Licensed for 30 years

Sex crime Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Federal Crime, Violent Crime

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 60%

Since 1998 the majority of my cases have involved sex crimes in both state and federal courts. Rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure, child pornography, Internet stings and child molestation.

31 years | 200 cases

60%

Federal Crime 20%

I have served as a panel attorney for the District Court of the Northern District of California and have represented private clients in the federal courts as well.

27 years | 25 cases

20%

Violent Crime 20%

Virtually all of my criminal cases involve human conflict. Assault, attempted homicide, homicide, vehicular homicide kidnapping, and three strike cases.

31 years | 75 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

See All Attorney Licenses See Less Attorney Licenses

Location

The Law Offices of John D. Forsyth

2431 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115

Message Get Directions

See All Locations See Less Locations

Sex Crime lawyers nearby

Matt A. Sullivan Matt A. Sullivan

5.0 29 reviews

1000 Brannan Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA, 94103

Free consultation

(415) 770-0596 Message
Marc Pelta Marc Pelta

4.9 78 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.

1390 Market Street, Suite 200

San Francisco, CA, 94102

(415) 963-9992 Message
Richard Alexander Richard Alexander

4.9 17 reviews

1 Sansome Street #3500

San Francisco, CA, 94104

Free consultation

(408) 539-1720 Message
Rabin Nabizadeh Rabin Nabizadeh

5.0 21 reviews

580 California Street, 12th Floor

San Francisco, CA, 94104

(866) 342-7018 Message

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

The Avvo Rating explained

John David Forsyth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family

Posted by RandyP | October 02, 2009 | Family

Outstanding Criminal Defense Laywer

John has displayed qualities that other lawyers that I have hired have lacked. He was honest from our first meeting to the end. His integrity was was inspiring and his determination and belief in me gave me hope & comfort. I was in a difficult place with false allegations that separated me from my fa...mily but now I have my children back in my life and the healing continues. I would recommend his services without reservation.

See Full Review Collapse Review

See All Client Reviews

John David Forsyth's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse John

Paul Smoot

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amazing criminal defense attorney. Detail oriented, thorough and puts in the work to get results most cannot. Highly recommended."

Patrick Clancy

Sex crime lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"PROFESSIONAL AND PREPARED. I have known and worked with John D. Forsyth for the last 20 plus years. I have observed him develop into a fine criminal trial attorney. As his clients will tell you he is a no bullshit kind of guy who knows his way around any courtroom. For John his relationships with his clients and colleagues are of the utmost importance. He is dedicated to his craft and it shows"