.7
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor

101 Natoma St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2009

Bar Exam

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James J. Steinle

101 Natoma St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105

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James Justin Steinle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jonathan | March 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Do not recommend at all

James disregarded me after about 3 conversations deep. No response to any of my questions after 9 emails and 3 phone calls. I ended up getting a different attorney which James was quickly responsive to. I would never, ever go with James as my attorney as he 1) Does not have staff and 2) Fails to resp...ond as written multiple times here.... Drawing lines, it seems like there is a reason he is inexpensive.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Do not hire!

Promises everything....delivers nothing! Does not respond to emails, text messages or phone calls. Tries to brush off major issues and has zero follow through. Does not contact you until the day of the court hearing and comes ill prepared. Should NOT be hired in child custody situations!

Posted by Cris | August 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire

Mr. Steinle spoke to me as a human being, but his actions and time management were highly disappointing. He not only took up to two weeks to respond to actions he said would take three days, he also failed to even file some paperwork, and ultimately went M.I.A. When my next lawyer contacted him to... transfer my file, he responded within 15 minutes. In hindsight, my new lawyer did three times the work Mr. Steinle did with the same amount from the retainer, and was very responsive and confidence-inspiring. Confidence is not something Mr. Steinle embodies. Don't waste your money.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Can’t get a hold of him

I don’t understand why he doesn’t respond to his clients.. it’s worrisome and my case has been going on for over 1 year. Haven’t been able to get a hold of him for 6 months..

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

James isn't responsive

I have never seen a professional who simply ignores his clients. James does. He doesn't respond to phone calls and emails for weeks and he does it over and over again. It is taking forever to close on an issue that he said would be done quickly if we followed his advice....

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James Justin Steinle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Heimlich

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a straight talker and works hard for his clients. James is very familiar with family law and how the cases are treated in the bay area. I endorse James."

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Rory Coetzee

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a highly capable and competent attorney who will serve your interests well!"

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David Luca

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Jensen

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an experienced family law attorney. He's a good guy to have on your side."

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Carla Roden

Unknown lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Rudy

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a professional and knowledgeable attorney with a broad base of practice, a skill set in short supply. I have worked with and against James over a number of years and have always come away impressed. I do not hesitate to recommend and endorse James Steinle."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Emery Academic Scholarship,

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Federalist Society Chapter

Founding Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

Santa Clara University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Santa Clara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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