$ 395-395 per hour
John Robert Unruh
About John
Biography
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 19 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of John Robert Unruh
100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Real Estate
Posted by Mimi | March 20, 2014 | Real Estate
Professional and Trustworthy
John was invaluable in helping us decide how to best vest our new home. Not only did he present our options in a clear and objective manner, but he also helped translate the nuances of legal language in a user-friendly way. We felt very informed and comfortable with our decision.
John Robert Unruh's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is one of the few Bay Area lawyers who regularly represents clients in government benefits matters, and he has extensive experience in that area. As an employment lawyer, potential clients do ask me for help in this area, and I don't hesitate to refer them to John."
"I endorse this lawyer. John Robert Unruh is a great lawyer. He is extremely responsible, compassionate, dedicated to law. He works like a shark on matters he is involved in. He is always calm, professional and responsive to his clients. He has a great reputation in the community. I highly recommend John Robert Unruh. Natalia Malyshkina"
"I enthusiastically endorse John Unruh."
"I have known John for many years and have never been hesitant to refer clients to him. John is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and makes his clients his first priority. On a personal and professional level, he is an outstanding individual."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent lawyer, extremely knowledgeable about disability and veteran's benefits, and how to win for his clients when those are wrongfully denied. I have referred John clients facing denials of benefit claims, and John works tirelessly on behalf of his clients' interests. I highly recommend him."
"John works tirelessly for his clients. He's both passionate in his advocacy and compassionate when dealing with the difficult situations that often arise in family law. For these reasons, he's well-regarded within his field."
"John is an outstanding lawyer. Smart, driven to help his clients, great ethics. I wouldn't refer a disability case to anyone else."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
David Helbraun
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
Stan Sarkisov
Family lawyer
Aaron Jackson
Family lawyer
Daniel Wayne
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Attorney of the Year, AIDS Legal Referral Panel
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal, Unruh Law, P.C.
2007 - 2013
Staff Attorney, Swords to Plowshares (Veterans Service Organization)
2006 - 2007
Housing Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Associations
2019 - Present
AIDS Legal Referral PanelBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember, Social Executie Committee
2014 - Present
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom FoundationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember, Chair of Social Committee of Solo/Small Firm Committee
2011 - 2013
Pride Law FundBoard of Directors
2010 - 2017
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual FreedomBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential
Successfully argued motion before the family court to allow child to stay with parent in California and not be forcibly removed to out-of-state parent.
Confidential
Obtained VA disability benefits for a client retroactive to 1989.
Confidential
Negotiated a favorable marital settlement agreement and avoided trial, saving client considerable money in potential fees.
Education
2006
Ohio State Univ COL
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Univ of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Advocating for Veterans
Veterans Benefits: The Basics of VA Benefits
Publications
2011
Aging Today
Protecting LGBT elders' benefits in a post DOMA world. (Co-author)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I annul a marriage in the state of California if 10 months into the marriage spouse revealed mental issues?
23 Jul 2016
Q&A
Can a divorce be reopened after finalization?
20 May 2016
Q&A
Veteran seeking legal aid for "Inferred Claim"
11 Jun 2013